In conjunction, be very careful with the pipe threading. By nature this seals on a taper, i.e. it expands around the surrounding metal. Using...
Don't think you are 'pot stirring' at all. The most important thing is to enjoy your project. Please post up some progress photos when you have...
Agreed. Factory techs, that were in the know during the 'great camshaft crisis', all say this. The issue isn't lubrication rather the...
If I could suggest, check the followers for wear before proceeding with the rebuild.
The issue isn't lubrication or (lack of) align boring. The issue is the hard chrome plating on the followers failing. The followers are harder...
Understand your point but you don't have to take my word for it. Check out Mike Nixon's e-book or send Mike an e-mail. You'll get the real story.
The '86 VF500F is a great bike but having align bored cams isn't the issue. Inclusions on the cams causing damage to the surface of the followers...
Hard welding the cams and followers is the solution. Mike Nixon's e-book is a must read, IMO. About the best info I have read on this subject....
+1, Casewell's Epoxy Tank Sealer is the bee's knees.
[ATTACH] The filter screen is unfortunately NLA.
Match the FSM: ('84 FSM) [IMG]
Well done! If I could suggest, you gone this far, removing the front forks (and swingarm) will give you more options for repainting the frame...
Not complete yet, but I am working on a 41mm fork conversion using YZF600R forks, paired with F4i calipers and VFR 700/750 rotors. I am currently...
Great work! Regarding the reinstall, if I could suggest: new OEM boots lubricate tilt as shown below carefullly place carbs on tilted boots heat...
Glad this worked out. Please post up a few photos when you receive the fairing. Good luck on the '86!
Great job, creaky! If you are too busy for that '86 engine, just let me know ;-)
Congrats on the new home! Workshop downstairs?
Hey, creaky, what about that '86 spare engine you have in your back pocket? A good winter resto project? ;-)
Here ya go: http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/36461-honda-vf500-v-honda-vf500-f2.html#post333355
Looking good!
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