Sounds like starter clutch for sure.... It sounds like the starter motor is spinning, but the engine just isn't turning over, right? It could...
haha, lectured AND HOW! Good to see you again squirrel. This 500 may put grays in my hair yet; you know I always sweat the small stuff. :-)
That's really good info to know! Thanks!
Okay, another quick pop in the garage IDs the carbs as 56A, so not Cali carbs. There also is no L designation on the Model number under the seat....
I will give that a look when I'm back out in the garage. If the ID# is on the carbs in a hard to reach area I'll put it on my checklist when I...
A quick pop into the garage tells me there is no X stamp on the engine or the swingarm bolt. Looks like this one was an 'aftermarket' engine swap....
That's quite interesting, actually. If the FSB numbers are to be believed, serial number 000300 should be a Cali model if I'm reading that...
Mine was similar on it's maiden voyage to my house. It was a bit unnerving once I realized that the clutch shouldn't be like that. I found two...
Fantastic job! I plan to do something similar for my newly-acquired 500. Mine's going to need a lot of paint, though. :-) You can definitely get...
Okay, so... today I drained the crankcase breather (lol, oops, forgot about that the other day) and gave it a good warmup.... nary a sound. It...
Hi all! I'm a transplant from the VTR250 forum who's been lurking for a bit (hi squirrelman, lol, can't get rid of me!) and I wanted to finally...
Congrats! Enjoy your riding season! It's also good to see you again (I'm on the VTR forum as well, only now I've got an '84 VF500F)! :smile: If...
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