do some research here on the various potential problems of VF500 engines (especially the valves) and difficulty of finding replacement parts.
yes, all butterflies should be able to close completely. as capt80's says, use idle adjusting screw to set the minimum opening (with feeler...
i've had good luck by removing the mc from the bar and holding it vertically, suspended from the lever while tapping the line to jiggle bubbles up...
why don't YOU hook us up with what VFR parts he has ?? or ask him to list his stuff here ?
^^ ok we need to work together to get this one running well. :D
as mentioned, if one starts and runs and you have good pictures, lower your price a bit and see what happens. when i was trying to sell my...
run in the opposite direction, fast !
judging by the synch gauges, i think you might have lost a synch spring on the throttle linkages. also, i think you're going the wrong direction...
that's why i only ride older bikes, no payments.
^^ agreed. chain must be set for proper tension at the tightest spot (while turning the wheel) , and if it then has excessive looseness at other...
it may be time to pull the carbs off and do a traditional, old-fashioned eyeball synch referencing throttle plates and the first progression hole.
043_43_vtrhouseca1 by squirrelman posted Dec 10, 2008 at 2:20 AM
not necessarily a bad r/r, but if the melted wires touch it will kill the stator.
after draining float bowls you can try blowing some air into the main fuel line feeding carbs, just might dislodge some debris on float needle or...
watch out for starting fluid as it can destroy slide diaphragms and has other ill effects.
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^^^ there you have it. "heavy pig" i test-rode two
see if it makes sense to flip the direction of the bracket holding the adjustment screw.
the above statement makes you a member of the conservative party.
sorry lads, but i'm drinkin and postin, and that never is good. o_O VF's were the best bikes of their times.
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