At and around idle speed even a good charging system won't be adding enough power to battery + heated gear to keep the bike running long,...
Fortify yourself, Randy :drinker:cuz that's some hard work not quick or easy. :party:
My bike feels faster too, thinking it must be fall's cool, dense air. :homer: sez butt talk is always good shtick. :nelson: :nelson: :nelson:
Horrors !!:livid::rolleyes: Clearly some owner didn't believe in routine maintenance. :mechanic::grief: Inspect the races and balls under 10X...
Hard to believe he's selling that unique cycle !!!!! :shame: Buy it now, kid, before he sobers up !!! :onthego: Agree with Rollin that many...
Just adding this, copied directly from Honda's Service manual: NOTE: If the vehicle is to be stored for more than one month, drain the...
But wait !!!!!~ For sure this info is contained within VF500 lore somewhere on this forum, just needs searching.
They say Kreem isn't good on most forums. Problems with peeling off. Better products do a better job now.
Things usually get clogged before anything wears out. If float valves weren't leaking, swab some scotchbrite or #1000 around inside to clean the...
I'm in the Caswell camp, used it on two tanks with great results, but have never tried the other stuff. No need to. With Caswell, tape is OK...
I know a guy who knows the magic numbers, and i'll contact him.
It's a fine bike, a Honda bike but SO far below anybody's real dream bike compared with newer stuff. Functionally an antique. Of course it's...
Visit an autoparts store's O-ring selection with carbs and fuel tube in hand. I had but lost the exact #s. All proppa info on routing of wires,...
Not so much if it's inside a plastic bag. The bike normally runs cold in cold temps unless the rad is partially shielded. Try 3" strips at each...
:welcome: You'll fit right in !!! As long as you don't ask what oil or tires to use.........:party: :drinker: After 90k i'd love to know your...
Tried to get my father's (KIA) Air Corps service records, but VA incompetence and stupidity lost them in a fire............
The entire fuel system section ( carbs & fuel pump) on the older carbed bikes stretches to the modest length of about 12 pages, covering it all....
Time for plug maintenance at least. Check that the center electrode is square and sharp without rounded edges and check/restore the proper .032" gap.
Wash your hands, kid ! Running too rich so read up on all possible causes in your service manual. Read any codes. You might need to dig out...
B4 you can make any parts, a 3-D laser scan converting dimensions into computer lingo is required. You'll need to pay lots to the guys with the...
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