Back on March 23d, a transporter dropped off this 1986 VFR750F, direct from Austin, Texas. Owner Don B. and myself had worked together to find this bike as a refurbishment project for Don to add to his collection back home in Oregon. Don had it shipped to me and I set to work on a complete "sympathetic restoration" from head to tail.
The bike was stripped to the engine and frame, then each component and system rebuilt, refurbished or replaced to make this example the best it can be. With only 6600 miles, Don's goal was to keep as much of the factory original parts as possible, which we did. The bike is in stock tune, with only a K&N air filter as a nod to better breathing. I had my doubts about the cosmetics when first laying eyes on the bike — there was even some white house paint spilled on the tail cowl — but many hours of attention brought the original paint and other finishes to a high level. This Interceptor proudly wears its original mufflers in excellent condition along with the seat, windscreen...even mirrors and turn signals are factory survivors. This is, in fact, the second-lowest mileage VFR I've ever seen on the road, and certainly one of the best second-generation survivors out there.
The bike is currently under cover, waiting snuggly in the corner for Don's shipper to bring it home. My hope is that Don sees this VFR in the same light as I do; an exceptional piece of sport bike history to be enjoyed and cared for with the respect and dignity it deserves.
Photo album.
The bike was stripped to the engine and frame, then each component and system rebuilt, refurbished or replaced to make this example the best it can be. With only 6600 miles, Don's goal was to keep as much of the factory original parts as possible, which we did. The bike is in stock tune, with only a K&N air filter as a nod to better breathing. I had my doubts about the cosmetics when first laying eyes on the bike — there was even some white house paint spilled on the tail cowl — but many hours of attention brought the original paint and other finishes to a high level. This Interceptor proudly wears its original mufflers in excellent condition along with the seat, windscreen...even mirrors and turn signals are factory survivors. This is, in fact, the second-lowest mileage VFR I've ever seen on the road, and certainly one of the best second-generation survivors out there.
The bike is currently under cover, waiting snuggly in the corner for Don's shipper to bring it home. My hope is that Don sees this VFR in the same light as I do; an exceptional piece of sport bike history to be enjoyed and cared for with the respect and dignity it deserves.
Photo album.
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