1986 VF500F fuel line issues

Er, no to the first question which is probable why its not working?

I think I got the spring right...flaming inferno = bad thing, got that

 

Ahhhh, thanks tinkerW....I've only worked on 70's Honda and I'm like why do they have this diaphram thingy on this petcock?!

I have not checked for the connecting nipple on the cylinder head...is it pretty self evident where it is?

 

For reference, additional info on the VF500F's fuel petcock can be found here:

http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/32767-potential-new-vf-owner.html#post287198

 

k, thx again...its funny...i read through the thread u referenced and there is an additional link embedded in the thread that describes stalling issues just like the po said he has experienced....evidence seems to be pointing to this as the basic or at least, one of the basic problems with this bike...if I'm lucky, I will hear the motor start after rectifying this issue one way or another.

 

She's alive!

Starts right up and is below 30 degrees here.

Now, i face the oil leak problem...the oil seal behind the drive spockets is leaking alot...please tell I do NOT have to take out the engine to fix...will start a new thread on this.

 

Glad to hear you got it running!

Are you sure that it's the countershaft seal leaking? The clutch pushrod seals are known to leak on the 500's. Either way the correct way to replace the seal is to remove the engine and split the cases. There is a technique to replace the pushrod seal without splitting the cases but most of the time doesn't work, so if you choose to try it plan on a couple of attempts.

Good luck!

 

Yes, it is definitely the countershaft seal ...and she sound so great. I have split the cases (twice) on my CB750 but not really looking forward to it...eventhough I luv wrenching.

The leak is pretty strong...right from the top of the inner diameter of the seal. I had read on the sohc forum off drilling a hole and screwing in a screw to get leverage to pull out the seal but if even if that works on a 750, the seal on this 500 looks a little more complex...I'm really hoping for something other ideas? but, have you split the cases on this bike before?

 

I don't think that would work on the 500. The seal is set in a groove pretty well. Might be worth a try though, what do you have to lose? You already have a leaking seal that needs replaced.

More times than I can count.......

 

Well, it doesn't seem very likely to get the countershaft seal out without splitting the cases after a few futile hours with various assortment of picks...so sanity (if you can call it that) finally rules the day...time to prep the garage for engine removal and splittin...oh and her are a few pics of my bike before I start disassembling

 

Good luck with the replacement. Keep the FSM handy!

 

Sorry TinkerW, I didn't want to believe...and yes, everything by the good book now, the FSM.

I must say, she strips down pretty easy, at least so far (fngers x'd)

 

Okay...just actually finished taking some reference photos for myself...will start another thread...what makes the "splitting" part hard on the 500?...or just a general pain in the butt?

 

+1, a thread on this would be very helpful for other owners who encounter this issue.