I always wave to other riders, and chat it up at lights when next to me...even with HD riders :eek: , we are all out there dealing with the same...
Hello, check for hot wires in the light circuit that have rubbed against frame somewhere and is now shorting out when you turn the lights on....
Welcome , remember to keep the rubber down and the shiny side up :tongue: . have you taken it for a ride yet? pics ? Lots of great information...
Just looked at the kit on the link above, says it's for an 83-85.... did they also have one for an 86, as I didn't see one listed.... If they have...
Factory head gaskets are no longer available. I have however seen several places on the net that make custom head gaskets from copper. They seem...
Picked up my 86 interceptor last august, paid $450 for it. Found fairing, fairing stay, and gauges on ebay. Have had it running, but had to pull...
I have the chance to get a nice looking set of carbs from an 84vf500f, will they work on an 86vf500f? Regards, Will R. Everett, WA.
Definately sounds like an overheating issue, either the fan is not coming on or your coolant is not circulating (i not check thermostat for...
I think the fairing he is refering to is the "chin cowl" , and not the full lowers which is an aftermarket. The lowers were not a stock item ,...
I thought Chinese bearings were ok as long as you used American piston return springs with them.... :heh: .... parts can be so confusing these...
sounds like your tank isn't breathing through it's vent possibly... mine did similar one day out of the blue...breather hole in gas cap had become...
In Washington, you have to file for a lost title. Then the DMV sends the previous owner a letter about the bike. If they get no response back...
Hello, I have the same problem with my 86 vf500f. I will be disassembling the petcock tomorrow and will let you know what I find out about...
Keet, Doing good thanks, had surgery on wed feb 6th was pretty sore up until sat... but much better today so went to work and have a desk...
Hello All, I know that head gaskets are no longer available for my '86 vf500f, and like to be prepared for future service. Have done much...
Welcome aboard Drew, Lots of great people here willing to help and share advice too. You picked a good place to come too. You bike looks nice in...
How long did the bike sit? Did you drain the gas from the float bowls on carbs when you parked it, if not most likely they most likely are...
Wow, you guys are all great! I really am soaking in all you are saying, and would love to meet with any riders that are willing to go one on one...
Will be riding my 86 vf500 very soon :pope2: , but have never been on a sport bike before... So my question for this discussion is....what is...
BZ, I have not taken a MSF course, nor read the books but will order David Hough’s book when I get home. 3 yrs all weather riding under...
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