Where can I find 1985 Honda VT 500 C?
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How old is the 1985 Honda Shadow VT500C?
Amazing 1985 Honda Shadow vt500c -Rare find. You won’t see another 1985 this clean with this few miles.1985 Honda Shadow VT500c Shaft driven 5 speed motorcycle with 1719 original miles. This bike is nearly new. Garage kept nearly it’s whole life. In excellent condition, everything working perfectly with the exception of the rear left turn signal.
What was the year of the Honda VT500?
1986 HONDA VT500. Has white LED underglow for extra visibility at night :// /a/Nrb8nMore pics available upon request. With performance to spare, the Valkyrie Interstate™ is one custom that’s not afraid to get out on the open road.
What’s the best way to fix a Honda VT500?
One tip gleaned from a Honda trained mechanic is to loosen the tensioner clamp bolts and then tap the heads with punch which may just be enough to free old springs and tension the camchain again. Its worked with one of our Facebook members at least.
What to do if your Honda VT500 stops working?
Turn signal relays. If the VT500 turn signal relay stops working, the best choice is to go for a Mitsuba FR-3303. These are readily available on eBay.co.uk. However upon installation it will be found that the original rubber holder does not fit. Not to worry! Buy a 90 degree relay rubber holder from Honda, part number 38306-GE7-000.
Why is the inboard disc on a Honda VT500?
Honda’s notorious inboard disc was designed to solve the problems of braking in wet weather but seem to have caused more problems than they solved. Heres how to take them apart.
What causes camchain tensioner to rattle on Honda VT500?
The camchain tensioner problem is often mistaken for so called ‘piston slap’ ie, a slightly undersize piston rattling in the bore when cold. This was not uncommon in aircooled bikes in the ’50s and ’60’s, although quite uncommon today.
What was the horsepower of the Honda VT500C Shadow?
Though the VT500 Shadow predates the VT1100 Shadow ACE I had by 13 years, to be honest, the little 500 seems to me to be more advanced. The VT 1100 produced a claimed 50 hp @ 4500 RPM and 65 lb./ft. of torque at 2500 RPM, fueled by two 36 mm Keihin carburetors.
What kind of bike was the 1985 Honda VT 500 C?
1985 Honda VT 500 C. Courtesy of Dima Krieger Florida USA. Submit more pictures. More pictures… 3.8 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike.
One tip gleaned from a Honda trained mechanic is to loosen the tensioner clamp bolts and then tap the heads with punch which may just be enough to free old springs and tension the camchain again. Its worked with one of our Facebook members at least.
Honda’s notorious inboard disc was designed to solve the problems of braking in wet weather but seem to have caused more problems than they solved. Heres how to take them apart.