Thanks, not a bad site.
Finally(almost), after pulling engine, replacing head gasket, chain tensioneer, gaskets, orings, thermostat, etc... Fired it up, ran a little...
Ok I believe I read it in on this forum site. I will run with fresh fluids. That's why I asked, and thats what I like about this site. People...
After a long slow rebuild, I am finally ready to fire up my 86vf500 with a 84-85 motor. Have a question 1. Seems I read somewhere to fire up the...
Thanks Mason45! Set engine at the TR mark, reinstalled cams, lined up sprockets, and it rotates now. I am going to check the rear cyclinder...
Gunnar, I understand a lot of what you said. I also went back and re-read the section on installing camshafts. In step 10 (clymer manual), it...
Valves A bent valve makes sense. Unfortunately, that repair might be to much, and I might have to part it out. Take the weekend to think about...
OK, I have the right cams now (thanks Jamie), reinstalled, lined up timing marks, released chain tensioner, replaced camshaft covers(fingertight),...
X-mas project I am searching for a FR-IN cam. My plan is to get it back together over x-mas break (Teacher). If any of you have a spare, make me...
No, the bike was not running, head gasket was shot. But, it would crank over when you tried to start it. The other cyclinder has the correct cams....
Thanks I took the cams back out & tried it again, same thing. I didn't take the chain tensioner back out again, so I think that might be why it...
Are all 4 camshafts interchangeable? I know they are all marked INF,EXF,INR,EXR. As I was changing a head gasket in the front, I noticed the 2...
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