:peep: Leaky countershaft seal is good since it'll keep your chain well oiled, but if you want to replace it, plan on a total engine...
Check level of fork oil. Check for original springs/spacers. Check fork tube/s for bends. Check lower fork tubes for dents.
A new bike is not the alternative, rather something off CL that can be test-ridden b4 purchase. Deals are out there, it's a buyer's market !!...
GOOD photo, man, them Reds are so quick......not so easy to befriend as the Eastern grey. Why waste your time, just order from K&L.....
:welcome: The ratio of "projects "to rideable bikes is about 50: 1 If you really want to ride, find a newer bike.
Good guesses ! Steering bearings loosen up over mileage, might need re-tightening, are usually shot and need replacement by 40k miles, could be...
>>>>>>Do it the right way and the sensible way, order from K&L Supply, about $22 approximately for set of 4<<<<<<< Can't find my shit or i'd...
Sender= cheap-i$h Gauge= u don't wanna know !! $$$$$$$
I rode that exact route a couple times, and it's one of AZ's best circle rides !! Yarnell Hill very exciting !! But watch for cops !...
BRIEFLY !! very BRIEFLY or the gauge can be ruined !! Totally, utterly ruined ! A low coolant level that is below the sensor will give erratic...
What's worst about engine braking is that it adds considerable HEAT to a motor that tends to run warm anyway. not something for a hot day, just...
OH, yeah, the VF 500 has the potential to be a good bike, but probably not one that comes in boxes......that you got free !
.......seems those flashing hazard lights should have given you some clues and slowed you down..... alot. given your description of the scene,...
Synch is no fun on these bikes, trying to find a small screw with the tip of a screwdriver from the bottom up, in a narrow, hot , darkish place!!
A bit of intense research on our excellent site will help you decide, starting with a search of "VF 500 valve issues." Question is: do you want...
IMO the VFR is a great bike but not a great first bike. It's a bike you should graduate to from something smaller. Being a big guy should...
That's something you need to try.....boost idle to 1100 rpm, change oil to 20W-50, hope the light goes off.
:welcome: How many miles ?? ........most honest advice i could give is to get rid of the bike as soon as possible while it still runs. oil...
BOTH cables should have slack between the cable holder bracket on the carbs and the throttle wheel.....
You said the cables had minimal slack, right?? One common cause of problems with throttle cables is not enough slack, so try using the cable...
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