Please identify this bike!

Randyracoon1234 · 12-14-2008, 5:22 AM

Hey guys, so here is my story. Ive been riding dirt bikes forever but always wanted a street bike. A friend has had this bike sitting on the side of his house for years and wants to give it to me. I think its a 1983 VF 750 Interceptor but im not a 100% on that. Any ideas?

He says that it doesn't run right now. Apparently it was kicked over on the street by some royal A-hole and it broke some kind of fuel filter or fuel line.... That sound right? I like to do minor repairs on my car and I have very little experience with motorcycles.

How difficult do you think it would be to fix this bike up, get it working and looking nice?
And more importantly how much $$$$?
Is there a body panel missing?
How much money do you think its worth?
Any tips on where to start?
Anything else you guys notice about it or care to share?
Any and all input is GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

rokitt51 · 12-14-2008, 7:28 AM

I believe that is an 83-84 intercepter. Sure its an intercepter but not sure of the year. 80s def. By being kicked over, i dont think that it is gonna do anything to a fuel filter or line. Start with the motor and good luck.

sscottab · 12-14-2008, 11:53 AM

it is defently a intercepter looks to be early to mid 80's, great bike looks like it will take a few dollars to get it back to good condition but probly worth putting the money into if you got it for free or even a little cash.

Twincam · 12-14-2008, 1:18 PM

The prices for repairing a bike can be anything from a few dollars, to a few hundred and can even be more.

How long has it been standing outside? The brake system may need cleaning and freeing (may need pads?), the fuel system would (ideally) need flushing out, full service, down/mid pipes look rusty and could be holed? Chain and sprokets may need changing, new battery and if there is any other electrical/mechanical faults they will need to be investigated and repaired.

As for cosmetics and aesthetics, its down to you. You could leave it standard and just replace the missing fairings or modify it with different indicators and what ever else you fancy.

OR... depending on your current cash flow, part the bike and source another one.

I take it you hold a full valid license?

Randyracoon1234 · 12-14-2008, 5:53 PM

Apparently its been both outside and partially garaged for a couple of years now. Im guessing id have to replace a lot of the rubbers all around the bike along with new battery and also those down pipes.

How difficult is it to find parts for a bike this old?

And yes, I do have my moto license. I rode a dual sport bike as my main transport for about 6 months.

Twincam · 12-14-2008, 6:13 PM

I'm not sure if the parts are as easily available as some bikes are due to the different models but I'll guess that there are pattern parts still being made or New-Old-Stock parts lying around.

Would be good to enquire for different parts from different places (find the exact model of the bike, then take to eBay and the internet) but first check the bike over and see what will need replacing and make a list.

stoshmonster · 12-14-2008, 7:24 PM

Hello Randy,Stoshmonster here. Rokitt51 is right,that's a first generation '83 to '85 Intercepter. He's also right that you should start with the motor. First generation Honda Intercepters were notorious for lunching their camshafts. They didn't get enough lubricating oil to the top of the motor to bathe those camshafts properly. There used to be an aftermarket kit called the V4 Solution kit that took oil directly from the oil filter and ported it up to the camshafts to keep them in a constant bath of lubricating oil,thereby eliminating that problem. I had an '84,and I checked my camshafts at 20,000 miles and they were definitely scoring. Unfortunately I crashed and totalled that bike before I ever got around to addressing the camshaft oiling problem. Before you sink a ton of money into your bike,check those camshafts for scoring,because if they are,it's going to cost you a fair bit of coin to fix them. No sense in spending hard earned money to get the bike running only to have it sieze up on you. Base your decision on how you want to proceed from there. Hope this helps you. Good Luck with your project. Remember,you're not braking til your rear wheel's lifting,until then you're just slowing down.

Randyracoon1234 · 12-14-2008, 11:08 PM

HAHA, Ill keep that braking suggestion in mind when i get the bike up and running. So yeah i think im going to go for it, and try and get the thing working again. I will definitely check the camshafts right away. About that v4 solution kit.... you can see in the pictures that it appears there are some aftermarket hoses on the bike. Do you think that this is the kit you were talking about?

enzo_f1 · 05-18-2009, 10:39 AM

Randy, upon a closer look, this bike is an early interceptor yes but it looks like it was a race bike. The front forks are not stock, the radiator looks beefy and there looks like heavy duty oil lines, coolant lines, aftermarket exhaust (Kerker I believe) and superbike bars on the bike. Check the rear shock for an aftermarket shock.

I'm not sure but you might have found an old superbike from the 80s.