Phlebmasters 1985 VF500f Interceptor Evolution- Full of pics and win.. - Page 4

karnagebusa · 07-27-2012, 11:23 PM

check out the vintage kerker exhaust .Havent seen those since i lived in cali.Nic project.Looking for an RD or RZ 350 for a project

Phlebmaster · 07-28-2012, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by smokedu

Nice to see you like a kid in a candy store. Keep us posted

Derick

Thank you for your help, it was nice to meet you!!

Originally Posted by karnagebusa

check out the vintage kerker exhaust .Havent seen those since i lived in cali.Nic project.Looking for an RD or RZ 350 for a project

It sounds real nice!

Veloc · 07-28-2012, 07:18 AM

Keep the stock seat. That other one just looks...bizarre - like the bike has ass cancer or something.

Too bad about that wadded-up tank. Looks like the paint on it would have been real nice otherwise.

Phlebmaster · 07-28-2012, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Veloc

Keep the stock seat. That other one just looks...bizarre - like the bike has ass cancer or something.

I gained 0.0005 HP with that chin scoop!! I can feel it!

Flyboymedic · 07-28-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Veloc

Keep the stock seat. That other one just looks...bizarre - like the bike has ass cancer or something.

Too bad about that wadded-up tank. Looks like the paint on it would have been real nice otherwise.

for stock seat.

Off topic: I wonder what one of these would look like and function like as a dual-sport? Might be a fun project with the spare bike...

NoMornings · 07-28-2012, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Flyboymedic

Man, I'm excited for you to get that thing running. I keep looking at this wanting one of those as a project. You got a smokin' deal dude!

If you want one - get one! They're out there, just not often such a good deal. You just need to be patient and keep checking cl within what you consider a reasonable distance.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/3154613675.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/3159875513.html
http://salem.craigslist.org/mcy/3148127944.html

Phlebmaster · 07-28-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

You just need to be patient and keep checking cl within what you consider a reasonable distance.

Or take good advice and think outside the box...... Thanks Alan!

NoMornings · 07-28-2012, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

Or take good advice and think outside the box...... Thanks Alan!

Hey, ALL my advice is worth at least TWICE what you pay for it!

Waitaminnit. Lemme check the math on that again.

Phlebmaster · 07-28-2012, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

Hey, ALL my advice is worth at least TWICE what you pay for it!

Waitaminnit. Lemme check the math on that again.

Nope...no need to double check. The math would boggle the mind.....

Can't put a value on priceless/practical advice.

Phlebmaster · 07-28-2012, 02:57 PM

UPDATES!! As if you are surprised..... lol

I put the speedo cluster from the parts bike onto mine. It was is better shape and cleaner. I also lowered the front end because the bike felt a bit wiggly around corners....now it feels much more like it should, I can "push" into the corner better. You know what I am talking about....

The front wheel is better "tucked" into the front of the bike and feels much better to ride.

Here is the new speedo thingy..

Look at the profile or stance difference ....

Before lowering the front

After.....

Daves929 · 07-28-2012, 03:51 PM

Right on man, you're doing way more with that bike than I ever would have
Well done!!!

Phlebmaster · 07-29-2012, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Daves929

Right on man, you're doing way more with that bike than I ever would have
Well done!!!

Thanks Dave....

More progress tonight.

I now have a working horn, wires without electrical tape and no more broken turn signals.

I replaced the choke/turn signal/horn/high beam doohicky today from the parts bike. It was in great shape and NO electrical tape anywhere so I pulled mine and put the other one on. Works great!!

The left rear turn signal was JB welded on so I swapped that too....

More updates to come as I tear down the parts bike.

Phlebmaster · 08-03-2012, 09:44 PM

I actually got that parts bike running!!!

I did some tinkering, parts swapping from my VF500f to the parts bike, a little gas into the carbs, and vroom!! I know the engine runs now....next step is to clean out the carbs and run the engine till it warms up....then check compression and look for any oil leaks. I have all the receipts for the engine rebuild from the previous owner so I may have a good engine on stand bye for my Interceptor.

Phlebmaster · 08-04-2012, 04:08 PM

This is a video of the parts bike I got from a guy who rebuilt the engine, but could not get it running. So he gave it to me. :-) I got her running in two days of working on it!! It had been sitting for about two years, so I was happy to see fuel flowing into the carbs.

Needs some TLC but I have a good known running engine for my 85 VF500. Oh, and I was playing with some new video production software and wanted a reason to try it out. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0xiAJyOyXM

NoMornings · 08-04-2012, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

I actually got that parts bike running!!!

I did some tinkering, parts swapping from my VF500f to the parts bike, a little gas into the carbs, and vroom!! I know the engine runs now....next step is to clean out the carbs and run the engine till it warms up....then check compression and look for any oil leaks. I have all the receipts for the engine rebuild from the previous owner so I may have a good engine on stand bye for my Interceptor.

Wow! Congratulations! Would be interesting to hear what you found that was keeping it from running. Of course, you DO realize that having a running example next to it for reference/known good parts IS cheating?

And - cleaning the carbs may take as much time as getting it running did. Just sayin

Phlebmaster · 08-04-2012, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

Wow! Congratulations! Would be interesting to hear what you found that was keeping it from running. Of course, you DO realize that having a running example next to it for reference/known good parts IS cheating?

And - cleaning the carbs may take as much time as getting it running did. Just sayin

LOL....yes true, but a win is a win.

Well, here is what I did.
Disassembled the outer garments of the bike.
I installed the coils.
Plugged the wires onto the spark plugs.
Wired the tach assy.
Pulled the broken starter switch out.
Drained the carbs.
Used gravity to pull fresh fuel into the carbs, then drained again.
Put my tank and fuel pump on, wired the fuel pump and put hoses where they go.
Checked all fluids, oil, coolant.
Put my battery into the bike.
Poured some gas into the carbs.
The Starter switch was defunked so I jumped the relay......and Vroom!!!

That's about it. Don't know why the guy could not get it to start......confusing. But there is no smoke or even a hint of engine issues. Sounds solid!

sin808 · 08-04-2012, 05:47 PM

congrats! Although I felt like I was having a flashback in the middle of your video.

NoMornings · 08-04-2012, 05:50 PM

I guess it just didn't like Seattle? Or did it have anything to do with you muttering under your breath 'run, or you're parts.....'

gmbyjeff · 08-04-2012, 09:30 PM

no kidding lol. The guy has one helluva time trying to get it to run, and gave up! Thats cool!

Phlebmaster · 08-04-2012, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by gmbyjeff

no kidding lol. The guy has one helluva time trying to get it to run, and gave up! Thats cool!

These bikes...and others I have discovered will not start with a low battery. As soon as the battery is drained, you cannot get enough juice to run the starter and get good spark. I learned that with my KZ....that is why I used the Kick starter instead.

My guess is he was not using a fully charged battery....because I did nothing other than what I listed above and is started right up.

I am very greatful to have this....beleive me!


07-27-2012, 11:23 PM	#61
karnagebusa Licensed Joined: Jul 2011 From: Tumwater WA> I Ride: Busa, YZ250,RM250.YZ250F	check out the vintage kerker exhaust .Havent seen those since i lived in cali.Nic project.Looking for an RD or RZ 350 for a project __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-28-2012, 07:18 AM	#63
Veloc Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2011 From: Tanasbourne, OR I Ride: 2008 R6, 2007 S2R 1000	Keep the stock seat. That other one just looks...bizarre - like the bike has ass cancer or something. Too bad about that wadded-up tank. Looks like the paint on it would have been real nice otherwise. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-28-2012, 02:57 PM	#70
Phlebmaster Chicken Strips Joined: Jan 2012 From: Oregon City I Ride: 1984 Porsche 944- 1987 VFR750 Traded- 1985 VF500f Interceptor traded- 1976 KZ400 traded	UPDATES!! As if you are surprised..... lol I put the speedo cluster from the parts bike onto mine. It was is better shape and cleaner. I also lowered the front end because the bike felt a bit wiggly around corners....now it feels much more like it should, I can "push" into the corner better. You know what I am talking about.... The front wheel is better "tucked" into the front of the bike and feels much better to ride. Here is the new speedo thingy.. Look at the profile or stance difference .... Before lowering the front After..... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-28-2012, 03:51 PM	#71
Daves929 Bike Whore Joined: Oct 2004 From: Spokane I Ride: Pretty much one of everything	Right on man, you're doing way more with that bike than I ever would have Well done!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-03-2012, 09:44 PM	#73
Phlebmaster Chicken Strips Joined: Jan 2012 From: Oregon City I Ride: 1984 Porsche 944- 1987 VFR750 Traded- 1985 VF500f Interceptor traded- 1976 KZ400 traded	I actually got that parts bike running!!! I did some tinkering, parts swapping from my VF500f to the parts bike, a little gas into the carbs, and vroom!! I know the engine runs now....next step is to clean out the carbs and run the engine till it warms up....then check compression and look for any oil leaks. I have all the receipts for the engine rebuild from the previous owner so I may have a good engine on stand bye for my Interceptor. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2012, 05:47 PM	#77
sin808 Chicken Strips Joined: Sep 2007 From: Bellingham I Ride: SV1000s	congrats! Although I felt like I was having a flashback in the middle of your video. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2012, 05:50 PM	#78
NoMornings Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2010 From: Walla Walla, Wa I Ride: 1989 Honda VTR250 (x 4), 1984 Honda VF500F (x2)	I guess it just didn't like Seattle? Or did it have anything to do with you muttering under your breath 'run, or you're parts.....' __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2012, 09:30 PM	#79
gmbyjeff Chicken Strips Joined: Mar 2010 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: 2006 Multistrada 620 Dark, 05' DRZ400SM	no kidding lol. The guy has one helluva time trying to get it to run, and gave up! Thats cool! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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