Motorcycles, lets see em.

[Baz]

Just picked up another Interceptor. My 2nd purchase from Kenny Kaplan. This time it comes with a title!

Needs some mechanical work which I can do. I already have all the parts.

This is my 3rd Blue '87 RC26.

[Bill Douglas]

Baz...

How many now?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Baz...

How many now?

This will make the seventh 2nd Gen ('86 & '87), Bill.

Plus I have three 1st Gens ('83-'84), one 3rd Gen. ('90-'95), and a Mini-Ceptor ('86 VF500F).

Will share more after she arrives!

[Bill Douglas]

Thanks. It's a jealousy thing on my part.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Thanks. It's a jealousy thing on my part.

Nothing to be jealous about......these are just material possessions, after all.

I find it an enjoyable hobby.

My ultimate goal would be to whittle things down to just one or two bikes one day.

One would be an enduro. The other.....maybe an Interceptor (?)

Cross that bridge when I get there.....

I will say this however.....all these V4's I bought I feel very good about snagging them when I did. While I wouldn't call them rare......you really don't see them for sale all that often. Especially the ones I bought that didn't need anything. Those were good scores!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I like the blue.

When can we see a photo spread of all them together Baz?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

I like the blue.

When can we see a photo spread of all them together Baz?

Thanks, Shaun. A gruppe photo would be great but right now they are in a couple different locations but maybe I can get them all together later this winter for a pic. Couple are under restoration at my house too.

I just finalized the transport so just a matter of waiting for delivery now. Guess this will be my Christmas present to myself!

[ckcarr]

My ultimate goal would be to whittle things down to just one or two bikes one day.

It's hard to do.
Ken Kaplan had a couple bikes recently I would have liked. Space is now an issue...

I go with the Jay Leno philosophy which was to just buy what you like. Not try and outguess any market... Only two bikes seems so far in the rear view mirror now...

[Baz]

Originally Posted by ckcarr

It's hard to do.
Ken Kaplan had a couple bikes recently I would have liked. Space is now an issue...

I go with the Jay Leno philosophy which was to just buy what you like. Not try and outguess any market... Only two bikes seems so far in the rear view mirror now...

Ken's a good guy. The bikes those guys get are ridiculous!

My neighbor is in town. His house here is his beach house, so he's not here all the time. I walked over to see his '77 Moto Guzzi 254. What a beautiful bike! His collection is now at 58. He buys and sells mostly through Mecum Auctions and told me his goal is to drop his inventory by about 30 bikes come January.

He has a guy to keep his polished and I don't. He also has a guy where he lives that works out of his house to do any mechanicals. I don't - although I do use a mechanic here in town sometimes for things beyond my expertise.

I'll post a few pics later but for now this is that model he has......250 w/4 cylinders and 4 carbs!

[ckcarr]

Yeah, it was kind of crazy, but that Harley police bike that he did the video on a couple days ago looked really cool to me, and I'm not sure why. And I'm not that into the big Harleys.

[Racerbvd]

Obviously, not mine, but I thought they were cool.

[Scott Watkins]

Oh my!

[Chocaholic]

^^^like checking out a mistress you could never afford...and wouldn't be able to handle even if you could. But lovely nonetheless.

I'm guessing 190hp and barely 400 lbs.

[Eric Hahl]

↑
209hp, 412lbs

[Skip Newsom]

Nice collection of VF750's Baz, I've still got just one, 83 model that's bone stock including a replacement factory exhaust my brother bought for it after the original rusted out.
They have a very unique sound and are very smooth with the V4 motor.





My son's 71 Triumph mismatch came home from Oregon looking like this


It was originally a Trophy model that had been rebuilt into about 3 colors of red, a horrendous rear fender and oddly painted front fender.


After getting it running in its mis-matched state I asked my son what he imagined as a finished bike.
Black on black and a more Bonneville-ish design is what was settled on




I'm pleased with it, he decided to leave it here rather than taking it down to LA where he's living with me as a care taker.

The difference between the V45 and this old Brit bike are night and day- left side shift vs right, kick start vs electric, disc vs drum etc... however, The Triumph is more comfortable, loud and gets more thumbs up out on the road.

[Racerbvd]

[911 Rod]

^^^
Guys in high school had RD350's. Took one for a spin once and you could lift the front wheel at 60 no problem. Big jump from my CB350 that I was driving at the time.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by ckcarr

Yeah, it was kind of crazy, but that Harley police bike that he did the video on a couple days ago looked really cool to me, and I'm not sure why. And I'm not that into the big Harleys.

Yeah.....I've never seen anyone so into these vintage bikes AND who can do such an amazing SALES presentation, as Kenny. He's so enthusiastic and passionate about the bikes he features it makes you want almost every one of them!

I've never been interested in these big cruiser bikes myself, either. But there was an old Aspencade I'd see here that I thought would be a cool ride to have - for those occasions you just wanted to get out and cruise!

Originally Posted by Skip Newsom

Nice collection of VF750's Baz, I've still got just one, 83 model that's bone stock including a replacement factory exhaust my brother bought for it after the original rusted out.
They have a very unique sound and are very smooth with the V4 motor.





My son's 71 Triumph mismatch came home from Oregon looking like

Hey Skip....nice work on that Triumph! Looks fantastic!

And your V45 looks fantastic, as well.

Having a nice exhaust system is a pretty big deal for these Interceptors....as is the case for all bikes, for sure.

I still haven't got my '84 V45 sorted out yet (fuel pump I think) but with it's twin Kerkers, it's gonna be a blast riding her around!

[Baz]

Kenny with an Aspencade, a newer model year than the old ratty one I used to see around here.

What a bike though, huh?

[Baz]

Speaking of V45's....here's a very nice example for sale in Vancouver:

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/mcy/d/langley-township-northwest-1983-v45/7810018488.html

1983 v45 interceptor (vf750f) - $2,100 (langley)

If the ad is up it’s available
-Classic v45 super bike
Looking to sell or trade for 98-01 VFR800
-Very fast, fun to ride with an 80s retro look.
-52,000 kms
-New battery
-Carbs completely overhauled
-Shocks all rebuilt
-Yoshimura exhaust
-Calipers and master cylinders rebuilt
-New pads, new tires.
-Runs well, pulls strong all the way to redline.
-Collector plates means around $300 per year for insurance.