When did the Honda VF750F come out?
The Honda VF750F Interceptor was the offspring of a metaphorical marriage between the revolutionary 996cc V4 FWS1000 U.S. Formula 1 Championship Superbike racer Honda introduced in 1982 and a change in AMA Superbike rules. For the 1983 season, 4-cylinder bikes were limited to 750cc and were required to be production based.
What kind of steering response does a VF 750f Interceptor have?
“Steering response is textbook neutral,” it went on, making the Honda VF750F Interceptor “as useful to the Monday-through-Friday commuter as it is to the Sunday morning racer.” But there was trouble in paradise.
Are there any recalls on the Honda 750f?
Issues with rapid camshaft wear and disintegrating cam chain tensioners started surfacing regularly, and Honda’s belated response was a series of service advisories that attempted band-aid solutions under warranty rather than a full recall.
How many spare parts does a Honda VF750F have?
These exploded views give you insight on which spareparts you should probably replace. Stats for this page: nineteen Engine, thirty-seven Frame parts fiches.
Do you need black signal wire for Honda VF750F?
This direct plug and play unit replaces OEM# 31600-MK3-000, 31600-MC7-008, 31600-MB6-630, 31600-449-831, 31600-MA1-008, 31600-KAB-901, 31600-MF2-008. This upgraded unit does not have the black signal wire as it is not needed with this unit. Not for use with standard lead acid batteries.
What kind of battery does a Honda VF1000R use?
Designed with a lower voltage set point (As used in Lithium Ion Batteries). This direct plug and play unit replaces OEM# 31600-MK3-000, 31600-MC7-008, 31600-MB6-630, 31600-449-831, 31600-MA1-008, 31600-KAB-901, 31600-MF2-008. This upgraded unit does not have the black signal wire as it is not needed with this unit.
What kind of parts are in a Yamaha CB750K?
New, High Quality part, built just for the CB750K. The names Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and any other trade names or symbols belonging to each respective corporation are stated for reference purposes only. The products on this site are after market (not OEM) replacement parts and accessories only.
When did the VF1000R Interceptor have a cam problem?
A fellow rec.motorcyclist discussed the cam problem with the head service mechanic for the U.S. eastern seaboard, and an HRC tuner at the bike show in Valley Forge in February 1992. According to them the VF1000R Interceptor is noton the list.
What was the problem with the Honda VF?
However, some of the early VF models suffered mechanical problems, mainly as a result of poor quality camshafts (the “chocolate cams”). Honda, alarmed that they were losing their hard-won reputation for reliability, moved to introduce the VFR750 motorcycles featuring gear-driven ohc cams and a very high build quality.
When did the Honda VF750F interceptor come out?
Race on Sunday . . . The Honda VF750F Interceptor was the offspring of a metaphorical marriage between the revolutionary 996cc V4 FWS1000 U.S. Formula 1 Championship Superbike racer Honda introduced in 1982 and a change in AMA Superbike rules. For the 1983 season, 4-cylinder bikes were limited to 750cc and were required to be production based.
What was the problem with the Honda VF750?
According to HONDA it was all fixed in the US (who recieved ALL the first production run) under warranty or by recall. But there was also an oil feed issue. There are two spray bars over the cams.
What kind of engine did the Honda Interceptor have?
Using similar engine internals to the Sabre meant the Interceptor retained the Sabre’s chain drive to the four overhead cams, carrying forward tensioner and cam wear problems that were just showing up on the 1982 bikes.
A fellow rec.motorcyclist discussed the cam problem with the head service mechanic for the U.S. eastern seaboard, and an HRC tuner at the bike show in Valley Forge in February 1992. According to them the VF1000R Interceptor is noton the list.