Click on image for the eBay link What: 1984 VF1000F
Why: The nicest "F" I've seen
Where: Denton, TX (Dallas area)
Price: Asking $11,995
UPDATE: Price reduced to $9995
This striking beauty came to my attention via my daily Bike-urious email. The build comes from Jeff at Texas Motoworx, where he began with an eBay find that turned out to need a lot more attention then first thought — sounds familiar. Check the video below for Jeff's own description of the build. A few of the notable mods and upgrades include a custom twin-muffler exhaust, upgraded suspension and CBR wheels/brakes with modern rubber, plus restored paintwork, including the frame and engine. There's also lots of mechanical maintenance completed.
To my thinking, this model is the best option for a "big block" Interceptor. The '85-86 replacement "R" model was not the answer to some buyers' lust for a larger Interceptor…too big, too heavy, unattractive (my opinion) compared to this bike, not to mention lackluster performance compared to the new '86 VFR750. In fairness, this is not a full-on sport bike, but rather a handsome, comfortable, fast-enough, stable daily rider, with satisfying, but not overwhelming power. The horsepower wars were in full swing in the mid-80s, and those bikes' engines were punching well above their handling prowess. With upgraded suspension and tires this build should provide a nice balance of power/weight/handling. If only Honda could've built this in 1984…well, maybe some larger forks would be nice.
Jeff has this priced at $11,995. He admits it's top dollar, but justifies the value based upon the cost of building it and to the buyer who wants a top tier VF1000, "this is his bike." The bike failed to sell on a recent eBay classified, but anyone interested can contact Jeff via:
https://www.facebook.com/texasmotoworx/
Why: The nicest "F" I've seen
Where: Denton, TX (Dallas area)
Price: Asking $11,995
UPDATE: Price reduced to $9995
This striking beauty came to my attention via my daily Bike-urious email. The build comes from Jeff at Texas Motoworx, where he began with an eBay find that turned out to need a lot more attention then first thought — sounds familiar. Check the video below for Jeff's own description of the build. A few of the notable mods and upgrades include a custom twin-muffler exhaust, upgraded suspension and CBR wheels/brakes with modern rubber, plus restored paintwork, including the frame and engine. There's also lots of mechanical maintenance completed.
To my thinking, this model is the best option for a "big block" Interceptor. The '85-86 replacement "R" model was not the answer to some buyers' lust for a larger Interceptor…too big, too heavy, unattractive (my opinion) compared to this bike, not to mention lackluster performance compared to the new '86 VFR750. In fairness, this is not a full-on sport bike, but rather a handsome, comfortable, fast-enough, stable daily rider, with satisfying, but not overwhelming power. The horsepower wars were in full swing in the mid-80s, and those bikes' engines were punching well above their handling prowess. With upgraded suspension and tires this build should provide a nice balance of power/weight/handling. If only Honda could've built this in 1984…well, maybe some larger forks would be nice.
Jeff has this priced at $11,995. He admits it's top dollar, but justifies the value based upon the cost of building it and to the buyer who wants a top tier VF1000, "this is his bike." The bike failed to sell on a recent eBay classified, but anyone interested can contact Jeff via:
https://www.facebook.com/texasmotoworx/
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