Great news - congratulations on the start up! I can imagine that it is P-51 loud w/out exhaust packing - is the neighbor's cat up in a tree?...
Addendum to post no. 36: I checked on the parts list and the original front head gasket part number for the 'early design' (up to eng. serial...
Thanks for the post - great info on the part numbering system! The rear head gasket (component no. 12252) is an 'MJ8-405' on the '84 and an...
I did awhile back and they do offer head gaskets for the VF500F - though I didn't ask them for copies of their patterns at the time...could be a...
I contacted the seller earlier in the week. He has one gasket in the original packaging - a rear head gasket for the '84 (OEM # 12252-MJ8-405)....
I'd really recommend holding out for an original copy. The printing quality is much better (the photos are sharp and clear) in the originals when...
+1, start with the sending unit first, then move to the oil pump. On a side note - purchasing a Factory Service Manual is really the first...
No worries - the above two contacts do excellent work but that is not to say that your local tech won't as well. The V-4 carburetors aren't super...
If you are willing to ship your set of carburetors and you are okay with a bit of a lead-time, here are two options: Billy Carr email -...
Did the tech give you an idea of the cost to rebuild the carburetors? There are a few other options out there if you haven't committed to this...
Even better - there is nothing like the sound of an air powered cut off tool cutting through sheet metal. You'll have that tank in two in under a...
+10,,,pure poetry! A gifted pen you have Slow.
Please do! I'm happy to send you a case or two of Dremel cut-off wheels. This would be a great resource for VF500F owners - solving the...
Not sure I believe in the zip-tie method - I think it is a bit of an urban myth... Not that you necessarily want to purchase another tool (though...
Bummer on the tank...any chance you would consider - only if the tank is too far gone to restore of course - cutting it in half along the long...
LOL...and may I ask which thespian will play our beloved Slowbird?
Hear, hear! kR's and VF500F's two of my favorite designs. I believe that you have some good karma points with the VF gods after getting your...
+1, Always good to have you around Tink. Sure you don't want another First Gen?
My Service Manual notes: 171 +/- 28psi
Warren from Kibblewhite suggested ordering a few spring kits and sets of valves at one time to help keep the price point down - though I am not...
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