Where was the bike damaged most....forks bent or hit on front wheel?? you're going to need the Honda service manual.
QED : another one that won't run.
i'd love to help you out skidoo, if i could ......but i pretty much consider the VF series as ticking time bombs. A much improved V-4 series...
Canadians are an optimistic race, yes, but when you find that many parts you need are discontinued or unavailable the bike will be going to the...
:homer: .......taking the engine apart ?????????? you bought a VF 500 that you can't ride, and that's no "investment." There are very...
:peep: Flapper valve mod or PAIR mod??
How can it start if it won't turn over???? You mean, i guess, that the bike turns over (on the starter) but won't run by itself ?? Yes ??...
>>>>>>>>:behindsofa::behindsofa::behindsofa:<<<<<<<<<< You test rode it before buying, right ??:cheer2:
Some will tell you to just replace it, others will say you must replace it after 5 years.......but they're not paying for the new one. No...
:homer: Welcome to the, uhhhhh, VFR rehab center, yeah !! !! :homer: Check your battery voltage FIRST You're going to need a volt/ohm...
A 20 minute warmup in the garage has little purpose and may overheat the motor--especially in that warm climate. Engines can easily overheat...
:homer: <<<<<<>>>>>> Baby Seal :homer: ???
Didn't mean to underestimate you, Chris. The guy could have filled with fresh coolant and oil b4 you showed up. You need to determine whether...
Seems like you might have finally discovered why the bike sold so cheap. Sounds like the seller of that bike was lucky to find someone who...
FRESH fuel ?? Is your tank rusty inside ?? Try opening drain screws on bottom of carbs to see if they're getting fuel....... Have you...
Did your bike seriously overheat anytime?? If not then probably condensation, which should disappear after the first hard ride.
Even if it won't run ( dirty carbs, etc.) you can get some idea of the motor's condition by hearing it crank over on the starter. No crank=no...
Do it ride good or cough, sputter, sneeze, and miss ?? If it does need any futher attention it usually shows up as a flat spot at about...
SO what does your voltmeter indicate at 5000 rpm ??
He's right. It's safer to ride 2000 miles on 2 wheels than to ride 100 feet one one !!!
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