Help Guys! So I have an 86 VF500f. I replaced the valves on the front cylinders and I cant seem to get the cam alignment right. I have a Clymer manual but its fairly cryptic. Once I put the whole thing back together, I seems to be getting good compression, and the bike is running but not very well. There is a loud clacking noise coming from the front cylinders. This is what I do. I line up the T1 mark on the alternator rotor/starter cover. This is the TDC for the rear no 1 cylinder. Then, I align the cam sprocket markings with the top of the cylinder wall. If anyone can help me out it would be so much appreciated! http://thebettaworks.com/a.jpg http://thebettaworks.com/b.jpg
Did you ever figure out how to get this fixed? I have the same problem. I over-reved the bike and my valve bent so I replaced the valve and tried to time the bike acording to the marks. I got the rear cylinders timed but the front one's don't time. If you have any ideas.
