Eamonn Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Hello, new member test posting, Just bought vf500, needs recommisioning , looking forward to learning lots on here 2 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 13, 2019 Member Contributer Posted February 13, 2019 Welcome to VFDISCUSSION!!! Quote
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted February 13, 2019 Member Contributer Posted February 13, 2019 Welcome Aboard! Quote
Eamonn Posted February 14, 2019 Author Posted February 14, 2019 Hello Dutchy and Duc2V4, just got this bike , will be hoping to get it running over easter time , Going to clean carbs , check fuel lines, filter, tank, change oil and filter and keep my fingers crossed, will update then , thanks 1 Quote
Eamonn Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 Hello, tried to start the bike over easter, fuel pump was not working, so by passed it . Started ok , a bit tappety but not too bad, But when I select 1st gear and release the clutch the bike stalls !!! . It doesnt appear to have a sidestand switch !. Could the cutch be seized ! Any advice or suggestions welcome , cheers Eamonn Quote
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted May 5, 2019 Member Contributer Posted May 5, 2019 Put the bike on the centerstand and see if you can put the bike in gear without it stalling. If it continues to stall, then you've got a sidestand cutout switch, and it's faulty. If it starts and runs, but you can't get the wheel to stop turning, even in gear with the clutch in then it's possible the clutch plates are stuck together. Not uncommon in bikes that have been sitting for a long time. But also check to make sure the clutch is actually working when you pull the clutch lever. The master cylinder could be shot, or the slave cylinder could be bad. Either way you need to check for actual motion of the clutch pushrod. 1 Quote
Member Contributer VARIABLE9 Posted May 7, 2019 Member Contributer Posted May 7, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 11:36 AM, Eamonn said: Hello, new member test posting, Just bought vf500, needs recommisioning , looking forward to learning lots on here Welcome! Quote
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted May 7, 2019 Member Contributer Posted May 7, 2019 Welcome to the asylum. You've obviously great taste in mc's. Cool machine. Good luck with your recommisioning. Quote
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