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[Tideflyer]

Beautiful machines and a blast to ride. Never had the guts to own one. Spent too many years working in hospitals.

 

[crimsonaudio]

When I got my first bike in '86 my boss at the landscaping company would ride with me on his VFR750 Interceptor - what a magnificent machine!

 

[crimsonaudio]

Now I want one. I'm telling my wife it's your fault.

 

[Bazza]

Now I want one. I'm telling my wife it's your fault.

A motorcycle....or an Interceptor?

 

[crimsonaudio]

A motorcycle....or an Interceptor?

 

[Bazza]

For @crimsonaudio -

 

[Bazza]

Well here she is......the latest addition.......an '86 VFR700F2H. Can't wait to swap out the goofy aftermarket front blinkers and mirrors for the OEMs.....

 

[crimsonaudio]

That's gorgeous, @Bazza !

 

[Bazza]

That's gorgeous, @Bazza !

It's the nicest condition example since my first one in 1997. That one was originally white - and had been repainted yellow and a really nice job too - you couldn't even tell it was a re-paint. I still have that one in my garage awaiting refurbishment, which is next on my project list.

I always wanted a white one and finally found it so am pretty stoked!

 

[crimsonaudio]

I might need to pry one from your hands.

 

[Bazza]

I like the older ones that still have analog instruments.......the '87 with the square gauges. This is an '86 with the '87 updates, so kinda unique in that way.

 

[Bazza]

I might need to pry one from your hands.

Quite a few different generations to choose from......

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There's a decent '97 on B.A.T. right now if you don't mind Red......

No Reserve: 1997 Honda VFR750F

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1997 Honda VFR750F at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #128,766.

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[crimsonaudio]

Tempting but I really don't want red.

Also, it would probably shock you to know how much I spend on my home hifi systems.

 

[Bazza]

Tempting but I really don't want red.

Also, it would probably shock you to know how much I spend on my home hifi systems.

Can't blame you on the Red. And I bet I wouldn't be as shocked as you may think. You get to know someone after a while - even on a message board. I know and appreciate your passion for excellence in audio!

Money well spent, IMHO!

 

[Bazza]

@crimsonaudio - probably not what you are looking for but good example of how these sometimes just pop up on the classifieds.....

From one of my VFR forums - about someone finding and buying this '83 VF750.....

Posted comments:

The Craigslist ad was a little sparse on details, but said the bike has been parked for 23 years. What he didn't mention was that he is the original owner. There were 2 pics with a quarter next to tiny scratches. We thought, if he's taking those pics are they the only scratches? Yep.

The dude bought it new from Everett Honda. It's all there and pretty damn nice. Has never been crashed or even tipped over.

30K miles, $1800. (Asking $2400)

Yes, it needs... everything.

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[crimsonaudio]

Dang, that looks like an awesome project.

I'm WAY more into reviving old things rather than buying new. That interceptor looks like an awesome refurb bike.,

 

[Bazza]

Dang, that looks like an awesome project.

I'm WAY more into reviving old things rather than buying new. That interceptor looks like an awesome refurb bike.,

Cult following for these bikes too.....TONS of resources and social media groups so plenty of info if needed.

Here's my first one I bought back in the late 90's. Originally white and PO re-painted it yellow. It's in my garage waiting to be awoken......

 

[Bazza]

Look what just popped up on B.A.T.!

Located in North Carolina too.......

No Reserve: 1983 Honda V45 Interceptor VF750F

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1983 Honda V45 Interceptor VF750F at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #129,033.

bringatrailer.com

 

[Bazza]

To heck with B.A.T.......picked up my second RC15 today from a CL ad. This time I couldn't ride her home but that's OK. That's why I have this little aluminum trailer!

This is a Euro version of the one I bought back in July. Bought it from the original owner who purchased it in Germany and raced it in the AMA for one year...but never laid her down.

Hasn't run in a few years so will have to go through the entire fuel system plus the clutch and brake hydraulics. And replace those dopey looking aftermarket blinkers.

The Euro models had the gold wheels and the speedo is in KM's. Also has the red stripes. Maybe some other things.....still researching.....

Only 9,480 miles! Fairings all there......with a few scratches.

I will no longer be browsing any classifieds.....I'm done for a while.....

 

[Toddrn]

To heck with B.A.T.......picked up my second RC15 today from a CL ad. This time I couldn't ride her home but that's OK. That's why I have this little aluminum trailer!

This is a Euro version of the one I bought back in July. Bought it from the original owner who purchased it in Germany and raced it in the AMA for one year...but never laid her down.

Hasn't run in a few years so will have to go through the entire fuel system plus the clutch and brake hydraulics. And replace those dopey looking aftermarket blinkers.

The Euro models had the gold wheels and the speedo is in KM's. Also has the red stripes. Maybe some other things.....still researching.....

Only 9,480 miles! Fairings all there......with a few scratches.

I will no longer be browsing any classifieds.....I'm done for a while.....

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So if the speedometer is in kilometers then so is the mileage, correct? 9480 kilometers would be 5890 miles.