I Just Bought a 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor! And It Doesn't Run...

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[@TFLbike]

Update: as of this morning we have power to the fuel pump, look out for a ride video coming shortly!

[@kluthage421]

Why is the strap pulling down on the brake lever? Seriously?

[@flexjay87]

This is a cool piece of Honda history. I had a 1985 Honda V-4 1100 cc, and it was a beast !

[@jetjock60]

V4's FOREVER!!! My '99 VFR800 just bit the dust in a barn fire this February. 42K miles all over the eastern U.S. Miss her.

[@davidrochow9382]

Great stuff. I have an 82 VF750c Magna. I'm in South Aust. and I've had it for 4 years. We love these US imports as when I got it four and a half years ago it only had about 13,000 miles( 21,000 kms) on the clock. It's got over triple that now as our riding season last for 12 months here.

[@dcxplant]

Iconic and historical motorcycle. The very first OEM repli-racer as the Superbike rules changed from 1000cc to 750cc and included homologation rules. Honda produced and sold the VFR to dominate Suberbike racing class, and they did. Honda changed everything with the racer that was made into a street bike, while up until the VFR, racing was street bikes made into racers.

[@erich.4305]

This reminds me of a bike I had back in the day. I had a 1983 Kawasaki GPz750. Definitely an era of cool bikes. Peace from a motorcycle enthusiast here in Connecticut.

[@ricatiman]

My '86 VFR500Four is the bomb! I love it! Wait until you ride that 750...the engine is sublime, and really torquey. It looks like it's already fitted with a set of fresh Bridgestone BT-45's - perfect for the VF750F.

[@andrewd7586]

I bought one brand new here in Australia in 1983. For memory, the model here I think was the VF750 F2. It was a weapon, especially at age 21 & a wet weight of 61kg; 145 lbs. That was my weight not the bike!🤣 My old school mate bought the VF1000 at that time. 👍🏼🚀👍🏼

[@genebond]

Its great to see Andy again. Such a great guy. Keep it up!

[@WW-wf8tu]

You sold your Harley ???? I mean I like this but that bike you had was.. idk.. it had your history and personality all in it. It screamed you so much.

[@johncox5297]

I love those old sport bikes! Can’t wait to see it up and running.

[@2CANSAM1970]

Nice ride they are awesome we had a family friend and these are all he drove for years. Very reliable

[@billness2635]

Couple of things. The good. Awesome bike! Good for you getting it and getting it back on the road. The bad. Tie down straps on the levers? Don’t do that! Helpful advice. I just finished doing the same thing on an 84 VF1000 Interceptor. On the back of the fuel pump is a cap that covers the points that cycles the pump. They wear just like ignition points and need attention.

[@motochris5459]

I had the same year model,in red trim. Pretty unique bike at the time. Loved the V4 torque and sound. 135mph top speed, weird 16" front tire. Be careful Dude, it packs quite a punch for a little 750.

[@kenbowlus2995]

Finding an available matched set (in stock) of front and rear tires in OEM sizes - 120/80-16 and 130/80-18 rear in this case - for mid-80's sport bikes with the 16" front wheel can be like searching for hen's teeth. I'll give you a head start.... Pirelli Sport Demon Sport Touring Tires or Metzeler Lasertec Bias Sport Touring Tires are probably your best (and maybe only) shot; start looking now. Buena suerte!

[@andrewsmith9575]

So true. I did warn him of that. When I raced, I used Avon Super Venom in the stock class I was running. Really loved using those tires.

[@infesting]

Extremely easy to find simple search of Google will have results from multiple websites

[@paulmcmullen914]

I had one of those! One of my favorite bikes. The Freddie Spencer race version is an absolute all-time favorite race bike. Barber museum has a beautiful one.

[@walterdemo2895]

Super cool bikes w tons of history & character!.I have one but put on FZ1 forks/triples w superbike bars CBR900RR wheels rotors calipers & high mount exhaust pipe. Doesn't take much to spruce them up & they look killer when do

[@user-ib6fu3ux1q]

Looks to be in good overall condition. 3k well spent. Looking forward to updates.

[@darrylmain925]

remember riding with a friend of mine in 90, he had one and i had a 88 750 gsxr. make for some fun runs.

[@jimmyjames8736]

I drove a buddy to pick up his new Interceptor at the dealership. It was the first one the dealer had gotten, and I thought it was beautiful. We made plans to go riding the next evening. When I rode over the next day, it was sitting in his driveway with a fresh coat of flat black barbecue grill paint. I almost cried when I saw it.

[@tylerramsey7396]

Wait what? Your friend is a dunce 😂

[@martymiller4300]

Unlike Suzuki and Kawasaki in-line 4’s Honda CB750 used a plain bearing high oil pressure fed crankshaft and had inevitable oil leak (warranty) problems associated with the long junctions between the cylinder block and the crankcase and head. The V4 offered a smaller, easier to seal junction albeit there were twice as many. The problems with accommodating the unique layout would have stopped any other manufacturer but Honda owned Kehin so casting and developing the insanely complicated carburetors was in-house. Timing chain failure usually happened after warranty ran out so not a problem. In the AMA Superbike series the problems and expenses only effected privateers which Honda (and arguably other brands p) had pretty much abandoned. I remember the carburetors were so in demand that the AMA put a $10,000 claimer on all carburetors to keep privateers just off the list of those who could afford factory setup carbs. $10,000 in 1985 would go a long way to buying most of the privateer bikes on the grid. On the street they were typical Hondas, heavy, expensive and never quite up to the competition. A lightly modified 1983 GS 750 could outrun anything a mystified Intercepter owner could come up with, trying to do anything with those insane criss-cross angled Kehins was pointless. And they sounded funny even when the timing chains weren’t rattling.

[@kawajocb1685]

Had one with gold weels. Love The v4

[@robertautry5978]

I have an 84 here in NC, Red 29 k, in good shape running, I purchased it in 2019, love it, had fuel pump relay issues. Use auxiliary tank. I was thinking about letting it go IDK ok thanks

[@MightyMouzMoto]

Awesome looking bike!

[@lukewalker1051]

I love these old bikes but for an average consumer, you can find a much newer, upgraded...gear cams or Vtech,lower mileage VFR 800 for $5K that requires much less restoration.

[@robcreel4257]

Great bike. Now just got to get it running.

[@stevekniess3665]

I see the Honda wagon. That's why this gentleman with you looks familiar, sorry for missing his name

[@1000750]

Ahhhhhh that poor lever wrap the soft tie around the triple clamps or fork tube I cant watch that's soft material and the lever clamp housing could break easily because of its age!!!

[@toddrobinson2547]

Always loved this bike. Reminds me of my Nighthawk (Red) may it RIP

[@yorkchris10]

I wouldn't know which V4 to buy. I remember teething problems with the Sabre engine. Owners may have been able to make changes in the oiling circuit.

[@bryanboelter]

Nice interceptor! I have an 86 Honda VF1000R in perfect condition. It is an awesome looking motorcycle.

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

....and weighs almost 700 pounds

[@bryanboelter]

@@jerryeinstandig7996 Actually, it's a feather like weight of 600lbs

[@brentbauer8258]

Looks in great shape….use 15w40 oil and add zinc additive..if the 1983’s have over 40000km then you do not have a chocolate cam.

[@Problem-mattic]

Can’t believe this replaced the CBX

[@leandroflaherty]

My first bike

[@leandroflaherty]

Also, the engine NEEDS to be riden hard. Keep it at high rpms. If you putter along at low rpms like a cruiser you will eat up the cams and poor oiling.

[@kingdavid2018]

Hello from rc31 owner

[@django1]

You do not need a fuel pump. I've been running my '83 VF750F with the fuel line plumbed right to the carbs. No issue whatsoever. And I ride pretty hard. Just get rid of the fuel pump. They are way more trouble than they are worth.

[@EvendimataE]

i bought a running good when parked honda magna for $1250. i thought it was a good buy hopping it would only need carb cleaning.... i was surprised when the real problem was a broken cam chain...i would never trust again a running when parked drama

[@stefankoles]

❤❤❤

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

and then came the 1986 GSXR 750

[@logancrouse6030]

Was this bikes and beards?

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

$3k ?? too much ! u could find a nice vfr700 '86 or '87 for that price, a much better bike in almost every way, especially the engine and frame

[@MarmiteTheDog]

I shudder every time I see that Honda 750 engine - cam chain tensioners, soft cams, clutch push rod seal, leaky carbs, balancing carbs.... ... enjoy! 😂