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FrankVT
10 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 14 Jul 2008 Last seen 23 Aug 2008
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All 10- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Well it's been awhile since I updated this situation. I got the crankcase split, checked the rod bearings. They're a little out of spec, not too bad, but I found out that I can't order new ones anyway, contrary to what…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise I was able to order the Athena engine gasket set from oldbikebarn.com, so I'm a little bit relieved about the head gasket issue. Ooh, Athena gastet set huh? Those are know for being, shall we say, less than good. I had…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Well I got the heads off on Sunday, no sign or evidence of a bad head gasket. I'm really wishing I had done more tests before I took this engine out. A cylinder leak-down test, and a cooling system leak-down test…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Yep, I wish I had remembered the spark plug lead test before I pulled the engine, it might have been helpful. I did find some disturbing evidence though. There was antifreeze in the oil when I drained it. I'm guessing…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Got the engine out yesterday, had to fab up a stand once I got it on the bench. I'll start the tear-down this weekend. [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Nothing has let go yet. I am going to pull the oil pan and see what I can see. Another friend mentioned that I might learn something from cutting open the oil filter, if the rod bearings are shot I should have bearing…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Is it a ticking sound? All 500's make a weird ticking-type sound that is totally normal. You can hear with the bike idling and sometimes even while riding. It's not a huge sound but noticeable. I guess it's hard to…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Well I finally had a chance to check the valve adjustment. Some were pretty tight, most needed some adjustment. I couldn't see any specific problems with the tops of the valves, at least with the adjusters backed off…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Nope, it's probably not piston slap. I'd pull the cam cover and check the valve clearances. It sounds like you have a valve getting ready to drop. That's REALLY common with the 500's, so you should take it seriously. If…
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Hey all, I'm new to this group although you have helped my son with his '86 VFR700 a few times. We recently picked up an 85 VF500F for my daughter. It seemed strong when we got it, revved well and didn't seem to have…
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