restoring & adding a modern touch to a 86 vf500

yup its from a 01 f4i 600,ill give you the feedback on it when i put it on the road, im still waiting on my jet kit, it seems those jackasses hasnt shipped it yet, time for a ass chewing :thumbsup:

 

When I checked this out it didn't work for me. The forks fit perfectly, but when you look at the fully compressed state throughout lock-lock in both directions there is clearance issues. It's pretty close, but I didn't see a way to (easily) make it work. Don't forget, too, that the F3 springs are WAY off, so besides physically making them fit there would also be other setup involved.

My spare set of VTR1000F forks are tempting me to fit onto one of my 500's. The problem is that nothing will just bolt-on and go.

 

well i will just stick to what we talked about then, :thumbsup:

 

very nice buddy cant wait till its back so we can get a gtg and maybe a bbq at ure place

 

:rockon: rock on man cant wait

 

I've been following this thread from the beginning with great interest. My last bike was an 86 500, and I really wish I still had it. Of all the bikes I've owned over 40 years of riding, it fit me the best.

Looks like you've done a great resto. Props for all the work you've put into this great machine. Can't wait to see pix when it's all put back together.
Thanx a bunch for sharing.

 

thank you, im not done with it yet next winter motor coming out of it, the frame is going to be coated, new paint,(same as stock) etc.. :thumbsup:

 

when did u become an insider and youre blowing me out on post count also brother guess i need to get busy then and also become an insider hurry up get the bike back togther so we can gtg one weekend and do something maybe burgers and hot dogs or something then some ridding

 

yea you need to hurry up!, you have to pay to become a insider. :thumbsup:

 

Hey everybody, If you are looking for oem parts for your interceptor, try this place. OEM motorcycle and ATV parts from Honda, Yamaha & Polaris – Cycle Parts Warehouse They had everything I needed and were reasonably priced.

 

jamie im having a problem with these spacers that you sent me, my be im doing something wrong, but hes a pictures of them the rotor bolts are hitting the caliper bracket:thumbsup:

 

well i got you some better pictures jamie. and i fired her up after 2 months off sitting she ran like a dream and the hindle exhaust sound Unbelievable
just awesome!!:thumbsup: she has been screaming at me to wash her so time is getting close for the test ride YEA!! cant wait:thumbsup:

 

It looks like you have the two smaller spacers swtiched. E-mail on the way.

 

Does the f4i 600 rear shock bolt right on?

 

no, you have to send it to jamie, fix them up right!


jamie can i ran a 12/70 tire?

 

yea jamie that was mybad i had the spacers in wrong, i just switch the two and it all fitted just like it should, but the rotor bolts still hit so wrong bolts not to worry ive all ready have some coming.:thumbsup:

 

There isn't anything that fits the old VF's directly. Go here to see the details of the modification I do:

Daugherty Motorsports - Motorcycle Suspension Performance and Modification

Yes, you can. You have to do something with the front fender so it doesn't rub. I hold mine out to the forks using wire ties, but this option probably isn't for everyone. Shoot me an e-mail if you have any other questions.

 

ok thanks man :thumbsup:

 

well got my rear tire ordered, i ended up going with a 160/70 rear tire, i might have screwed my self but i went more on the softer side, so i guessing this one wont last too long. but im going to start bleeding the brakes, clutch, oil change, so i figure this weekend she will be back to active duty,ill make a video for you guys and put it on youtube, i gotta share the hindle a little!,but what i would like to do is go over how much all of this cost me.

f2 rear wheel,60.00
f2 wheel conversion & f4i shock revavled,535.00
01 cbr f4i rear shock,15.00
galfer rear brake line,50.00
galfer front brake lines,100.00
custome made clutch line,37.00
full hindle exhaust with coating done,240.00
jet kit,111.19
solo seat,125.00
new tsubaki gold chain,90.00
new rear tire,223.00
total cost with me doing al the work came out to be,1586.19$ thats 86.19 bucks more than i paid for the bike,
to me all money well spent and i still havent got to the front of the bike yet!:thumbsup:

 

Ohhhhhhh please make a youtube video!!!!

*crying at this point*