Try this test with the oil...GOOD LUCK A quick, down and dirty test is this. Squirt some oil, maybe a teaspoon's worth, into the cylinder...
"Nice looking 500! Try the compression check again after pouring a little oil in the spark plug holes. If there is no significant difference, do a...
Thanks, Did you use a gloss black and just simple sand or wet sand the side covers?
I highly recommend a semi-synthetic blend oil in the older motorcycles because of the potential for oil leaks with a full synthetic oil. I also...
I have a 1984 VF500 interceptor and I would like to repaint the motor with a high temp. spray can paint. Does anyone have a brand name and color...
My dad (V65 and V45 owner) and I did the CCT together. We are both a little older. They are a complete pain in the rear. It took both of use to...
AGREE AGREE Get a second generation. I'm currently working on a VF500 and The second gens looks to be a greatly improved design. Gear driven...
Look at the tops of the valves for any damage. Its kind of hard to tell with the cams in but, Do the best you can. You want to look for...
I just did tensioners on my 1985 and I have pictures and information. My tensioners where just plain bad. The springs were shot. The area with the...
Invisible, Great idea. I will try to remember my camera. The motorcycle is at my dad's in a heated building.
O.K. Thanks Jamie, Both sets or all four cams at the same time.
O.K. That is great information. I will setup both cams at the same time.
I have a question on the TDC of cylinder #1. I have the Honda service manual to reinstall the cams Page 9-20-22. Is there a way to determine if #1...
Here are a few pictures of the tensioners. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Pcohen-I don't think the chains were loose enough to jump a sprocket. I'm not sure what the starter clutch problem is about? I have the Honda...
tinkerinWstuff There is ignition timing and you have valve timing. Timing light will tell you that you have ignition timing correct but I...
invisible cities Good deal on sourcing these NLA parts! If I could ask, what Honda dealer did you work with? I started with...
Received the two new tensioner'ss today and The spring is much better. The new spring is stiff and I can hardly move the tensioner. I will install...
I just found both tensioners in Ohio at a Honda Dealer. Ship out today. Good News.....
The noise was very hard to locate. The noise seemed everywhere. I tried with a ear scope device. All four cylinders exhaust pipes were hot and I...
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