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tomk1960
182 posts recovered 17 threads started First seen 9 May 2013 Last seen 18 Oct 2021
Threads started
17 in the archive- My 86 VFR750F tomk1960 · 9 May 2020 – 22 Jul 2021
- Mounting Swingarm Spools On An 86 VFR750F tomk1960 · 22 Oct 2019 – 14 Nov 2019
- VF1000F Fuel Pump Failure? tomk1960 · 18 May 2017 – 6 Jun 2017
- VF1000R motor into a VF1000F? tomk1960 · 22 Dec 2016 – 7 Apr 2017
- Thanksgiving Morning tomk1960 · 24 Nov 2016 – 24 Nov 2016
- Front Fender for an 1100F Resto-Mod? tomk1960 · 19 Oct 2016 – 2 Jan 2017
- Look what I found in Aruba... tomk1960 · 15 May 2016 – 15 May 2016
- What's It Worth? '86 Vfr750F tomk1960 · 12 Nov 2015 – 13 Dec 2015
- A Nice Find With An Unexpected Twist tomk1960 · 11 Jun 2014 – 17 Aug 2014
- Master Cylinder Sight Glass Removal/replacement How-To Video tomk1960 · 29 Dec 2013 – 29 Dec 2013
- Out For My Last Ride Of The Season And Look What I Found, Bought, And Just Sold... tomk1960 · 27 Nov 2013 – 14 Nov 2014
- What's A Supertrapp Worth? tomk1960 · 17 Oct 2013 – 23 Jul 2014
- '85 Vf1000R For Sale In My Town tomk1960 · 29 Aug 2013 – 31 Aug 2013
- Vf1000F For Sale On Ebay tomk1960 · 16 Aug 2013 – 16 Aug 2013
- Fork Seal Installation tomk1960 · 16 Jun 2013 – 21 Jun 2013
- Cbr Coil Upgrade? tomk1960 · 6 Jun 2013 – 5 Jun 2017
- Tom's Vf1000F Revival tomk1960 · 9 May 2013 – 4 Jun 2014
Recent posts
Last 50 of 182- 86 VFR750 Inner Panel Reproduction My panels just arrived and look great! They'll be a nice finishing touch on my bike, thanks to Paul.
- 86 VFR750 Inner Panel Reproduction With Paul's help, I did a little research into getting these made. The STIL files are NOT inexpensive and he spent a lot of his own money just to buy his first set of panels. The cost to make them will never be…
- 86 VFR750 Inner Panel Reproduction I'm down for a set and willing to pay the going rate. These are NLA and really finish off a restored by bike. Any updates?
- Rescuing a '92 VFR750F I've done numerous tanks using this method with good luck. Keep at it and be patient - it will clean up nicely.
- My 86 VFR750F The last of the big parts is done. I originally wasn't going to remove the sub-frame and powder coat it, but it was pretty shabby looking. So off it came and after cleaning and blasting, it got a basecoat of zinc primer…
- My 86 VFR750F More progress. I PC'd the wheels this morning, then pressed in the bearings, then mounted and balanced the tires. I have been using Dynabeads on all of the tires I've mounted over the past 6 months and I'm very happy…
- My 86 VFR750F I've made lots of progress on this bike over the past couple of months and I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel now. The bulk of my PC work is done, carbs are rebuilt, valves are adjusted, front end is…
- 86 VFR750 Inner Panel Reproduction Those look great - I really like the textured look. Keep us posted on your negotiations.
- My 86 VFR750F I was disappointed to find out that center stands were an option for the VFR750 and to make it worse, they're hard to find. Somehow I got lucky and found one on eBay in Japan that was NOS and less than $60 shipped. I…
- My 86 VFR750F My completed bodywork arrived late last week, installed on a spare bike that my painter friend had no use for. It has virtually all the little bits that my bike is missing, so I'll end up with a nice, original VFR when…
- My 86 VFR750F It's been two and a half years since I bought this bike and put it on the back burner. I had three other projects in the queue to finish first, so I mostly left it alone. While I was finishing up my second '83 CB1123…
- Mounting Swingarm Spools On An 86 VFR750F The axle is hollow, but it tapers down to a smaller I.D. approx. .5" in from the threaded end. (probably so that the end doesn't squish in when the nut is torqued?) The threaded rod I used slipped through nicely until I…
- Mounting Swingarm Spools On An 86 VFR750F FromMaine, 10/23/2019 at 4:48 PM The 86 rear axle is hollow. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Honda-VFR750F-Interceptor-Rear-Axle-86/281659679255?hash=item419439a217:g:hJ0AAOSwxYxUseqc…
- Mounting Swingarm Spools On An 86 VFR750F Now that I'm done with my previous restoration, it's time to dig into my 86 VFR750F. Since it has no center stand and I have very little chance of finding one, I want to mount spools on the swingarm so I can use my Pit…
- Motorcycle hearing protection/earplugs I've been using these for the past year and am very happy with them. They do a good job with wind noise and loud exhausts.
- 86 VFR750/700 engine cover "sand cast" paint match? That finish looks great. No big deal that the match isn't perfect - they're going to look awesome on the bike. Powder coatings will hold up fine on engine covers, as long as they're rated to cure in the 375-400 degree…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Beautiful bike and beautiful wife. Your wife is a saint - do not ever underappreciate her!
- 86 VFR750/700 engine cover "sand cast" paint match? I'd say that the gold dust looks the best of the three. I'll check with one my suppliers to see if they have anything similar, but I'd say that Prismatic has come pretty darn close. I'll be powder coating quite a few…
- NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! evl_twn, 2/9/2019 at 6:46 PM Might need to fatten the jetting up a bit. 😮 According to Kemp, it should be re-jetted, snorkel should be removed, and a K&N filter should be used. He will provide the re-jetting specs.
- NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! It sounds awesome and that engine idles very nicely. Smooth!
- NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! Kemp is a great guy to deal with. I have a SS exhaust coming from him for my CB1100F. Several guys from the 1100F.net forum that I ride with have Hindle exhausts on their 1100F's. They look and sound awesome and are a…
- Brake hose crush washers You can buy copper crush washers for .59 each from Slingshot Cycles. http://www.slingshotcycles.com/10mm-Copper-Crush-Washer_p_12.html I've been using these for years with no issues.
- VF1000F Fuel Pump Failure? Today I hooked up my aux fuel tank directly to the carbs and the bike fired right up. I've already bypassed the pump and it seems to run fine. I'll take it out for a short ride once the roads dry off and make sure it's…
- VF1000F Fuel Pump Failure? I finally had a few minutes to check out the relay. I shorted out the black and white leads and tried starting the bike to no avail. I drained the left bowl and noticed that after a fair amount of cranking,no new gas…
- VF1000F Fuel Pump Failure? I should have time to investigate on Sunday, so I'll report back when I have an update. Thanks for the replies.
- VF1000F Fuel Pump Failure? My Interceptor has suddenly decided not to start any more. It ran fine the first few times I took it out this year, but early this week it started only briefly and kept dying as soon as I twisted the throttle a bit. It…
- Master cylinder questions ScottSturgis, 3/27/2017 at 10:46 PM 1985 VF500F. My clutch master is leaking badly and the brake is exhibiting signs of future trouble. New masters are cheaper than a rebuild kit. I can find 16mm m/c's easily. The…
- Should have my head examined part 2....hey, the price was right! Free is always awesome, especially when it's an R. Can't wait to see this one come back to life!
- VF1000R motor into a VF1000F? It looks like he'll just rebuild the motor that he's got, so now the question is this: who sells a full gasket kit for it? Honda no longer sells a full kit, but it looks like Vesrah might. The only issue is that their…
- VF1000R motor into a VF1000F? Has anyone done this and is it even possible? The reason I ask is because a friend has a good VF1000F rolling chassis/bad motor and a good VF1000R motor and badly rusted chassis. A motor swap would get him a complete…
- Thanksgiving Morning I was on my way home after a quick errand this morning and passed a bike going the opposite direction. As it went by, I realized it was a VF1000R, so I did a quick U-turn and doubled back. The rider had pulled over into…
- 1985 VF1000R Restomod I love it - just gorgeous and tastefully done. It all looks like it was meant to be that way, day one from the factory. Bravo!
- Front Fender for an 1100F Resto-Mod? A good friend sent me a spare VF1000R fender and hardware to try out. It arrived yesterday and after a quick mock-up, it looks like it will be a very good fit. Some minimal bracketry fabrication will be necessary, but…
- Should I make an offer - 84 VF Hawkeye Driver, 10/4/2016 at 7:04 PM Yep, I want one of those too. I offered the guy $750. He won't go below $1000. I don't need it so guess I'll let it go for now. AND my 84 VF1000F needs a lot of work. The VF1000F…
- Front Fender for an 1100F Resto-Mod? I've seen these online and they're very nice. I need to look into them a little more to see if they're the right width. I'm sure some simple bracketry can be fabbed to mount one. Thanks for the suggestion!
- Front Fender for an 1100F Resto-Mod? Thanks for the suggestions, Captain, and thanks for the compliments too. A friend is sending me a spare VF1000R fender and mounting hardware and I'm going to see how that might work out. I just need to get this sorted…
- Front Fender for an 1100F Resto-Mod? I'll be happy to provide pics, but my intention here isn't to hijack the VFR forum with a CB1100F build. Here's a closer shot of the bike on the day last Sunday when I took it for it's first ride: [image:…
- Front Fender for an 1100F Resto-Mod? I just finished this special build and am delighted with the results, except for the F2 front fender that came with the forks. I'd like something sleeker like what's on the VF bikes and am leaning toward the one used on…
- 83 VF750F Leaking Fork Nick, I think it will probably lower the bike some, but I'd be more concerned about how the front suspension feels since it won't be as firm with that section of spacer removed. I'm guessing that it will be bouncier.…
- 83 VF750F Leaking Fork Nick, I would replace the bushes while you're in there, unless they look absolutely pristine. Chances are that you'll never have to replace them again and it's a very simple thing to do while the forks are apart. The…
- New tires for the VF1000F Your bike looks gorgeous and your wheels really pop. Now that I've seen how good yours look, I may have to "whiten" mine when it's time for new tires.
- Look what I found in Aruba... [image: 20160512_093818_zpsk8azvtmb.jpg] The owner was nowhere in sight, so I didn't have the opportunity to talk bikes with him. Needless to say, I was shocked to see this here. It was in overall very decent shape,…
- My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) That's a truly magnificent restoration and hats off to the shop that did the work. Their attention to detail is impressive and I love the paint work. I wish we had a decent shop in the area that would be willing to do…
- Modern Replacement Brakes. squirrelman The stock brakes, in very good condition, are excellent, so cleanemup and use good pads. +1 I absolutely agree. Remove the calipers and master cylinders, clean them thoroughly and rebuild, and if you use new…
- Need Ideas On Turn Signals The turn signals on the CB1100F use similar rubber stems that eventually dry out, sag, rot, and then break. Repro rubber stems are available, and they're also available for at least some of the Interceptors. I'll have…
- Need Ideas On Turn Signals 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 new ones?…
- Bike Ownership Equation ==>> (N+1)= # To Own Very, very nice! That one is on my list of bikes to have, so of course I'm jealous. But seriously, congrats on a great find and enjoy!
- What's It Worth? '86 Vfr750F I'm not looking for a perfect VFR750, but I'd like a very nice one. We talked some more and the seller dropped his price a bit, but still not low enough for me to justify the $600+ cost to ship to my home. I'll just…
- My Sebspeed Custom Clear Clutch Cover Experience adeyren tomk1960 There is an easy solution to your problem - own multiple bikes! Evidently you don't suffer from MBS...yet. :wink: Strange, we both live in "Worcester" and suffer from the same syndrome :wink: We're…
- My Sebspeed Custom Clear Clutch Cover Experience There is an easy solution to your problem - own multiple bikes! Evidently you don't suffer from MBS...yet. :wink:
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