1983 Honda VF750F
TAS • Private
14
1
CategorySport Touring
Engine Size748cc 4 stroke
Odometer94,400km
Comments from the seller
I purchased this VF750 in May 2021 as a project. It had a noise in the motor. I found a very worn rocker arm, and minor pitting on the camshaft. A new O.E.M. Rocker and shaft repair by Clive Cams in Melbourne did not fix the noise. I disassembled the motor to check the bottom end. It was fine, but a leaking head gasket had allowed water to sit in Number 4 cylinder while unused.
The cylinder wall was pitted, and the noise appeared to be piston slap. The motor sat in the corner for 2 years while I did other projects. Then came time to revisit it.
Looking at the overall value of the bike I decided to rebore the one damaged cylinder only to 1mm o.s., the others being fine and standard. The result of this is number 4 is about 5cc larger than the others. My motorcycle savvy neighbour says it will now pull to the right, but I think he is pulling my leg!
This may upset the purists, but the end result with all new gaskets, valve guide seals and cam chains (which it didn’t need after laying old and new side by side) was a motor which runs beautifully, and a bike which is not a show piece, but has been a solid reliable toy for two years.
Cosmetically not a pristine example. Nothing unfixable, it depends on the purchases level, show bike (with a lot or work and new parts eg, exhaust system,) or daily ride – ready to go. Mechanically it has been very reliable since the rebuild and has never let me down.
It has 92,282 kms on the clock, but the instruments were from another bike. In reality the motor has done more like 70,000 Kms. Chain, sprockets, brake pads and steering head bearings are all fine. I still ride it often so tyres are getting down now. Rego is Special Interest and not transferrable.
Purchase price $3950. Call Ross.
Bike details
øNetwork Id
SSE-AD-18737294
Bike
Road Manual 6sp 750cc (Jan)
Kilometres
94,400km
Body
Sport Touring
Colour
Blue
Engine Capacity
748 cc
Cost of financeSponsored
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Registration Expiry
Sep 2026 (4 mths)
Registration Plate
S198B
Roadworthy certificate
No
Details
Bike Type
Road
Series
VF
LAMS Approved
False
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Grey Import
False
Is Limited Edition
False
Engine
Engine Description
750
Engine Config
V4
Engine Capacity
748cc
Engine Type
Piston
Engine Stroke
4
Bore
70.0mm
Stroke
48.6mm
Cam Type
DOHC (Double Over Head Cam)
Cylinders
4
Induction System
Aspirated
Electrics
Engine Voltage
12Volt
Charging Method
Engine
Fuel & Emissions
Fuel Type
Petrol
Recommended RON
91
Transmission
Drive Type
Chain
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Number
6
Brakes
Front Brake Description
Twin disc
Rear Brake Description
Single disc
ABS
Not Available
Dimensions & Weights
Seating Capacity
2
Convenience
Seating Position
Forward
Ross is the sellerLocation
Blackmans Bay, TAS 7052
Member since
2017
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ø Specifications have been sourced from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook) and are based on manufacturer standard features and specifications, some of which may require subscription. Actual features and specifications for this vehicle may differ. Please confirm these details with the seller.
‡ This is an estimated figure calculated with reference to ADR 81/02 and is made on the assumption the vehicle is at maximum factory fuel/energy capacity. It does not take into account factors such as individual driving habits, terrains and driving conditions which may vary depending on the driver and the vehicle.
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