Given that the problem started after you were very low on gas and are missing the petcock filter, I would suspect that some crud from the bottom...
The Mains!
Update, and to me surprising answer. Well, when I checked the slides as suggested by Squirrelman they all were lifting nicely, so I bit the...
I have had issues with the reliability-accuracy of clicker torque wrenches. Before I use mine I check it by tightening up a random bolt with my...
I'm loving riding my '86 VF500 F but don't want to hurt its otherwise nice, low mileage engine due to CCT problems. It has what, based on a lot of...
Thanks for the tip Squirrelman, I was just going to try lifting the slides by hand and see if they felt sticky and check to make sure they closed...
Update: Since my original post at the top of this thread I've checked for spark, which is good and hot on all cylinders and checked for output...
Hi Gang, I posted a while back asking about possible risk to the engine associated with riding with noisy CCTs and got no responses, but the...
I would definitely go the E Bay route, plus new pads, plus sanding the E Bay disc with a DA sander and 320 grit paper to remove glaze and embedded...
Hi All, In a previous post I asked about a mild but noticable engine knock and was advised to synch the carbs. Well, I did and there was no...
Hi Outis, I greatly appreciate your quick reply. I am going to pass on the shock. My 86 VF500 F has only 15000 miles and the shock is totally...
Hi Again, I am in complete agreement that if I adapt another shock to my 500 that the adapted assembly must be as strong and durable as the...
Outboard John and any curious others, All the background info on me is accurate. So is the fact that as a private practitioner and adjunct...
Hi Guys, Thanks a million for the input so far. It is clear that my idea for using the VTR 1000 shock is a major loser. Also as Commrad points...
I have been looking on E Bay for 2 months for a stock windscreen to fit the upper fairing if my 86 VF500 F and have not seen one. The last one...
Hi All, Several days ago I posted looking for help in getting my 1986 VF500 F low budget project bike roadworthy by my low standards of what...
Hi everybody, I have made excellent progress on my "low buck, get it on the road" project but need more help. To briefly summarize what has been...
I remember a post from a European member that there was a repair service that could usually fix them. A number of US members expressed surprise...
I can't speak for him, but Squirellman may be able to do it for you and has a very good reputation. You might try sending him a PM.
With marginal philips head screws (I had some on my VF500 F just like yours) a dab of valve grinding compound into the screw head can keep the...
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