I use Amsoil 10-40 Synthetic.
I'm pretty positive that it is not the seal from the tank to the petcock and it is actually the petcock itself. I had this same problem and I had...
So it's smooth till 8500 then every over 8500 is rough, or just around 8500 and then it smooths after 8500?
Yep, the little o-ring that goes between the tank and the main inlet is what seals the tank to the petcock. I am guessing it is not the tank that...
My petcock doesn't have the tube in it, so I guess that answers my question. Now that you mention it, the starter button may have hit the tank,...
So I am still struggling with my 84' 500... It is doesn't run right and now it has a new problem. When I turn the steering all the way to the...
No, there is nothing you can see moving in the petcock, it is all managed within the assembly.
#3 is your main gas line, #2 stays open and #1 is for the vacuum line.
I'm hoping someone with an 500F can help me out here. I have an 84' that is in good condition. I'm trying to figure out if I have the stock...
I have an 84' 500 with just under 44,000 on the clock.
I think the previous owner did something to the gearing of this bike... But then again, it's a V and a 500 which is something I'm not used to. Is...
So as I drive my 84' 500 more and more, I'm noticing more issues. I took her out yesterday in 80 degree weather and every time I hit a red light...
I've been enjoying the old lady these last couple days, although I'm developing another issue. In low gears; 1,2,3 I'm getting a weird lunge or...
[IMG] If you look at "12" in the photo from left to right you should have; first metal valve, then nipple/metal cylinder(bridge)/diaphragm,...
Thanks for the info! The fork seals and oil were replaced about 10 years ago. I don't have any junk on my forks, but I guess that could mean I...
So after 2.5 months and hours of wrench time I finally got my 84' VF500F running and riding. So now I have a couple questions... First and most...
Thank you very much, although the original pet cock is shot. It leaks out of every seam possible. I think I might have damaged it when I was...
Will the petcock from an 86 VF500F work on my 84 VF500F?
I need the whole thing... I already rebuilt it and the thing leaks from every seam.
My petcock on my 84' VF500 took a crap. I have been searching high and low but I can't seem to find one. The only one I can find is direct through...
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