One of my projects has returned to the nest. Back in the summer of 2014 I located this 1986 VFR700F in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The bike came with a shorty Yoshimura slip-on muffler, rear fender eliminator, carb jet kit and paper receipts dating to 1990. It was dubbed Project 11. This example now shows 23,000 miles and is dressed in all original bodywork.
The Interceptor found its new home in the Des Moines, Iowa area, but owner Andrew's situation has changed and he's decided to downsize his stable. I was pleased when he contacted me for first shot at getting this beauty back.
This past weekend Patti and I made the road trip to retrieve the VFR, but I'd also become interested in one of his other bikes up for sale and we ended up bringing both of them home.
Andrew has been a great caretaker, but, unfortunately, a recent garage tip-over resulted in a fuel tank dent. My job with this project will be to update and upgrade just a few items, like the brake lines, turn signals and refit an original rear fender. And I'm hoping my paintless dent magician can help with the fuel tank because, beyond the new dent, the tank is nearly flawless. Welcome home.
This past weekend Patti and I made the road trip to retrieve the VFR, but I'd also become interested in one of his other bikes up for sale and we ended up bringing both of them home.
Andrew has been a great caretaker, but, unfortunately, a recent garage tip-over resulted in a fuel tank dent. My job with this project will be to update and upgrade just a few items, like the brake lines, turn signals and refit an original rear fender. And I'm hoping my paintless dent magician can help with the fuel tank because, beyond the new dent, the tank is nearly flawless. Welcome home.
The second project is a 1975 Honda CB550 cafe' racer. This had been Andrew's pet project for several years and he's accomplished all the basics.
The CB is fitted with a rare custom exhaust system, CR carbs, hand-formed aluminum tail section, rear sets, aluminum rims and aftermarket gauges with clip-on handlebars.
The major remaining items to complete the project are paint and upholstery.
This is a running and riding cafe' bike. I'm not sure what I'll do with the project, maybe pass it on or take it on as a full-fledged project. The CB550 (actually its predecessor, the CB500-4) was my first bike, so this buy was a mix of nostalgia and impulse.
If anyone is interested in taking the CB to the finish line, please contact me.
The CB is fitted with a rare custom exhaust system, CR carbs, hand-formed aluminum tail section, rear sets, aluminum rims and aftermarket gauges with clip-on handlebars.
The major remaining items to complete the project are paint and upholstery.
This is a running and riding cafe' bike. I'm not sure what I'll do with the project, maybe pass it on or take it on as a full-fledged project. The CB550 (actually its predecessor, the CB500-4) was my first bike, so this buy was a mix of nostalgia and impulse.
If anyone is interested in taking the CB to the finish line, please contact me.
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