New '86 Interceptor owner

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  1. strangeintp

    strangeintp New Member

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    Hello all...

    I recently bought an '86 F2 from a coworker for a price I couldn't refuse. It's a little bit of a rebuild project. It's mechanically sound (I'm told), needs chain, battery, wiring harness, fuse box, and front end instruments/electrical handlebar controls (brake and clutch are there). It's missing fairings but I'm not all that interested in replacing them anyways - I kind of like the stripped down look.

    I have a new chain and battery on order.

    After some run-around ordering a wiring harness from a local salvage shop (Baltimore Cycle Salvage - horrible service), I just ordered a used one online that is claimed to be in good condition (and appears to be, from the picture).

    Fuse box I still have to find.

    I plan on getting aftermarket instruments and controls.

    I also need various screws and bolts, since a bunch went missing during the previous rebuild effort.

    I've had this bike for two months now and basically have just been waiting to get a working wiring harness. I'm excited about getting it running.

    Well that's about it, I just wanted to say hi. Though any tips/advice on the rebuild effort would be welcome, of course.
     


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    strangeintp New Member

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    p.s. haha I guess I didn't really introduce myself...

    This VFR will be my second bike, my first is a '98 BMW R1200C (which I am currently riding). I'd been thinking about getting a sport bike, so when this opportunity came up to get it for $300 I jumped on it.

    I live in the Wash, DC area.
     


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    Congratulations on purchasing an Interceptor from the best year they were made. Welcome.
     


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