The scan looks great. Thank you for the post. Is this a front head gasket - OEM # 12251-MJ8-306? Thx!
Good to know! Thanks for the intel.
Thank you for the post. If you do have a chance to scan the used gaskets you have this would be tops. Also, do you know the OEM part numbers...
On a recent thread it was noted that the while the front head gaskets (after engine serial number 2000094) are the same part number for all three...
Thanks for the post. Good intel on the difference between the '84/'85 and the '86 radiators. I didn't realize this - I did notice some time ago...
Agreed. It would be great if owners with NOS or Aftermarket VF500F head gaskets could post a photo or tracing of the front and/or rear head...
Good deal. Thx!
I've looked into this a bit - from what I've found (cross referencing the OEM part numbers) the '84 (post serial number 2000094) and the '85/'86...
Good deal on all the progress! Regarding the head gaskets. What year heads do you have and what gasket set did you order from Copper Gaskets...
Thank you for the post. Using a CBR900RR (99-01) fan is an interesting upgrade. From what you've posted it is a fairly straightforward...
Thank you for the catch - I was in VF mode.
Thx Dutch, Slow and Hopit! Three good posts in a row here.
Congrats! Thanks for the update. Great job turning some serious wrench time on this project.
+1 Adding in-line sintered porous bronze fuel filters (i.e Visu-Filters) are a good add-on. ITW Fastex - CVA - Visu Filter - Sintered Porous...
**I did not realize that your bike is an '87 VFR700. The maintenance schedule below is for a VF500F.** **VF500F** Factory Manual Valve...
Last I read it's both, higher output fan + custom radiator. I'm curious to know the details on this upgrade.
Well written Slow. Thanks for the post.
IMHO - GN4 is a top notch motor oil that has a proven history. It is specifically designed by Honda for these engines. I'm not sure why an owner...
When you have a chance could you please post a bit more on the details for your radiator and fan upgrade? Thx!
Well...I'm not sure if they are 'better' per se but Honda spent a good deal of R&D on these products and they are designed specifically for our...
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