I tested the voltage across the battery today while running and it was at least 13.5v around 5000rpm and got up to 14 as I revved it higher. So it...
So you're suggesting it is something to do with my charging system... If this is the case, does it make sense that the battery died after only two...
I purchased a a standard open cell, lead acid new battery about 4-5 months ago from Advanced Auto for my '84 VF500 and I've been having some...
I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with this tail bag. It seems to come up on a lot of places while I'm doing research on different...
Hey Rtds_500, I found my coils on eBay for pretty cheap. Even though I only needed one, they came in a pair for the same price as a single coil...
Well I finally got the bike running! It took a new ignition coil and a good carb cleaning. I was trying to hold off on taking the carbs off until...
Well I think I found the problem - bad ignition coil. I measured the resistance against the service manual and while the primary coil checked out...
You pretty much got it right RoadRash. Neither worked when I switched the wiring, but maybe I got the cables switched - who knows. Ill test the...
Thank you everybody for your help so far. I trally appreciate it! I think I made some progress today. I took all four spark plugs out and tested...
Thanks, will do. Another question - What exactly will I need to buy for replacement when pulling the carbs? I know ill need new boots, but will...
Thanks for the help everyone. I will check the spark and spark plugs next, and if that doesn't help, maybe I can test off a gravity feed. Jamie, I...
So I tried to start the bike up today and it wanted to, but just couldn't get there. I've cleaned out the gas tank, filled with fresh gas, changed...
Sorry about that. Give it a shot now. Its also page 171 in the Clymer PDF here...
Which link? They seem to work for me
I think I may have figured out how all the pieces in the vacuum diaphragm go together. The picture below is an exploded view from the Clymers...
Thanks for all the info! I am in the process of using Naval Jelly to get the rust out. I just drained it out and soaked it with baking soda and...
So I just got my first bike - an '84 Interceptor 500. I kind of got it spur of the moment when my coworker said he would give me a great deal on...
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