Thank you for the post. Respectfully, my goal with this conversion is to create a better handling bike over stock. I believe that I will...
Yes, there are more coolant passages* shown the image of the '040' head above when compared to the '86 head you have posted the link to - I have...
Thank you for the post. I too have been watching eBay and taking note of the different coolant passage designs for the front and rear heads....
Good catch on the R/R - glad to hear that you are up an running. Kudos on adjusting the valves - always important to check this box off when...
Good deal, glad everything is 5x5 - please keep us posted on the progress!
Thank you for the post. I appreciate that you are taking these comments, regarding the clearance, in their intended context. I think that many...
Thank you for the post. It is always great to get feedback like this. Keep those First Gen's flying!
Many thanks compliment! I'm glad that you enjoyed the post. Also, wanted to send a shout out to you for your help with the head gasket patterns...
I kind of agree - not to be a doubting Thomas - but this looks a bit too tight.
These are still available from Honda. Your local dealer should be able to order them. If you prefer to shop online - Service Honda or David...
Here is a bit more intel on the F2 forks mtd on a VF500F - I'm not sure that you are going to have enough clearance...but it will be interesting...
Thank you for posting the photos. If I could ask, have you removed the fork caps and checked the clearance - stop to stop - at full compression?...
Any chance for a few photos - along with the engine serial number for the heads that you have? Thx!
Many thanks Monsieur Hopit, I greatly appreciate the compliment!
Here is a bit more info on the option of going with a 520 chain conversion:...
Thank you for the post. The Avon Roadrider tires that I have mounted are indeed bias-ply - but this is not to say that you don't have radial...
Thanks for the intel. As you note, the rear 520 sprockets are available for the CBR600F (or for VF500F as the same sprocket is used on both...
A quick note on this drawing - this axle is a VF500F part - the build list is located here:...
Here is a bit more intel on the rear head - I checked the OEM part numbers and the '84/'85 VF500F and VF500C share the same part number...
Thank you for the post. The early '84 engine definitely has as different pattern than the 'second issue' '84 engine - several coolant passages...
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