Idling for any more than about 5 minutes is something that should always be avoided as it leads to flat batterys and overheating !!~ Depending...
Even if it would fit, how many miles on the replacement pump is important since wear accumulates, clearances increase, and pressure decreases...
:welcome: :welcome: "Can't you find something newer and better?" some wise-ass kid might say, but that's not me ! Old technology is OLD...
It's the most common and most recurrent VFR problem !! What usually kills a stator is any 2 of the yellow wires touching together in the...
Could be sticking choke cable or something in choke system not closing properly. You're sure the plugs are the correct heat range for the bike...
I'm glad i kept out of this one.................until now. People are mostly friendly here except me, but there's nothing to be proud about...
Just about everyone on any motorcycle forum feels your excitement, most of us have and understand. Keep in mind that 95% of what the bike can...
With TOE nearby and willing to help sort out problems, no one from Sacamentalville has any reason to have any unresolved problem with a VFR....
With such a short commute the engine doesn't get hot enough to get rid of condensed moisture, hence the white milky goo, and you need to keep it...
With so many bikes similar to yours out of action due to some notorious engine problems, you could probably find good replacements for the damaged...
All stator test can be done without removing the cover.
Just about every '86/'87 VFR i've ever seen had those cracks !!!!~ Cosmetic, not structural, so mirrors are not in danger of falling off.
Add to your list a close inspection/regreasing or replacing of headset bearings as the OEMs are usually shot by 40,000 miles.
It's your money, but the stock parts have never been reported to fail, so you're talkin bling.
The first check any newly-purchased VFR needs--after the tire pressures--is the charging system output voltage checked across the battery...
A charging voltage check should be standard proceedure both b4 and after any battery or major electrical component replacement.
Honda used fatter wires until they downsized on and after gen 4s, coincidentally (?) when alot of wiring problems began........
After all these years, probably ALL VF500 tanks are a bit or alot rusty, so look up tank cleaning threads then COAT the tank interior with...
Ream out your choke circuit long brass pick up tubes with a stiff steel .012" wire (to a depth of about 30mm) after you clean the pilot jets.
Keys to easier carb installation are new boots well-lubed (i use brake fluid) on both intake and carb sides and angled to best advantage while...
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