An Unexpected Stowaway
1986 R/W/B VFR700F and 1987 VFR700F2 in Pearl Cresent White
After a couple of weeks of emails and phone conversations a seller in Ohio and I came to agreement on the white 700 shown here. Patti and I took advantage of the 400-mile drive to visit friends in the southeastern part of the state, well-known for its twisty, hilly motorcycle roads. Even viewed from behind the wheel of the Ridgeline, it's some beautiful country. On the way home, we stopped by the seller's place to pick up the bike and were surprised to find the R/W/B '86 as its stablemate. Gregg's aging bones were to blame for his decision to sell the VFR, so, of course, I had to make an offer. Searching through the shed, we found lots of related VFR parts, so it all joined the frenzy too.
So, what do we have here? The pearl white 700 (let's call her "Pearl") is a near-mint '87 F2 with only 11,000 miles, all original, and runs like a fine watch. Maintenance is up-to-date, the seat cowl is included and the tires are fresh. I'll go through the mechanicals just to be sure everything is as it should be, while the cosmetics speak for themselves. Patti thinks it's the prettiest of the VFRs and this one really sparkles.
The '86 is showing 18,000 miles, and judging by scuffing on the left-side muffler and a bit of fairing rash, it appears the bike had a low-speed fall at some point. This is the (non-F2) round-gauge model with the brown engine side covers. It's a beautiful example that, with a new muffler and a little cosmetic TLC, will make a great rider for the next proud owner. Both bikes show the effects of respectful ownership over the years — the fuel tanks have no dents, the switchgear housings are not sun-faded, the seats are in excellent condition and no modifications are evident.
I'm very pleased when I can search out and find such nice examples of the second-gen Interceptors and even more excited when an unexpected stowaway follows us home.
The '86 is showing 18,000 miles, and judging by scuffing on the left-side muffler and a bit of fairing rash, it appears the bike had a low-speed fall at some point. This is the (non-F2) round-gauge model with the brown engine side covers. It's a beautiful example that, with a new muffler and a little cosmetic TLC, will make a great rider for the next proud owner. Both bikes show the effects of respectful ownership over the years — the fuel tanks have no dents, the switchgear housings are not sun-faded, the seats are in excellent condition and no modifications are evident.
I'm very pleased when I can search out and find such nice examples of the second-gen Interceptors and even more excited when an unexpected stowaway follows us home.
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