Got new heads from the USA, did not check yet, but they are from the same bike where i bought the crank and conrods. Preparing for case assembly...
Got a quote from a machine shop for valve guides. 125 Euros for 8 guides. I would prefer the domestic guides to the cmsnl original parts. However,...
Soda blasted pistons :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Now it is a perfect time to repaint the case. The question is if i should strip the old paint with...
Parts arrived from the USA. Crank, rods, pistons and all the bearings. They look like new! Put the main bearings in the case and big end bearings...
Today's topic: valve stem seals. Starting at cmsnl.com it seems that the seal for vf500f fits other 552 bike models. This is strange because the...
Here is a link to my picture collection about this project. Will add pictures with progress. Manuals for VF 400-500 also included....
All the engine internal parts are from a VF500. Moreover, the crank is from an 86 model (conrod journal is 33mm). Outside the case thermostat...
Ok, this is weird! Cylinders are 60mm (vf400 has 55mm, vf500 has 60mm) but crankcase number start with NC13. [ATTACH]
Now compared the VF400 and VF500 crank dimensions in the manuals. VF400 bots ID is 33mm, the main bearing on VF500 is 32mm. I am thinking of...
Between the 3rd and 4th carb rebuild, cleaned and checked the oil pump. All tolerances within specs but there are some scratches. Oiled and put...
I could not find a topic where interchangeability of VF400 with VF500 parts are collected. Or VF400 parts with any other motorcycle parts maybe?...
Should i have misgivings about this blued conrod bearing found in the parts basket? [ATTACH]
Can You please give me a link to the boots and the other forum? Found a set of carb bowl gaskets for cheap.
It has 4x VB carbs. There is no mixture screw at all? [ATTACH]... edit, ah ok its in the manual. What I learned so far with my bike is that proper...
Ok, its truly a 400ccm VF400FD 1983 400 NC13E-2000008~2005685 NC13-2000001~2005685 43k in the clock. [ATTACH]
So, no turning back now, i am doomed :Crazy::Cool: I will post the progress in this thread. Seller found the registration book. The manufacturing...
Will see if it is doable. Selling parts if cant be saved.
I have some experience with repair. That Triumph on the left sat for 15 years, worked with that one year long, received MOT a month ago :) I am...
Greetings, my first post here! I was looking for a classic bike only for tinkering and hobby cafe racer building. One VF400F was offered for me...
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