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Jeff's 1985 Vf1000Ff Project

13 posts Started 3 Jan 2016 Last recovered post 5 Jan 2016 Wayback Machine snapshot 6 Jul 2017
#1 JNBarrett Thread starter

So here it is, one of the best finds I've had to to date.

A 1985 Honda VF1000FF ... I paid $625 CAD for it, and it's in excellent shape all things considered. The engine turns, but the fuel has turned bad in it. The last time it was insured was 2007.

Here's are the things I've noticed so far that need to be done:
Drain Fuel
Steam Clean Tank & Inspect (some rust in the bottom)
Replace Fork Seals (and probably fluids)
Drain & Replace Coolant
Drain & Replace Brake / Clutch Fluids
Clutch Piston Leaking
Fix Plastics / Paint
Carb Tear Down & Cleaning


I'll likely do a full tear down, inspection and rebuild. I'll get some parts powder coated back to a stock OEM finish.

Here it is ... it's been an 11 hour day since we had to drive an extra 2 hours in each direction to pick up a sled that my buddy bought out that way as well. It was a very good day. :)

The metallic flake candy red color they used looks INCREDIBLE in the sunlight.

(Excuse the mess in the workshop ... I'm remodeling it and doing an epoxy floor in it this coming spring)

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

[image: VF1000FF - Purchase Day]

#2 V-FORE

Looks Good, What a deal!

#3 Switchblade

Not bad for the money for sure .

#4 AllWeather

That looks to be in not too bad a shape

Good luck with the project and top marks for saving such a great bike

#5 rhoderage

Looks to be in very good shape for its age...great find for the price!

#6 JNBarrett Thread starter

I'll be putting a collectors plate on it, as a result, she'll be a garage / trailer / event / rally / show queen when I'm done. :)

My 6th gen VFR800 is my daily driver / commuter.

#7 JNBarrett Thread starter
The wife had to run out to the hardware store to pick up some supplies we needed to work on the basement bathroom she's been after me about for a while now. I took the opportunity to head out to the garage to look the bike over in some good light and the comfort of my own shop. I hadn't planned on working on it ... I turned the heat on in the shop and next thing you know, I had a ratchet and socket in my hand. I pulled the seat off and found the original tool set and owners manual!! Cool. Almost never get both of those with a used vehicle this old.

January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal

I drained the tank first into sealed containers, then I removed the filler cap and pulled the tank off. I tipped it upside down and sloshed it around until I couldn't get anything more to drain. I'll take it to the car wash later this week to rinse it out real good before I use electrolysis to remove the rust myself.

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

Next, I pulled the air box out ... way easier than I remember it was for the '82 Magna V45 I used have.

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

The carbs took a bit of work to get out. They boots were rock hard and I had to use my heat gun to warm them up a bit and make them more pliable. I'll be ordering some new ones.

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

I inspected the RR and the connectors ... nothing looks crispy or brittle at first glance, but I'll take a closer look when I get to stripping it from the bike.

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

By this point, I was thoroughly high from the fumes created by the old fuel despite being put into sealed containers and moved out of the shop. I rolled the bike onto the lift at this point, jacked it up, removed the lower fairing, and called it a day .... Oh yah, as a bonus, it appears that the battery is in excellent condition. I put it on my Battery Tender and within a few minutes it was already charged. It seemed to turn over the bike just fine as well (with the kill switch on - didn't want it to try firing)

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

I did take a photo of the intake valves ... a bit of gunk but very good considering the age, we can clean those up pretty easily without dis assembly of the heads.

[image: January 3, 2015 - Tank, Airbox, and Carb Removal]

#9 SweViffer
Switchblade

Great find original tools kit and owners manual.

Hey this guy has some great stuff.

http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/Rrust.html

This is what I did, worked like a charm.

Really nice bike you found!

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#10 TheDutchy

It could be an international thing, but to me, the differences between a 1000F and a 1000FF is majory found in the cams/heads..

1000F uses narrow heads and milled heads for the cams.. The FF has wide heads and linebored cams.. Easy things to trigger are the head covers.. On the 1000F, the head covers are grey/silver. On the FF, they are black.. Second thing, the valve cover caskets on the 1000F are straight, and the 1000FF have a halve moon shaped addition because of the line bored cams..

Third.. A 1000F has coolant run down the left frame rail.. A 1000FF doesn't. Also the thermostat housing is on the left side on a 1000F. On the 1000FF it is on the right hand side..

So is it really an F or an FF??

Not to putt you down... It does look very good...

Edited January 4, 2016 by TheDutchy
#11 JNBarrett Thread starter
TheDutchy

It could be an international thing, but to me, the differences between a 1000F and a 1000FF is majory found in the cams/heads..

1000F uses narrow heads and milled heads for the cams.. The FF has wide heads and linebored cams.. Easy things to trigger are the head covers.. On the 1000F, the head covers are grey/silver. On the FF, they are black.. Second thing, the valve cover caskets on the 1000F are straight, and the 1000FF have a halve moon shaped addition because of the line bored cams..

Third.. A 1000F has coolant run down the left frame rail.. A 1000FF doesn't. Also the thermostat housing is on the left side on a 1000F. On the 1000FF it is on the right hand side..

So is it really an F or an FF??

Not to putt you down... It does look very good...

According the serial #, it's a "FF" ... Canada only saw the "FE", "FF" and "RF" models. The serial # indicates an "FF" model designation.

SC1502-FM100642

http://honda.vf1000.com/vf1000f-interceptor/

I think you're referring to the F2 version possibly?

Edited January 5, 2016 by JNBarrett
#12 TheDutchy

Hmmm.. Model# only says VF1000 Interceptor with area code CM which means Canada.. There are a lot of differences compared to the FF model supplied in Europe.. Meaning body panels, engine heads/cams, cooling.. (as mentioned before).. One thing for sure... It's an Interceptor

http://www.honda-v4.com/sabmag/framecodes/vf1000f.gif

Edited January 5, 2016 by TheDutchy
#13 JNBarrett Thread starter

Bizarre ... I wonder why the difference?

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