^^^ i've spoken with the gent with the bike above, and i'm willing to assist anyone here with any help checking the bike out or buying it.
on this forum the VF500 has more reported problems than any other model, and many new owners never got them running right, and new parts are...
it could get worse fast. "raeva mi verker !"
^^^Pete forgot to state that if you reverse bleed, you need to remove the mc cover (with adequate towling and water spray to keep fluid off paint)...
anytime the mc was drained it MUST be bled at the banjo bolt hole FIRST.
i do.
so what's the proper axle torque ?
too simplistic. other major factors are venturi size and main jet size.
the axle is tight cuz it has to preload wheel bearings so they don't spin on the axle. captain 80s will have your answer.
proppa tools are nice but not necessary just a punch and gotta be sure it's not "cocked" he he he. i'm all about saving money cuz i don't have any.
i've always done that on all my Hondas as SOP, especially important after an oil change.
just cover the ecu with your tinfoil hat. :rolleyes:
eventually you will need a volt/ohm meter and know how to use it. HF for about $10 will suffice.
furry bookends, black-tail prairie dog and eastern grey squirrel. [ATTACH]
best to check charging voltage anytime you need to replace a battery.
inspect the bottoms of the adjusting screws. they were round when new but wear into flat spots which make setting and holding any adjustment...
VFR, Hawk, and a VTR250, baby brother of the group and a close relative. [ATTACH] and the baby too [ATTACH]...
inspect the frame closely to check for cracks around the steering head.
runs fine, classic period california beach scoot when they first came out in 1966, saw one in a cheap grade-d hollywood biker film recently....
nice work, pete. we have a 400 too, hasn't been touched since my buddy bought it 5 years ago............... [ATTACH]
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