Update 12.19.2017: eBay shows this bike has sold for $5k. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc
Built to celebrate Honda’s AMA F1 and Daytona 200 successes in the early to mid-’80s, the Honda VF1000R was bedecked with everything Honda’s skunk works had bolted together for its racebikes, and made the kind of power that the F model could only dream about. The V4 had the same displacement and basic layout as the VF1000F, but that is where the similarities ended, the key difference being the R’s gear-driven cams.
1986 Honda VF1000R for sale on eBay
The changes made it good for more than 10 horsepower over the F, but the special parts list meant the bike the better part of 100 pounds heavier than its stablemate. Still, it was among the more special bikes available in its day, especially from Japan, and all of Honda’s wizardry meant the VF1000R held fastest production honors briefly.
This 1986 Honda VF1000R is in excellent condition for its age and sports a scant 4,122 miles. The low miles can be attributed to the bike having been stored for the last 26 years, and while many cosmetic pieces have been lightly repaired and repainted to account for that, the bike still is not perfect.
It has its share of blemishes from sitting and age, but none are serious. The carburetors have been cleaned, as have the fuel tank and fuel pump, and it has a new petcock, fuel lines, fuel filter, spark plugs and side cover gaskets. The bike runs, but its suspension has not been rebuilt and it wears original or very old tires, which would need to be changed if you’re going to ride it.
From the seller:
All fluids have been changed with new filters installed.
New NGK plugs
Bike is running. Clutch, brakes and gearbox are in good condition and operate.
Starter clutch sticks a little when cold starting, once warmed up bike idles at 1000 rpm , heat cycles and fans operate. Revs fully to red line, no noises other than a beautiful cam gear drive whine these bikes are noted for.
Cold blooded starter.
Not a perfect bike, but a really nice example.
Clean title
4122 original miles.Light cosmetic restoration.
A few issues with the bodywork were repaired, repainted and clear coated with PPG products, the body work was NOT stripped and redone. Great care was taken to preserve the original decals to keep the bike as authentic as possible.
95% of the bodywork fasteners have been replaced due to corrosion of the originals.
The fuel tank was cleaned inside, new Honda petcock, Motion Pro fuel lines, new needle valves in conjunction with a carb cleaning. New fuel filter and a cleaned fuel pump (original).
Original air filter.
Rebuilt starter.
Rebuilt clutch master, all new fluid.
Stainless steel lines (F/R brakes and Clutch line) that were on the bike since 1991 and show a little patina.
New chain on original chain wheels, old chain was unable to be salvaged, chain wheels looked new.
New gaskets for the stator and clutch covers.
New battery.
All electrical accessories work (horn, lights, blinkers).
Original Honda Exhaust.
All original reflectors and directionals.
Original seat and pad covers. Small tear in seat near solo cowl.The motor has not been removed from the chassis.
Some fasteners have some patina.
Original Honda TRAC front fork and rear air suspension.
Rear shock has functioning cable adjuster, the shock HAS NOT been rebuilt.
Forks are original and have not been rebuilt. No leaks, dust seals look very good.
Tires are thought to be original and would need to be replaced before putting the bike on the road.Low mile bike that is a great candidate for a full restoration.
I have limited the restoration to keep it as original as possible.
This bike can be taken to a higher level restoration for the right buyer, or, it would make a great addition to a collection as is.
If you intend to ride it, seriously consider upgrades to the rear suspension as the only parts available for a rebuild are the air seals.
Tires will need to be replaced, if riding it is in your plans.
If you are unable to effect these modifications, inquire.
$7500 or reasonable offer.
Located in Clermont, FL 34715.
The $7,500 asking price is upper echelon for these bikes, but the seller has made a strong effort here to keep the bike as original as possible while making sure it is mechanically sound. With just a little more work, the bike would make an excellent collectible that could still be ridden.
