This sounds like a very interesting project! Please post a new thread with a bit more info...and photos too...when you have a chance. Thx!
An excellent jetting tutorial (link to Factory Pro's website) CV Carb Tuning Procedures
Thank you for the post. From what you have found, this confirms what Dave Dodge wrote - copper head gaskets are a no go for the VF500F. I...
What work are you having done on the engine? Thx.
Good deal Slow! I'm glad this has worked out for you. Have fun with the new steed and ride safe!
The Factory Manual ('84 version) notes a resistance of 315-385 ohms - test to be performed when the engine is cold. No spec is given for when the...
It's nice to read a post like this! Best of luck with your search and let us know how you make out.
Perhaps a gremlin has taken up residence in the pulse generators?
VF500F's are great looking bikes and I personally prefer them to styling of the later VFR's. The caveat is that many of these bikes (esp. their...
Are you using a Mityvac? It's really a must have tool, IMO. MV8020 [IMG]
Thanks Michael. I did remember reading that your copper head gasket(s) failed and that you had a coolant leak. Please keep us posted (pls...
One thing to note: it's very important to follow the factory maintenance schedule for setting the valve lash, to the letter, or the valve train...
Megacycle offers hardfaced performance cams and hardfaced rockers. There has been some discussion on the VF500F valve train recently. Megacycle...
Thanks for the post. I'm not sure there is much to be gained with over sized pistons - but I'd like to hear more about this and the higher lift...
Glad you were able to troubleshoot this. If your battery has given up the ghost - I've read good reviews on MotoBatt AGM's: [IMG]
Side note to the research on head gaskets for the VF500F. I recently wrote to Dave Dodge regarding copper gaskets. I had read that he doesn't...
A seized engine with only 12k on the clock seems very unlikely...
From the Factory Service Manual (this is a must have for any VF500F owner's bookshelf - there is one on eBay right now - you'll want to find one...
Sounds like the bike had a less than kind previous owner, in terms of maintenance...
I'd recommend OEM over aftermarket. Honda part number 22886-MB0-305 ('84-'86). [IMG] [IMG]
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