I've got the carb removal/installation procedure outlined in the 'How To' section of my site. If you use that I think you'll find the process a...
Yes, the cap has a built-in vent. If you are having problems it doesn't hurt the clean it out. I stuff a few rags into the opening and spray...
No, the vast majority will get pushed out into the exhaust pipes. A little will gather and could get into the oil, but not to the degree (or...
I make kits to install a CBR600F2 rear wheel with a 160 tire on the 500's. Check out my site for more details.
Sure, you could swap an F1 rear but there really would be no gain in doing so. You would be spending money and not getting anything in return,...
I'd just rebuild the forks (~$75 in parts) and get either an F1 or F2 front wheel. The 600RR wheel would take about $400-500 in custom parts to...
Nobody has made a performance 4-1 since Hindle quit doing it about 7 years ago. Sorry!
The CBR forks are too short to be used on the VF1000's. They would allow the tire to hit the front head and/or radiator. I hope that I don't...
Maybe I can help you out. The actual problem really depends on the actual definition of "loud". All 500's make ticking sounds that are...
STOP!!!!!!! That noise is totally common, all them do it (500's). And yes, the 500's also had the oiling problem as well, but that's a much...
Actually no... the 500's are known for this problem. There is a TSB that outlines some adjustments to the idle screw settings that help.
I just noticed something Seb, you are a Chevy truck guy. I knew there was something about you I liked! Besides the VF's of course...
Did you check the plugs? This will usually tell you if it's one cylinder that's causing the problem. My guess is that it's just one and you have...
1000rpm is a little low for the idle speed, it should be 1200-1300rpm when warm.
The VF400's are very similar to the VF500's, however there are some differences. The carbs are basically the same. You'll need to get a fiche...
Go to my site and click on the "How To" link. There's a section that shows the procedure for removing and installing the carbs. Don't try...
Here are a couple of thoughts I have: 1) Just because he's a motorcycle tech does not mean that he knows what he's doing. In fact, my...
It's like night and day - the handling is improved so much that it's like a totally different bike. The 500's are already a good handling bike,...
I think it's 300 or 350 watts. Since W=V*A and we have a 12V system that solves to 25-30A total consumption. Heated gear draws 5A or more, so...
The number stamped on the neck is the "real" VIN number.
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