Nice pic, Bill! "My Honda is the tractor." - lol....good one!
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Ok for those of you looking for a decent condition Mini-Ceptor....here's you chance!
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lawrence-1986-honda-vf500-interceptor/7827416814.html
1986 Honda VF500 Interceptor - $3,500 (Lawrence)
This is one of the legendary Honda V-4’s from the 1980’s. An internet search will verify that it was nearly universally loved. Cycle Magazine wrote, “…the engine is devastatingly brilliant.” Cycle World said, “…for straightening out the kinks in a twisty piece of road, the 500 Interceptor is the best bike in its class. Or, for that matter, maybe even in any class.” It is also an extremely comfortable bike for straight-line long distances. It can be registered as an antique in Kansas.
With a V-4 liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve head engine, 6-speed transmission, and box-section perimeter frame, they don’t make 500cc bikes like this anymore. It was only sold in the US from 1984 to 1986. The ’86 model received some minor updates, so this is considered the most desirable model year. This particular bike is not a garage queen. There are a few cosmetic flaws. However, it is in excellent mechanical condition. All of the maintenance is up to date, and it is ready to ride. The title is clear and in my name. I have owned this bike for the last 8000 miles, since 2003 (I have several other bikes that I ride too). It has been parked inside as long as I have owned it. I would love to keep it, but I am out of space in the garage. (Somewhere my wife got the idea that there needs to be room in the garage for the car.)
DETAILS:
Just over 41,000 miles
Starts, runs, and rides as it should
Does not use oil, no leaks, no unusual engine noises
Mostly stock, with a few minor exceptions (turn signals, seat…)
Pirelli Sport Demon tires front and rear, with 1500 miles
Chain and sprockets with 4,500 miles
New battery
Recent maintenance records (oil—synthetic--recently changed)
Original owner’s manual, plus digital service manual
Extra parts, including stock air filter, seat, rear shock, front wheel
Use it to commute to work, as a Sunday morning sport bike, and to ride to vintage motorcycle meets. It’s a timeless motorcycle that was ahead of its time. If you can’t have fun on this motorcycle, you need to get a car. Low-ballers need not waste time. Test rides only with cash in hand. If this ad is still posted, the bike is still available.