I just got done putting the heads back on my '84 VF500 and the orientations you have described were the same when viewed from the left side. Did...
Front is down, rear is side. -Jake
Carbs will interchange but the airbox plate is different. Check part numbers between Interceptor heads and Magna heads and that should tell you if...
I checked and '86 carbs are 2mm smaller than '84-85. -Jake
I replaced the o-ring on my petcock and haven't had any problems but I can't remember what diameter I used. I'm pretty sure it had a 2.5mm cross...
There are differences in jetting and float bowl vents between '84 and '85. I don't recall what the major difference was after '85 but I think the...
Clean your carbs and check the boots for cracks before buying new ones. -Jake
You could always pull the bulb and visually check the elements. If you don't want to do that check continuity between blue and ground and white...
@ Echo3Niner. I'm having a hard time remembering when dressing down an officer actually helped peacefully resolve a situation. Last I checked it...
Except he was arrested for what he was doing OUTSIDE of his house. It wasn't a problem until he went OUTSIDE. Obama should have been smarter and...
Police report via The Smoking Gun. <-Clicky -Jake
Okay, since no one knows...the trick is to use a wobbly head socket (socket with a U-joint built in), 1.5" extension, a second U-joint, 10"+...
I've got a motor that I'm working on putting back together and I'd like to put all new cam chain guides in while it's apart. As it sits the heads,...
I think either way is fine. I haven't had any issues running my carbs this way and I've come across a few examples of it with other carbs. If you...
ummm...I was referring to the OP. Trying to stay on topic and all :ninja:. It's cool though, it's my bad for not specifying. Always interesting to...
At least he's consistant... :pound: BTW very nice looking bike. Any updates on the restoration? -Jake
If you're not hearing excessive valve noise I wouldn't worry about it. Odds are you won't actually need to adjust them in which case checking...
I believe I picked the stuff up at an Autozone. I'll check the bottle when I get home and confirm the brand. Could you repair the needles using...
+1 on float bowl vents. Nice bike BTW. -Jake
I've used the blue head light polish on the clouded lenses on my car and it worked beautifully. I'd try that before looking for a replacement...
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