Honda CLYMER VF500C 500F (1984-1985) [12/350] General information

Honda CLYMER VF500C 500F (1984-1985) [12/350] General information
GENERAL
INFORMATION
the
gaskets (head gaskets)
have
a
sticky surface on
each side that ensures a
good
seal.
Gasket sealer
will
prevent
the
gaskets
from
swelling or sticking
as
intended, which
can
result
in
oil
leaks. These
Honda
gaskets
are cut from material
of the
precise
thickness
needed. Installation
of a too-thick or
too-thin
gasket
in
a
critical area could cause engine
damage.
EXPENDABLE
SUPPLIES
Certain expendable
supplies are
required
during
maintenance and repair work. These include
grease,
oil,
gasket
cemen!
wiping
rags
and cleaning
solvent.
Ask
your
dealer
for
the special
locking
compounds, silicone
lubricants,
drive chain
lube
and
other
products (Figure
3)
which
make
vehicle
maintenance
simpler and easier. Cleaning solvent
or kerosene is available
at
some service
stations or
hardware stores.
PARTS REPLACEMENT
Honda makes frequent
changes during a
model
year-some
minor,
some
relatively major. When
you
order
parts
from
the dealer or other
parts
distributor, always order by engine and frame
number.
Write
the
numbers
down and carrv them
with
you.
Compare
new
parts
to old before
purchasing
them.
If
they are
not
alike,
have
the
parts
manager
explain the difference to
you.
SERIAL NUMBERS
You must know the
model
serial
number and
VIN number for registration
purposes
and
when
ordering
replacement
parts.
The
various
serial
numbers
are
located
as
follows:
a. The frame
serial
number is
stamped on the
right-hand
side of the steering
head.
b. On V-30 Magna models
the
vehicle
identification number
(VIN)
is located
on the
left-hand
side of the
steering head.
c. On
500
Interceptor models
the
vehicle
identification
number
(VIN) plate
is
on the
right-hand
side of the
frame next
to the
front
set of cylinders
(Figure
4).
d.
The
engine
serial
number is located
on the
top
right-hand
side of the crankcase above the
clutch
cover
(Figure
5).
e. The
carburetor
identification number is
located
on the
rear
of the
carburetor body
above the
float
bowl
(Figure
6).
f. The
color
label is
attached to the
frame
behind
the
left-hand side cover on
Magna
models
or on the
inside
surface of the
rear
fender
under the seat on
Interceptor models.
When
ordering color-coded
parts
always
specify the color code
indicated
on the
label.
BASIC HAND
TOOLS
A number
of tools are
required
to
maintain
a
bike
in
top
riding
condition.
You may
already
have
some of these tools
for home or car
repairs. There
are also
tools
made
especially
for
bike
repairs;
these
you
will have to
purchase.
In
any
case,
a
wide
variety
of
quality
tools
will make bike
repairs
easier and more effective.
Top
quality
tools are essential;
they are also
more
economical
in the
long run. If
you
are
now
starting to build
your
tool collection, stay
away
from
the
"advertised
specials"
featured
at some
parts
houses,
discount stores and
chain drug stores.
These
are usually a
poor grade
tool that can be
sold
cheaply
and that
is
exactly
what
they are- cheap.
They are usually made
of
inferior material
and are
thick,
heavy
and clumsy.
Their
rough finish makes
them difficult to clean and they usually
don't
last
very long. The
Stanley
line,
available at
hardware
$tores,
is
a
good
all-around
line
of tools and
will
last
you
a
lifetime if
you
take care of them.
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