Click on image for the eBay link What: 1987 VFR700 F2
Why: Good bones
Where: Manchester, Connecticut
Price: On auction, or BIN $2500
UPDATE: An internet friend and V4 Dreams reader purchased this bike after it was relisted with a lower buy-it-now. $1950.
Ken Kaplan has another VFR up for auction, but this one is a "kinda-sorta running" project bike. He acquired it almost two years ago but has decided to sell it as is and in need of, well, some attention.
The bike shows 35,884 miles so it's not a pristine garage queen, rather has the typical patina of a 37-year old used bike with some history. Looking over the photos, I notice that the rear wheel is incorrect white, the purple seat is from a R/W/B model (should be gray), there's mismatched tires and a missing chain guard. The Yoshimura slip-on is a nice touch, looks straight and would polish up beautifully. But, this will not be a quick "change the tires & light the fires" refurbishment — at minimum, the carbs, brakes and tires will need attention but the bike is mostly original and complete and will be a great classic rider when finished. Personally, I'd lose the boy-racer stickers first thing and then address the mismatched wheel issue by substituting a white wheel up front.
If you're someone who's been thinking about a V4 project, this would be a decent starting point. It's on auction with reserve and a buy-it-now of $2500, which seems a little high for a non-running project. Ken does a walk-around video, promises clear title and there should be some wiggle room in the price for a December sale.
Why: Good bones
Where: Manchester, Connecticut
Price: On auction, or BIN $2500
UPDATE: An internet friend and V4 Dreams reader purchased this bike after it was relisted with a lower buy-it-now. $1950.
Ken Kaplan has another VFR up for auction, but this one is a "kinda-sorta running" project bike. He acquired it almost two years ago but has decided to sell it as is and in need of, well, some attention.
The bike shows 35,884 miles so it's not a pristine garage queen, rather has the typical patina of a 37-year old used bike with some history. Looking over the photos, I notice that the rear wheel is incorrect white, the purple seat is from a R/W/B model (should be gray), there's mismatched tires and a missing chain guard. The Yoshimura slip-on is a nice touch, looks straight and would polish up beautifully. But, this will not be a quick "change the tires & light the fires" refurbishment — at minimum, the carbs, brakes and tires will need attention but the bike is mostly original and complete and will be a great classic rider when finished. Personally, I'd lose the boy-racer stickers first thing and then address the mismatched wheel issue by substituting a white wheel up front.
If you're someone who's been thinking about a V4 project, this would be a decent starting point. It's on auction with reserve and a buy-it-now of $2500, which seems a little high for a non-running project. Ken does a walk-around video, promises clear title and there should be some wiggle room in the price for a December sale.
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