[clydes_vt500]

Hello i need some help here. Can anyone tell me what cover goes between the backrest and the tail light? I baught the bike like this and the owner did not know what went there. If someone could help give a part number or explain what i need. Thanks!

 

[clydes_vt500]

Here is a pic

 

[jpr1968]

Here's a link to a parts fiche--http://www.dsphonda.com/fiche_select2.asp?category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=1984&fveh=132477
I'd look it up for you but you should learn how to do it anyways.

 

[chuck12563]

It is different for the 83-84 models and the 85-86 models. I have an 86 which has a sissy bar with a lockable plastic tool compartment at the back of the seat. What year do you have?

 

[clydes_vt500]

It is an 83

 

[chuck12563]

Here is a link to the parts diagram for the rear fender.
Honda Motorcycle Parts 1983 VT500C A VT500C REAR FENDER Diagram
It looks to me that the fender in the middle is the 85-86 version and the ones the left & right are for the 83-84.
Looks to be a part called "77212-MF5-000 COVER A, RR". Try eBay.
By the way the VT500s are great bikes.

 

[clydes_vt500]

Thanks a bunch and i love mine

 

[chuck12563]

Post a few pictures of your bike.
Where are you located?

 

[IndyColo]

I'm bobbing my 84 vt500 let me check if I have the part for you and you can just pay the shipping if you want

 

[clydes_vt500]

Heres a pic. Its an 83 vt 500 shadow. Baught from friend that just left it sitting in his front yard for the past year. I rescued this bike and was rattle canned "flat black" with flaming skull stickers on it. My dad and i do auto body repair and painted it a custom color. Its actually a chevrolet color called Merlot pearl. Then we actually added some voilet flake into the clear coat. You cant tell in the pictures but looks really cool in the son. Im located in Northwest Ohio.

 

[clydes_vt500]

IndyColo i would love if you did have the part! i would be willing to pay shipping to get it here as this is the final piece to my project.

 

[chuck12563]

Nice red. Very close to the factory color of the day.
For you info, I get between 55-62 mpg. Sixth gear is a true overdrive most useful for highway cruising (not passing). The bike becomes a totally different animal once you get it over 5,000 rpm. Have fun with it.

 

[clydes_vt500]

I will. I love the 6th gear. I havnt got to ride it but one day (to bring her home) and loved it. I used to have an 83 CX500 and honestly can say this one takes the cake. Much quicker and the CX only had 5 gears. It was screaming down the highway at around 6,000 rpm. But that was the nature of the beast. Cant say the same with the shadow. Much quieter, more laid back and more agile for sure. Seems like it would keep up with most bikes too. I ride harleys and my buddys crotch rocket and can say it would ride well with both groups.