If you are sticking with the stock suspension parts then there really isn't much you can do. Probably wind the preload all of the way down on...
Stock mufflers, what are they? On a serious note, since my bike does not have the original exhaust I can't help. I wish I could!
Yes, the VF500's do have the same top end oiling problems. However, they had a bigger problem with the valve springs that results in dropped...
Yes, the engines are very similar. As shown above it is almost a drop-in. The fabrication needed is pretty minimal, IMHO.
Just look in the tools section of a Parts Unlimited catalog. I use the Motion Pro tools. It's a pain, no doubt about it, but using the right...
Top end oiling modifications are 100% required for the early VF's. As you have discovered there are a couple of versions out there. I used to...
This is America, you can do whatever you want! Yes, running a shorter rear tire will hurt the handling of your VFR. The tire isn't your worst...
Clip style master links are just fine - please do not look down on your shop for using that. I'm not really sure that I read anything in your...
Yeah, there were a lot of 500's sold so parts aren't really that difficult to find.
That is inside to prevent the fuel nozzle from dropping too far and denting the tank. If you notice how it is positioned, it's right accross from...
Are you looking to sell this bike, or are you trying to find parts and fix it?
Are you absolutely sure it is doing a wheelie? Second gear is difficult to wheelie on the VFR's - you really have to try (read: lots of revs and...
I hope our phone call this morning sorted this out for you. If not just give me another shout.
Wow, another ressurection of false information. These things have been debunked many years ago. In order to fix the problem you have to address...
From my 20+ years of experience with the early V4's I can tell you that the top end oiling issue is most prevalent in the 1983 model VF750F - but...
I do a lot of suspension upgrades for the 2nd Gens. Something to watch out for with complete front end swaps is the cost. Many people...
See your PM. Something to note: I do not recommend the extended mounting brackets as you are describing. These can generate a bending moment...
This is great information to have. Thanks for the detailed pictures!
Not always that easy. But as you mention nothing of that age will be. Luckily there were a lot of 500's made so finding used stuff on eBay is...
Yeah, once again the 'net is your worse enemy. The facts are all years of VF500F suffered from the same top end oiling shortcomings as the other...
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