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56 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 4 Nov 2010 Last seen 30 Nov 2013

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  1. Grandson's '83 VF750F creaky 6 22 Jul 2012 23 Jul 2012 creaky · 22 Jul 2012 – 23 Jul 2012
  2. '83 VF750F countershaft seal creaky 3 21 Jul 2012 22 Jul 2012 creaky · 21 Jul 2012 – 22 Jul 2012
  3. Windshield screws creaky 6 10 Feb 2011 12 Feb 2011 creaky · 10 Feb 2011 – 12 Feb 2011
  4. Seasons Greetings creaky 10 25 Dec 2010 26 Dec 2010 creaky · 25 Dec 2010 – 26 Dec 2010

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  1. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 30 Nov 2013 12:40 On a side note, Thomas Midgley contracted lead poisoning as a result of experimenting with TEL, and although debilitated, not die from it. He contracted polio at age 51 and was severely disabled as a result. He rigged a…
  2. Another Vf500 Engine's Demise 23 Nov 2013 13:42 I have a good running '86 VF500F engine. If interested, shoot me a PM.
  3. Valves Ticking Louder After Adjustment 27 Aug 2013 02:27 I have a much easier time adjusting by ignoring the timing marks and simply positioning each cam lobe heel at the rocker arm contact surface. Different strokes and all that......
  4. Valves Ticking Louder After Adjustment 26 Aug 2013 01:47 One more question......what method did you use for positioning the camshafts to measure the clearance?
  5. Valves Ticking Louder After Adjustment 19 Aug 2013 00:13 Did you use the two feeler gauge method of measuring the rocker clearance?
  6. 85 Vf500F 18 Aug 2013 02:33 All good advice so far. I would want to put an apprising eyeball on the bike and hear it run before plunking down the cash. You can be pretty sure that the carbs will need to come off for a good cleaning, the valves…
  7. "new" Vf500 23 May 2013 11:42 Wow!!
  8. My VF500 rebuild 29 Apr 2013 12:01 Very impressive, great job!
  9. For The Early Vfr Fans... 13 Feb 2013 22:52 My eyes are naturally green.....now greener than ever. Great looking bike! BTW, where in IN?
  10. My VF500 rebuild 4 Jan 2013 12:12 Very impressive paintwork! What will you be using for the clearcoat?
  11. My VF500 rebuild 1 Dec 2012 15:40 For the '86, my FSM states 0.15mm (0.005") for both intake and exhaust, cold engine.
  12. Considering 1985 Vf500 Interceptor With 43K Miles 24 Nov 2012 20:23 If the tires, chain and sprockets are up to snuff, no oil leaks & needs nothing to ride to most anywhere, I personally don't think that is a bad price.
  13. Considering 1985 Vf500 Interceptor With 43K Miles 23 Nov 2012 20:22 If the bike actually looks in person as it does in the pix, you don't find many that nice. I paid 1K for mine with 22K on the clock, but it needed some TLC, a good cleaning and paint touch-up on some small nicks, carbs…
  14. 86 Interceptor 500 Starting Issue, Possibly A Fueling Problem? 19 Nov 2012 02:01 The choke tubes may be clogged, not an uncommon problem. Removing the carbs for a thorough cleaning, rebuild & syncing, although kind of a PITA, is well worth the effort in the end. NPI.
  15. '83 VF750F countershaft seal 22 Jul 2012 22:56 Thanks. I might have to do that as I still haven't been able to locate the seal.
  16. Grandson's '83 VF750F 22 Jul 2012 22:22 Thanks IC. Needless to mention, the grandson is quite taken with the 750. He has been trying to talk me out of the 500 for some time, but now, he barely gives it a glance. BTW, I am somewhat envious of the Trapps.
  17. Grandson's '83 VF750F 22 Jul 2012 19:01 Here's a couple of pics of my grandson's '83 VF750F, got it on the road Friday. It runs great, cleaned up very well. A few paint chips and light scratches, but came out OK. Here's what we've done so far: 1. Cleaned…
  18. '83 VF750F countershaft seal 21 Jul 2012 20:31 My grandson's '83 VF750F is dripping oil from the countershaft seal. I am unable to find the seal on the parts supplier's fiches. Where am i going wrong???
  19. 1984 VF500 rear shock frozen won't move in or out 14 Jul 2012 13:11 I have a good stock shock from an '86, yours for the cost of shipping if you want it.
  20. My VF500 rebuild 29 May 2012 10:39 Great work! Not many that would tackle the bodywork, GFY.
  21. What happens when a fuel pump goes bad? 26 Apr 2012 10:07 You can get fuel tube O-rings from Jamie Daugherty. http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/
  22. Newbie with vf500f engine question 12 Apr 2012 13:47 I checked hondapartshouse.com and the exhaust valve part #s for both the '85 and '86 are the same. invisible cities is the resident expert on the VF500F, I'm sure he will chime in on this.
  23. Tail light randomly goes out 4 Apr 2012 20:14 Remove the bulb, clean the contacts on the socket and bulb, apply some dielectric grease to the bulb base and reinstall.
  24. 1984 VF700F New owner, info/tips? 3 Apr 2012 01:57 Your 700 is definitely a looker, congrats. Agree as above on changing the oil & filter soon. My experience with Seafoam and the like is that it is OK to use now and then to help clean carbs stay clean, but since the…
  25. Michelin Pilot Road II Cupping? 3 Oct 2011 00:30 http://www.rattlebars.com/tirewear/index.html This is a good article on tire wear.
  26. Resurrecting a 1986 Honda VF500f 16 Aug 2011 09:00 I am in semi agreement with Squirrelman...............The bike has been sitting for 10 years, you have a lot of work ahead of you. You will need good mechanical skills, experience and plenty of patience to tackle a job…
  27. Resurrecting a 1986 Honda VF500f 15 Aug 2011 11:24 The plenum is the large plate that the carbs are attached to and holds the air filter. If you remove the plate from the carbs, the fuel tubes, vent tubes and throttle plate springs, among other things, will come loose…
  28. Tach Not working 30 May 2011 19:13 The tach operates off the coil and spark unit for cylinders 1 & 3, yellow wire, check the connectors.
  29. Another VF500 resurrection 18 May 2011 14:43 Congrats on the find, always good to see someone bringing one of these back to life. I fitted the stock wheels on my '85 with a 100/90/16 front and a 130/80/18 rear, Duro HF918s. While I would not consider myself an…
  30. cooling sys question 12 May 2011 11:39 Thermostat is either stuck open or non-existent.
  31. VF500f rear shock swap? 9 May 2011 00:50 [image: View Post]irishjohn, on 09 March 2011 - 04:02 PM, said: Is there a rear shock unit from a different bike which will replace the OEM rear air shock on a '86 VF500F? I want to utilize a used shock unit as I am…
  32. Car oil in motorcycles, good or bad? 20 Apr 2011 16:37 :lurk: ...............
  33. having problems with my 87 vfr 700 20 Apr 2011 03:08 [image: View Post]Kookta, on 19 April 2011 - 07:43 PM, said: yea it came from there, i guess it isnt uncommon then, i havent ever worked on bikes before now, just on 2 stroke jetskis. how can i lock the crankshaft so i…
  34. Carb Sync Problems 15 Apr 2011 19:42 I think he is talking about the throttle stop screws . The FSM calls them "synchronization adjusting screws" , but contrarily calls the special tool to adjust them a "pilot screw wrench".
  35. Carb Sync Problems 14 Apr 2011 21:45 You could use a screw the next size up and tap the hole for it.
  36. VFR is road ready 11 Apr 2011 01:31 GREAT looking bike! The RWB paint job cannot be beat. :fing02:
  37. Stranded. Again. 14 Mar 2011 13:28 Fuses blow due to too much resistance in the circuit, usually a short. It can also be the rusult of poor connections. Check the battery cables at the battery & the starter, check the ground connection to the frame for…
  38. cleaning aluminum/magnesium parts 22 Feb 2011 14:23 For really stubborn crud, I have found that oven cleaner works very well. Downside, it will discolor the metal if you leave it on too long. I use a stiff toothbrush, spray the oven cleaner on the brush and scrub…
  39. 86 VF500f manuals?? 17 Feb 2011 18:47 Link to the VF500F Clymer maual. The Honda service manual is much better if you can find one, keep an eye on EBay.. https://docs.google....uthkey=CL68m74G
  40. 86 VF500f manuals?? 17 Feb 2011 17:55 Hi irishjohn, welcome to the forum. I recently finished up some rehab on my '85 VF500F which I bought last fall. If I can be of help, please let me know. How about a pic??
  41. crash sliders 16 Feb 2011 12:26 [image: View Post]Chris71mach1, on 15 February 2011 - 11:18 PM, said: [image: View Post]coffeebrake, on 22 October 2010 - 07:00 AM, said: That's it, frame sliders. Are there any for the VFR700/750? as fate would have…
  42. Fork Seals question 15 Feb 2011 11:25 coffeebrake.......here is a blowup of the VF500F forks, I am taking the liberty to assume that they are the same configuration as your forks, check with your friend that has the experience rebuilding. Attached…
  43. Windshield screws 12 Feb 2011 01:46 Thanks for the replies fellas.....I already tried Fastenal, showed them the OEM screw, didn't have them. The OEM setup is not wellnuts, it is a shouldered screw with a flange nut on the back. I used some plastic tubing…
  44. Windshield screws 10 Feb 2011 02:28 Four of the shouldered screws that retain the windshield on my '85 VF500F were at some time in the past lost and have been replaced with standard machine screws. Does anyone have some OEM screws and nuts that you would…
  45. Seasons Greetings 25 Dec 2010 11:09 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: Road Race Santa.gif]
  46. Hi all 28 Nov 2010 14:00 VFR and 525 EXC..........hard to beat. Welcome.
  47. "86 VFR 20 Nov 2010 11:54 Is it worth it? Very subjective question. I paid $1000 for my '85 VF500F with 14 K on the clock. I have spent 25 hours overhauling the carbs, adjusting the valves, rebuilding the clutch slave, installing new brake pads…
  48. Starving for fuel? 18 Nov 2010 12:20 Carb boots..........When I pulled the carb assembly from my recently purchased '85 VF500F, the boots were so hard and inflexible, I figured that new ones were in order. I had read that soaking neoprene in auto…
  49. Starving for fuel? 12 Nov 2010 09:51 Definitely sounds like it's a fuel delivery problem. First thing I would check is for good fuel flow from the petcock. Remove the fuel line from the carb inlet, place it in a container and see if fuel flows freely from…
  50. Choke Circuit 11 Nov 2010 20:17 I bench synched my carbs before reinstalling them according to the attached article, it worked very well. My link

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