Phlebmasters 1985 VF500f Interceptor Evolution- Full of pics and win.. - Page 7

Phlebmaster · 09-11-2012, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

So - if you're taking time to paint it, the new engine must be running well?
Better than the old one?
Which flavor of breakin philosophy are you using?

And, most importantly: Since it's just a temporary paint job, are you going to turn your daughter loose with the transformer stickers?

Yes, the engine is tip top...thank goodness! As for break-in, I did my research and found two schools of thought. Slow and easy, and ride like you stole it.

I am alternating, riding her like normal....but keeping the RPMs from staying in one spot for too long. I started with short trips to warm up, then let it cool. I have ridden to Salem and back twice this week and all over with no problems.

No Transformer stickers.... lol I have to do some repair work on the plastics, but I plan on something special and closer to original. You will see....

Phlebmaster · 09-18-2012, 05:05 PM

Oops!! I think I did it again.....This would make VF # 3 for me.

I will know more after tomorrow.

NoMornings · 09-18-2012, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

Oops!! I think I did it again.....This would make VF # 3 for me.

I will know more after tomorrow.

I've heard there's a 12-step program for the condition.

Never felt like walking that far, though.

Flyboymedic · 09-18-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

Oops!! I think I did it again.....This would make VF # 3 for me.

I will know more after tomorrow.

Wait! Whaaaaat?!?
Wow!

NoMornings · 09-28-2012, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

Oops!! I think I did it again.....This would make VF # 3 for me.

I will know more after tomorrow.

Phlebmaster · 09-29-2012, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

The guy sold it before I could get over to his place...bum deal. But at least it went to a good home. :-)

NoMornings · 09-29-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

The guy sold it before I could get over to his place...bum deal. But at least it went to a good home. :-)

Phlebmaster · 09-29-2012, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

Found another... http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/3261655839.html

Dang, this one is a mess though. The other one was clean. I'd still like to get my hands on it, and restore it to good condition. I bet he'd take 400.00 for it.

NoMornings · 09-29-2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Phlebmaster

Found another... http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/3261655839.html

Dang, this one is a mess though. The other one was clean. I'd still like to get my hands on it, and restore it to good condition. I bet he'd take 400.00 for it.

In that shape he REALLY should take WAY less - but probably won't. I'd REALLY find out about the title issue, though - he started out wanting 700 for it more than a month ago. If the title IS in his name, he's had plenty of time to fix the 'lost title' thing....

Phlebmaster · 10-01-2012, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

In that shape he REALLY should take WAY less - but probably won't. I'd REALLY find out about the title issue, though - he started out wanting 700 for it more than a month ago. If the title IS in his name, he's had plenty of time to fix the 'lost title' thing....

I agree....maybe not such a good deal.

On another note.....I have my paint scheme!! I have searched high and low and this little gem has called me back every time. I hope to have it done soon. I want to paint the wheels white too.

NoMornings · 10-01-2012, 09:08 PM

Not bad. I think I'd try to get the horizontal stripes parallel, and the 'hockey stick' portion at the ends shaped/slanted the same. Maybe a dual (red/blue) stripe on the chin fairing. But it's YOUR bike, and YOUR rattlecans.

And you left off the transformers stickers

.

Phlebmaster · 10-01-2012, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

Not bad. I think I'd try to get the horizontal stripes parallel, and the 'hockey stick' portion at the ends shaped/slanted the same. Maybe a dual (red/blue) stripe on the chin fairing. But it's YOUR bike, and YOUR rattlecans.

And you left off the transformers stickers

.

No Transformers...lol

This better??

Or this?? LOL

NoMornings · 10-01-2012, 09:37 PM

Like!

Oh, and http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/3308433416.html

Flyboymedic · 10-01-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

Not bad. I think I'd try to get the horizontal stripes parallel, and the 'hockey stick' portion at the ends shaped/slanted the same. Maybe a dual (red/blue) stripe on the chin fairing. But it's YOUR bike, and YOUR rattlecans.

Yes, that 2nd one is better but could still use something else....I'm just not sure what.

Phlebmaster · 10-01-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Flyboymedic

Yes, that 2nd one is better but could still use something else....I'm just not sure what.

This?

Flyboymedic · 10-01-2012, 09:40 PM

No, that's the 3rd one. I like the 2nd one.

Phlebmaster · 10-01-2012, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by NoMornings

Like!

Oh, and http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/3308433416.html

Saw that...I have a ton of parts...but maybe he has a titled frame.

Flyboymedic · 10-01-2012, 09:43 PM

Now that I think about it, I really like the Hurricane lines and how they come up at about a 30* angle. Can you incorporate that into your design??? Maybe the colors starting out from a point on the chin fairing and each color getting progressively wider near the top/rearward part???

Stick with the red/white/blue them whatever you do!

Check out the 1990 cbr1000 Hurricane here: http://www.motorera.com/honda/h1000/...n/hurrican.htm
It's not what I described necessarily, but I really like that. Maybe spark your imagination?

Phlebmaster · 10-01-2012, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Flyboymedic

No, that's the 3rd one. I like the 2nd one.

I know...just teasing. :-)

I think once you add the contrast from the black engine, radiator, white wheels it will stand out better. Sure, I can angle the lines. Let me play with the pic some more and see what it looks like

Flyboymedic · 10-01-2012, 09:51 PM

Ok, I had my angular thing backwards. This is more what I'm referring to: http://ebardp48.smugmug.com/gallery/...N6NNy&lb=1&s=A
The colors terminate in a point near the pillion but start out wide near the front wheel. Dunno, food for thought....


09-18-2012, 05:05 PM	#122
Phlebmaster Chicken Strips Joined: Jan 2012 From: Oregon City I Ride: 1984 Porsche 944- 1987 VFR750 Traded- 1985 VF500f Interceptor traded- 1976 KZ400 traded	Oops!! I think I did it again.....This would make VF # 3 for me. I will know more after tomorrow. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-01-2012, 09:08 PM	#131
NoMornings Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2010 From: Walla Walla, Wa I Ride: 1989 Honda VTR250 (x 4), 1984 Honda VF500F (x2)	Not bad. I think I'd try to get the horizontal stripes parallel, and the 'hockey stick' portion at the ends shaped/slanted the same. Maybe a dual (red/blue) stripe on the chin fairing. But it's YOUR bike, and YOUR rattlecans. And you left off the transformers stickers. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-01-2012, 09:37 PM	#133
NoMornings Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2010 From: Walla Walla, Wa I Ride: 1989 Honda VTR250 (x 4), 1984 Honda VF500F (x2)	Like! Oh, and http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/3308433416.html __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-01-2012, 09:40 PM	#136
Flyboymedic Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2010 From: Vancouver, Wa I Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800, 2008 Husqvarna TE-610, 2004 Ninjette	No, that's the 3rd one. I like the 2nd one. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-01-2012, 09:43 PM	#138
Flyboymedic Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2010 From: Vancouver, Wa I Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800, 2008 Husqvarna TE-610, 2004 Ninjette	Now that I think about it, I really like the Hurricane lines and how they come up at about a 30* angle. Can you incorporate that into your design??? Maybe the colors starting out from a point on the chin fairing and each color getting progressively wider near the top/rearward part??? Stick with the red/white/blue them whatever you do! Check out the 1990 cbr1000 Hurricane here: http://www.motorera.com/honda/h1000/...n/hurrican.htm It's not what I described necessarily, but I really like that. Maybe spark your imagination? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Flyboymedic; 10-01-2012 at 09:47 PM..


10-01-2012, 09:51 PM	#140
Flyboymedic Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2010 From: Vancouver, Wa I Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800, 2008 Husqvarna TE-610, 2004 Ninjette	Ok, I had my angular thing backwards. This is more what I'm referring to: http://ebardp48.smugmug.com/gallery/...N6NNy&lb=1&s=A The colors terminate in a point near the pillion but start out wide near the front wheel. Dunno, food for thought.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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