Well....i see this thread has gone to hell since i last checked it. FWIW...i am a "redneck", and I've never heard the term "wax you with my...
I assume you've tried wiggling and prodding this area while the bike is running?
<DG looks away disgusted and mutters "Damn him..." then places fist in front of mouth and bites knuckle of index finger> I have seriously...
Sadly...your probably right. Truth is i like the 500 and 1000 in the first gen, and then the 86 ( i think ) 750 that was the first fully faired...
You flatter me... I've had only one of these bikes. I just did a lot of research on why things were the way they were. I think Jamie is a far...
That first part you said puzzled me! But let my try and explain.... From Wikipedia, Newtons Third Law: The mutual forces of action and reaction...
True...so true. I've heard of guys breaking 450 Foremans. That takes skill.
Pure conjecture follows.... A) If you look at most service manuals you will see that under excessive valve clearance they usually only list...
I think that's the knock against the tool. If you use it and then check the clearance without it, there is none!
Thanks!!!!
I hope to soon, but just finding the things is hard. I just saw where somebody bought one with 2K from cali ( the official VF500 addict thread...
Thanks a ton IC! I actualy have that one...but you've given me a much larger copy to save.....
Did they show signs of tight valves? Thats what i would bet.... Also...does anyone have a actual copy of the service bulletin, or know of...
There seems to be some confusion here.... The two feeler gauge method isn't unique to this situation. Any time you adjust clearance on an...
I already knew to use two feeler gauges with forked rockers. The bike still had valve train noise....but that wasn't the point of the lifter tool...
One of the few motorcycle mechanics i trust also said it wasn't needed, but mine rattled badly until it was used. It was quite an ordeal i went...
Thanks. I searched myself, but could not find this specific subject.
I had a 84/86 hybrid VF 500 about 15 years ago and ran into the issue with adjusting the valves with the "camshaft lifter tool". Sadly, my 500...
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