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Another Interceptor followed me home........
On Thanksgiving Day, as I was performing my morning ritual of browsing the classifieds ahead of an expected day of working on my motorcycles, what do I spy.......but a CL ad for an '83 VF750 for sale in Daytona.
Not just any VF750. This one is a Euro. The most prominent differences between it and the US version is the gold anodized wheels and the red trim. The speedometer is in KM's too. I think there are a few other differences but haven't had time to research those yet. The ad was a day old but fortunately the seller responded to my email asking for him to call me and after a few basic questions about the bike, I got directions, grabbed some cash, hooked up my trailer, and headed up there. All went OK and the bike is here at my place now awaiting it's awakening. The seller bought her new in Germany and raced in AMA for one year. It was then registered in the US (Rhode Island). Unfortunately he didn't have the title for it so I have some paperwork ahead of me to get her titled and registered in my name, which I intend to do tomorrow. Mileage is approx 9.5 K. Also it hasn't been run for at least 3-4 years, so I have some work to do to get her back on the road. Overall it's it great condition. All the fairings are there along with a few scratches and such but nothing major. Pretty much original except the goofy turn signals and the windscreen is also aftermarket - but I kinda like it. The lock is also missing on the rear cowl that unlatches the seat but you can do that with your finger for now and I will eventually get a lock back in there. I have the keys for all the other locks, thankfully. Also no center stand. Probably removed for racing like the blinkers and never re-installed. I'm super stoked at this acquisition and can't wait to get her going again!  And for those interest.....I paid $2,500.       
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Wow Baz another great score. You have a super collection.
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Soooooo jello right now!!!
Great score Baz!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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These Interceptors pop up routinely but you have to stay vigilant on the classifieds....that's all. You know the drill......you snooze you lose! Cheers!
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The wheels have a classic BBS color vibe pretty cool . Nice looking bike I am sure it will be running in no time .
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Nice find Baz. So this one is number 5? Do you order service parts in bulk now?
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This one makes #7, actually. But who's counting.....
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Collect away, Baz! The secret of your compulsive behavior is safe with us!
Incidentally, where do you keep all the stuff (bikes included) you drag home?  Best Les
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 I have been keeping all my bikes here.....but as of 2 bikes ago, I realized I needed to make some changes, so last Friday I rented a 10'x15' storage unit, which should accommodate 4-5 of my machines. Over the next month or so I will be working to finish out a structure in my side yard - 12'x30' under cover, that I hope to use for keeping them here. The storage until will run approx. $100/month so not a bad value for my current situation. Hope you and yours are doing well!
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They are such a great machine. Many, many years ago I had the baby VF500. What a great little ride it was. I'm looking at an 86 VFR750 at the moment. Cheap bike at a few grand.
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1964 Porsche 356 C Sunroof coupe
1972 Porsche 914 2.0 fuel injected
1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa
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1987 930
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