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Offline Stretch

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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #150 on: June 10, 2017, 08:50:47 PM »
Congrats on the ride. I've not owned one but have had a 500 magna. They are fun bikes and they do run pretty well.

Sorry but I didn't read through all the posts but did you ever get the valve clearances adjusted? This and syncing the carbs will really bring it to life.

I've had almost all the other 1st generation V4s so if I can help please let me know.
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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #151 on: June 11, 2017, 02:34:33 AM »
 Yes, valves were adjusted. The carbs were bench synced but not vacuum synced. Seems to run pretty well, especially when I give her some revs!
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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #152 on: October 16, 2018, 03:14:18 PM »
BUMP...any updates with pics? Still got it or did you let it go?
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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #153 on: October 17, 2018, 04:00:16 AM »
 I sold the Interceptor and the Ascot last Spring. The garage was getting too full again.
 The Interceptor remained trouble free the entire time I had it.

 With the funds from the sale, I bought this:




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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #154 on: October 17, 2018, 04:01:25 AM »
Well done mate, you got a much better bike. ;D
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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #155 on: October 17, 2018, 06:24:54 AM »
That a new bike or a used Triumph Scrambler? Hard to believe they have had the model since '06. What year is yours? It is a nice looking bike, one you can explore the woods with near you.
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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #156 on: October 17, 2018, 07:12:40 AM »
 2014 with 3600 miles. Bitubo shocks, D&D mufflers, air injections removed and a tune.
 Came with the stock parts, too.
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Re: 1985 VF500 Interceptor
« Reply #157 on: October 17, 2018, 11:59:37 AM »
Scott, sounds like a fun bike and it is an attractive one. So, Dungeons & Dragons got into the exhaust business, who woulda thunk!  ;)

Sounds like a good trade up you made from the two bikes.

David
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