🏍 EPISODE 65. REVIEW OF 1986 HONDA VF500F INTERCEPTOR!!!

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In this episode I review a fine 1986 Honda VF500F Interceptor! Absolutely lovely but non-operational piece of Honda's perfection!. Please enjoy the video as I did the ride! Join me also in my adventures on my beautiful VFR 800. We will ride together around Minnesota's metro area and explore interesting aspects of motorcycling life. Join me physically or join the channel. I will be delighted and grateful for this! Can't wait to see you soon!!!
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[@brianrichard1768]

Man, I had one of these back in 86 when I was 17. So beautiful and smooth. 68hp was epic for a 500 back in 86. Hyd clutch was nice. Thanks for the memory!

[@shable1436]

Same, yes I think I was 17 as well, I remember riding to the beach, and the strip, girls would just hop on and start squeezing you for rides😂

[@brianrichard1768]

I used to take friends for rides. Most wouldn't get on a second time. lol @@shable1436

[@leanit5756]

First sport bike I ever bought.... and brand new. Would love to have a new one again.

[@dimi113851]

This was my first motorcycle. Bought in February 1986 for $2600 . I put the lower fairing on her. Only thing rear tire was pretty thin. The ninja 600 had a little nicer tire. But I loved her. Never rode before but had a stick car at the time. I got on and rode her home.

[@REDonVFR]

Nice! Love reading memories of owning those timeless machines.

[@stringbikeshot]

Nice bike looks like it's in good shape. I have one just like it. There are many small differences between the 84-85 and the 86. Especially in the fuel system, hopefully your fuel tank is good as the 86 has a different tank. There are also parts out there to rebuild the fuel valve, which is also different than the 84/85. And the carbs, you'll get good at removing and installing them if you make any changes to the exhaust. They are a fun bike and the 86, in my opinion, is the best year. Looking forward to your progress. Cheers!

[@TravisDoesGames]

Where are parts to rebuild the gas tank fuel valve (petcock)? Specifically 84/85

[@bubbalo3388]

I have an 84 that i gotta get back into running condition again hopefully. I bought it from someone way back in the day so it needs work now. The guy installed an oil cooler inside the lower cowling under the exhaust, jetted the carbs, put racing foot pegs on, lower handle bars and installed a cowling on the rear of the seat to make it a one seater. That seat cowling makes the bike look like a racer. And he custom painted it with the same scheme but changed the blue to a dark almost black blue, and the red to a dark kind of a candy apple red. It looked sick. Right now I am working on an 86 Yamaha FZ600 I own also.

[@notaword1136]

I have one of these bikes, I've found the easiest tires to find in the right size are Bridgestone Battleax ones

[@REDonVFR]

I've heard of those. Could not source the set at my local store unfortunately.

[@shable1436]

I got one in 91, it was a 86 model, used, but babied, i wanted a more racing looking bike, with full fairings like ninja or hurricane back then, but the price was right, and i paid only 1.5 k for it with like 2 k milage, the ninjas was going for twice that just for a used ones, same with gxers and CBR, and FZs they all were way out of range for 17 yr old like me back then. So i got this one, and rode it for years, and all over the east coast, i put lots of miles on it, hit a car on it bent the front forks, got them straightened out, ran like new. I eventually parked it, and it set for a few years, then sold it, btw it started right up, this person rode it for years as well, and sold it putting lots of miles on it, so these things were serious good engines, like tanks. I think what made them last so long is the high rev limiter, you know it cuts off the engine if red lined, then turns back on in milliseconds, it kills the spark plugs. That makes these last longer and prevents over revving and blown engines, although i didn't like the limiters on Hondas back then, they kept them on their bikes for years. I got a CBR RR years later and power commander, no carbonators, fuel injection, and probably half the weight of that interceptor, and they are night and day, but it was a good beginner bike to learn to ride on.

[@REDonVFR]

I can't wait to see how it handles!

[@slide8570]

Didn't even watch the video yet..I just know it's a good bike! And fun to ride as well! I still own mine..bought it in 87 or 88..just a fun bike to ride!

[@REDonVFR]

I had it running from being parked for a while. But discovered a blown head gasket. I'm sure it's very fun as a power to weight ratio is amazing.

[@uhu69]

Awesome video, thanks! As a 16 year old when this thing came out, it was the stuff of dreams! (Almost as hot as Heather Thomas!).

[@REDonVFR]

Had to Google the person and wow she was stunning!!

[@frodrickfronkensteen9241]

Same here. 15 at the time, putting around on a 49cc RX-50. Must have made 100 trips to the local Honda and Kawasaki dealers to sit on the Interceptors and Ninjas. Brother's friend let me ride is Interceptor 500 down the street and back when I was 15. Amazingly, that's the only sport bike I ever rode. All of my bikes in following years were cruisers (Exciter 250 and a Shadow 700). Good times. Simpler times.

[@Truth-Liberator]

I can get hold of Bridgestone bt46 tyre's for my vf500. Also Dunlop arrowmax offers the sizes recommended.

[@owen368]

Stock indicators if memory serves were square black and big. They were expensive bikes in there day but very nice, vf 4 engine is a fiddle to work on as it's all packed in tight a mechanic told me years ago you will need 3/8ths socket set. Give it some love.

[@REDonVFR]

I actually found decent looking ones on Amazon. Already installed and looking quite stock which I'm pleased about 😊

[@notaword1136]

Honestly, I kinda love the chunky indicators that come with this bike standard. It makes it feel kinda like a rescue ranger toy, which fits the vibe about right.

[@robertfearns6008]

Had an 84 was bought new and stolen within 5 days in Tampa. Bought another one had for many trouble free years great little bike I compare it most like my rd 400 Yamaha. Both a blast neither fast but so fun

[@REDonVFR]

It appears to be that this one isn't trouble free. Will post updates in next episodes.

[@robertfearns6008]

@@REDonVFR carbs?

[@robertfearns6008]

Vacuum lines. A land n kit cleans up a lot sod 80s emission problems

[@REDonVFR]

@@robertfearns6008 that and more... Need more time to sort this out to make it road worthy.

[@owen368]

Poor old girl! your making her blush, she is in very good shape for age give her a good sort out.

[@REDonVFR]

Did most of the planned maintenance. Will post it in next episode 😁

[@daniellusker2578]

@@REDonVFR where do you get your parts from and any tips for someone trying to rebuild pne

[@REDonVFR]

@@daniellusker2578 Parts are rare nowadays especially for this model. Had to source head gaskets from UK.

[@IrnMaiden304]

Still would like to get one of these, the sound is one of the reasons, and you don't really see them much in running and rideable condition.

[@REDonVFR]

Will soon continue working on it to hear it purr :)

[@austinfulmer9004]

How do u do the clutch rod oil seal

[@REDonVFR]

I do t think I need to do it, but I'd assume you have to put a screw through it and pull it.

[@JBK647]

What ride?

[@garyives1218]

1:24 wait, what? Rear tire smaller than the front? Little mix-up there

[@REDonVFR]

Probably. I guess I speak quicker than I realize lol. Still learning English :)

[@garyives1218]

@@REDonVFR you're doing great! :)

[@andih.5818]

The Mirrors are origin! Ugly but really original "Honda" sold version!

[@REDonVFR]

In my opinion they are alright. As long as they are usable on the road.

[@martinez19d]

I don't know what those is, it's not a review. It's your problems

[@Jer0867]

I got 30 seconds in, and couldn't listen to the awful sound quality. I fast forwarded to see if it improved, but it didn't. No excuse for shitty sound these days!

[@REDonVFR]

I do apologize for your temporary ear damage :). But you're correct. Something happened in post processing. I'll have to reupload it. Thanks for pointing this out!