Hamhock

I've used Vesrah full gasket kits for other engines and the size and fitment was spot on. If it was me though I don't think I would open the engine up beyond the valve covers. There are so many parts that are unavailable to rebuild a vf500f that it's going to be pretty expensive if you can even get everything you need. I have an '86 and when that engine goes down I'm gonna start looking at doing an interesting engine swap.

For anyone else who might be looking for this info in the future the dimensions are as follows ID 34MM OD 46MM Length 22MM.

TLDR: Does anyone have a 1986 VF500F carb boot they can measure the ID, OD and length of? Hey guys I need some help. I'm working on a 1986 VF500F and I've got to rebuild the carbs. I need new carb boots to do the job properly, problem is the carb boots are NOLA from Honda and the one aftermarket supplier I can find wants $100 for a set of 4. I'm a cheapskate and won't shell out for that. I plan on using either "universal" carb boots or buy a length of high temp silicone or rubber and make some boots. The boots are on the bike so I can't get my calipers on them to measure and I don't want to have the bike apart for long (that's how you lose parts, ask how I know) and I'd like to have everything I need before I begin. Does anyone has one loose on the shelf that they could measure for me? I'd really appreciate any help you guys might have for me. Thanks!

It's a lot rougher in person. I think the left tail cowl is the only one without damage. I've been getting good at plastic welding here recently. PO told me when he got it there was no plastic on it so who knows if the gauges are original. It sure rides like a 40K bike though.

Are the 8 spoke more desirable? I know they are wider.........

I've been lurking for a while and finally joined. Currently I have a 1991 RC36/1 with 40K and a salvage title. Picked it up a few months back. I've loved the V4's for a while though, previously had '84 VF500F and an '86 VFR700FII. Also have an '82 CB450SC Nighthawk that is an on going project. That bikes where I got my handle from and I've got a build thread for it on hondatwins.net.