April 2016 Bike of the Month

Started by FromMaine, April 18, 2016, 01:53:38 PM

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FromMaine

I really can't tell you much about this bike as the owner as not supplied much info. The pictures do speak for themselves though that this was a very well done restoration. Maybe now its a BOTM we can get him to speak up.  :lol:

Congratulations Bswiles, your 1983 VF750F is April 2016's Bike of the Month.



A link to the post in the Gallery section.

http://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=69007.0
Michael: 
Midcoast, Maine 
85vf1100S,83vf750f,86vfr750,85vf1000RX2,,97VFR,
90 VFR, 77 CB550

John Hilmer

'86 VF500F, '87 VFR700F2 In Process, '01 KLR 650

Stretch

Well, that's one way to get someone to speak up about their bike.

That is a darn good look'n bike. Very nice.
83 - VF1100C
84 - VF1100C "The Bast@rd Magna"
2.75 - 84 VF1100S

FromMaine

Thanks John, it showed up when I previewed the post but somehow disappeared enroute to the post. Fixed now.
Michael: 
Midcoast, Maine 
85vf1100S,83vf750f,86vfr750,85vf1000RX2,,97VFR,
90 VFR, 77 CB550

Malm

Wow, like stepping back in time, she looks better than new....
1983 V-65 Magna 3.40
West Tennessee

The Dutchy

Wow.. That's a great looking Interceptor...

:thumb
Those that walk along with the great herd, regularly walks through the crap left behind by others..

v4forever

Very well done. Hats off to the people involved in this restoration.
Al
Vancouver, B.C.

2005 ST 1300 ABS
2010 Uni Go Trailer
1982 V45 Sabre

Bswiles

Hey everyone, thanks for the honor of Bike of the month. I've been dealing with a family member being in the hospital for the last month  so I haven't been around the boards very much.
Here is a quick breakdown of the work.
It was taken all the way down to the frame. The frame was powder coated a satin black along with the wheels to bring it a slightly more modern look. The frame had a rust hole in it that was repaired. (several said it was a common thing for these 1st gens) The lower forks were powder coated as well and new Race Tech Emulators installed. (Highly recommend this upgrade) A new Hagon rear shock was installed as well. The suspension she now has is better than new and it handles fantastic but I'm still not a fan of that front wheel size. Brakes were refreshed and the calipers were powder coated gray along with the clutch and front brake reservoirs. New chain and sprockets and all new rubber went on as well. Now for the fun part. The cams were inspected and found to be bad (no surprise). Off they went to Mega Cycle for a rebuild back to stock specs. Slip owns were ceramic coated and polished. Additional hours of polishing, cleaning, etc...A new harness, and other stuff went on then the bike was repainted the correct stock colors and a new decal kit put on. VJ Moto in Lewisville Texas did most of the work and Elmer at Northside Cycle in Denton Texas finished up some additional stuff that was over my head. I will post pictures of the restoration process when I get back to my laptop if folks are interested. The bike runs and handles great and will be making its way to a few vintage Japanese Motorcycle shows but I plan to ride it more than show it. I've owned it since 1986 and I believe I am the 3rd owner. It will never be worth what I have in it but I don't care as I don't think I will ever part with it.  Again the credit for most of the work goes to Joe and Craig at VJMoto. (You can find VJ Moto on Facebook) Thanks for the honor of Bike of the Month. Truly awesome! 

TarHeelV4Rider

V4's are fun!

FromMaine

Quote from: Bswiles on April 18, 2016, 05:57:33 PM
It will never be worth what I have in it but I don't care as I don't think I will ever part with it. 

That Sir, is the ultimate BOTM owners post.

Michael
Michael: 
Midcoast, Maine 
85vf1100S,83vf750f,86vfr750,85vf1000RX2,,97VFR,
90 VFR, 77 CB550

zarticus

2014 Kawasaki Vaquero
2012 Kawasaki Concours 1400
1986 V65 Magna
1984 V65 Magna
1983 V45 Sabre-Sold

John Hilmer

Michael,

I will disagree to a point: "The bike runs and handles great and will be making its way to a few vintage Japanese Motorcycle shows but I plan to ride it more than show it." Bravo!

This for me is the mark of a man that did it right for the correct purpose.

Those that restore to show quality and don't ride them are not "Riders" and to me not worthy of the same respect that this gent intends.

This is of course just my personal opinion, but I live it.

John

Quote from: FromMaine on April 19, 2016, 12:03:07 AM
Quote from: Bswiles on April 18, 2016, 05:57:33 PM
It will never be worth what I have in it but I don't care as I don't think I will ever part with it. 

That Sir, is the ultimate BOTM owners post.

Michael
'86 VF500F, '87 VFR700F2 In Process, '01 KLR 650

klopperg

VF750f Interceptor - 83
BMW R1200RTW - 17
BMW GS650 Dakar

Gerrie
South Africa

NormanB

Looks fantastic!

I'd love to have it in my garage.
84 V65 Magna - Black

Miecul

What a beauty. Thanks for sharing.  :thumb :beer: :thumb
Mike
Deep River, Ontario Canada
82 Yamaha Verago
83 V45 Magna
84 V65 Magna

OregonMike

86 VT1100C, gone.
84 V65 Magna, new toy.
Eugene, Oregon.

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