Photo please!
Bummer about the valve. Here is a link to a thread on head gaskets for the VF500F. As you have no doubt found out they are NLA from Honda but...
I would check the engine and the carburetors to see what year they are. At the very least this will be a good place to start as a reference...
Wow! Those are some very clean JIS screws on one very clean fuel petcock. Looks brand new. Here is a great drawing from Honda showing the...
VF500F Engine & Frame Serial Numbers and Carburetor ID Codes [IMG] [IMG]
The '86 has more mid-range torque but less horsepower (top speed), IIRC. Other things to note – the ’86 has smaller main jets (#90's) compared...
One of these fellas: [IMG]
5x5, that's the ticket. You don't need to worry about closing the screw right away as the syringe will hold the fuel while you close the screw....
Good deal on the tank! Rust free is a definite plus. Yes - carburetors on - you will need to use a small length of fuel hose from the disposable...
Sounds like a good plan, though may be best to pull the carburetors and inspect the circuits. Also, I would think it is a good time to change out...
Three nicely made JIS screwdrivers arrived today. Ross from RJR was great to work with offering a new combo kit for motorcycles. Shipping was...
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Could be time for shock upgrade. The stock shocks are not show winners by any stretch! On this note - if you are planning on keeping your VF500F...
^ +1 Well noted Grey.
Every time you adjust the valves and/or pull the carburetors you'll need to re-synch them. Bench synchronization (adjusting the position of the...
Congrats! I'm glad that this bike has found a good home. Keep us posted on the upgrades and have fun!
Good deal!
Very nice. How did the swingarm installation go? Wheels on?
Did the tech remove the carburetors to inspect them? No free lunches here. You need to pull 'em and check all the circuits along with accurately...
Ordered a set of Vessel JIS screwdrivers from RJR this morning. The owner, Ross, was super helpful and has added a 'Motorcycle Set' to his site....
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