My goodness, all your ideas sound fantastic and something I will definitely try later today! My helper will then be available. I'll post later...
Yep, temps were only half way. And I've never taken her out long enough to have her fully warmed up. So, in order to see if I have a water...
No sweet smell, just the smell of CO2. Water is not dripping from the water pump. Everything is nice and dry! Thank goodness.... Coolant level...
I just got back from a 2min ride around my block. First ride Ever!! and it felt great! Except for this....once I bring the bike to a stop, I...
On the 84 VF500, where does the overflow water line route to from the reserve tank? As well as the fuel line coming off of the gas tank?? And...
Been using the PVC pipe for YEARS!! Just a helpful tip. When you use the PVC pipe, make sure to purchase a end cap or the pipe will crack or...
What I found at Sears is a 1\4" drive and at the handle is a spindle so I can actually turn the head without swinging the ratchet. It's really...
Problem fixed! After looking at the carbs sync screws, somehow this carb was really off. It nearly took 5-6 turns just for it to come down to...
That makes sense....but I thought the vacuum increases due to the increase in motor speed?? But if the flow is restricted, then there would be a...
I'll try the pilot screw (6 turns out). I first spray the passages with carb cleaner, then I shoot them with 90psi of air. Been doing that...
Just got back from cleaning the garage and working on the VF. I took a plug from the front cylinders and switched them to the left rear...
Yeah the larger hole that closes to the cylinder head. So, since the fuel should flow, I better remove my plug and switch it out with another...
So the slow jet is also the idle jet. That makes sense! When carb cleaner is sprayed through the slow jet, a nice wide stream is released into...
Here's the scenario... I have a 84' Vf500. At first the bike wouldn't come off choke. It would literally die if the choke was to come slightly...
Bump please....
When the wife says "the smell was like He??", I'm thinking its not a dainty or an annoying odor. I wish I had my manuals, cause then I could tell...
Is your petcock a vacuum operated petcock or just a simple free flowing type?? Cause, if your fuel shutoff is a vacuum operated one, then the...
This is from a 84' VF500 ceptor. I'm still getting things in shape before I can actually ride her for the first time. I've owned her for 3...
Does anybody have any 83-85 VF's with high mileage? With the guys I've talked to, many 1st gen VF's didn't go very far without that oil...
It makes sense now! I just got back inside from the garage, and I'm happy to announce that there's no leaks and the fuel flows! It flows a lot...
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