Parting out 1984 VF500F

Located in Minnesota.

Bought the bike whole with some extra parts to use to fix mine. Here is a list of what is not available:


Engine
Left muffler
Light Switch (Horn, Headlights, Blinkers)
Clutch Cylinder
Fairings (Except side covers)
Radiator
Mirrors

Bike had 30,XXX on the odometer when I started pulling it apart. I was surprised to see that it was actually pretty well taken care of. It was spray painted terribly, but mechanically, everything is in tact.

Toss in your part requests, and I'll get pictures of the requested components.

 

I would be interested in the Radiator with all the stuff still attached to it. (the sides, grille, and reflectors) Also would be interested in a hand full of fairing bolts.

 

Clutch lever????

 

How is the condition of the front fairing and windscreen?

 

Sorry, the radiator was a part I forgot to list as unavailable.

Clutch lever is available, pics tomorrow.

Front fairing is rough. Bad spray paint job and a melted corner, because my stupid friend pt it on the garage heater. Pissed.

 

How is the fuel tank?

 

Again, spray painted. I can sandblast it at work, though, if an offer is right. It appears the previous owner dumped in that tank sealant stuff and tried to coat the inside of the tank in some sort of epoxy. Pictures tomorrow when I charge my camera and have daylight.

 

You mentioned the fairing is shot but Hows the windscreen? And would like to get some fairing bolts if possible.

 

Fairing bolts I can do. The windscreen has that odd haze old pastic gets, and there's those tiny little stress cracks along each screw hole.

 

Viro, did you get my PM?

 

I will buy the wind screen

 

Is the battery box in good shape with the lil rubber bumpers on the hinged arm?? Also could use the starter relay/main fuse assy located next to the battery.

 

Still looking to hear back from seller on pm I sent?

Also would like to know the condition of the rear tail section around the seat (intact mounting points,no broken tabs)?

 

Are the Swing Arm, left Handel Bar, Seat available? Also did the bike have a stock rear shock or something else?

 

I am so sorry for the long silence. My computer had a meltdown, and it's taken me some time to replace it. No computer access = no replies, and again, I am very sorry. I'm not like that. I have been trying hard to remove and inspect all the parts requested from memory. I have a tiny, shared garage, too, so organization is... lacking.

Here is a summary of everything requested:

Radiator grille is available, radiator and reflectors are not.
Fairing screws are... missing. I *know* I kept them, I just misplaced them.
Clutch lever, I found, is actually cut off. It's available, but stubby.
Front fairing is smashed to bits on the right edge. The P.O. tried to repair with a fiberglass patch... and they did awful.
Windscreen is cloudy, but available.
Fuel tank is in need of welding and paint. I'll post more on this later, once I can tig the holes shut and get it bondo'd.
Battery box looks alright, I'll pull it out and give it a closer look ASAP.
Starter relay is available.
Main fuse block is available.
Rear plastic fairing has a broken tab on the left, and the two halves are seperated on the right side. It looks like Honda did little plastic spot welds, and they all broke on the right side.
Swing arm is available, but there is a groove gouged into it. Nothing detrimental to performance or safety, however.
Seat is available, but not in the greatest condition. If an offer is right, I would be willing to re-upholster it in any material buyer chooses.
Bike appears to have the rear shock.

 

Name your price for the battery box and the starter relay sir, sorry bout your computer failure btw, that allways sucks hard!!

 

Shall we say $25 by parcel post? Do you want the box sand blasted?

 

Sounds fair to me, I don't know if I'd go blastin the box, it's mostly plastic and may spontaneously not be a box anymore. PM me your info so I can paypal you some cash.

 

I see that now, hah! I thought it was metal at first glance, and when I pulled it out, I realized how dumb I sounded. PM sent.

ALSO:

I found a set of side covers online, so I can let go of the red, white, and blue side covers I have. No breaks, no cracks, near perfect shape. Pics can be posted on request. I'd like to see $20 each for them, plus a little for a box and shipping charges. I'd pack them well to keep them in good shape.

 

What does the water pump look like, and how old is the thermostat?