John, I have a homemade "socket" to fit onto the spanner nut that tightens the bearing preload. It allows the use of a torque wrench (I welded a...
Vf500 If it runs well when it has warmed up, what's the problem? The smoke upon start-up is either because the valve clearances need adjustment...
While you have the forks off, retorque the steering head bearings. My VF500 developed a wicked wobble under decel, and after checking EVERYTHING...
AeroStich sells "wrap-on" heated grips that temporarily attach with Velcro. You can put them on for the morning and then stash them once the day...
handguards Can you hook us up with a source for these? I'll buy a set.
rack system GIVI tubular sidecase mounts are strong and rigid, and attach in multiple spots to the subframe. Once you have a set mounted, it...
hand guards I've had the same thoughts. Hand guards would do a lot to keep the 85MPH wind off your knuckles for those of us who ride when it is...
rotors The dealer can do a cross reference on the VFR rotor's part number and it will reveal what other models use the same part. Plan to be...
you can make anything fit with some shade-tree know how and a big enough hammer. It helps if you know how to weld up custom fairing mounting...
If you ever get back into the carbs, check the float level on each and also make sure one of the floats isn't leaking (gasoline INSIDE one of the...
Pull the motor and install a known good motor from a crashed bike. Who would buy it when its making all that clatter???
Nice. Mine has to sit in the shade of trees but they have their own bad effects (pollen, birdscat, etc). I always wanted one of those stretchy...
noises in the valvetrain are in "half speed" relative to the crankshaft, as the cams are rotating 1/2 turn for every one turn of the crank. Get a...
When you have a front end wobble DON'T roll off the throttle. The wobble harmonics eventually cancel out. When exiting slower corners under hard...
Congratz. BTW, make sure your insurance company knows that you completed the course. It is likely they will lower your insurance rate. Also,...
I've seen aftermarket ones in every shape size and color. Also have seen some that incorporate a helmet lock. Or go to a breaker.
Riderwarehouse has some items that address the issue of tie-down points. There are fasteners for your registration plate that have tie down...
The QR types are standard "fixture pins" used in industry and they can be bought through Reid Tool Supply or Granger or any one of those sources....
31 MPG sounds like a clogged air filter or exhaust. At least bang the crud off of the filter and see if your MPG goes up.
...but you have to drill out the threads in the frame, so there's no going back.
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