Where: Leslie, MO (St. Louis area)
Why: Pristine, low-mile survivor
Price: $3000
If you're in the market for a classic Honda VFR that you can actually use and be proud to own for many years, this is the droid you're after. The bike shows only 7500 miles, and sparkles in original Italian Red with white wheels and correct gray seat (recovered). Maintenance has been brought up-to-date with carbs cleaned/sync'd, fresh tires, fluids changed...ready to ride. The muffler is OEM, the passenger grab handles are in place, but no sign of a rear seat cowl and the rear fender has been chopped. I don't often see third-gen survivors with such low miles, and this would make someone a perfect vintage sport touring bike. The price is at the top of third-gen values, but the buyer is saving about $1000 worth of maintenance normally needed on a 29-year old VFR purchase. What a great find — thanks to V4 Dreams reader, Roger.