86 VF500 would need a complete restore, should I walk away?

(The part of Squirrel Man will be played by TOE CUTTER in this post)

Most project bikes are going to nickle and dime you to death. This one as described is seriuosly gonna do some damage to your wallet and sanity. Run Forest, run! For free and I am all in for the save.......damn that did not sound like Squirrel at all.

 

I STILL dare you to buy it.......

 

can't double dog dare..I went straight to triple dog dare

 

Squirrel is talking to the mirror again.....

 

Wow, I've been triple dog dared! Good thing I'm not lacking in self-confidence and have the ability to ignore the taunts!

While I understand the folks saying get a newer bike, that's not really the point here. Back in my younger days there were two bikes I lusted for, the Nighthawk S, and the 500 Interceptor. I've got the Nighthawk S, and it is an outstanding bike. So, now I need/want the 500.

In the interest of sanity though, I don't think I'll start with this particular one. The guy sent me some more close up pics yesterday, and it's rough. I've got some suspicions of damage, and the guy just seems a little shady, so I'm going to pass on this one.

I'll keep looking for a 500 somewhere in the Southeast. Anyone know of a decent one for sale, let me know.

 

86 intersepter 500 honda---Nashville

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2171379361.html

 

Boy, it's a good thing that I didn't listen to the nay-sayers when I bought most of my VF's. If I had, I wouldn't have the terrific, great running, dependable motorcycles that I currently enjoy at a fraction of the cost of going out and buying them in 'good' condition.

It's interesting to see how people's words and actions will tell a completely different story. I find it humorous when someone says not to buy an older bike, yet they have more than one of their own.... that need/needed work.... and they love..... and they won't sell......

 

Well noted! Good luck with your search and please keep us posted.

 

I am currenlty saving two gen 1's but they must be worth the save. As described this was a bike tooo far.

 

86 Honda Interceptor 500 reduced[/QUOTE]

Lefty.........I live 10 miles from this bike. If you want, I will contact the owner and have a look at it for you.

 

creaky, appreciate the offer, bud!! I'm going to have to pass right now. It's pretty easy to squirrel away $300 for a project bike, $1800 +/- is another ball of wax.

BTW, here are pics of the one I'm passing on. If interested, it's on the Auburn Alabama CL for $500, but he seems willing to negotiate. On second look it looks like he not only spraybombed the frame, but the engine as well.





I think I need to save up a few more dollars to move up into the $1000-$1500 range for a bike.

 

Seriously that is some good advice! The best thing I EVER did for my old 500 was to buy a parts bike.

 

Yeah, not a bad plan if you have the green backs

 

If you can get it cheap enough buy it...if it doesn't work out part it out on the forum.

 

The quadruple dog dare has been unleashed, you must buy it now.

I quadruple dog dare you to waste money on it.

 

I'm kinda with Reg71 on this one..it doesn't look THAT bad...I mean if your gonna restore it your gonna pull it apart right?.. if its rattle can painted that stuff will come off pretty easy hell rub a little bit of brake fluid on it.... I don't know why that shit doesn't eat the hoses as fast as it eats paint...oh any way,, I say talk the guy down even more and try to get it for =under 300....

 

Go on i did it for less i hope??????

Hi i got one in the UK for £132 does that make me mad? Or brave? No Mufflers, worn seat, non runner standing in the rain for years but given my self 6 years or more to tinker with it see below:frown::crazy: