Prob shouldn't start this...no time, but BITOG is very addictive.
I have three 83' VF750F Interceptors (x1 operational, x1 project, x1 parts bike) & one 86' VF1000R (f'ng awesome machine). All have unfortunately become "mouse motels" as I've not ridden them in three years.
The oil in the two riders is M1 MX4T & has +-1000mi w/oem filters...last changed in 1998
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The gas was never treated & subsequently, the carbs are surely plugged up.
Also, there's some corrosion on select (most) aluminum items.
Chastise me if you must, but know that I sigh sadly each time I open the shed. I have the desire to reclaim my bikes from the mice & thought I'd throw the subject out for "what I'd do if I were you" observations. The tires are of course untrustworthy & both batteries are shot. Also - there's this other thing...my main concern & the reason I used my bikes so infrequently & eventually forgot abut them. The cam thing.
Some years ago I performed considerable research on the issue of & remedy for the poorly designed camshafts & cylinder heads that plague most pre 86' VF/V4 Hondas. I even replaced a moderately chewed up set of cams in my 83' VF750F (@ less than 10k mi) w/an updated design (sealed ends & outlet orifices in the lobes) sourced from an ex-race bike...purchaed for the paltry sum of $100. The set of x8 brand new rockers was several times that $$$. I never got around to taking the next step...likely a more important one...of modding/rerouting the (external) oil lines that feed the heads.
If here are any old farts here who own a 82-86 VF/V4 Interceptor, Magna or Sabre (& are aware of the cam issue), have you:
For those interested persons who have no idea about what I'm referring to (all of you who're still a ways away from being an "old [censored]"), Googling "VF oil" or "V4 oil" or either of those w/"mod" (?) will bring up reams of info on this subject. Some of the better material is from Robyn Landers, a Canadian dude who's gone to great lengths to share an immense amount of VF knowledge on his "V4 files" site.
Here's a couple of links:
80's Honda Intercetor rebuild GREAT PHOTOS!
Robyn Landers V4 files No end of info here.
I have three 83' VF750F Interceptors (x1 operational, x1 project, x1 parts bike) & one 86' VF1000R (f'ng awesome machine). All have unfortunately become "mouse motels" as I've not ridden them in three years.
The oil in the two riders is M1 MX4T & has +-1000mi w/oem filters...last changed in 1998
The gas was never treated & subsequently, the carbs are surely plugged up.
Also, there's some corrosion on select (most) aluminum items.
Chastise me if you must, but know that I sigh sadly each time I open the shed. I have the desire to reclaim my bikes from the mice & thought I'd throw the subject out for "what I'd do if I were you" observations. The tires are of course untrustworthy & both batteries are shot. Also - there's this other thing...my main concern & the reason I used my bikes so infrequently & eventually forgot abut them. The cam thing.
Some years ago I performed considerable research on the issue of & remedy for the poorly designed camshafts & cylinder heads that plague most pre 86' VF/V4 Hondas. I even replaced a moderately chewed up set of cams in my 83' VF750F (@ less than 10k mi) w/an updated design (sealed ends & outlet orifices in the lobes) sourced from an ex-race bike...purchaed for the paltry sum of $100. The set of x8 brand new rockers was several times that $$$. I never got around to taking the next step...likely a more important one...of modding/rerouting the (external) oil lines that feed the heads.
If here are any old farts here who own a 82-86 VF/V4 Interceptor, Magna or Sabre (& are aware of the cam issue), have you:
- Purchased & installed a VF top end oiling kit?
- Made your own kit, out-souring a custom CNC OF adaptor?
- Ran SS braided Teflon hose or brake line from the HP oil supply in the main oil gallery?
For those interested persons who have no idea about what I'm referring to (all of you who're still a ways away from being an "old [censored]"), Googling "VF oil" or "V4 oil" or either of those w/"mod" (?) will bring up reams of info on this subject. Some of the better material is from Robyn Landers, a Canadian dude who's gone to great lengths to share an immense amount of VF knowledge on his "V4 files" site.
Here's a couple of links:
80's Honda Intercetor rebuild GREAT PHOTOS!
Robyn Landers V4 files No end of info here.