I'm 99% sure the 86 VF500's also had unfiltered oil going to the heads. The only oil system change was a different relief valve to bump up the...
Of course, it all depends on the rest of your setup and the year (carb version). For most of my bikes I've found that the stock main jets are...
Yep, I'm always glad that I have a good amount of spare parts. I can normally find what I need to keep stuff going. It's more of a hassle factor...
There have never been any aftermarket cam chain tensioners for the first gens. Honda made some updated parts but these are now discontinued....
It looks like I'm a little late to the party. Honestly, I would try just simply shimming the needles first. The stock main yet is ok even with...
My understanding behind the whole cam holder tool was that it's purpose was to take up any possible excessive clearance between the cam and it's...
Uh oh..... I was hoping my name wouldn't be brought up in this thread! Just kidding, glad I could help.
That's the process - I forgot what it was exactly. I knew that he didn't use the 'pull-up' tool. Using one feeler gauge might be easier, I've...
1snotenuf - Welcome to the forum!! The general consensus in the V4 community is that the Honda tool to pull up on the cam actually does more...
The emulsion tubes are different front/rear, but I think it's the jet needles that are different left/right. Explain that one! I can't.
Ok, think about that for a while. If the rear cylinders run hotter then wouldn't they need a smaller main jet? The reason for the different...
I wish that I could say I've been as good about this as you. You are truly an inspiration brother. Rock on man. Here's to making 2010 better...
Super nice find, what a great deal. Welcome!
Agreed, the 84-85 carbs are the trick setup on the 86 engine. It's probably worth a hp or two, but honestly it's about the easiest hp you are...
The gas tanks are interchangable. The petcocks are different and I think the 85 uses a smaller fuel line, but that should be pretty easy to take...
Amazing! I've seen the gap mentioned in the service manual but all of the engines I've checked were ok so I stopped worrying about it. It's...
I've never tried this myself. Something that stood to me about your question was that you comment about the goal being to get more airflow around...
Not a video, but here is the correct procedure that I outline on my site. You bike is a 500 but it's the same process. Daugherty Motorsports -...
The damage to the shift forks shown in the pictures is pretty typical for a bad gearbox. In my experiences, this is almost always accompanied by...
Anything is possible! In this case it would be very difficult because the 700 engine is physically too large to fit in there and you would need...
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