Pretty much. Depending on the year and whether or not it is a California model, they all have different carbs and jetting.
Apologies....I misunderstood about what you need, it is listed in the FSM as "air cleaner base". I have one, if you want it, $35 plus shipping....
The reason I ask about the carb ID is that I have a nearly complete set of '85 carbs for parts. The carb ID is stamped on the carb body and begins...
What year is the new engine? The '84, '85 and '86 had different carb configurations. If you can get the ID # off the afflicted carb, it will help....
Excellent.
The diagram in my FSM shows that round valve to be an air vent control valve. The diagram shows the hose coming off the center of the valve (if...
Good Morning IC....you're up early I see. Gentlemen, I have the '86 broken down to individual pieces. Here's a list of stuff that is usable....
Great find, you definitely scored on this one. Keep us posted on the progress.
The petcock I have doesn't look very healthy, is probably in no better condition than yours, it had been sitting unused for some long time. A kit...
Good thought....I'll add that to the option list.
I fully expect to get flamed, but here goes anyway.........When I got my 500 on the road, not knowing for sure if it was a keeper, I installed a...
My '85 engine runs very well, but I would like to upgrade the reliability factor as I plan to keep this bike for some long time. I do have a...
I am considering doing this because the '86 heads have significant mechanical improvements over the '85 heads. Please note that I replied without...
Been there a couple of times...not planning to go back for thirds.
Got the engine out last evening...whew...what a :pisser:. Removing the engine from the frame took about 20 minutes....preparing for it took about...
I waited for the full moon for this attempt....I guess Artemis was looking kindly over me. The pin on the button is about 3/32", I used a #56...
I get all kinds of ideas, some good, some not so good. I am considering the possibility of leaving the original '85 engine in the frame and...
VF500F....will '86 heads work on an '85 engine?
Innovativeness breeds evolution, insularism breeds stagnation. Good on ya Frodus.
You say that you pulled the clutch and the engine died instantly. My 1st thought is to pull the RH cover and inspect the clutch assembly, the...
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