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In article <2zwqd.179962$G15.58074@fed1read03>,
 "Steve in Phx" <two_wheeled@hotmail.com> wrote:

> My 1985 VT500C recently began making engine noise.  52K miles and until 
> recently she still purred like a kitten.  The engine noise is getting worse. 
> From inside the crankcase somewhere.  Not sure which side or exactly where 
> it's coming from.  Almost like a timing chain slap, but not quite.  I don't 
> see an adjuster.
> It doesn't sound like piston slap or gears, and pulling the clutch does not 
> make it subside.  It's really bad at idle, and seems to go away above 4000 
> rpm, as far as I can tell.  I stopped riding it until I can figure out what 
> is wrong.
> Any help?  I'm looking for a manual.
> 
> -Steve in Phx.
> two_wheeled@hotmail.com
> 
> 
> "Bob La Londe" <usenet@diycomponents.com> wrote in message 
> news:30ugn4F35bukkU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > What's wrong with your VT500C?
> >
> >
> > "Steve in Phx" <two_wheeled@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:fOfld.73345$G15.57491@fed1read03...
> >> Need to do some repairs.  Manual needed.
> >> 1985 Honda VT500C (Shadow)
> >> Or if you don't want to part with the book, you can buy the bike from me
> >> instead!  he he
> >> -Steve in Phx
> >> two_wheeled@hotmail.com
> 
> 

helminc.com

1983-1986VT500FT/C manual: $34.95

That's the Honda manual, not an aftermarket one. 
HTH

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