Have you checked for sparks at the plugs ??
Do less steering and more counter-steering. Knee pushing against tank, weight on footpeg to turn.
Many times the fault can be traced to burned/melted wires at the red plug on top of starter relay.
With valve problems common on high-mileage 500's, it would be a good idea to do a compression test (even cold) b4 you start investing time and money.
It's old and obviously tired and you haven't checked for damaged cams yet and no one would blame you if you did the most sensible...
bad synch=poor idle, uneven idle, jerking at small throttle openings. If you can lower idle adjustment for testing as low as 600-700 rpms and idle...
Make a compression test on the engine to see what you're working with. Report back with any running problems. Carbs look clean, but it's good to...
Other possible causes are idle adjustment set too low and/or a dragging clutch.
Not at all if you remove the 2 bolts on the radiator bottom edge and swing it up.
Sorry if it wasn't clear. Honda's almost universal valve clearance specifications for many models, VFRs included, are Intake=.005"/Ex=.007" + or-...
Zo, est kaput, nein ?? Wait till the 2nd year's improvements b4 getting something so novel and :confusion:complicated, sprechen de undermench.
Loosen BOTH clamps on each boot cuz it may come off easier from one end than the other so you have better chances that way. If you can warm up...
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Measurement of valve clearances determines if more-complicated adjustment is needed. Measuring is easy and nearly klutz-proof, not much to foul...
Something's not right if he bottoms out, right ??
Keep a spare plug in your pocket and test for sparks on all 4 quickly after power loss, looking for a fat, blue spark or lack thereof.
Key #s can be found under ignition switch or behind helmet holder lock. One letter and 2 digits, Honda cycle dealer will cut your keys.
Relays fail far more often than pumps themselves. Try the relay bypass illustrated in the FSM, and the pump should click when the key is on....
Drain the float bowls into a paper towel, looking for red rust particles. If the bike won't idle smoothly or needs alot of choke to keep running...
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