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1985 Vf750

4 posts Started 28 Aug 2015 Last recovered post 19 Oct 2015 Wayback Machine snapshot 6 Jul 2017

#2

Not as reliable as a VFR (1986/1987) second gen. Find one of those and eliminate several possible problems.

#3

I purchased a new, leftover 1985 VF700 tariff bike (thanks, HD) in 1986, and owned it for 16 years until I traded it for a 2002 6th gen. It was the same as the VF750 except for the shorter stroke and therefore a little less hp.

Other than chains, sprockets, tires etc., I had to replace a couple of starter relays, and the original fork seals went after only three years. Other than that completely reliable, but beware, it started a lifetime addiction to V4's.

It came with a hokey anti-dive system, and air-adjustable forks, so do take a close look at the front end, but $2K for a classic sounds reasonable if it is in good shape.

#4

Thanks for the responses. I was a little slow on the uptake and the bike has been sold.

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