The F1's have a standard baffle, meaning if you took one off you could not see all the way through it. The F1r's have a straight-through baffle...
You don't know what you are missing! Clutchless upshifts are are gift that we should all enjoy.
As dangerous as it may be, I have to agree with Squirrelldude on this one - I'm not a fan of extended swingarms. Although, I must admit that the...
I know you mentioned this back when you were first building the F, but where did you find the rear caliper? Too bad those RC51 complete front...
I'm disappointed in you Matt, you should know by now to put "basically the same" in there! The differences are subtle so a manual for the 84-85...
You would only need the 84-85 petcock to make it work.
F1's are ok, but I kind of agree with S-man that they are little junky. Maybe it's just my tastes. They seem to hold up pretty decently though,...
That's TMI for sure!
Why? Your bike is second gen so you are ok.
It refers to model changes. Here is the breakdown: First Generation - 1983 through 1986 VF models Second - 1986 and 1987 VFR700 and VFR750...
Yes, there is. On some of bikes that have questionable gas tanks I use a sintered bronze type filter. These are typically seen on motocross...
That's a good way to look at it. There were some models in 1986, 1987, and 1988 that were still affected because their designs were carry overs...
Man, you got way further that I would. If I ever start a statement like that my wife would put the kibosh on that so fast it would make your head...
Bummer, you missed out on a great opportunity. Those bikes have a lot more character than newer stuff, in my opinion. No, synthetic oils...
The US also got the chain driven F model in 1984 only. Basically, the F's have chains and the R's gears. Be careful what you read online, it...
Nah, that's #2 on the list of "Biggest V4 Top End Myths" with #1 being line bored cam journals. The gear drive was done strictly for performance...
The gear drive doesn't play any role in the top end failure discussion. The R's are just as prone to rocker wear as any of the other models, in...
FYI - All bearings are made in China now. So, regardless of brand that's where they are coming from. The quality coming from our Communist...
Needing to give a VF500F some throttle when warm is very common. All 500's that I've owned have displayed this behavior to some degree. The...
You could restrict the flow of fuel enough to starve the engine. This all depends on the type of filter, how clean it is, etc. Can I assume that...
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