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bswiles
63 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 21 Apr 2014 Last seen 10 Oct 2016
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Last 50 of 63- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) 6 hours ago, Forbes Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Thanks Forbes - I am definitely going to check it out.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) I'm pretty sure mine came from V4market.com - which has since closed. I did a lot of research on this issue and read a lot of stuff on here and the rest of the internet. There are arguments for and against. Many folks…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) 19 hours ago, captainmook Would love to see this pic if you still have it.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I went back and added the pictures. They are a bit misleading as the flash made the frame look almost gold.…
- New donation from 2k1GoneWild Hi bswiles, Thank you for your donation of --. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Thanks for the info Dutchy - I will refresh them asap
- 1983 Vf750F Resurrection I'm enjoying your thread. Best of luck when you get back on it.
- Should I make an offer - 84 VF I don't track the used prices as much as I used to but I would think it would be worth $1000 to $1,200. I just saw one near me for $1,500 but it had new tires and was pretty clean. This one will almost certainly need…
- 83 - 85 center stand spring 12 hours ago, mordantly I am retrofitting a 83 vf750f that was stripped to be a track bike back to DOT compliant. Got a center stand spring and plate and pivot pin off magna or some similar bike. Where does the spring…
- 83 vf750 interceptor restoration Waiting for pics...and...make sure you check the cams...
- 85 VF1000R for sale with an 86 roller lots of parts This is tempting! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
- Suspension Help I have a Hagon and the race tech emulators in my 83. They work fantastic but it did take a little bit to get them dialed in. The Hagon rear is not cheap...but in my opinion, it was worth it...especially since the bike…
- New To The Board Welcome to the board. I love the 1st generations... so I'm glad you found one and are getting it back on the road. Keep us posted with lots of pics.
- Need Ideas On Turn Signals tomk1960 K&S makes exact reproduction turn signals for our bikes and they're reasonably priced. If you decide to stick with stock turn signals, why waste crazy money on NOS (if you can find them) when you can get nice…
- Need Ideas On Turn Signals Hey everyone, I am looking at ideas for turn signals. I tried searching the forums for anyone that has installed aftermarket turn signals on their 1st gen. but didn't find anything. I'm not sure if I want to put the…
- Another Vf1000 Project I'm loving this and looking forward to following your progress! What are your plans for that orange paint?
- Value Of '85 Vf500F If that bike was in my garage, I would never let it go. It looks great and you have done a good job keeping it in good condition.
- New To Vfrd I love your bike. Great job. I have a very soft (and expensive) spot in my heart for the first gen Interceptors.
- 1985 Vf1000R Restoration...and...here...we...go! Excellent work...I'm so glad you saved it!
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) [image: IMG_1070.JPG]Finally got it out and put a few miles on her. I still have a few things to dial in but for the most part, she is back...and better than ever. Hagon rear shock is fantastic. I still do not have the…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) [image: IMG_0459 (2).jpg]Here is a pic from the IMS show last weekend and this should be the last post. She was up on a pedestal and drew a lot of admirers. Thanks for all of the kind words and encouragement. I just…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) [image: 1385657_801615499907191_2884472887582788121_n.jpg][image: 1507036_801615869907154_7528504342222693535_n.jpg][image: 10346284_801615593240515_2193426043947353994_n.jpg][image:…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Sparrow75, 1/20/2015 at 5:06 PM Damn fine paint job, bswiles!! I had to reread your build thread, to get inspiration to tackle a few problems on my VF. then I noticed something in this picture. Maybe the wheel is just…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) More shiny stuff...
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) The latest from Joes's shop...The paint is completed. He hit a snag on the water pump and had to order a replacement pump and seal. She's getting closer.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) tomk1960 Looking awesome! Paintwork always seems to be the bottleneck. Seems like shops drag their feet when it comes to doing bodywork for motorcycles, unless that's what they specialize in. I hope you weren't injured…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Latest update from Joe is we are still waiting on paint...I'm really starting to miss her... especially since I crashed my CBR a few weeks ago...
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) New rear sprocket is on.
- Out For My Last Ride Of The Season And Look What I Found, Bought, And Just Sold... tomk1960 Finally got to take the bike out for a "real" ride today and boy, what a blast. It runs absolutely great and I'm thrilled. It revs up nice under load and has plenty of power, shifts smoothly, and the brakes are…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) The front brakes are going back together.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) It is officially a roller.
- Out For My Last Ride Of The Season And Look What I Found, Bought, And Just Sold... tomk1960 Inching closer to completion. Last night I rebuilt the 3 calipers and 3 master cylinders, along with the slaves. Tonight I bolted the caliper brackets and calipers back on, hooked up the lines, and bled the…
- Out For My Last Ride Of The Season And Look What I Found, Bought, And Just Sold... youn6372 Well after much thought I've decided not to bother with my interceptor any more. I'll be buying a Harley. If anyone wants my bike, I left it at work in the trash and walked home this morning. May I have your…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) A little red (anodized looking) detail to the calipers...
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Greaterx bswiles Out with the old....in with the new...(Hagon shock) You are doing a great job, I'm keen to learn about the shock performance over the (old) old pneumatic OEM shock. Back when it was ridden everyday, it…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) tomk1960 It's a shame that that beautiful shock will be out of sight when the bike is all back together. Total eye candy! I agree Tom...But I'm looking forward to the improved handling.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Out with the old....in with the new...(Hagon shock)
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) The Oiler mod is installed
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) duccmann Me so jealous...... You're doing an outstanding job going to look sweet when it's done.. Or are you going to just put it in your living room? Haha Better then new. Thanks but the credit for the work goes to the…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Engine is back in the frame...getting closer...
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Alaskan Honestly, you are paying more attention to this motorcycle than Honda did when it built it! I know...believe me...I know! I've never been accused of being the sharpest tool in the shed!!!
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Kel Looking good. Nice save on the frame. I've seen them fairly swollen in that spot from water sitting in there and freezing, ballooning the metal out. Thanks...I was unaware that this could be a problem. I was glad to…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Some additional pics of assorted parts
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Some additional pics of the engine after polishing the valve covers.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Here's the frame powder coated in Satin Black.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) And the after pic...it will be hard to tell after powdercoating
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) The "makeover" has morphed in to a restoration. We hit a snag on the frame. After blasting, a hole was found in the frame that appeared to be caused by rust. Here are the pics before the frame was sent to the welder.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) dlancer Looks a lot like my 85 VF700. I get compliments on mine all the time in it's original condition. As good as it looks I would still like to see it look as good as the day it rolled off the showroom floor. I just…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) VF1000RS Looks great! Is that a satin finish on the wheels? Thanks...and yes...it is satin...frame is being powder coated and will match the wheels... Switchblade Cams look alot better !!!! Thanks...it should be good…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) The wheels are ready for their new rubber and a new slave cylinder is being installed.
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) Rebuilt cams going back in
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