Facebook's Marketplace has become popular for selling anything and everything, with little consideration for class, decorum, language or photography skills. While casually browsing the other day I came across these three frightening Interceptors offered for sale, plus one that defies sound judgement.
(Below) First up is this questionable 1992 VFR750 with an ominous 111,111 miles, purchased by the seller as a parts bike, and conveniently pre-stripped of pretty much anything of value, save for the 8-spoke rear wheel. Described as needing a headlight and "could certainly stand a little cosmetic makeover," the seller is offering it for $1250 firm, but "this weekend only" it can be yours for only $950. Presumably it will go back up to $1250 on Monday if unsold.
(Below) Next up is a 1995 VFR750 showing only 25,000 miles but looking a bit worse for wear. Turns out it's been sitting for some ten years and, not surprisingly, "is not currently running." But, rest assured, it was running when parked and had, at the time, been treated to new tires, brakes and fluids. Some of the body plastics have gone missing "from sitting around." No doubt a result of those pesky parts-stealing gnomes who sneak into your garage at night and make off with your bike parts. Our seller adds, endearingly, that he's "tired of looking at the damned thing," and then confusingly offers it for $1000 OBO, then states he's firm on the price (?) yet has changed the listing price to $825. Good luck to seller and buyer.
(Below) Last, but not at all least, we have this beast, a 1985 VF700, looking fresh from the swamp. Our seller has gotten "bored with it" (makes me wonder where the original interest came from) and has "never gotten around to getting a title for it." No wonder, as a VIN tag has obviously been pop riveted onto the frame. The price has been lowered to $600 and we're invited to bring our own battery to hear it run. I'll be right over....
(Below) And here we have yet another victim in the VFR trike pandemic. This hapless 1986 VFR700 has been forced into service in a homebuilt Slingshot-style trike affair. The seller aptly notes that it is a very fast "drifter." I'll just bet it is. I'm no safety nazi, but I sure would feel better seeing some seat belts mounted.
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