voycie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 A bargain I couldnt pass up, its been mothballed since 1995 and only has 3000 miles on the clock! This is it before I gave it a wash and polish. I think it will end up being one of the nicest VFRs out there once sorted. Not bad for a few hundred pounds! Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Link to comment
czakky Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Definitely imo the best looking years of the vfr. Link to comment
voycie Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Agree, its a good looking machine Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Link to comment
docc Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Those are wonderful motorcycles! I had a white one for a couple years after the Sport got crashed. The way the motor made power and I just never connected in that captivating way the V11 affects so many of us. Link to comment
fotoguzzi Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I've been tempted by a few nice VFR's on CL lately.. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/6155441660.html https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/6141785765.html even better prices on red ones, I don't like Honda red.. Link to comment
czakky Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I had a Vtec VFR, if I had my choice I'd get an earlier one. You really can't go wrong though. Link to comment
voycie Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Started detailing and recomissioning it. Underneath 20 odd years of dust and cobwebs its in remarkable condition. New tyres and batteries ordered. Fuel flushed...hoping shell fire up next week, and if so Ill have a mint VFR for less than £700 all in. Fingers crossed! Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
czakky Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I don't know if we ever got that vintage VFR in black. I don't recall seeing one anyway. Link to comment
docc Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I saw the new 800 Interceptor at the Honda dealer yesterday (in white). It's size and style, and *presence* reminded me directly of my early 90s VFR. Seems one year (91-93) the US did get a black VFR 750F, but not exactly the one voicie is showing. One of the things that made it easy for me to let go is I couldn't get to anything to fiddle with it; couldn't balance the intakes. That and it didn;t really want me fiddling with it anyway . . . Link to comment
Chuck Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I saw the new 800 Interceptor at the Honda dealer yesterday (in white). It's size and style, and *presence* reminded me directly of my early 90s VFR. Seems one year (91-93) the US did get a black VFR 750F, but not exactly the one voicie is showing. One of the things that made it easy for me to let go is I couldn't get to anything to fiddle with it; couldn't balance the intakes. That and it didn;t really want me fiddling with it anyway . . . When the Kid first got a Guzzi (lowryter's greenie) he said, "This is fun. I can make it better." Never could do that with Japanese bikes.." Link to comment
LowRyter Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Can't improve Japanese bikes? There are tons more after market parts vs Guzzis. Just because they are more reliable and faster out of the box, doesn't mean you can't improve and customize them. So far as VFRs go, certainly the RC30 and RC 45 are out of my budget but the pre-VTEC "gear drive" Interceptor (1998-2001) would seem like a great way to get a budget daily rider that's also an exotic. Perhaps the only bike that sounds better than a 90 degree V Twin with the right exhaust package? Link to comment
Chuck Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Can't improve Japanese bikes? There are tons more after market parts vs Guzzis. Just because they are more reliable and faster out of the box, doesn't mean you can't improve and customize them. So far as VFRs go, certainly the RC30 and RC 45 are out of my budget but the pre-VTEC "gear drive" Interceptor (1998-2001) would seem like a great way to get a budget daily rider that's also an exotic. Perhaps the only bike that sounds better than a 90 degree V Twin with the right exhaust package? Oh, I was just talking about tuning, John.. you can probably get Honda prophylactics.. Guzzi stuff not so much. Link to comment
voycie Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 I thjnk as this one is factory original down to the warning stickers and with such low miles ill try to keep it as Honda intended Link to comment
voycie Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 So ha ving changed all fluids, filters, plugs and a carb strip, the bike fired up and after a couple of minutes warming through settled down and I was feelong pretty pleased about things, until it suddenly started making this noise ... https://youtu.be/LFXE4vTE-qM Not sure what it is but something to do with the drivetrain in the front cylinders. Bugger... Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Link to comment
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