130 links? Standard is 108. Stock gearing?
Yes, carefully check the cams and followers. The 700/750 has a 30 year reputation of eating these.
I wouldn't spend a penny until you know exactly what's wrong with it.
Well, the distinction is a bit obscured now by the passage of time. In the UK (where I lived at the time) I think we got the "new" design in 85 so...
This thread has pictures of the half moons. It's a common question. It's the easiest way to tell the engine/bikes apart. IMO....
If yours is an 86 it will have the half moon cut outs on the cylinder heads. If you have this then there are quite a few differences to the 84/85...
Unless you have access to a really good mechanic you have to work on these bikes yourself. They are fragile and need TLC consistent with...
The plug condition will tell you lots. It is a bit complex but not that different to most multi cylinder bikes. You will need a proper service...
That's not good. These do fail by dropping valves but I expect you know that. I would check you have compression in all four cylinders. A valve...
The bog is gone. I bought #40 and #42 pilot jets off Ebay. The original #38 jets were a lot more restrictive compared to the #40 and #42. I...
OK. will give them a close examination when they arrive. When you say way different what do you mean exactly though? The holes were smaller than...
I also took out a few spark plugs. They really just confirm that the engine is running lean. These are iridium plugs btw. Their condition is...
Yes, I agree about running lean at low RPM. I have bought 4 off #40 slow/pilot jets on Ebay to have a go with. Will fit next week. The VD type...
In the time honoured practice of documenting changes you make to your ride, I submit my story on adding 32mm carbs to a 1986 Euro VF500F2. I...
When I did my 17 inch conversion I fiddled with the cush drive a lot. I don't recall anything like that.
Somebody wanted higher top end then, or lower the RPM at cruise. Stock is 15/43. This is a great resource btw http://www.gearingcommander.com/
It's kind of interesting they changed the engine in the later models. Deeper sump, line bored cams, different carbs etc etc. Not that there was...
Couldn't agree more. Their only real issue is they can drop valves if not looked after. I have two spare engines covering that eventuality.
OK. That brings back memories. I have a dim memory of black chrome. I do the same with the collector box. I have two (OK, three but one is mainly...
The VF500 was ahead of its time. I still use mine for long runs too. I'm 6ft3in so it's a tight squeeze, and I'm an old fart, but I don't care....
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