BIKE IS SOLD
The final details have been completed and this beauty is ready for the road!
I chose this bike to do a cosmetic restoration because of its unusually low mileage, just 10,583, and the fact that it's just a very solid 750cc — available only in 1986. The color had to be the iconic red/white/blue, which is the scheme this one wore out of the factory back in March, 1986.
I chose this bike to do a cosmetic restoration because of its unusually low mileage, just 10,583, and the fact that it's just a very solid 750cc — available only in 1986. The color had to be the iconic red/white/blue, which is the scheme this one wore out of the factory back in March, 1986.
Lots of trial and error was involved in finalizing the paint color mixes to get as close to the original as possible (factory formulations are no longer available).
The wheels were also stripped and finished in Shasta White. The seat and bumstop were reupholstered and a perfect set of rare original mufflers were fitted. The engine tune is original right down to the Honda OEM air filter (no longer available). The engine side covers and valve covers were refinished in a textured bronze powder coat.
The mechanical systems were all addressed — brakes, carburetors, valves, cooling, drive chain/sprockets, electrical. Upon reassembly every part was massaged as necessary to fit the whole. Original parts were used wherever possible and many new OEM bits were installed.
The wheels were also stripped and finished in Shasta White. The seat and bumstop were reupholstered and a perfect set of rare original mufflers were fitted. The engine tune is original right down to the Honda OEM air filter (no longer available). The engine side covers and valve covers were refinished in a textured bronze powder coat.
The mechanical systems were all addressed — brakes, carburetors, valves, cooling, drive chain/sprockets, electrical. Upon reassembly every part was massaged as necessary to fit the whole. Original parts were used wherever possible and many new OEM bits were installed.
The suspension, a weak point on the second-generation Interceptor, was addressed by Jamie Daugherty at DMr. He rebuilt the original shock absorber, incorporating a re-valve and new Eibach spring, set up for a 200-pound rider. I rebuilt the fork and used a Progressive spring. The fork is further tunable via air pressure.
Much time, attention, money and passion has gone into this build, and I'm very proud of the result. This is a beautiful VFR that will make any owner smile, whether on the road or sitting proudly displayed in the garage.
Much time, attention, money and passion has gone into this build, and I'm very proud of the result. This is a beautiful VFR that will make any owner smile, whether on the road or sitting proudly displayed in the garage.
For more details:
FLICKR photo album with 62 hi-res pictures:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsm5Uffw4
FLICKR photo album with 62 hi-res pictures:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsm5Uffw4
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