Used 1985 Honda Interceptor Used 700L

Seller Description

Up for sale is a 1985 Honda VF700F Interceptor. This bike carries a manufacturing date of 07
1984: one of the first “tariff beaters” manufactured.
The bike is a 3rd owner bike; I have had it since
2007. I purchased the bike with approx.
3k miles and the odometer now reads 14450.
This bike is in great physical shape.
No dents in the tank, paint is as good as it gets for a bike this age;
simply in great shape. All tabs remain
on the side covers, and none broken on the lower cowel. If I had to estimate, I’d place this bike at
about 85-90 points.
I have had this bike garaged for the entire time I have
owned it. However, it has sat for the
last 4-5 years without being ridden. I own
two classic Goldwings, 84/86 and an 88.
I spend my time on these two bikes.
I work as an eng. consultant so my job takes me out of town for many
months, years in fact. I take one of the
Goldwings everywhere I go. I am a
motorcyclist and do my own maintenance.
True maintenance: replacement of
motors, headgaskets, valves, seats, tires, brakes, electronics (stereos, amps,
subs), carbs, etc., everything except the splitting of the cases. I have taught myself and have made errors
along the way.

I think what is of value
relative to the sale of the Interceptor, it comes from a man who rides. I have spent winters in PA with nothing but
my 1500. I have ridden in sub-zero weather,
snow and ice. I may use a truck to carry
a bike to a job, depending on the weather; but once here my PU sits. The bikes get used. I have traveled across the country, for work,
in winter months: Dec and Jan. And yes,
it is cold. In other words, this bike
does not come from a “squid.”
That being said, the bad first:
Fork seals need to be replaced – left leg leaks pretty good
While traveling to LA from west TX, the fuel pump went out,
replaced with a Mr. Gasket purchased in Deming NM at an Autozone; Dec of 2012 I
believe. It was the 4 – 7 (3-5) psi pump
(which overpowered the float valves). I
replaced this pump a month ago, with another Mr. Gasket, but the 2 -3. 5 psi
pump (cat. 12S I believe).
I replaced the float valves, carb gaskets, and filters with
Outlaw replacement parts. Should not
have done this. Should be replaced with
K&L or with parts from the outfit in Canada (name escapes me at present –
expensive but worth it). At present, the
float valves appear to be leaking small drops.
I have a cut off under the seat to stop pressure and vacuum in the
system – keeping gas out of the jugs.
Floats are good, but they are set a bit lower (8 - 9mm) in the bowl to facilitate
a better float valve seal. Don’t use
Outlaw parts. Also rebuilt one of the
fuel tube assemblies several years ago.
There is a site on Ebay that sells one of the assemblies – about 30. Well worth the money. Separating V4 carbs, taking them off the
bike, is simply no fun.
I’d pick up some new intake boots along with parts to
rebuild the carbs. This needs to be
re-done.
The ignition switch went out years ago, start it with a
simple on/off switch attached to the fuse cover; sorry, it now has a hole in
it. New ignition assembly is approx. 100
or so. Old ignition is till on the bike, very clean by the way; just inoperable.
Tank seal has leaked (I have a replacement seal – just not
installed)
I tested compression a few months ago, 155, 125, 135 and
150. Did not perform a leak down
test. I did ride the bike for a couple
of days (one trip about 60 miles) and it rode great. Linear power still there. These bikes as so fun to ride; wind em up and they just go; linear as heck.Top end not reached, but I did get it up over
90 with ease. That being said, I would rebuild the carbs as described above. I would also pull the heads and do a valve / guide / and seat job on it. The bike sat for years (sorry, with Sta-bil)
but even so, gas leaked and more than likely, gummed up the heads/valves/and or
seats. Never intended to let the bike sit so long without being ridden. I don't think rings or jugs need work, but I have no way of knowing for sure. Honda is known for their engineering and I've never had to get into the cylinders on any bike for simply sitting.
Smokes a bit (white) at start up. And smells rich.
I am heading out of state again, so I don’t have time to get
this wonderful bike, tip top. Even if I
did, I certainly would not ride it year round.
I must sacrifice it. Truth be
told, at mid-fifties, am a Goldwing and classic BMW guy. When one owns more than one classic bike, I
have to tell you, they need to be ridden.
Goldwings are incredibly forgiving.
As are old air and air/oil head BMWs.
The V4s have never been. They
need to be ridden; and I simply cannot allow this bike to deteriorate for lack of being ridden - it is simply way to good of a bike.
The good:
New tires, chain and sprocket (some 4 – 5 years ago) less
than 500 mi on them – easily less.
Givi side bags / no name top bag
Hondaline travel rack
New battery
Relatively new starter
Relatively new petcock
New air filter
Spare parts (used parts saved – fuel pump, etc)
Clean, current title, registration (TX)
Seat still soft, no tears
Many first, second owner parts and service rctps. I also have saved some
CD service info
This bike is in great physical shape – gets compliments
everywhere it is seen
To my knowledge, it has never been down, or dropped. I certainly have not laid it down, nor
dropped it. Right lever is slightly bent
however; barely noticeable – don’t remember how the second owner said it occurred.
As mentioned, this bike is somewhat historical, and I hope
goes to a rider that will appreciate its value.
It is worth the reserve price.
But not overpriced. If it were an
84, it would not be for sale.
This bike should be worked on abit, and then ridden. Not stored, but ridden (in my view).
I have done my best to describe the good and the bad. It does start, run and I have recently ridden
it, to my pleasure. But, I must state
again, the carbs should be redone and the heads pulled and serviced. This bike will be the envy of the classic
crowd upon completion, it simply is in that great of condition.
I will try to post of video of it at startup and running in
the next couple of days.
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