Im Back!

So after attempting to sell the old girl, I have decided to keep her, for now that is. Since I will be keeping the bike I figured I would make some improvements. I have an 86 500 that is a parts bike and it has been invaluable. here is what i have done this past week

replaced water pump
installed 86 coolant reserve tank
installed 86 coolant return pipe
replaced broken front sprocket/slave cylinder cover
oil change
painted chain guard
new battery
I also painted the grab bar the same color as the chain guard

 

breathing life back into something you thought wasn't going to live ... hooray! :cheer2: :cheer2:

 

When I got the bike about 4 years ago it looked and ran nothing like it does now. it was a total mess ! I bought it from a friend who learned on it and didn't care at all about maintenance. I luckily got it from him before any major damage was done. although it has been in pieces more than it has been ridden, I truly love my vf500. I have ridden several different styles of bikes and this is my favorite by far. more pics to come I still want to clean up the motor and wax her up a bit. I was iffy on the gold but am so happy with the look. god bless rattle cans

 

They always come back.

 

yeah tell me about it i am beginning to wonder if crack would have been a cheaper hobby lol. so i couldn't wait here are a few more pics its still dirty but it is all back together.