I have an 82 Sabre and an 83 Interceptor both of which make a rattleing sound, and have for years. Both seem to run just fine.
:smile: These are great bikes. I rode my '83 Interceptor 3000 miles in 9 days with no problems at all. I think you just had a big glob of bad...
Had you just bought it off E-Bay? Sometimes you can make good money back by parting it out yourself. There are a lot of people looking for parts...
Why didn't I think of that?
Have the valves adjusted, looks like a new rear tire is in order, then ride,ride,ride.
Be sure to check for a vacuum leak.
I share your grief. My dad wrecked my perfect 2003 Honda Ace, which I bought brand new. I was on my 07VFR and saw the whole thing in my mirror....
Will you be riding to Asheville from the NE?
I thought those rates seemed too good to be true.
This is what happens when you loan your bike out!
Waiting to get 100 Harleys started takes a while
ride with 100 Harleys, BOOOOORING
My 07VFR gets better mileage than my 83 VF750F. The 07 will go 200-210 miles on a fill-up before it starts flashing at me. The 83 needs a pit...
That's one sweet little bike. I never find deals like that.
I need to figure out a way to carry my banjo on my 07VFR. The main problem is the weight (about 40 lbs.)
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are some picts of my stable
Not too many of the old ones left still in good shape.
Thanks. They are a ton o'fun. I commute on the 83.
[ATTACH] These are called Ole' Blue and New Blue
[ATTACH]Here is one of mine in the Garage
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