VF1000

Hi folks,
Any advice for someone considering buying an 85 model with 45K on the clock?
Thanks

 

Yes. You should be aware that it absolutely has 145k on the clock

 

why didnt u spur that thought in my head before i went to buy it at lunch
time

 

or 200K +

 

VF1000F or VF1000R?

 

The "F" has,as you should know chain driven cams.
The "R" is much less common and has gear driven ones.
Both "allegedly" had marginal oil delivery to the cams.
The rear head is supposedly the most at risk. There's a semi active
owners group for the "R" at Yahoo.
Both bikes are fast but HEAVY. Parts are becoming scarce,especially
for the "R".
Isaac.

 

Don't pay too much.


BTH

 

Or maybe the clocks have been replaced, or turned back, or it was run
for 5 years without a speedo cable....

On a 20-year-old bike, unless it's you know its full history, the
number currently displayed on the odometer is just barely useful as a
guide.


BTH

 

....and my 39-year-old bike has a genuine 2000 miles on the clock.
That's why I said "unless it's you know its full history" (although I
meant to say "unless you know its full history").


BTH

 

its not an R. i payed 2500......it came with a gearsack + rack. i think its
a good price(W.A.)
it has a new oil system added to it that lubes the overhead cams?
and ive just noticed that when i lean it to the side for a while i begins to
leak oil
its really fast tho, kind of feels like a train when it comes to corners
tho!... it sits very high as well i can see above cars easy
despite its weaknesses tho i love it already

 

Personally, I think you should pay " HEAPS" . My 1984 VF 1000R has
done 18,000 KM..Bought new in June , 1984. Not ridden for years, but
in a slow rebuild ..

Pay heaps ....I need to get the prices up...

Rgds..................Peter

 

The "new oil system" is a bonus
BTW Ryco z79A oil filters work well.
Isaac.

 

if its only done 18,000klms and not ridden in years, why the ****
would it need a rebuild?

 

I just want to check ... Parked it in 1991, and will drop motor out
for check over. New brake parts of course, have a " top end oil kit "
from USA, new RK Gold Chain, new front and rear sprockets , new tank
from USA, near new mufflers, and so it goes on..

Rgds...............Peter.

 

No shit batman?

No, that was the VF750, and only early models of the VF750F. Get your
infor right.

I've owned two R's and a 750F and never had a problem. They aren't
everyone's cup of tea, but the oil delivery to the cams was a very
very rare thing. If the bike is still running, it doesn't have that
problem, that aint hard to figure.

Well of course they are heavy, you are talking 20 year old bikes. I
still have a soft spot for the R though.

 

I own an 84 "R" old darling and EVERYTHING I said B4 came of the
usergroups site.
Isaac.

 

Probably silly question but why would anyone buy a new bike 22 years
ago and only have 18,000 on it ? :-(
Isaac.

 

A 1000 cc engine that needs a rebuild after 18,000 kms. What the....? Why
would anyone want one?

Theo

 

It might even be a VF1000F2 Super Bold'or...

Postman Pat

 

Well, F**K me old mate, if an owners group doesnt
know what its talking about who does ? You?
I.