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    Newly found 1985 VF500F Interceptor

    Try this test with the oil...GOOD LUCK A quick, down and dirty test is this. Squirt some oil, maybe a teaspoon's worth, into the cylinder...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Newly found 1985 VF500F Interceptor

    "Nice looking 500! Try the compression check again after pouring a little oil in the spark plug holes. If there is no significant difference, do a...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    VF500 motor black paint color?

    Thanks, Did you use a gloss black and just simple sand or wet sand the side covers?
    Post by: Baker VF500, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Oil Change

    I highly recommend a semi-synthetic blend oil in the older motorcycles because of the potential for oil leaks with a full synthetic oil. I also...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    VF500 motor black paint color?

    I have a 1984 VF500 interceptor and I would like to repaint the motor with a high temp. spray can paint. Does anyone have a brand name and color...
    Thread by: Baker VF500, Oct 11, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    engine noise

    My dad (V65 and V45 owner) and I did the CCT together. We are both a little older. They are a complete pain in the rear. It took both of use to...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    new guy with some questions

    AGREE AGREE Get a second generation. I'm currently working on a VF500 and The second gens looks to be a greatly improved design. Gear driven...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    engine noise

    Look at the tops of the valves for any damage. Its kind of hard to tell with the cams in but, Do the best you can. You want to look for...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    engine noise

    I just did tensioners on my 1985 and I have pictures and information. My tensioners where just plain bad. The springs were shot. The area with the...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    85 Vf500 engine noise-Valves adjusted-No throttle response-compression seems good-very little carb s

    Invisible, Great idea. I will try to remember my camera. The motorcycle is at my dad's in a heated building.
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    85 Vf500 engine noise-Valves adjusted-No throttle response-compression seems good-very little carb s

    O.K. Thanks Jamie, Both sets or all four cams at the same time.
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    85 Vf500 engine noise-Valves adjusted-No throttle response-compression seems good-very little carb s

    O.K. That is great information. I will setup both cams at the same time.
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    85 Vf500 engine noise-Valves adjusted-No throttle response-compression seems good-very little carb s

    I have a question on the TDC of cylinder #1. I have the Honda service manual to reinstall the cams Page 9-20-22. Is there a way to determine if #1...
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    85 Vf500 engine noise-Valves adjusted-No throttle response-compression seems good-very little carb s

    Here are a few pictures of the tensioners. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
    Post by: Baker VF500, Jan 14, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989