Member record · ID 21881
irishjohn
11 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 17 Feb 2011 Last seen 17 Mar 2011
Threads started
7 in the archive- VF500 Suspension mods, HELP irishjohn · 17 Mar 2011 – 17 Mar 2011
- replacement shock for VF500f? irishjohn · 17 Mar 2011 – 17 Mar 2011
- VF500f rear shock swap? irishjohn · 9 Mar 2011 – 9 May 2011
- Progressive fork springs for an '86 VF5005? irishjohn · 7 Mar 2011 – 7 Mar 2011
- Improve forks on '86 VF500f? irishjohn · 18 Feb 2011 – 3 Mar 2011
- How to adjust the suspension on an '86 Vf500f? irishjohn · 17 Feb 2011 – 22 Feb 2011
- 86 VF500f manuals?? irishjohn · 17 Feb 2011 – 17 Feb 2011
Recent posts
All 11- VF500 Suspension mods, HELP Ok I've used the search function and can't find the threads dealing with front and rear suspension mods for an '86 VF500f. Can anyone provide me with the links? I want to install a new front end and upgraded rear shock…
- replacement shock for VF500f? Is there a shock from another bike with will fit my 86 VF500f? I prefer something I can get used as I am doing this upgrade on a tight budget.
- VF500f rear shock swap? [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 10 March 2011 - 03:35 PM, said: [image: View Post]irishjohn, on 10 March 2011 - 09:41 AM, said: Would the shock from an early CBR600 work? If it does, let me know....I have a Fox…
- VF500f rear shock swap? Would the shock from an early CBR600 work? [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on 09 March 2011 - 05:01 PM, said: [image: View Post]irishjohn, on 09 March 2011 - 04:02 PM, said: Is there a rear shock unit from a different…
- VF500f rear shock swap? 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 doing this on a budget.
- Progressive fork springs for an '86 VF5005? Has anyone installed a set of Progressive fork springs on a VF500f? How do you like them? What weight and amount of oil are you running?
- Improve forks on '86 VF500f? [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 18 February 2011 - 07:33 AM, said: 41mm CBR 600 forks with 17" front wheel. Swap on the complete front end and go. Thanks, I'll start looking.
- Improve forks on '86 VF500f? Waiting for my replacement frame give me time to consider modifications to m '86 VF500f. I am not wild about the "air" front forks, mainly I can't find info on how much air I should be running, what setting to use on…
- 86 VF500f manuals?? Thanks to All! I will get a photo posted soon. I bought the bike from a friend who owns a pawn shop. The VF500f was pawned, then sold and the seller was supposed to bring the title to the shop. Never happened and he has…
- How to adjust the suspension on an '86 Vf500f? I purchased a pristine '86 VF500f yesterday. This bike has more knobs, switches and air hoses on it's suspension that I have ever seen. Can someone tell me what these do and how to use them to dial in the front and rear…
- 86 VF500f manuals?? Does anyone have a link to a free down load of the owner's manual and/or shop manual for a '86 VF500F?
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