Hi, probably been said before but worth repeating if it helps someone! If you can't adjust your chain, check the brake caliper mounting plate...
Hi Would anyone be interested in a mainly dismantled vf500f2? I took it apart to paint the frame and clean it up but realise now I am not going...
Already picked up loads of helpful hints from ploughing through past posts... Not had to ask for clarification yet - mind, I've only just started...
Thanks for that..... I know it's not ideal but if it happens somewhere remote, the worst scenario is dumping most of the fuel - had the pipe blow...
Nice job finding and fixing that! As my recently acquired VFR has 63k on the clock, I will put this down as a potential issue in future. Can you...
I bought a Abba Skylift - can lift the bike 3 ways - front or rear up or level. Not cheap but very versatile and bije can be moved around when in...
Thanks Cap'n, the threads look a tad rusty so I'll dose them with Pb blaster then do as you say. :)
Hi all Can anyone shed some light on how to remove the seat latches from the frame? I have got the frame fully stripped ready for...
NS400R 2 stroke - mine's a 1988
Hi folks... I'm already on this forum as a VF500 owner - in bits - don't ask!! Just picked up a 2005 800 vtec with full Honda luggage. It's done...
pics showing my wrecking progress! :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Success!!! After much cursing, soaking with Blaster, heating up with a blowtorch, I had to resort to drilling the remains of the bolt from the...
Thanks guys, gonna order some of the smelly stuff and give it a go, if nothing else it'll keep the missus out of the way!
Thanks Cap'n, I appreciate your suggestions. I forgot about my plumbing kit - I have a small blowtorch somewhere - as you say, better than...
It is indeed. Apart from the exhaust stud issue, my first task is to sort the seized engine mtg bolt. I have no means of heating it up so if...
Hi Cap'n Yeah, the casting appears to have been damaged - certainly one side seems chipped away. There may be sufficient metal left to fix to, as...
Yeah.... compression good, cams look good but lots of perished rubber stuff, frame needs repainting, forks leaking... Ho hum... starting to make...
[ATTACH] Front engine bolt seized solid. Had to grind head off bolt to get the engine out of the frame. Gonna need to get bolt out before I do...
Thanks for the tips.... And cents, pennies - it's all good!
That's a really smart looking bike! :)
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