It looks like you have a gremlin... [IMG] The Factory Service Manual notes - under 'Coolant Leaks': 1. Faulty pump mechanical seal 2....
Good deal! Thanks for the post and I'm glad that it may not be a coolant leak after all.
Bummer to hear about the coolant leak. To refresh my memory, you are using a set of custom copper gaskets from Copper Gaskets Unlimited on a...
I turned the volume knob to 11 and cracked one of my speaker cones...Kudos on the start up & thanks for the newsreel!
The VF500F team will miss you Slow... [IMG]
Look forward the newsreel!
Happy to help. You'll find some more intel on adjusting the valve lash here:...
Maintenance, proper warm up, a top grade of motor oil and keeping the rev's in check are all part of a checklist that will help to insure the...
Have you checked the valve lash?
The petcock has a vacuum safety feature: [IMG]
The VF500F has an Achilles' Heal - or two - (top end oiling, hardfacing of cams and rockers and the durability of the valve springs) - no debate...
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Keep 'em flying!
Thanks Grey for the well noted post.
The gasket on the right should be the '85 & '86 version then. Honda, from what I have gleaned, is very specific about part numbers so they must...
These fellas? [IMG]
If you have a chance, would you mind circling this area on the image and posting here? The seller specifically gave me the Honda part number on...
Yes sir! Many thanks. I've squirreled it away in the parts bin.
On a side note - the OEM oil pan gasket (11315-KE7-000) is NLA. [IMG]
No worries at all...I haven't received the Gasket Kit A yet - I'll post these patterns when they arrive. Re. the eBay auction - they are two...
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