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1984 Honda Interceptor VF700F
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Will fire but wont stay running....carbs are no doubt filthy.
I can't find much about them other than they had a problem with cam wear due to insufficient oil flow to the heads. There were aftermarket kits to increase oil flow but this bike never had anything done. From what I read Honda would replace cams for the first 5-6 years if there was any wear, but this bike never had the cams replaced.
Does anyone know what these go for? I can't seem to find much out there about them, guess they are not a very desirable model.
Gulf Coast, Texas
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I had a VF500 and loved that bike. Great suspension and the bike handled wonderfully. Not sure it's needed but I'd throw on one of those cam oiler kits for peace of mind.
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I liked my 750 OK, and I'll just say OK due to the 16" state of the art front wheel, which was really dangerous in real life, the carbs which would overheat in hot stop/go riding and the complexity to do maintenance, such as valve clearance checks ect. I liked the ride, power was very good, comfort good. I liked it. Later got a 1983 GPZ750 kawasaki though, and even though less high tech, a better motorcycle in all regards.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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I think he is asking too much, but I didn't tell him that. $2,500 asking now. If the bike was running, maybe, but it needs a lot of work before it will be safe to ride again. It's going to need going thru front to back and for sure lots of attention to the carbs, which I understand are a PITA to get off the bike.
I may make him a much lower offer and wait and see, so far he has had no interest in it other than me.
The more I read I see there are two different camps on the oil/cam issue. Some say to do it or your bike will explode and kill you and nearby innocent motorist, others say not to because it will rob too much oil from the lower end. It is true that cams are easier to change than a crank, and that's the argument. They say to use good oil, change it frequently and don't worry about it.
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RonKZ650 wrote: Later got a 1983 GPZ750 kawasaki though, and even though less high tech, a better motorcycle in all regards.
I would rather have a GPz750 any day. I even know where one is, but the owner doesn't seem interested in selling it. :whistle: :laugh:
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There used to be an external oiler kit available for these bikes. If this one is fitted with that, that's a good sign.
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He ended up selling it instead of diving into cam replacement.
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loudhvx wrote: it made horrible noises up top (Keith Moon playing an anvil with two ball-peens).
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[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
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