This bike brings back great memories, I had bought a brand new CB900F in 1981, Big brother was way outgunned on his 1976 CB360T so he went to the local Honda outlet and looked at the '83 CB1100F and the Interceptor. only $100 separated them in price. He sat on the 1100 and liked it a lot, sat on the Interceptor and fell in love- he said it was like it was designed for him.
We did lots and lots of short to long rides on those 2 steeds for the next 5-6 years.
I sold my 900F after not riding it for a couple years- my Son had been born, priorities changed (duh) and I did not want my bike to just sit and sit. It had 26K on it and I let it go in 1994. It still looked and ran like new.
Regretted that decision a few times over the years.
I still remember how different my 900 was compared to his 750.
On paper the 900 should have had the advantage HP to weight wise, in the real world I out weighed him by 20-25 lbs physically, but the Interceptor was about the same amount heavier so we were very well matched. The handling was superior on the Interceptor.
I loved the sounds both bikes made winding up and down through the gears and I'm very excited to hear his bike run again!
Again I'm honored he trusts me with his favorite motorbike and I feel close to him when I'm working on it or just looking at it.
I'm keeping him up to date on progress and asking questions about suspension settings, a couple small quirks the bike has and he's enjoying the journey to bring it back to life.
With CV I've been distancing myself from him since hes VERY at risk with breathing and physical strength issues.
This is something we both have passions for and can still get a kick out of even if only through discussions, photos and some day soon video/audio of it making beautiful noise again.
The only thing he's asked is to not put a "cow catcher" fairing on it... I assured him there is no way I'd even consider it!
Hydraulic brakes and clutch are all now rebuilt and working like butta.
(near as I can tell without actually riding it yet)
Time for photos:
The dash with the 10,250K Redline
Next task, see what kind of magic is hiding under the valve covers- and adjust the valves while I'm manhandling things
Circa 1983, somewhere up near Mt. Index I believe
Big Brother digging something out of his tank bag also in '83.
