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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years


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Fitted the dent free tank, checked the cams on the rear bank while I was at it. Surface of the lobes looking good :fing02:

 

The chrome pipe in th coolant system was painted over (to hide corrosion?), so I fitted a better looking one...

 

 

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13 minutes ago, Dutchy said:

Build in 1644, she stretched a bit over the years???

 

Has it been retired from service, or are the "sails" stowed until needed?  I've read that a few are still in service, but many are now museums.

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This one is retired methink for production purposes, but it is still operated by volunteers to keep it functional.

 

But the one in our town (IJsselstein) for instance is in full use, producing flour etc. 

There is a covenant in place that if you want to open up a restaurant, bakery or any business that uses flour, in our town, you will use this local produce. Thus ensuring there is ample work!

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If you can, go for the low hanging fruit :tongue:

 

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But try to prevent things going pear-shaped eh? :goofy:

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11 minutes ago, Dutchy said:

If you can, go for the low hanging fruit :tongue:

 

 

 

Duchy, I don't think you can do a pair valve mod that way!  

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On 8/30/2019 at 8:52 AM, Dutchy said:

Build in 1644, she stretched a bit over the years???

 

 

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Holy Socks Dutchy! That thing is almost as old as you are. What is now the USA was an English colony. New Netherland was established in North America around that time.

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On 9/2/2019 at 5:43 PM, Dutchy said:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand the VF400F is SOLD!!!! :tour:

So the romance ended short, so hopefully the VF500 is not to mad about the VF400 affair and still serve you well :tongue:

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7 hours ago, keny said:

 so hopefully the VF500 is not to mad about the VF400 affair and still serve you well :tongue:

 

She gladly wears the 400's skirt.. :goofy:

 

 

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"VF crossdressing"

 

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So why are you persisting with that mongrel? I thought you had a rack and topbox for the VF500 anyway? Drilling a hole in the rear fairing isn't an acceptable fitting solution IMO. Although maybe its more robust that way.

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On 9/11/2019 at 9:02 AM, jeremyr62 said:

So why are you persisting with that mongrel? I thought you had a rack and topbox for the VF500 anyway? Drilling a hole in the rear fairing isn't an acceptable fitting solution IMO. Although maybe its more robust that way.

 

 

 

Not paying attention are we? :goofy:

 

 

Puma got rid of the 400 upstart, confiscated her clothes. Trying them on for size, prior to a complete respray (Hawaiian Blue Metallic?).

The rear/top box rack doesnot require drilling any panels.

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6 hours ago, MaxSwell said:

My grandma, what skinny tires you have!

 

"All the better to .....?"

 

The VF500's rear is the same width as the RC51's front....

 

 

I like 'm skinny.... :goofy:

 

 

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That Apache gunner was just checking with control is that old red bike really the target.

I’ve flown one of those Jet Provost jets with a display pilot. One of his stunts is to take off, retract the gear, then fly lower over the runway at about 2ft altitude !

 

I always liked the look of the 400, I had a 500 for many years, sold it to a mate. I think he still has it, if I ever get the spare time & cash I’ll try to get it back one day.

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