They are looking excellent Matt. I can't believe how well they are doing for just being 31 weeks. Twins.... I can only imagine what that's going...
Just rub a little dirt in it!!!
Can you e-mail the files to me? I can post them to a section of my site so that everyone can have access.
A ticking sound at idle is totally normal with the VF500's and is nothing to be concerned about. Since you mentioned that it went away when you...
We really need hondavfr.org back up and running. It would answer all of these questions. Unfortunately I do not know the answers!
Maybe I missed something, but I'm not sure anyone has been suggesting that clutchless downshifting was ok. I thought this post was about upshifting.
My bikes have literally thousands (maybe tens of thousands?) of clutchless shifts and absolutely zero failed gearbox parts. The facts do not...
I feel your pain. The only one of my VF's that I've gotten out of winter storage (yes, I know it's September) is one of my 500's... and that was...
Any luck finding the parts you need?
I've not heard that about bouce, everything I've read/seen states that float will happen first. Keep in mind that automotive engines are...
I'm glad to see that you guys got the direction of the front wheel fixed. That first pic of it had me worried! Glad to see that progress is...
Link - How to properly remove and install the carbs! Daugherty Motorsports - V4 Honda Carb Removal and Installation Procedure
The stock center stand weighs a lot more than 2lb, it's more like 5-6lb. To answer you question - yes, it makes a difference!
Congrats on your pruchase. I've got to say, you have one of the best user names I've seen in a while.
Who you calling random?!
Actually, valve float does not have anything to do with the valve staying against the seat. It's when the valve won't stay tight against the...
In the case of the VF500's, the valve float occurs at rpm's below redline. In fact, since it has a rev limiter you can't really 'over-rev' it....
You don't know if you are having valve float, there is absolutely no way to tell. For the VF500's, if you hear a loud ticking sound then you need...
Hey Matt, I can honestly say I think you have the longest ever VF500 thread. 14 pages so far!!!
...except the VF500 is not a sports touring bike. Plus I've always done my chain adjustments and lubrications with the bike on the side stand. I...
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