As long as its getting volts from a battery you should get a spark. In my experience the problems with hard to start VFs are nearly always carb...
Almost certainly. The clogged bit covered in black stuff is the main jet that operates at mid to high rpm. The carbs on these are notoriously...
They can be hard to start but as long as you have fuel and everything else is about in the right place you should get something. I started a VF500...
Can't disagree about the reason but I went to 42 slow jets. I knew the 38s were too small because if I gave it a fistful it would stumble and not...
In the recent past I have had two XR-1000 helmets, a XR-1100 and I now have the X-Spirit 3. I have always used Shoei. I dabbled with other brands...
This is from a 1986 VF500F2 UK bike. Don't ask about the damage. Far too painful in so many ways.. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZBAXjf4HpxEu8Ohi1
This is from a 1984 VF500F Austrian bike. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wnl6WgEDr9RBOoqO2
Not that exact one. However I have fitted a Chinese origin rad to my 2004 FJR1300. It came unpainted and I have left it like that. It has survived...
Yep, not in the flesh but advertised and attached to bikes. I recall reading it did nothing for performance. I think you can still buy it new from...
Bought a pair of these to fit the VF500F I am refurbishing. They are Italian in origin but no idea if they are actually made there. Just about the...
Just about finished. There still a few things to sort out but it is rideable now. I spotted a mismatch in the cowling on the left hand side. Looks...
Thanks for that. I have a high miles 500 84 engine with a rod knock on cylinder 4. The rest of the engine appears OK. I don't want to spend any...
Back to the push rod seal, there is a thread on VFRDiscussion in the Earlier VFRs board by a guy called Dutchy. The thread is "Vf500F2 Aka Mbd...
And does that mean I could check a crankshaft big end journal which has rod knock to see how bad it is without disturbing the cylinder heads? I...
So you split the cases and you did not have to separate the cylinder head from the block? I wasn't aware you could even do that. Sound like a plan...
Some pictures. The journey is ending. Just have to sort out the fuel pump now and then I have to decide what to do with it....
Ok, some more progress. Fitted the collector and the front down pipes but forgot the coolant pipe from the pump to the rad. Had to take the front...
You probably have a dished camshaft follower. You will need to remove the cams to find it. Other people have had success with a stethoscope type...
Ebay is about the only reliable source for parts for these. CMSNL in the Netherlands has some new parts but expect to pay top dollar.
Good to know about the radiator. I did manage to get the cover on without removing those tabs. It was a real struggle though. I am looking forward...
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