hope you didn't put car oil in it unless you want to replace the clutch too.
ah, sorry i looked at the year of mine, 84, different part number with bigger carbs. doubt they would work but they might.
have you tried cheap cycle parts? they show them in stock but it's no promise. I needed exhaust gaskets for my 500 and couldn't find them...
I've found between 1 1/8 and 1 and 1 1/4 turns is where all my Honda V4's are happy. I find two turns to be about like the choke being on all...
yes and no, if they are REALLY gummed up but if the bike is running the passages should be clear. I wouldn't with them on the bike.
[ATTACH] That is the front left carb. Also check for vacuum leaks. They can cause fast idle as well.
on the fast idle. someone may have monkied with the mixture screws. there is one on each carb, turn them in till they stop then back them out 1...
Magna ones are different, they have smaller carbs, on a side note the engine is the exact same (transmission has different ratios). try Partzilla...
try smearing some vasiline inside the boots, not gobs, lust a thin layer. You may be able to get them back in. It is a real PIA till you learn...
one thing that helps a LOT is newer carb boots if yours are hard they can be near impossible to work with. Best $50 I've ever spent working on any...
don't waste your time, the loss in midrange is not worth the minimal top end gain you get in return. I've got one of the sought after 4 into 1...
You didn't put in your info where you are. If this is your first bike the carbs can be a pain, not actually cleaning them but removing and...
keep in mind these early V engines don't oil well at idle. I've been riding them in some form or another since 91, never had the dreaded cam...
http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/42660-85-vf500-engine-rescue-75-a.html
That's any bike in the dirt, I've all ways said anyone who rides street should be required to ride dirt for a minimum of 3 years before hitting...
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I've been wanting another magna for years and you want to make a dirt bike out of one, sheesh
you can make anything fit if you have the right skills. Not sure how a VF engine would be too heavy or large. I've seen pictures of a vf500 with a...
holy crap mat IS still alive!!!!
suzuki? really? if you want to go to all that trouble throw a later model honda engine in it.
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