Honda VTR250 Interceptor - 1989

1989 Honda Interceptor

Price: US $750.00
Item location: Zionsville, Indiana, United States
Make: Honda
Model: Interceptor
SubModel: VTR250
Type: Sport Bike
Year: 1989
Mileage: 7,427
VIN: JH2MC1508KM100602
Color: White
Engine size: 250
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

This is a 1989 Honda VTR250 Interceptor. It is a rare motorcycle. being that it was only available in the U. S. for some three years. and is regarded by some as one of the fastest 250cc street bikes ever made. This bike runs and rides. However. when purchased a year ago. the fuel system was full of rust and bad fuel and needed considerable cleaning to restore it to working order. The engine tested at 120psi on both cylinders during a compression test at the time.  The fuel system may need further tuning before it will run perfectly reliably. but it has proved reliable enough to put some 100 miles on the new tires. The work and parts that went into restoring it to working order include: new ignition coils and spark plugsoil and filter changes using 10W30 blended oilinstallation of new crush washers on front brake line and bleeding system with new fluidnew batteryflush of cooling systemde-rusting fuel tank and installation of new fuel cap (with keys). petcock. and fuel linecleaning carburetors inside and out. and installation of new float valves. float bowl gaskets. and hardwaresynchronization of carburetorsrebuilding front forks with new OEM main and dust seals and Repsol 10W fork oilinstallation of Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires in OEM sizesinstallation of new right crankcase cover and oil pan gasketsthorough cleaning and lubrication of drive chain (believed to be original)general adjustment of all controls (throttle. front and rear brakes. clutch)Cosmetically. the bike appears as if it had previously sat for some time. The fuel tank has exterior rust in regions that are obscured by the fairings. Many of the fairings show cracks. including a crack near the shift lever. missing hooks for securing the side fairings to the tank. a crack on one of the side fairings. and a chip on one of the side fairings near the headlamp. There is also residue from decals that were previously on the bike. and the engine and exhaust system have a very old coating of dust and grease in areas that are too tight to access for cleaning. Furthermore. some trim pieces are missing (namely one of the pieces that flanks the gauge cluster). and I received the bike with no petcock lever. None of this stopped me from riding it. Shipping is local pick-up only. as the bike no longer carries a plate. and it is simply far too cold out to ride anyway. I would recommend transporting it using a truck or trailer. I am happy to answer any questions regarding the condition of the bike or the sale.

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