Update: Bike has sold to a local rider.
For sale is my 1986 Honda VFR700 F2 in original Pearl Crescent White with 31,241 miles. I found this example in rural central Illinois, February 2020, and began work immediately. Client projects intervened over the months but it's finally completed. This VFR has received a "sympathetic restoration," as opposed to a full showroom restoration. I strip the bike to the engine/frame and proceed to bring it back to its best while keeping the originality intact as far as possible. All mechanical systems are addressed, beginning with compression and valve adjustment checks, carburetor rebuild and tuning, electrical, brakes, suspension, drivetrain…then on to cosmetics. Some of the specifics completed on Project 27 are:
Fork rebuild
15K-mile OEM shock
Stripped and polished swingarm
Custom shortened OEM mufflers
Rebuild all brake calipers
Rebuild Ft. brake master
Stainless brake lines Ft. and Rr.
EBC brake pads Ft. and Rr.
Rebuild clutch master and slave
Fuel petcock, OEM
Recovered seat
Battery
Fresh chain and sprockets
Biltwelt hand grips
…and many misc. fasteners, etc.
At some point in its life I believe that the fuel tank and headlight fairing have been repainted. As you can see in the photos, this Interceptor looks great. It also starts, runs and rides just as it should. Smooth, and with the shortened mufflers it has a deeper and slightly louder exhaust note which really highlight the unique V4 exhaust music. No leaks or other issues. The BT-45 tires are nine years old, but have been stored inside and have less than 1000 miles, according to the previous owner. The fuel tank has some surface rust on the interior, but not enough to warrant a sealant treatment, in my opinion. There's a few "bumps" on the tank surface — I have no idea what or why, but you have to look to find them (I couldn't get a useable photo). These 2d-generation Interceptors are reliable, dependable, fast and collectible.
Clear and clean Illinois title in my name, no issues. Delivery can be arranged within about 200 miles of Antioch IL. Please contact me for more information: joe.nelson@ymail.com / 6O8-8O7-7829 (call or text)
Thanks for your interest! Joe
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For sale is my 1986 Honda VFR700 F2 in original Pearl Crescent White with 31,241 miles. I found this example in rural central Illinois, February 2020, and began work immediately. Client projects intervened over the months but it's finally completed. This VFR has received a "sympathetic restoration," as opposed to a full showroom restoration. I strip the bike to the engine/frame and proceed to bring it back to its best while keeping the originality intact as far as possible. All mechanical systems are addressed, beginning with compression and valve adjustment checks, carburetor rebuild and tuning, electrical, brakes, suspension, drivetrain…then on to cosmetics. Some of the specifics completed on Project 27 are:
Fork rebuild
15K-mile OEM shock
Stripped and polished swingarm
Custom shortened OEM mufflers
Rebuild all brake calipers
Rebuild Ft. brake master
Stainless brake lines Ft. and Rr.
EBC brake pads Ft. and Rr.
Rebuild clutch master and slave
Fuel petcock, OEM
Recovered seat
Battery
Fresh chain and sprockets
Biltwelt hand grips
…and many misc. fasteners, etc.
At some point in its life I believe that the fuel tank and headlight fairing have been repainted. As you can see in the photos, this Interceptor looks great. It also starts, runs and rides just as it should. Smooth, and with the shortened mufflers it has a deeper and slightly louder exhaust note which really highlight the unique V4 exhaust music. No leaks or other issues. The BT-45 tires are nine years old, but have been stored inside and have less than 1000 miles, according to the previous owner. The fuel tank has some surface rust on the interior, but not enough to warrant a sealant treatment, in my opinion. There's a few "bumps" on the tank surface — I have no idea what or why, but you have to look to find them (I couldn't get a useable photo). These 2d-generation Interceptors are reliable, dependable, fast and collectible.
Clear and clean Illinois title in my name, no issues. Delivery can be arranged within about 200 miles of Antioch IL. Please contact me for more information: joe.nelson@ymail.com / 6O8-8O7-7829 (call or text)
Thanks for your interest! Joe
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