There was already a switch and indicator light built in to the front right black plastic piece that covers the wires and such. I believe it at...
Sounds like thicker insulation is definitely needed. Maybe the insulation tape will form a nice first layer, but I'll try something thicker, and...
Background: So I just recently purchased an '86 VFR700 with 13K miles on the clock. The last time the bike had been registered was 1995, so it's...
Thanks Camo! :) I'm in Columbus right now, so I think I'm going to give Chuck a call and see if he has any side mounts handy. If not, I can...
Unfortunately I don't have the stock cowls as they didn't come with the bike when I bought it, so I can't compare stiffness. All I can say is...
When you say that VFR Chuck sells a nice set with his product, do you mean that he sells the fairing stays with the fiberglass fairings? I have a...
I've been trying to sell this one 86 VF500F for about a month and a half. I figured it was fair for what I paid plus all the work and money that...
Hello from Dayton! Working on finishing an '86 VFR700 at the moment... here's to another VFR on the roads in Ohio! :)
I am planning on using a compressor and paint gun. I have a friend that has all the necessary equipment, and I was hoping to do it right as I...
Ok guys, it's been a while, but I have some interesting information about my original two questions above. The first, and not as interesting, I...
Understandable, being on a budget does limit the options. They might be able to find two parts bikes for that price and combine the best of both....
IIRC that same year range of Magna's were chain drive, just as the Interceptor.
I'm asking $1,800 for mine... here's the link with all the info: < 1986 Honda Interceptor VF500F >. I did a lot to it last summer when I blew a...
I have a rideable '86 VF500F for sale right now that has an '85 Magna engine in it... 25K on the clock. I did't know if you were looking for...
Metallican525: I was thinking the same thing, hence why I opted to buy new ones. Had they looked better, I probably would have been tempted to...
Ok, so I ordered the Athena set from PartsNMore, and so far have been using them successfully. I think the reason I asked in my original New...
Thanks! I will read through it sometime this week when I have more time. I can also scan and add to the set my old blown gaskets, presumably...
The gaskets I used were from a complete gasket kit from PartsNMore < Honda VF500F Parts & Accessories - Parts N More - Japanese Vintage Motorcycle...
Ok, no one replied, but I will still update this with what I've determined thus far: Thermostat seems to be fine, although I ordered a new one...
Thanks, I've always been fond of Calvin & Hobbes!
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