A great day for me is when one of my projects returns to the road, and last week Project 28 did just that. Owner Joe M. sidelined this 1987 VFR700 F2 ten years ago when a botched carburetor rebuild resulted in leaking seals...and it never moved since. With just over 12,000 miles, this one was certainly worth rescuing.
Joe's instructions to me were simple; "do it like it were yours." Beginning with a complete carburetor rebuild and the usual checks and tuning, I progressed to the hydraulic systems, where some sticky problems were lurking, requiring new seals in the brake and clutch master and slave cylinders, along with the front calipers. The fuel tank needed attention, as well, with interior rust removal, a new OEM petcock and fresh lines. Other tasks included fresh Bridgestone BT-45 tires, fork rebuild, Wesmoto stainless brake lines and sourcing several OEM bits and pieces.
As the bike came back together it was obvious that this low-mileage survivor would shine again. The original mufflers are near-perfect, as are the wheels, seat, seat cowl and tank. The bike had suffered garage tip-overs in the past to both sides, resulting a few battle scars to the side fairings, but with some touch-up and a thorough buff & polish, the original Candy Wave Blue and gray is looking sharp, and this will be an Interceptor to make its rider proud for many years and many miles.
As the bike came back together it was obvious that this low-mileage survivor would shine again. The original mufflers are near-perfect, as are the wheels, seat, seat cowl and tank. The bike had suffered garage tip-overs in the past to both sides, resulting a few battle scars to the side fairings, but with some touch-up and a thorough buff & polish, the original Candy Wave Blue and gray is looking sharp, and this will be an Interceptor to make its rider proud for many years and many miles.
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