Show me your bike

**TRX250R** · 07-07-2009, 03:48 PM

I would like to see what everone has done to their older vf's. Im not sure if I want my 500 to be my 1st and last bike, or am I going to move on to a newer bike. Mabe if I see what I can do to her I might keep her. This is mine a few months ago, has changed a little. http://vfrworld.com/photos/data/2/DSC00250.JPG

**Cundalini** · 07-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Looking good dude.

My 1985 is stock, althoagh I installed a dent in the tank....Never rust a nuetral light. It was green and it was not in nuetral.

I still love that bike, but sadly it will be gone soon to make way for my 1990 ( selling to a friend ).

**vfkev** · 07-07-2009, 04:18 PM

I'll see if I did this correctly, 83 VF750F, got it for $400.00. Pretty ugly (mostly all cosmetic), but all stock, and all parts were there. Would take too long to put down what I've done....mostly nickle and dimed me to the tune of about an extra $600.00 to get it back nice again.

KKbike2.jpg

before fix2.jpg

**TRX250R** · 07-07-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by vfkev

I'll see if I did this correctly, 83 VF750F, got it for $400.00. Pretty ugly (mostly all cosmetic), but all stock, and all parts were there. Would take too long to put down what I've done....mostly nickle and dimed me to the tune of about an extra $600.00 to get it back nice again.

KKbike2.jpg

before fix2.jpg

I did the same thing, paid 400, and put like $600. or $700 into it. Plastics were all beat, had to do a lot of fiber glassing and painting. plus some tune up work. Runs great though

**stoshmonster** · 07-07-2009, 05:03 PM

Here's a pic of my old 1984 VF700F Intercepter. F1 exhaust,jet kit,Targa lowers,blue windscreen,black tank bra,black front fairing bra,black with dark blue piping Corbin seat,and a fender eliminator kit. The tank and fairing bra's were removed for this picture. I had the whole bike painted the exact same shade of dark blue like the 1988 VFR750. She sure was a beautiful old machine.

You don't wanna know what it looked liked after I crashed and wedged it under a steel guardrail.

**vfkev** · 07-07-2009, 05:16 PM

Wow, that is definitely one of the better after market full lower fairings I've seen.

The color came out nice as well. I've kicked around the idea of modes on my VF scoot, but the novelty of having an all stock original got the best of me. Was thinking of getting the 25th anny to park next to it, but I’m getting older now and my wife wants me to get a cruiser. I think I will hang on to this for a while, always wanted one in my teens, now I’m having a blast on it.

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-07-2009, 06:51 PM

i gotta say so far i've seen some pretty sweet first gens!

**great white** · 07-07-2009, 07:38 PM

Umm, OK. here's my 85:

F2 wheels, F2 shock, VF1000F 41 MM front forks, braided lines, VF1000r oil pump, few other "odds n' sods".

Remaining VF stuff is either reconditioned or NOS Honda parts.

Paint needs to be redone as that's not the original fairing.

Got a set of VF1000F side covers that are also probably gong on her, along with an 86 vfr750 tank.

SP2 front and rear brakes are in the works. Toying with the idea of putting on a Hindle 4 into 1 I've got hanging in the rafters in the garage with a brushed aluminum muffler.....or I might just use it as a template and make some "Gucci" Ti pipes for it (was my original plan for the Hindle).

Also considering sp2 switch gear....already bought, just need time to fiddle with it.

I also never modify original parts, I buy spares to hack up so a quick return to stock is always possible. Every modified stock piece you see is not an original part, but is 100% Honda.

The original stuff is tucked away on the shelves in my garage....waiting.....

**Cundalini** · 07-08-2009, 10:08 AM

god you guys got some baddass first gen interceptors. Mine is leaving me to afford my new interceptor ( believe me if I was rich I would keep em both ). To give credit where credit is due, great white has made his bike into what I wanted to do with mine. nice job on all the gen 1's guys, ride fast and safe. but damn great white I love that bike! No disrepect to any of the other gen 1's on here and when I get lonely andmiss my gen 1 I got this thread saved I can come back and look at some great bikes.

**Cundalini** · 07-08-2009, 10:12 AM

im also particularly fond of matts bike, matt was the reason i found and stayed with this forum. talk about commitment and dedication, that thread you started when you built up the 86 made it exciting to work on my own bike.... good job dudes cant wait to see more first gen interceptor pics on here, to me its like looking at swimsuit models or something

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-08-2009, 12:16 PM

thanks neck! i am glad you have enjoyd the build up on the bike, i've got more stuff to do to it now but it's summer time and i am going to enjoy riding it

**great white** · 07-08-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by kundalini

...To give credit where credit is due, great white has made his bike into what I wanted to do with mine. nice job on all the gen 1's guys, ride fast and safe. but damn great white I love that bike! No disrepect to any of the other gen 1's on here and when I get lonely andmiss my gen 1 I got this thread saved I can come back and look at some great bikes.

Thanks, but it shows in pictures a bit better than it does in real life. Like I said, she needs a complete repaint of the body work, althought he rest has been "down to the frame".

About moving on-

No big, everyone has to sooner or later, in all things in life. They're just machines and they don't last forever. I've lost count of which number this VF is, so many have passed through my hands since my first in 83.

Remember the old saying;

It's not what you ride, but that you ride.....

Keep the rubber down.

**Sebspeed** · 07-09-2009, 03:13 AM

Does my pic count, even though the bike's not done? I swear it will be done soon!

**beedleblt** · 07-09-2009, 09:35 AM

Here is my '84. Bought it new for 3700 bucks! Put 30K miles on it and put it under a cover in the garage for almost 10 years. My sons' SV650 purchase a year ago prompted my beginning to ride again. CBR rear shock from DMr (thanks Jamie) to repalce the original. Picked up a Kerker 4-2 exh. system from a VFRW member here and a corbin gunfighter from another. Second pic shows F2 wheels I am in the process of converting to now. Fork rebuild with Sonic springs and Racetech GVE is in process as well. Can't wait to ride with modern radials under foot!

**TRX250R** · 07-09-2009, 02:59 PM

updated picture
http://vfrworld.com/photos/uploads/12330/new1.JPG
BTW how can I put the photo right on the page, do u have 2 be a member?
Next step is the F2 Rear Wheel

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-09-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by TRX250R

updated picture
http://vfrworld.com/photos/uploads/12330/new1.JPG
BTW how can I put the photo right on the page, do u have 2 be a member?
Next step is the F2 Rear Wheel

hahahaha..you are a member..you will be very happy with the F2 wheels and modern rubber!

**Jimtt** · 07-09-2009, 07:05 PM

Her is my 85 and it is very clean 8500 miles.

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-09-2009, 07:18 PM

man that seat is friggin awesome!!!

**PyroMcnoob** · 07-12-2009, 03:54 PM

here's my 1987 baby, obtained for FREE... I need some better side views, but you can tell there's custom paint on it (cost me and my bro $60 and a weekend in the garage)... Other than paint and a Yosh Pipe, I think it's all stock... 2nd pic is my 1987 Honda next to a 2007 Suzuki GSXR my bud rides

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-12-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by PyroMcnoob

here's my 1987 baby, obtained for FREE... I need some better side views, but you can tell there's custom paint on it (cost me and my bro $60 and a weekend in the garage)... Other than paint and a Yosh Pipe, I think it's all stock... 2nd pic is my 1987 Honda next to a 2007 Suzuki GSXR my bud rides

nice squid outfit you have

**PyroMcnoob** · 07-12-2009, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by matt1986vf500f

nice squid outfit you have

yeah, I've since gone back to the polyester jacket... That vest had armor in the back, and I literally live 2 exits from where this pic was shot, but I decided that was a mistake I won't be repeating... from now on, vest OVER jacket, not one or the other...

**Greenirishman** · 07-14-2009, 01:41 AM

Heres my bike. Its an 85 vf500f that i picked up for 100 bucks and put about 600 bucks into restoring it. Its my first bike and I love it. Im looking into giving it a new paint job and a few other modifacations.

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-14-2009, 11:21 AM

[QUOTE=PyroMcnoob;189557]yeah, I've since gone back to the polyester jacket... That vest had armor in the back, and I literally live 2 exits from where this pic was shot, but I decided that was a mistake I won't be repeating... from now on, vest OVER jacket, not one or the other...[/QUOT

gear will save your life, i dont screw around whne it comes to my life bikes come and go but there is only one of you!

**PyroMcnoob** · 07-14-2009, 01:16 PM

damn, there are a lot of sweet 1st gen's on this site!

you guys love to restore these things...

But I have to ask, where are all the younger models? I wanna see some shinies!

**Pcohen** · 07-14-2009, 04:23 PM

this is still a major work in progress! I have not buffed any of the plastcs or painted the tail peice since i cut it so the paint is pretty dull.. but that vance and hines full exhaust sure sounds awesome

**PyroMcnoob** · 07-14-2009, 04:32 PM

so, I keep hearin' about F2 wheels... sorry for bein' clueless, but does that mean y'all got rims off an F2 and stuffed em into the VFR swingarm?

**supertex** · 07-14-2009, 05:09 PM

Theres no stuffing needed. You just have to change a few things like spacers. Yes the wheels come off an early model CBR f2 and allow you to put modern rubber on and get better handling.

And the reason you aren't seeing anything but early gen 500s is because this is an early gen 500 thread.

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-14-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by PyroMcnoob

so, I keep hearin' about F2 wheels... sorry for bein' clueless, but does that mean y'all got rims off an F2 and stuffed em into the VFR swingarm?

hints the white wheel, depending on your riding skill level and what the bike will be used for full suspension and cbr wheels are a must for the older vf bikes

**stewartj239** · 07-14-2009, 06:07 PM

Here is my 1986 collection. The 500 and 750 have been completely restored. I'm currently finishing up the 1000R.

1986 VF500F

1986 VFR750F

1986 VF1000R

**matt1986vf500f** · 07-14-2009, 06:19 PM

stewart, thats a damn fine collection of bikes

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