Project 38 Leaves The Nest

Last week I finished some four months of work on a very special 1986 VFR750 Interceptor. The bike's owner, Eric, had made a great start on several mechanical modifications, making my job one of final integration and assembly. Eric had a similar red/white/blue VFR during his college days and now wanted to fulfill his vision of a "modernized" example of the 2d-generation Interceptor. His idea is to have a bike that outwardly appears to be a stock-looking classic VFR but, under that gorgeous skin, boasts improved performance, handling and braking.

I would say that Eric's vision has been achieved, and then some. A partial list of mods include:
• Hindle full exhaust with carbon fiber can and carb tuning to match
• CBR600 fork conversion
• CBR600 wheel conversion, front & rear with Dunlop Sportmax radial tires
​• DMr remote reservoir shock
• Billet upper fork clamp by SebSpeed
• CBR900 handlebars
• Wave-style front brake rotors
• Stainless steel brake & clutch lines
• See-thru clutch cover by SebSpeed
• Samco silicon coolant hoses
• Rear fender eliminated
• Bungee bars and left passenger footpeg bracket eliminated
• MotoGadget high-intensity LED turn signals, front (bar end) & rear
• Complete repaint
• Reupholstered seat and rear pad
• Windscreen by Gustaffson

This is a transformed VFR; the bike's feel, handling, sound and instant throttle response is immediately evident the moment the road turns twisty. With a bit lower front-biased stance and the larger front wheel, the bike's look is somehow familiar yet distinct. The Hindle is a work of mechanical art that gives fresh lungs to the 750 and sounds like no other. It's been a pleasure to be a part of this project. Eric is justifiably proud of his baby and I hope theirs is a long, safe and happy relationship.
​Photo gallery here
A short walk-around video: