Should I Sell the VF750F?

[5891Jonathan]

I finally replaced the head gasket on the 1984 VF750F. Not really a lot of fun, but then I don't really like wrenching that much. Anyway, it runs well now and the compression and leak down tests indicate all 4 cylinders are really tight. So, now what? It's a bit of history, but I predict I won't be riding it very much with the 2004 available. Should I keep it anyway or sell it? It's in good shape, but it isn't perfect cosmetically. For starters, it is dressed up like a 1985 VF700F. The front and rear cowl need a professional paint job. Take a look in my gallery and let me know what you would do with it.

[derstuka]

Streetfighter!!!

[eddievalleytrailer]

I have an '83 Interceptor and an '07 RWB (as well as a few other bikes), so I feel your pain. I chose to keep my '83. It's still fun to ride even though the RWB (the coolest of all VFRs) KICKS A$$. If it won't put you in a $$ crunch, I'd keep it. Just because you got a newer bike, doesn't make your old one less fun to ride.

[alex5160]

KEEP IT !!!! You will regret it later on.... I did!

[stewartj239]

Keep it. It is a piece of history that you might not be able to replace down the road.

[jasonsmith]

In the end for the amount you would get for it... I would keep it. It's not like selling it will bring you a tonne of cash. Maybe pay for a bunch of goodies but not another historic bike. But then again, if ya don't like it then whats the point in keeping it. Sorry, not much of a help.

[5891Jonathan]

Yah, I might get about $1500 - $1700 for the bike. That isn't much. I want a supermotard for screwing around. That's the dilemma - sell the Interceptor or just buy the SM and have three bikes. I dunno . . . .

[VF1000RS]

You`re just getting started!

(says the guy with 10 or 11 or 12....dunno)

[squirrelman]

sell it to a new rider and get them started on HONDAs.......

it's a bit long in the tooth, isn't it??

the bike isn't old enough to be an antique and not good enough to be a classic!

sell it and step up to the much better '86-'87 series VFR

[eddievalleytrailer]

I get a lot of comments whenever I ride the old '83. I'd have to be in BAD need of money before I could sell it. There is just something special about throwing a 25 year old bike into a nice set of switchbacks. Classic or not, it's still a piece of motorcycle history, and still a blast to ride.
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[squirrelman]

so, you are thinking that the HONDA motor company made no real improvemts between their '83 and '86 models?? Is that right??

keep working big mojo and hoping those poxy, under-oiled cams hang in there.

true or not true: newer is better??

[eddievalleytrailer]

Honda bikes almost always get better with time, but that's not to say that older bikes are always junk. The 1st gen bikes did have an oiling issue, but with proper oil changes and valve adjustment, have given 25 years of outstanding service.
Is a new Ford Mustang better than a 65 Mustang? If you want to go 100,000 miles, the new one will always be more comfortable, more reliable, and more fuel efficient. But there is still something cool about cruising around in a nice 65.
My new RWB is better than my old '83, but the '83 still has it's place in the stable.

[squirrelman]

U could be right, Eddie, cuz every time i read about flashing FI lights, hard to trace running problems,more pleased am i with my stone-age simple '86 700

[rngdng]

If you can afford to keep a classic bike, keep it. The old ones are always popular wherever you go. You want old and simple? My 91 VFR is almost 20 years NEWER than my other bikes, and the only four-stroke; here's my 74 GT750 cafe racer.



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[Stranger]

Great old bikes, mine went the same way as my SP 1000 Guzzi though, lay around rusting. I let mine go to a better home.

[fabinator]

where did you get those wheels? I've never seen comstar wheels on north american models.

[Stranger]

The bike came to me with them on ??