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[Eamonn 3]

Hello, new member test posting, Just bought vf500, needs recommisioning , looking forward to learning lots on here 

[Dutchy 2793]

Welcome to VFDISCUSSION!!!

 

 

[Duc2V4 1011]

Welcome Aboard!

[Eamonn 3]

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 

[Eamonn 3]

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

[FJ12Ryder 305]

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.

[VARIABLE9 142]

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!

[MaxSwell 944]

Welcome to the asylum. You've obviously great taste in mc's. Cool machine. Good luck with your recommisioning.