parting out 85 vf500f

long story short the motor took a shit, more details are here, http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanic...ce-big-time-1st-gen-vf500f-tappet-screws.html.

pretty much everything else on the bike is in good condition.
some of the better/new items on it would be:
F2 shock conversion from JD - roughly 500 miles since installation
new brakes and rotors - less than 500 miles
bridgestone battleax bt45 tires - less than 1000 miles, no noticeable wear on them

if you have any questions or are interested in anything from the bike feel free to PM or send me an email - sjona2011@gmail.com
anything that you are interested in just make me an offer, worst i can say is no

 

Are the spark units available? Asking price?

 

invis. are you talking about the coils or the magnetic triggers in the right side cover?

 

These fellas:



Also interested in the CCTs. These are NOS correct?

 

Interested in tires and exhaust

 

@invis - those are available
heres a pic
for the cct's, they are the ones that we took out and repaired, they function exactly how they should
as for price...make me an offer

@code - are you wanting the entire exhaust or just mufflers?

 

My bad on the CCTs, I'm thinking of Baker VF500's thread:

http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/33172-85-vf500-engine-noise-valves-adjusted-no-throttle-response-compression-seems-good-very-little-carb-sync-vacuum-need-help.html

If I could ask, what is your asking price for the spark units? Thanks.

 

everything after the collector which should just be the mufflers, clamps, and mounting bolts

 

how does $65 for the spark units sound?

 

Thanks for post. I appreciate the offer but I think I'll pass on these. You may try listing on eBay for a wider audience.

On a side note, bummer to hear about your bike after all the work you and your father have put into it.

It is a sad day when another 500 heads to the motorcycle boneyard.

Good luck with the sale.

 

Be patient with him guys, this is his first bike and he really doesn't know what the value of this stuff is so if you think his price is steep, then don't be afraid to make an offer of your own. The worst he can say is no. He's kind of in a dilemma because he wants to cut you guys a good deal but at the same time figuring out how to do so without screwing himself.

 

I could use a gas tank & maybe the front upper fairing


do you have a rear seat cowl?

 

How much for the carbon insulators?

 

excuse my ignorance
but can you be a little more specific or post a pic because i really dont know what you are talking about lol

 

Sorry im using my phone to visit the forum and the stupid thing like to auto spell words that it thinks I might of misspelled. The carb insulators are what go between the carbs and the heads and holds them to the heads via clamps I tore one of mine when removing my carbs if yours are in good shape I would like to buy them.

 

How much are you willing to spend on one?

 

......and another one bites the dust after lots of effort, exasperation, frustration, family bonding & some cash.

Yes, the locknuts need to be very tight.

VF 500s........ either love 'em or have better sense.

 

Post a few pics of the bike if you can.

Might help the part out.

 

this is an older pic
no longer have the full lower fairing, just the lower cowl

i would take a pic of it now, but its in pieces

 

Is it me or does that windscreen looking larger than stock?