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    Wave to other riders?

    I always wave to other riders, and chat it up at lights when next to me...even with HD riders :eek: , we are all out there dealing with the same...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: Anything Goes
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    hello

    Hello, check for hot wires in the light circuit that have rubbed against frame somewhere and is now shorting out when you turn the lights on....
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: Introductions
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    First time bike owner

    Welcome , remember to keep the rubber down and the shiny side up :tongue: . have you taken it for a ride yet? pics ? Lots of great information...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: Introductions
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    86 Honda VF500F Head gasket BLOWN

    Just looked at the kit on the link above, says it's for an 83-85.... did they also have one for an 86, as I didn't see one listed.... If they have...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    86 Honda VF500F Head gasket BLOWN

    Factory head gaskets are no longer available. I have however seen several places on the net that make custom head gaskets from copper. They seem...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Will an 86 VF500F make a good project bike?

    Picked up my 86 interceptor last august, paid $450 for it. Found fairing, fairing stay, and gauges on ebay. Have had it running, but had to pull...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    carbs from 84 vf500f, will they fit an 86 vf500f?

    I have the chance to get a nice looking set of carbs from an 84vf500f, will they work on an 86vf500f? Regards, Will R. Everett, WA.
    Thread by: seattle86vf500f, May 27, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    85 vf500 shut off during traffic

    Definately sounds like an overheating issue, either the fan is not coming on or your coolant is not circulating (i not check thermostat for...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    just bought a 1985 VF500F Interceptor

    I think the fairing he is refering to is the "chin cowl" , and not the full lowers which is an aftermarket. The lowers were not a stock item ,...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: Introductions
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    **a must read for all noobs**

    I thought Chinese bearings were ok as long as you used American piston return springs with them.... :heh: .... parts can be so confusing these...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: Anything Goes
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    86 VF500F Strange Fuel Issue

    sounds like your tank isn't breathing through it's vent possibly... mine did similar one day out of the blue...breather hole in gas cap had become...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: Introductions
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    Need some help with locating some information to get this bike registered

    In Washington, you have to file for a lost title. Then the DMV sends the previous owner a letter about the bike. If they get no response back...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Rust in gas tank

    Hello, I have the same problem with my 86 vf500f. I will be disassembling the petcock tomorrow and will let you know what I find out about...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    inguinal hernia

    Keet, Doing good thanks, had surgery on wed feb 6th was pretty sore up until sat... but much better today so went to work and have a desk...
    Post by: seattle86vf500f, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: Anything Goes