Vesrah shows the valve cover gaskets as available in their current online catalog: '84/85 part no. V V-1026 '86 part no. V V-1027
Here are the spec's I have for the '84 VF500F (US) Shows continuity @ 208-215 degrees F. [IMG]
Agreed, it would be great to get the 411 on why they changed the patterns. It is interesting to note that the Athena set is the 'non-evolved'...
For reference here is the 'evolved' front head gasket - for all years, (12251-MJ8-020 is superseded by 12251-MJ8-306) [IMG]
Thanks Blitzas. I was going by this post, http://www.math.uwaterloo.ca/~rblander/V4_cams.html Heat. (according to mechanics, not official Honda...
Thank you for the post. Would you happen to know the temperature specs for the VF500C?
Great info. Thank you for the post.
If you suspect the valve train best to taxi your bike into the hanger bay. Time to check the valve lash.
Thanks RC. I appreciate the post.
Okay, this post just made my day. I had a hunch you might be a Sikorsky man. Very cool indeed. The Skycrane is one of my all time favorite...
Great post mestoo, thank you. If I could ask, what would be your motor oil recommendation for the chain driven cam VF500F engines ('84-'86)? Thx
One option: Gustafsson Plastic Inc., Gustafsson Plastics
Pleiades Silver Metalic Honda paint code: NH-104M-U Available from ColorRite, code number: NH104, Motorcycle Paint - ColorRite
Thank you for the post. On this topic, what you thoughts are on switching from a petroleum based oil to a synthetic oil in a vintage V-Four...
Yes, definitely a great mod to do as well.
Would anyone know if the thermostatic fan switch for the VF500C will fit on the VF500F? From what I have read the VF500C's fan switch threshold...
Quite welcome, glad this is of help. I have Avon Roadriders on my '84 VF500F (17" wheel conversion using CBR600F rims). I can attest to these...
Here is a very good article on modern bias-ply tires. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
speedo 'marm!
Good deal. Hope everything works out. Please keep us posted on your thoughts after having a chance to use the Factory tool.
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