IF folks checked in here b4 spending on VFs, lots of money and frustration and time could be saved.
I haven't read all this thread, but have two ideas. First, it's VERY easy to install seals upside-down if you're not careful. Second, if...
Sorry, Don, but i've seen an oil/water mix come out of engines in two ways. First way has oil with green cooloant floating on top, obviously not...
HOW did i know b4 clicking on that this thread concerned a VF 500 ??? The crank bearings are likely damaged and maybe the crank itself,...
What were you thinkin buying such an old bike ?? Find something newer on CL, cuz there are lots of other problems that could ruin your VF...
Actually, the caps make the screw much easier to turn...after the float bowls are switched. Without the cap you have a very narrow brass screw...
Not only is the Caswell stuff easy to use and reasonably priced ( about $40), it also does a great job of sealing any pinholes and even larger...
Before concluding it's the CDI, do a resistance test on the pulse generator for that circuit.
Consider replacing the rad cap.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Typically, American Honda marketing has screwed up again. The...
[ATTACH] Choke (enrichener) fuel tubes should be probed with a stiff steel .010" or .012" wire. You need some persistance to keep poking...
Billabong, swagman, bush tucker......fair dinkum. I'd love a visit!
YOU are victim of 2 flaws and one bad circumstance. Flaw 1 is leaky petcock, which should kill the motor within about 1 minute in the OFF...
More noise, more cops on your ass..........
Try a current leakage test: ammeter placed between battery + and main red wire that attaches there. With key OFF, you should not see any...
Someone has more money than good sense.
Stay tuned to this station as squirrelman --after some SCIENTIFIC research--will soon post some enlightening photos related to float height/fuel...
[ATTACH] Float height gauge made from creditcard.....
Yes, there's a very legitimate case here for over-saving and gambling on parts possibly beyond their span of useful service. Matt let me know...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Cam photos showing some marks....pointing to pit.
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