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Originally Posted by Baz
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Sold for $4,700 on 8/16/24
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I own two 1987 BLUE VFR700F Interceptors.
I bought them in 2018 & 2019.
One of them was and still is in running condition. I have done some work on it since ownership. It is not a concours bike - just a driver, for now.
The other one came as a non-runner with a buggered gas cap, which prevented re-fueling. After some unsuccessful attempts at a repair of said gas cap, I got busy with other projects/bikes and stored her away under a tarp in a covered storage area in my side yard.
Yesterday.....5 years later.......I decided it was time. I aired up her tires and had to remove the front brake calipers to get her to roll out on my drive so I could hose her off. I later removed the rear brake caliper. Also the gas tank and was able to get the cap off, finally.
This morning I spent cleaning up my service bay so I can roll her up on the lift table to begin restoration work. My primary goal is to get her running again - not too concerned with aesthetics this trip around. That can come later, unless I sell her as a driver.
These 2nd Generation Interceptors ('86 & '87 VFR700F) hold a special place in my heart, so naturally I'm excited to finally start work on this one after 5 long years. IIRC, I paid around $900 and it was only an hour's drive away so was able to trailer her home. She is titled in my name but the registration has lapsed.
After cleaning up the service bay I flushed the gas tank out with water. It didn't look too bad inside, really. I have a replacement gas cap assembly & key for it I bought off eBay several years back. Glad I could salvage the tank as it's in quite good condition. The one on my other Blue bike has a lot of dents in it....lol.
I will get her up on my lift later today. Then work begins. Brakes, fuel system, clutch, and engine. I must say though - in these past 5 years I've gained a lot of experience in what to do and how to do it so shouldn't be a big deal at all. Which will make it all the more enjoyable!
Didn't come with the side fairings but does have the upper infills. I have a pair of the missing fairings for her. Came with owner's manual and tool kit. Has those front blinkers that are flush with the fairing and rears are crappy aftermarkets. Bike was (supposedly) in running condition when the fuel tank cap got messed up, according to the seller. Bike shows 67,931 miles.
I also have a set of rebuilt and synced carbs for her sitting on a shelf in my home.
Safe riding all!
