Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted November 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 A while back I found a nice '86 VFR750F for sale that caught my eye. The bodywork is in overall nice condition - not perfect, but original and nice. The windshield has to be replaced however, and it will need the usual stuff - carb cleaning, battery, tires, brake work, fork seals, etc. On the plus side, it has under 15K original miles. Seller has dropped his price down to $3100. IMO, this is still way too high and anything over $2500 is too much. I think $2000 is the ceiling in this condition. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RollinAgain Posted November 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 The VFR was produced in both 750cc and 700cc models that year. The 750 is more rare and desirable for collectors but still I don't think he'll get what he is asking for it since it will need some refreshing. I think $2000 - $2500 is a fair price considering the relatively low miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 ^^ Agree !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 Pic's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 Pic's ? I'll post some tonight if you'd like. He actually had it listed here, but there wasn't any interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 This one is for sale in the Netherlands for Eur 1,500, make that $1,700 1986 46,000km/29k miles https://picasaweb.google.com/103469381712245891090/Vfr750?noredirect=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 Pic's ? I'll post some tonight if you'd like. He actually had it listed here, but there wasn't any interest. Mite as well post a phone number too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 Here's a small slide show: http://s745.photobucket.com/user/tomk1960/slideshow/Bikes%20for%20Sale/1986%20VFR750F His name is Les and you can reach him at 218-391-9895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just kidding about the phone number BUT now the wolfes are out . That is nice and $3100 not far off. You gotta look at installing 17" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted November 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm with RollinAgain - $2,000 to $2,500. This isn't the time of year north of the equator to be selling a bike, so probably less rather than more. It is a nice, clean example though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrele Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for posting the pix. Im selling because when I lived in the mountains of Colorado it was the obvious bike to own. Living in northern WI not so much. Its a great all original bike. Unabused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 Good luck with the sale! Unabused I cannot see from a picture, for I guess you mean "not revved till the max all of the tiem" but blue duct tape on the signal stem, scratch on lower cowl and screw missing from fuse panel doesnot make it a pristine one. But, they are very nice bikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for posting the pix. Im selling because when I lived in the mountains of Colorado it was the obvious bike to own. Living in northern WI not so much. Its a great all original bike. Unabused. It's a great bike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 From what Les has told me, he rode it and enjoyed it, but didn't beat on it. It's too bad about the fairing scratches, but at least they aren't really wide. And those rubber turn signal stems eventually dry out, crumble, and break. Aftermarket ones are readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBert Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I see plastic parts like the fuse box with faded colors, bolts with oxidation on int, brown rust like stuff on the joint of the lower fairing. Rust on the left chain tensioner. Aftermaket mirrors. So the bike needs attention. Plus for the american market its 750 cc and at least 15 more horses hidden in the engine compared to the 700. The Dutch bike Dutchy showed is in near absoluut mint condition, i have inspected the bike. I do not know actual prices on the american market, but that bike would do about 1000 euro in my country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2015 I'm not looking for a perfect VFR750, but I'd like a very nice one. We talked some more and the seller dropped his price a bit, but still not low enough for me to justify the $600+ cost to ship to my home. I'll just have to keep my eyes open for another one. They pop up now and then. All good inputs and opinons - I appreciate it, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRoad Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I've done my fair share of these. It would be well-bought anywhere below $2000 and well-sold anywhere above. Just my $.02 JOE in IL V4Dreams.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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