Tarkus

For sale is the front fender off of my 2007 RWB Interceptor. When I purchased this bike used it was in excellent condition save this front fender which you can see from the pictures has a crack in the side and a little bit of haze on a buffed out area on top. It is otherwise bright, shiny and clean. I hope the pictures show it clearly. To be honest, given its location on the bike I rarely ever noticed the damage, but I did eventually buy a replacement. I haven’t done any research on what the going price should be, but I’m asking $45 plus shipping. Please contact me with any questions: percrimson@gmail.com

I have discovered that the left side bag leaks in the rain. I used some cornstarch for a water test on the Interceptor’s saddle bag and found leaks in multiple locations. I think the gasket, which I believe is made out of neoprene, has shrunk in general and/or is permanently compressed where the solid plastic of the lid presses against it. Attached is a photo showing the cross-section of the gasket. It is 3/4” x 11/32“. Does anyone think I can find/purchase a direct replacement somewhere? I’m guessing not, so I’m going to search for some weatherstripping type product that is ~11/32 inches wide and ~1/8” thick that would fit behind the gasket in the channel in which it sits. Any ideas or suggestions much appreciated! VFRJon

I’ve owned my 2007 now for about six months and it has 23,000 miles on it. I replaced the battery about six months ago and I ride it ~daily. Parked it in the garage last night. Rode to the gas station this morning and filled the tank. Turned on the ignition to check the mileage and left ignition on without cranking for two or three minutes. Once I was ready to go, the bike would not start. It did not prime the fuel injection nor turnover at all. I got a jumpstart and rode to my nearby Honda dealership. They checked the voltage with the engine running and revving and said the charging system is working fine. I left and I’ve ridden it and parked it and started it three or four times with no problems. This happened once before, which is why I purchased a new battery shortly after taking ownership of the bike. Does anyone think intermittent starting problems could be due to a faulty/failing voltage regulator/rectifier? VFR Jon

Thanks everybody!

Hey, I purchased a used 2007 model about six months ago. The rear brake pedal does not appear to be bent… there is a nice graceful curve that looks correct. However, it does seem to be very close in to the bike. I have attached a picture – how does this compare with yours? - jon

Hey guys, the bike I bought about six months ago included the factory bags, but the internal cord system that keeps the bag from opening too far was replaced by the previous owner and the bags only open about 60°. Am I correct that a 90° opening is possible without straining the hinges?

I have the RWB anniversary model. I have the bags but I am missing key parts of the mounting kit. I found the following Honda part number for the blue saddlebags: 08L52-MCW-1E0 One retailer says the mounting hardware is included, and another says it is not included. And for the one that says it is included, they are unable to specify whether it includes both the “mounting kit“ as well as the “sub bracket“ kit which I understand both to be necessary. (See: https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/37468-oem-hardbag-installation/&tab=comments). Can someone tell me confidently that if I order the saddlebags, I’ll get everything I need to mount them? Thanks!

Hi all, I’m attaching two pictures. The first is a stock photo of the “sub bracket“ mounting kit from Honda. I am missing the three metal plate parts. The flat one on the left looks like it could be easily fabricated but the one to the right of it is much more complex. The second photo is of the inside of the rear fender from my bike. (You’ll note the upper left corner has been torn and I have a replacement.) As you can see in the second photo, there already is a metal bracket mounted to the inside of my fender. QUESTION: Is the bracket I’m missing mounted in addition to the existing bracket, or as a replacement? ~ VFR Jon

TT, Could you help me choose the right hardness from this table? Rubber hardness and applications Hardness Application 30 Shore A Art gum erasers 35 Shore A Rubber bands 40 Shore A Can tester pads 50 Shore A Rubber stamps 55 Shore A Pencil erasers 60 Shore A Screen wiper blades 65 Shore A Automotive tires 70 Shore A Shoe heels 75 Shore A Abrasive handling pads 80 Shore A Shoe soles 85 Shore A Tap washers 90 Shore A Typewriter rollers 95 Shore A Fork lift solid tires 60 Shore D Golf ball 70 Shore D Metal forming wiper dies 80 Shore D Paper-making rolls

Yoshi, The files are in the download section.

Hi Everybody, I just purchased a 2007 RWB Interceptor with the factory bags and mounting kit. I learned only after trailering the bike home that I am missing key parts of the kit, including the spacers. I've downloaded the 3D print file from VFRD and I am researching where to have the spacers printed. Questions: 1. One company has asked for an approximate durometer spec for the OEM spacers to help them recommend a material. I certainly don't expect anyone can give me a durometer reading but perhaps some of you can describe how soft/hard/stiff/flexible the OEM spacers are? 2. The same company has suggested likely materials are: "ABS (what a Lego is made of), LDPE (low-density polypropylene) or maybe even Polypropylene (PP) but it tends to degrade under UV conditions. My bet is ABS." (I think ABS sounds too hard/inflexible). Anyone out there have an informed guess on this? Thanks to you all, Tarkus

After almost ten years w/o a (running) VFR, I am back on the road with a beautiful 2007 RWB Interceptor. In the intervening years I mostly rode a 1998 Honda SuperHawk (soon up for sale). After 500 miles I'm already more comfortable on the Interceptor than I ever was the SuperHawk. I live in North Carolina and love riding in the mountains of NC/VA/WVA and GA. Happy to be part of this community!