Over on HAWKGTFORUM they say the opposite. ;-)
That's fucking nice. Great score. I finally added a Hawk to the fleet. Something I always wanted but just didn't happen until the right one...
I don't think I've ever felt that a VF500F is too "snatchy". From what you describe regarding how well it performs in all the other areas, I'm...
That's great news. Good job man.
The fan on a 500 with the stock thermoswitch won't kick until it is surprisingly close to HOT. Install the switch in parallel so if you forget...
Yay!!!
Its amazing what a title will do for motivation and general outlook on a possible resto project. Suppose its best to inquire either way, selling...
What? The sensor installed in your radiator has how many posts in it? 1 or 2? I think somebody installed, or attempted to install, a switch to...
Did you repair the wires?
Not sure if it's considered "metric" or what. It's the size you need. Referring to everything. If the carbs come out for "work", basic things...
I get it. But a "good cleaning" and not removing the caps and fuel screws does not compute. No need to remove the plenum to do a proper clean...
Air flow greatly affects the temp on the 500s. Not saying your thermostat is fine, but what you describe is normal. Fan won't kick on until the...
TAKE THE CARBS OFF AND VERIFY SOME THINGS THE RIGHT WAY. Why all of the short cuts? You know how much more time you're wasting instead of just...
You're right. and has ZERO to do with the info I just posted. All of my bikes are mid 80s and use the low pressure pumps. y'know like the ones...
You can also buy new ones, but they are not cheap. There is a difference between these and that Chinese unit....
While technically a compatible pump, it is an utter piece of shit. You'd be better off finding a used example from a newer, lower mileage bike...
Please post which "repro" pump you are talking about.
If you read one of the many tutorials on how to properly clean V4 carbs, you can do it yourself. It's just everybody assumes their carbs are...
[ATTACH] Carb side goes on the, well, carb side. Up. See that notch in the ridge on the top of the picture? On the rear head those will be...
Pretty damn sure the 500 boots have to be installed a certain way. There is a front and back and a top and bottom. There's something in that...
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