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121 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 1 May 2010 Last seen 3 Sep 2015

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  1. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels InvisibleCities 41 31 Mar 2013 26 Apr 2015 InvisibleCities · 31 Mar 2013 – 26 Apr 2015
  2. Fork Spacing - CBR600F2/F3 Compared to '90-'93 VFR750F InvisibleCities 6 10 Jan 2012 10 Jan 2012 InvisibleCities · 10 Jan 2012 – 10 Jan 2012
  3. Yoshimura 4-2 Reissue for the VF500F InvisibleCities 16 1 May 2010 13 Apr 2011 InvisibleCities · 1 May 2010 – 13 Apr 2011

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  1. VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years 3 Sep 2015 11:26 Hope this is of some help with the petcock - the '86 is different (larger) than the '84/'85, here in the US, so not sure these will work for you. Good luck! [image: vf500ffuelpetcockrebuild.jpg]
  2. More Complex Than What I Am Used To...'86 Vf500F 20 Aug 2015 12:57 Congrats! How did the carb sync work out - & if I can add, don't forget to check the valve lash (if you haven't done this - it's very good to check this off the maintenance clipboard). Have fun!
  3. Dutchy Meets The Dutchy 27 Jul 2015 15:56 Great job setting the valve lash! Often overlooked & very important!
  4. VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years 14 Jul 2015 12:44 Congrats on this great looking bike!
  5. More Complex Than What I Am Used To...'86 Vf500F 14 Oct 2014 11:56 Shout out to Kel! seanbarney - I'd take a read through Mike Nixon's book on rebuilding V4 carbs. It is Must See TV & a great resource. With this as a guide you'll have all the intel you need. I opted for Mike to rebuild…
  6. More Complex Than What I Am Used To...'86 Vf500F 13 Oct 2014 19:26 Welcome! VF500F Interceptors are great bikes but they do take a bit of mechanical skill to keep them running in tip top shape. V4 carbs are indeed a beautiful thing - cross section drawing from Motorcycle Mechanics…
  7. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 10 Dec 2013 23:12 ^ Sending a spare head is definitely a postive thing but I have a hunch this will be up to the individual owner - more a restoration/challenge thing than a group effort. On a side note, the '86 engine has its own unique…
  8. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 10 Dec 2013 01:09 ^ Sure, of course, will work on scanning and posting the complete article, here is the page you mention: [image: cycle0784pg27vf500f.jpg]
  9. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 9 Dec 2013 21:30 YoshiHNS InvisibleCities ... Having a source for new valve springs to match OEM would be a great find! .... timmythecop…
  10. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 8 Dec 2013 16:23 ^ Kickstarter campaign? ;-)
  11. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 8 Dec 2013 12:16 ^ Sounds like fun! Please keep us posted!
  12. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 7 Dec 2013 16:45 It is always a bummer to see a VF500F engine heading to the recycling bin. These are great engines (and bikes) but they do take some looking after (even when new & especially now after 25+ years with who knows what…
  13. '86 Vf1000R Restoration Begins 4 Nov 2013 16:38 Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait! Top notch as always, Kel.
  14. My VF500 rebuild 2 Nov 2013 22:28 Very good intel here on rebuilding the 500's petcock: http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/29316-1986-interceptor-500-fuel-petcock?p=267354&viewfull=1#post267354 Good luck! Let us know how you make out.
  15. Time To Rebuild The VF1000R...IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 19 Jun 2013 12:09 It's a good day when you don't see 'Discontinued' after the part number.
  16. Time To Rebuild The VF1000R...IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 Jun 2013 11:36 Without exception, the original fans are the most antiquated part of my bike now. They look old and have cycled on and off for 100k+ miles over 28 years. They MUST be dog tired. I've seen some guys replacing their stock…
  17. Vf500F Chain Faqs 12 Jun 2013 19:50 5 3 0
  18. Vtr 250 Rebuild / Track Project 11 Jun 2013 15:59 They do, they do! I did the research when looking for a valve kit for the VF500F (from memory the '84/'85 500 has the same spec as the VTR250) Give a shout out to Warren Fong @ Kibblewhite:…
  19. Vtr 250 Rebuild / Track Project 11 Jun 2013 14:28 Perhaps a valve kit from KPMI is on the clipboard?
  20. Vtr 250 Rebuild / Track Project 3 Jun 2013 20:12 Looks like a fun project! If interested KPMI made (will make again?) a valve kit for the VTR250.
  21. "new" Vf500 21 May 2013 20:53 Super!
  22. My VF500 rebuild 19 May 2013 12:45 Glad this worked out! For ref: [image: vf500fcarbsync03-30-11.jpg] jeremyr62 When I did mine I made some notes. I have a Mityvac and the Honda OEM synch tool. Use a Mityvac to pull a vacuum to keep the fuel petcock…
  23. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 15 May 2013 00:19 timmythecop more test rides...... I love the motor. Very revvy, and the torque curve is a straight slant up. The power is near the same everywhere, so you do not have to pin it all the time. Really like it! Good deal!
  24. My VF500 rebuild 6 May 2013 16:37 For reference, from Factory Pro's website: The main advantage of a jet kit is the ability to alter the needle "height" to dial in carburetion for various applications. Note that the aftermarket needle (top) has a…
  25. My VF500 rebuild 6 May 2013 15:05 May be of help? [image: 86VF500FFactoryProSheetvfrworld.jpg]
  26. My Vf500 Exhaust System 2 May 2013 14:45 The factory system (i.e. the collector box) does a good job of evening out the exhaust flow. One thing you don't want to do is open it up and remove the internals. On this note, aftermarket systems, for the most part,…
  27. 1986 Vf500F Race Bike > Street "legal" 29 Apr 2013 11:35 One of my favorites! The staggered exhaust is the bee's knees. Very much like the adjusted mounting on the front fairing and the new tail. Really well done!
  28. My VF500 rebuild 29 Apr 2013 11:22 Super nice! Well done! [image: DSC04749.jpg]
  29. 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" 23 Apr 2013 19:17 Charlies BTW, That stuff is not Rothmans inspired, but Actual Rothmans Edition Pieces. Amazing find! Kudos!
  30. 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" 23 Apr 2013 12:42 Great work!
  31. '84 Vf750F Project 16 Apr 2013 12:11 Looking great! Well done!
  32. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels 5 Apr 2013 11:59 timmythecop InvisibleCities timmythecop IC: can you please expound on the front? I'm not understanding where the plastic sleeves you used were placed. Thanks Hope this is of help: are you saying that after I put 500…
  33. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels 4 Apr 2013 15:16 timmythecop IC: can you please expound on the front? I'm not understanding where the plastic sleeves you used were placed. Thanks Hope this is of help: [image: vf500fcbr600fwheelconversionfrontwh.jpg]
  34. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels 4 Apr 2013 15:01 For reference (similar sized bike with 110/70-17 and 130/70-17 tires) [image: bikemagazinetyretestpg1.jpg] [image: bikemagazinetyretestpg2.jpg] [image: bikemagazinetyretestpg3.jpg] [image: bikemagazinetyretestpg4.jpg]
  35. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels 1 Apr 2013 19:38 Kel Great pics and info IC. Those wheels look great in that color. IC, can you shim out the front sprocket and use the stock 600's cush drive as an alternative to machining the 600's cush to align the chain? Too kind,…
  36. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels 31 Mar 2013 21:28 This is an old post from another forum but I thought I would repost here for those interested. (originally posted 06/10) I've been working on a 17" wheel conversion for my '84 VF500F and thought I would post the…
  37. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 28 Mar 2013 15:11 Don't have the numbers to compare the 500's stock system (mufflers & collector box) to an aftermarket system. I have a hunch stock is about 130% heavier in general. This said, the stock collector box does a good job of…
  38. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 28 Mar 2013 11:30 Also, on the emulsion tubes, my take is that these follow the needles. I'm not 100% on this though as I have seen a few sets with crisscrossed emulsion tubes.. [image: jetneedlesandemulsiontubes10-20-10.jpg] [image:…
  39. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 28 Mar 2013 11:11 For reference (best to check the carburetor ID before diving in). [image: vf500f84serialnumbervfrworld04-29-1.jpg] [image: vf5008586serialnumbervfrworld04-29-.jpg] Factory Pro Specs: [image:…
  40. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 27 Mar 2013 23:42 Switchblade Yeah and make sure the fuel tubes are metal and not plastic and if they are replace them now. Oh yeah dont loose those little springs, there are VERY important. Not 100% on this but I believe 6061 alumInum…
  41. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 27 Mar 2013 22:13 You may want to double check the numbers on the carburetors to confirm the year. On this note all the years are slightly different with the '84/'85 having the larger bore. The emulsion tubes, needle jets and jet needles…
  42. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 27 Mar 2013 19:14 * it has to do with the wonderful mysterious collector box... [image: DSCF3985.jpg]
  43. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 27 Mar 2013 19:03 Aftermarket systems for the 500's 360d V4 engine are tricky in terms of performance. Most (if not all) actually rob power over the stock system*. Of course they look nice and sound nice. I think for a solid system $150…
  44. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 27 Mar 2013 18:57 Nice score. For reference, for fellow 500 fans: Aftermarket Systems From Back in the Day Hindle 4-1, requires a modification to stock chin cowling (a slot cut into the right side) Kerker 4-2, paired with cylinders 1|3…
  45. My VF500 rebuild 26 Mar 2013 17:23 Good deal, glad this worked out!
  46. My VF500 rebuild 26 Mar 2013 15:17 Happy to help with shipping this across the pond. DSS' new USA headquarters is located in Hanover, PA. Not too far from NYC.
  47. My VF500 rebuild 26 Mar 2013 11:39 David Silver Spares may be worth a try. They are my go to source for hard to find parts. For reference, on an '84/'85: [image: vf500f8485fuelpetcockvfrworld.jpg]
  48. Corner Carver Made Me Do It 24 Mar 2013 14:32 Well done! Careful maintenance of the valve lash, selecting a top notch motor oil and filter, proper engine warm-up and keeping the revs in check (the hardest thing to do) are all keys to owning a 500. They're great…
  49. '84 Vf750F Project 24 Mar 2013 10:00 Veefer800Canuck there's no visible scoring or pitting/flaking on that cam lobe, so if they all look that way, you're probably good I'm guessing. when mine failed, they were visibly pitting/flaking. Didn't take a rocket…
  50. '84 Vf750F Project 22 Mar 2013 15:21 CBVFRbikeboy mmmm. Fresh powder coating Well done!

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