My new toy

MysteryMachine

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Jun 21, 2003
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Just won this on ebay. 1,200 Its old school but I don't want something new in case I mess it up. I also just passed the test for a cycle learners permit this morning :D

Its a 1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor



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This year just happens to be the 25th ann. of this bike looked at a brand new one today it was sick
 
Very nice!!! You didn't get it in (or near) Columbus, Ohio, did you? It looks identical to one that was involved in an unfortunate "event" just down the street from my house. :( Doesn't look like that one's ever been laid down, though. :)
 
Couple vids and couple pics

This one is my buddy Rick looking it over. You can hear that strange rattling noise. His dad said change the oil twice and see it it helps (to clean out the junk) and if thats not it, it may need a valve job. Him and his dad both said me bing new not to worry about it yet cause I won't be beating on it but once I get used to it to get it fixed. It also needs new fork seals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xUtzIoh4eU

This one Rick took it for a ride. You can see it lift the front wheel as he passes me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj0XkHGgxFQ


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More than likely valves. They are supposed to be checked and set every 10-15k miles on most bikes. I am sure its way past overdue for maint. Its a pain to adjust valves with lash caps in most cases thats why it rarely gets done.

I have a 92 Katana I learned on. I replaced the tires, chain, battery, all fluids. did the valves.

Here is a decent site for you.

http://web.telia.com/~u42107551/interest.htm
 
Those where a quick bike when they 1st came out and I'll wager it'll still snap your head back. I considered getting a Honda 750 ACE as my 1st bike before wife nixed the idea, we came to a suitable agreement, which was buying the convertible instead.