Project 15 Completed
Project 15, a 1987 VFR700F2, enjoyed its shakedown run this morning. Having just turned 11,000 miles this original-condition 700 hit the mean streets of suburban Antioch, Illinois to scrub in some fresh rubber and generally impress the locals.
Over the past month I've completed full mechanical checks and adjustments, including carb clean/tune/sync, valve adjustment, spark plugs, electrical checks/cleaning, steering head bearing replacement, fork rebuild and fresh Bridgestone BT-45 tires.
Cosmetically, this low-mile bike was in very nice condition, and with a full detailing and paint buffing, along with metal buffing, this Interceptor presents itself just about like new and the Pearl Crescent White bodywork sparkles.
Cosmetically, this low-mile bike was in very nice condition, and with a full detailing and paint buffing, along with metal buffing, this Interceptor presents itself just about like new and the Pearl Crescent White bodywork sparkles.
The test ride went flawlessly. The bike starts instantly, warms smoothly and runs like the day it left the factory. I might be guilty of liberal use of hyperbole here, but I'm genuinely impressed with this one.
I'll need to get some better photos and then offer it for sale. Someone will get a beautiful, original VFR to be proud of.
I'll need to get some better photos and then offer it for sale. Someone will get a beautiful, original VFR to be proud of.
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