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buellosaurusrex

71 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 15 Mar 2010 Last seen 25 Dec 2011

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  1. What's an "F" Interceptor worth? buellosaurusrex 5 21 Mar 2011 22 Mar 2011 buellosaurusrex · 21 Mar 2011 – 22 Mar 2011
  2. What's a 1st-gen 'parts bike' worth? buellosaurusrex 11 18 Mar 2011 21 Mar 2011 buellosaurusrex · 18 Mar 2011 – 21 Mar 2011
  3. So, how "rare" is rare? buellosaurusrex 14 29 Sep 2010 30 Sep 2010 buellosaurusrex · 29 Sep 2010 – 30 Sep 2010
  4. Aftermarket VF plastics buellosaurusrex 9 24 Sep 2010 26 Sep 2010 buellosaurusrex · 24 Sep 2010 – 26 Sep 2010
  5. Early VF oil cooler install buellosaurusrex 23 18 Sep 2010 30 Sep 2010 buellosaurusrex · 18 Sep 2010 – 30 Sep 2010
  6. Interceptor/Magna/Sabre interchangeability buellosaurusrex 3 7 Sep 2010 7 Sep 2010 buellosaurusrex · 7 Sep 2010 – 7 Sep 2010
  7. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix buellosaurusrex 61 15 Mar 2010 19 May 2011 buellosaurusrex · 15 Mar 2010 – 19 May 2011

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  1. My 1983 Vf750f Restoration Project, Lotsa Big Pics! 25 Dec 2011 22:59 Why is this thread not pinned? :huh:
  2. My 1983 Vf750f Restoration Project, Lotsa Big Pics! 24 Dec 2011 04:20 No updates in a year? I know you've worked on it...at least a little! Come on, Seb...you holding out on us?
  3. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 3 May 2011 04:44 Sonofa$@#&*!!!!......lost another one! Had a guy on the line; had an '83 VF750F that RAN...RAN, I tell you....but he was having trouble selling it due to no title. No problem, I tell him, I have just the thing! A titled…
  4. What's an "F" Interceptor worth? 22 Mar 2011 04:06 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 21 March 2011 - 06:34 AM, said: The mileage would be the killer here. Under 50k, does that mean 49,000mi? Or 20k? Makes a big difference! Both you guys are right. Demographics play a big…
  5. What's an "F" Interceptor worth? 21 Mar 2011 04:23 Assuming the following: 1) Valid Title 2) Under 50k mileage 3) No major accident history 4) Mechanically correct- no butchery or mods that will detract from value 5) Decent original paint or good quality repaint 5)…
  6. What's a 1st-gen 'parts bike' worth? 21 Mar 2011 04:03 [image: View Post]BillyZ, on 19 March 2011 - 11:09 PM, said: If you can get it down to 500 I would pull the trigger on it. Why 500? Is a hundred bucks worth dickering over? Or is that just for dickering's sake? I've…
  7. What's a 1st-gen 'parts bike' worth? 20 Mar 2011 02:49 [image: View Post]vanion2, on 18 March 2011 - 11:21 AM, said: I would have the owner start the bike up with you there, look it over for leaks and such and then offer him $300 in cash if everything looks good and then…
  8. What's a 1st-gen 'parts bike' worth? 18 Mar 2011 03:52 WRT to my Project 'Phoenix'...... I found a parts bike, (local) on Craigslist, runs, but brakes are locked. No title (which is why the 'parts bike'), pix look good, complete bike. All I would have to do is a frame-swap…
  9. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 12 Feb 2011 04:45 And Now...for your entertainment and my inspiration....a really great VF vid I found on YouTube. I am SO hyped!
  10. 1985 VF1000R....Projects begin somewhere. 10 Feb 2011 04:19 Looks like a great starting point. You're miles ahead of me with mine! I'll be watching....keep us posted!
  11. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 8 Feb 2011 04:37 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 07 February 2011 - 11:24 PM, said: [image: View Post]buellosaurusrex, on 07 February 2011 - 11:08 PM, said: The only thing I'm working on is my flat-screen tan and a bottle of Jameson…
  12. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 8 Feb 2011 04:24 [image: View Post]Steen, on 07 February 2011 - 07:14 PM, said: err.... nice wheels :biggrin: BTW - didn't they have double discs up front? That seems like a lot of work for one :smile: Not in '78. At least, not on this…
  13. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 8 Feb 2011 04:08 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 07 February 2011 - 10:28 PM, said: And here I was, hoping you had done some work to the Interceptor... :computer-noworky: :biggrin: Seb; Two feet of snow on the ground Temps in the single…
  14. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 7 Feb 2011 04:44 Right-O. It's bad enough that I wouldn't even dream of trying to "restore" it...the cost would probably exceed the value by half again. But it's perfect for a stripped-down cafe racer, wouldn't you agree?
  15. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 6 Feb 2011 03:11 Anybody hurt in that wreck? LOL!
  16. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 5 Feb 2011 05:08 OK...here we go (deep breath) Bike(?) on the lift [image: Posted Image] One eye shot out...True Grit in action! [image: Posted Image] Nice ass...(not!) [image: Posted Image] Loooove the bars.....Mooo! [image: Posted…
  17. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 4 Feb 2011 22:00 [image: View Post]Steen, on 04 February 2011 - 07:28 AM, said: Thanks for a really funny post - enjoyed it :laughing6-hehe: Have you got any pictures of the "beauty" online (you mentioned taking some...)? Frame colour…
  18. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 27 Jan 2011 03:39 GS purchase notwithstanding, back to the topic at hand....VF's. Interceptors in particular. Since it's apparent one head will have to come off, the obvious question pops up; why not both? In fact, since I now have a…
  19. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 23 Jan 2011 02:08 Oh, did I mention I picked up a GS1000? I thought not. Not that this would be the appropriate forum to discuss this in either. But, I did, and I will. Both. I got this phone call from my friend Kenny, see.... (reprinted…
  20. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 23 Jan 2011 01:49 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 22 January 2011 - 08:57 AM, said: Sorry, but I lol'd... :laughing6-hehe: Which part? :huh:
  21. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 22 Jan 2011 06:46 So, what did we learn from our little session with the Interceptor's younger (and slightly "retarded") brother; the Magna? Ummm...we learned that any liquid-cooled bike will leak coolant, given the chance. More than…
  22. Early VF oil cooler install 30 Sep 2010 17:00 [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 30 September 2010 - 08:45 AM, said: The cooler that sixdog shows is really the ticket. With the cooler sitting low you won't have any "drain back" issues causing you to get weird oil…
  23. So, how "rare" is rare? 30 Sep 2010 02:59 [image: View Post]InterFester, on 29 September 2010 - 03:44 PM, said: Just ask your parents if you can have more room in the garage or get rid of some of the other projects you have in there that are not of the caliber…
  24. So, how "rare" is rare? 29 Sep 2010 04:25 Talk the guy down to $300 and get it! (I drove 4 hours to pick mine up.) I hate when people make suggestions like this....that's how I wound up with three project bikes! I would never even consider it.........…
  25. So, how "rare" is rare? 29 Sep 2010 04:12 [image: View Post]The mailman, on 28 September 2010 - 09:48 PM, said: Several on line for sale in the $3k range, a couple in very nice condition, garaged, never dropped, etc.. However, I say $600 isn't much of a deal…
  26. So, how "rare" is rare? 29 Sep 2010 04:06 [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 28 September 2010 - 10:55 PM, said: Comfortable, lighter than the 1000R. Too bad they are so butt ugly! :warranty: :biggrin: [image: Posted Image] Ummmm.....yeah...and you have how many of…
  27. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 29 Sep 2010 04:01 Sigh.....ever notice, like when you have a headlight out, how many vehicles with a headlight out become glaringly obvious? Yeah, me too. And so it is with Interceptors. I have seen, and passed on, so many really nice…
  28. Early VF oil cooler install 29 Sep 2010 03:43 [image: View Post]sixdog, on 27 September 2010 - 11:24 PM, said: No...secondary radiator is behind the headlight. Where did you find the spin-on bypass for the cooler? And are you running a thermostatic bypass, or…
  29. So, how "rare" is rare? 29 Sep 2010 02:34 I came across an ad last week for an '84 VF1000F......"the first Super Bike", as the ad phrased it. :fing02: It needs some work, obviously. The photos showed the tank in primer, and various plastics had cracks, etc. But…
  30. Sourcing Carb Parts 28 Sep 2010 19:30 [image: View Post]coffeebrake, on 28 September 2010 - 05:23 AM, said: Thanks....good stuff! Any time. Let me know if you come up against a brick wall finding parts. I have a few more tricks up my sleeve.
  31. Early VF oil cooler install 28 Sep 2010 04:16 So, does the 1000F not have a lower radiator in front of the exhaust?
  32. Sourcing Carb Parts 28 Sep 2010 04:11 For carb parts, you can always go with SUDCO http://www.sudco.com/ They can be expensive on some items, but usually they have everything. I would try Bike Bandit first. SUDCO if BB doesn't list it.…
  33. Early VF oil cooler install 26 Sep 2010 04:48 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on 25 September 2010 - 02:03 PM, said: The double throw pump has one rotor for feeding the engine and one rotor for feeding the cooler. Designed by Honda for oil cooler use. You need to feed…
  34. Aftermarket VF plastics 26 Sep 2010 04:34 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 25 September 2010 - 11:49 AM, said: What would you consider a reasonable price for good panels? No cracks or missing pieces, nice paint, etc? Seb, I'll PM you. Got any pix?
  35. Aftermarket VF plastics 25 Sep 2010 15:14 [image: View Post]vfrrider, on 25 September 2010 - 09:14 AM, said: Don't know if this is the right generation, but: VF fairings Larry VFRrider Right generation; wrong fairings! (these, like Air Tech, are designed to…
  36. Aftermarket VF plastics 25 Sep 2010 04:26 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 24 September 2010 - 04:10 PM, said: I might have all 3. Do tell!
  37. Aftermarket VF plastics 24 Sep 2010 20:01 Yes, I had their site, but they don't appear to carry the unpainted covers, and used ones are outrageous (mostly all missing tabs as well!)
  38. Aftermarket VF plastics 24 Sep 2010 19:30 I've been searching the web for good sources of aftermarket 1st Gen. VF Interceptor plastics (in particular, side covers and stock rear cowl) and to date have been unsuccessful. Any lines out there?
  39. Early VF oil cooler install 23 Sep 2010 04:12 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on 22 September 2010 - 10:16 PM, said: 1986 was the first year with a stock oil cooler. I have no idea if any of the parts interchange, you`re on your own there. I have installed an oil…
  40. Early VF oil cooler install 23 Sep 2010 02:31 Oh, c'mon...... nobody on this forum knows? :computer-noworky:
  41. My 1983 Vf750f Restoration Project, Lotsa Big Pics! 20 Sep 2010 03:47 Seb; this thread really needs to be pinned like Sparrow's. This should be mandatory viewing for every early VF rider. Can't wait to see more progress on this one!
  42. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 19 Sep 2010 04:49 With me, (as it may be for you, as well) motorcycles are like babies...there is no such thing as a "bad" one. Some may be sickly, cranky, temperamental, weak, etc, but in the end, they're all good....(until they grow…
  43. Early VF oil cooler install 18 Sep 2010 18:10 What year did they begin installing oil coolers on the Interceptors, and are any of the parts adaptable to the early VF's? Thanks....
  44. Alodining wheels 18 Sep 2010 17:10 I have worked with Alodine quite a bit in the aircraft industry, and done numerous sets of engine baffles. Here are my comments: 1) Alodine is not totally indelible; you can wipe some of the color off with a swipe of…
  45. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 18 Sep 2010 16:30 :pissed: Well, ya win some....ya lose some. The "big news" I had for ya's was this: I had another Interceptor lined up (parts bike/donor bike) that I was supposed to pick up after noon today. I made arrangements; the…
  46. My 1983 Vf750f Restoration Project, Lotsa Big Pics! 18 Sep 2010 05:59 Seb....any progress?
  47. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 18 Sep 2010 04:27 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 17 September 2010 - 09:37 PM, said: You tease. :computer-noworky: :laughing6-hehe: :biggrin:
  48. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 18 Sep 2010 01:05 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 16 September 2010 - 06:11 AM, said: [image: View Post]buellosaurusrex, on 15 September 2010 - 08:22 PM, said: Got something in the works.....can't tell you yet; it's a secret!…
  49. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 16 Sep 2010 01:22 Got something in the works.....can't tell you yet; it's a secret! :cheerleader:
  50. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 15 Sep 2010 04:46 So, what am I working on this week (for a customer) but a VF750C (Magna) which seems suspiciously similar to my Viffer (in suspended animation) .......and I'm getting the itch to start in on it again. I'd made the…

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