Update: I was checking the coils secondary circuit incorrectly! The FSM has a picture showing the VOM leads touching one primary lead and one of...
I am not sure if they have all the functions or are any good but they are at gokimko.com and are these: Aven 18910 Quick Test Auto-Scanning...
Thanks Zen Biker, I've found a pair of smart tweezers on the web for $39.00 but haven't ordered them yet because I don't have a clue as to how to...
Thanks Ridevfr, That is a cool tool that I just ordered to help me figure out my spark issue on my VF500 F that only has spark on the front 2...
The FSM identifies the primary side as the low voltage side that is fed by two spade lugs coming out the end of the coil. The FSM indicates that...
My FSM calls for a secondary resistance of 14Kohms so your coils appear to be right on spec.
Hi Guys, I posted a long winded, confusing thread regarding the no spark problem on the front two cylinders of my '86 VF500 F and haven't...
Hi Guys, I have an '86 VF500 F that needs to have the clutch slave cylinder rebuilt. The vast majority of the kits on E Bay are listed as...
Update: I now know how to post photos and some are up for anyone who is interested in how rough the bike is.
Thanks a bunch! with your help I actually was able to upload some shots of my "barn find" VF500 F. Thanks again! Jay
Hi Guys, I thought you might be interested in how ratty the bike I'm trying to get running is. I've attached some shots of it as I picked it up...
Thanks Insider, the problem is that 100% of my photos are on my computer and even if they were not I also don't know how to insert a link in a...
I am only semi computer literate and have not been able to figure out how to attach photos to a post. I've done a search on the topic but haven't...
Update: I was checking the wrong leads for the pulse generators and correct testing shows them to be within spec. That suggests the problem is...
Hi Gents, I'm still making progress on the VF500F "get it running" project. The starter circuit is working reliably now thanks to help from...
Thanks for all the help Guys, The exact cause of the problem with the continuous cranking remains a mystery but seems to be fixed at least for...
Hi Guys, I'm continuing to peck away at getting my recently acquired '86 VF500 F running and have run into an odd problem. After installing a...
Hi Guys, Let me first say that this is an extremely helpful, friendly and informative site. I joined about two years ago when I acquired a '97...
Hi All, I ran across a reference to and picture of a 2k VFR that the owner had installed 1984 VF1000F bars on and it looked great. I have...
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