Yes, everything on the bike is stock except the radiator, fan, and horn were swapped with parts from an '84.
The LiFePo4 battery has been in my bike for a few months now and has performed beyond my expectations. I no longer need to keep the bike on a...
Just a quick update, using better quality fuel with the highest octane rating I can find seems to have helped quite a bit. I still notice the...
I was able to take the VF500F out for a bit this weekend and playing with the choke dramatically improved the issue. Thanks for the suggestions!
Any idea what the specifications are for the CDI? My manuals provide don't provide any information other than if timing is off, replace....
My VF500F is running OK, but not great. It feels like it is missing a bit in the middle of the RPM range when under load. It sounds great at all...
I few weeks ago, I adjusted the valves on my 1986 VF500F which was the first time I have attempted to adjust valves. I feel fortunate that while...
I took the bike for about a 2 hour ride today, after letting it sit for a couple of hours, the resting voltage was 13.85 volts. Lots of "umph"...
The battery arrived on Thursday, 3 business days after order. Price was $117 with shipping included. The battery is a little thinner and shorter...
Well, just when I thought I was done fixing things for a bit, my battery crapped out. I don't seem to have good luck with Lead Acid batteries in...
At this point the bike is running pretty well. A few minor things to fix, but nothing critical. I have put a couple of hundred miles on her this...
The OD of the pipe right before where the muffler clamps on is 1.704 inches on my 1986 VF500F. Hope that helps.
The Morgan Carbtune I ordered arrived in the mail yesterday. I am a little surprised that the restrictors don't come pre-installed, but it only...
Post a picture indicating exactly where you want it measured and I will post those measurements.
A 1/2" inside diameter hose fits over the petcock and goes to a "Y" connector with a 1/2" inlet and two 5/16" outlets which go to the carburetors....
Update: Took the tank off today to try and install an inline shut-off valve and discovered evidence of the hose having a kink in it. I shortened...
Well, I have ruled out it being a fuel starvation issue. Sometimes works great, sometimes not.
I was not able to get it to fail in the last few tests so I cut some new fuel hoses to reduce the sharp bends and re-installed the tank. She...
Today I pulled out the coils, both physically looked good. One measured 3.0 ohms on the primary and 14440 ohms on the secondary, the other...
I will test the coils in the morning. I used to have a timing light, so it should still be someplace in the garage. Does the timing light...
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