Just looked at an '85 VF500F today. Poor bike recently became a victim to the streets of NYC. Bent front forks, cracked fairing, scraped tail piece.
Also a victim to a newbie rider, lack of mantainence, leaking valve cover gasket, shifter in need of adjustment, headlight didn't work.
Would have considered it if it was cheaper than the $800 she wanted for it...
BC.