The thing is, I have very little money in this, so I can go for a while, without becoming totally insane over it. :D
Oh, I'm not riding it anymore. The last ride it will take is the 1.8 miles to get it back here to the shop, until I tear it down to find out...
@GreyVF, I would be happy with 5 psi at idle, it doesn't make any substantial noise the way it is now, it's just getting progressively worse. I...
I was running 10w40 Valvoline Bike oil. Last week, when I noticed the pressure start dropping, I changed it, new Carquest oil filter (wix) and...
But, they still make Hondabond! ;) I tested the oil pressure, and the needle on our test kit gauge didn't move until about 1500 - 200 RPM's....
Oops! I had only seen the post about buying the kit from the seller in the UK!
I just went back to the tab I had ebay opened in, and I see that it's 2 rear gaskets, which is what I got from partsnmore.com. So far, I've had...
Pair of head gaskets, Ebay, right now, $39.95 buy it now. It does not say what version though, just 84-86. Honda VF500 OEM head gaskets (New):...
I have one from my parts engine (which is supposed to be the original from the bike, that smoked, and has wiped cams) that I think I might try, or...
Rubber mallet? Check! Alcohol? On my way to restock! BFH? Check! I should be good to go with this and the questionable Clymer's manual, on...
I meant an oil pressure spec at idle.
For anybody looking for the factory service manual for the VF500F, here's a link to it. $36 1984-1986 VF500F Interceptor Service Manual - Helm...
Awesome! I wish they had a spec for idle though. Sometimes they publish an idle spec and a higher RPM spec for cars, I was hoping they did for...
Ugh. My next issue with the 500. Idle has been around 2000 rpms, since I haven't gotten the carbs tweked yet (sync and mixture) and today I...
I would start by disconnecting the CDI boxes (Igniter units) the coils, and the connector that goes to the pulse generators. Plug them back in,...
Wow, that's a bit pricey, but I'm sure well worth it. I was estimating (anticipating? Hoping?) about $100 less on the springs, and had a price in...
It lives! For the first time since last seaseon, I gave the old bike a good run today, over 100 miles, with a few stops. It's running better...
For the street? Yeah, I'm really going to worry about 130vs149 MPH speed rating on a tire... :rolleyes: Those rating are for sustained speeds....
Mine has stock sized Bridgestone BT45's on it, and I'm happy with them. I also have the same tires (same exact size on the front) on my Ninja...
Wow, you had me really scared there for a minute with that swingarm! YUX!!! That bike is looking cool!
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