After a full winter of building, Project 14 is on its way to a fresh life with its new owner, Scott, in Virginia.
This was a new direction for me — putting together a VFR that deviated from the stock, original look. Of the three colors available on the '86-87 Interceptors I felt that only the pearl white would accept black wheels and accents. That, together with a bit of trimming and pruning resulted in an updated look to the classic VFR lines, at least to my eye (and Scott's).
Modifying a classic vehicle is always a gamble — one person's vision is not always shared by others, and those changes often lower the dollar value. In this case I was careful not to change the basic design lines of the VFR nor the ride feel. I'm confident that when knowledgeable riders come upon this bike it will cause them to pause, squint and try to figure what it is that's caught their eye. This is every bit a classic Interceptor, but with an enhanced look and sound.
I can picture Scott on the beautiful back roads of Virginia and West Virginia, and hopefully a Fall ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway. I wish him best of luck and ride safe.
(click on an image to enlarge)
This was a new direction for me — putting together a VFR that deviated from the stock, original look. Of the three colors available on the '86-87 Interceptors I felt that only the pearl white would accept black wheels and accents. That, together with a bit of trimming and pruning resulted in an updated look to the classic VFR lines, at least to my eye (and Scott's).
Modifying a classic vehicle is always a gamble — one person's vision is not always shared by others, and those changes often lower the dollar value. In this case I was careful not to change the basic design lines of the VFR nor the ride feel. I'm confident that when knowledgeable riders come upon this bike it will cause them to pause, squint and try to figure what it is that's caught their eye. This is every bit a classic Interceptor, but with an enhanced look and sound.
I can picture Scott on the beautiful back roads of Virginia and West Virginia, and hopefully a Fall ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway. I wish him best of luck and ride safe.
(click on an image to enlarge)
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