VF500 "barn find"

No problem .. I Understand that there will be doubters...

The radiator is not even an issue. If anything the tire/ fender would hit the head first.
but as I've said over & over with pulling the fork caps there is still clearance. And with the fork caps in place the forks are never going to be compressed to that extent.

As for a "custom" fender .... I wouldn't call triming a couple inches off the back of the fender custom

speaking of fenders the f2 fender is hidious. I'm looking into a 3rd or 4th gen VFR fender

The only issue I see so far with the swap is the fork tubes do rub the brackets for the turn signals.. I'm not sure if this is just this bike (its been dropped) or would be the same on all vf500's ..

either way, I plan on changing the front turn signals ..for a cleaner more "modern" look anyway

 

Good deal, glad everything is 5x5 - please keep us posted on the progress!

 

It looks workable to me. But don't forget about fork flex. The lowers on my 500 have pretty good clearance to the tire, but if I'm on the brakes REAL hard, I can rub the tire. Granted, mine are wimpy 37mm.
Just a thought.
Mike.

 

some progress today

upper triple, rear sets, rear caliper bracket, machined cush drive, rear grab handle
bead blasted & powder coated semi-gloss black

rear sprocket, the bar things where the rear turn signals mount, foot pegs, gear selector , brake pedal bead blasted & will probably be coated satin black tomorrow

hopefully my new tank decals arrive correctly (this time) from www.xtremedecals.com
& the 5th gen clutch reservoir i won on eBay arrive this week

 

well the 4th gen VFR fender doesnt fit..

so for now I'm gonna have to use the F2 fender

I'm not in love with it
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I realy like it. I think it fits well.

 

I think it's too bulky

I just sprayed some white on it to get an idea of what it would look like.

maybe add some red to the fender? paint the fender red?
I have a candy red powder that is really close to the red on the bike.. powder coat the wheels red? but then I'm afraid with the dark wheels the fender would look even "bigger

 

When you have a chance could you take a side elevation from a bit further back?

Aesthetics are always a bit subjective but I would tend to agree that the fender is too 'heavy' in appearance - in part I believe this is created in how the fender meets the fork sliders on the F2’s design.

The VF500F fender is a tough one to top in terms of sculpting and integration into the overall design - perhaps taking another look at the styling on the stock VF500F fender as inspiration for a modified F2 fender will lead to a better fit.

 

Going to Machine a fork brace & mount the stock VF500 fender to the brace

 

as of today

wheels powder coated super durable wet white / conti motion tires (Fr.120/60/17 R. 160/60/17)





Next up:
SS braided brake lines
one off fork brace ( to mount fender to)
F4i rear shock
think I need to powder/paint the swing arm also

then mirriors & turn signals

anybody know if the S-10 headlight will fit?

 

Looking great!

If I could ask what are the tire sizes?

 

Front 120/60/17
Rear 160/60/17

& yes the rear will adjust all the way forward with out rubbing

waiting on new rotor to arrive & cleaning/coating caliper brackets/adjusters

then I need to figure gearing ....

 

Centerstand will clear?

 

Lookin' good Big3. :thumbsup:

What color are you thinkin' for the swingarm?

 

haven't tried YET .... soon as the adjusters are finished I will .. also want to get the new shock on

dont know... thinking Black

 

Cool!

Go for it!:whoo:

 

5x5. I don't think the centerstand will clear a 160 but not a deal breaker. You've done excellent work!

With this in mind I have to say it looks like the F2 forks will indeed fit.

I would like to get JD's take on this, as he has noted many times that F2 forks will not work...

 

Looking good. I powder coated the rims on my 500 white as well. It's totally worth the time it takes to keep them clean. I can't wait to see the end result.

 

Looks fantastic. Who says you can't rescue a tired old 500? Really nice job. The wheels are the right color and look the part.

 

Agreed! This thread has me looking for a pair of F2 forks w/ triple clamp.