This motorcycle is a 1985 Honda VF700F Interceptor.
The paint scheme is black and white instead of the factory Blue and White.
When I got it, it had been dropped a number of times and worked on by a monkey with wrenches.
It is now almost in good enough condition to be seen in public.
The motor is a low mileage replacement. The cams are shiny and smooth with no sign of pitting.
Improvements made include;
- Cleaned and lined the fuel tank.
- Replaced the exhaust system. The header pipes are wrapped.
- Replaced the head gasket on the rear bank and also a broken head bolt.
- Re-torqued both sets of heads and adjusted the valves.
- Cleaned the carbs.
- Replaced various screws and bolts, re-tapping when necessary.
- Got new turn signal lights and rear view mirrors.
- Repaired the radiators and replaced leaking cooling system gaskets.
- New tires.
- New paint, to do; decals, pin stripes, clear coat, etc.
On the wish list; new wind screen, replace sprockets and chain, 750cc engine.
