s3sriniv, overhaulin'...

[Tiger]

 :) Yesterday I took in an '82 that used to belong to.......Fiddlesticks :o

The new owner, Suraj (aka s3sriniv), has some issues with this Vision that need sorting out, soooooooo... 8)

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[kiawrench]

Fiddle sticks tossed in the towel???? omfg!!    well, it isnt as if she just gave up, i dont think she had too many chances to really work on it over the last year or so . Hope she stays in touch.

[Tiger]

 :) Fid' sold her Vision about a year ago ('ish)...She picked up a nice Black '82, 750 Viagra, sorry, 750 Virago  :D :D :D Rode with her a couple of times last year and she will be at the OnROV spring ride... 8) The new owner is a member of the ROV...just can't remember his handle :-[

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[Night Vision]

The new owner is a member of the ROV...just can't remember his handle

is it "Billy Bob" in the middle of the Hudson Bay?
(look at the pin on the Member Map)  :D
nice shot there Bill  ;)

[Tiger]

 :) Got him...s3sriniv

[Tiger]

 :) Got a start on s3sriniv's '82 today... ??? First thing was a problem with the starter. Drained the oil and removed the starter from the engine. Opened it up to find it full of nasty black oil ::) yep, the original seal was kaput, as were the brushes. Stripped it all down and dumped all the parts into the parts washer for a good scrub down!!! Everything is all bright and shiny, blown dry with compressed air, laid out on the bench and ready to be rebuilt, with new brushes and seal (with spring insert), after work today ;)

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[Tiger]

 :) Starter rebuilt, using new oil seal & brushes...now installed back in the "V". Also tonight.......

8) Fresh oil and oil filter.
8) Air filter replaced.
8) Installed new spark plugs.
8) Installed new positive & negative main leads.
8) Installed vacuum caps as the YIK's is missing.
8) Replaced the petcock vacuum hose.
8) Replaced the original fuse box with modern blade fuses/fuse holder's, including the one in the headlight.
8) Adjusted the choke cable.
8) Adjusted the throttle cable.
8) Removed the bottom sport fairing bracket and put the signal indicators back to original position.
8) Replaced the inner battery box as one of the outer cover screws was rusted in and had to be cut out to remove the outer cover and battery.
8) Replaced a missing battery box rubber grommet (the ones the box sits on) as one was missing.
:-\ Hmmmm, I think thats it... :-\

8) That's enough for one night, eh!!!

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[Raj1988]

woah, that much wrong wit her eh!!
i will bring up the battery and tank bolt and break-cal and a few other pieces including the front rotor(originally yours) which you traded from me for a battery tender.

[Rick G]

That's average for a neglected , older bike. There will probably be a few more things to do.

[davidpope]

s3sriniv,
Dont feel bad when I got mine it was in far far worse shape. Once the gremlins and cob webs are removed you'll be happily amazed.

[kev10104]

I seen the bike and it looks pretty good.And it will run great once Tiger is done with it.

[Tiger]

 :) The brake caliper piston was really seized in tight... :o I normally get them out with 125 psi of compressed air but not this one >:(

:-\ So I tried the grease gun method ???

Replaced the bleed nipple with a grease nipple and put a bolt were the banjo bolt goes and pumped it full of grease...and out the piston slid...VOILA!!!

Washed everything in the parts washer tank, blow dried all the bit's and rebuilt the caliper...Refitted it to the Vision using 2 new bolt's/lock washer's, refitted the brake hose (oem!!) and after cleaning out the master cylinder and refilling it, I was able to bleed off the system quite easily. This Vision now has a fully functioning front brake system... 8)

Checked out and adjusted the rear brake, so that's working fine... 8)

I also replaced the two rear brake bar fasteners :o 8)

All the electrics: lights, signal indicators, brake lights, horn, etc, are working O.K... 8)

I need to fit a patch to the underside of the right oem muffler and sort out a few odds and ends and she will be ready to go home, very soon ... 8) 8) 8)

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[Raj1988]

can't stop smiling ;D

[Tiger]

 :) Although its not pretty  ::), the muffler patch was installed to the right side oem muffler.

I used 22Ga steel and pre-shaped it for the muffler, added a coat of Red RTV silicone (to the patch) and drilled/riveted the patch in place...VOILA!! gas tight 8)

Sadly, this system is not going to last much longer as both mufflers have the tell tale "expansion bands" around them, where they are rusting from the inside out...

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[Raj1988]

Any chance i could get OEM mufflers from somewhere?
or do i have to go in for something aftermarket>?

[vadasz1]

THE MACS.......THE MACS................GO FOR THE MACS MAN......................T H E     M A C S  .. . . . . . . . .. !  !  !  !  !  !   !   !   !   ! 

[Rick G]

Decent used OEM exhaust systems are getting as scarce as hens teeth. I sold the last one I had, to a Visionary in Holland, in 2005.  Be gratefull that MAC still makes them!  The OEM ones were around 600.00 when , last you could get them.

[Tiger]

 8) This little lady is running sweet on all cylinders and ready for a safety certificate... 8)

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[Tiger]

Any chance i could get OEM mufflers from somewhere?
or do i have to go in for something aftermarket>?

:) Don't worry about the exhaust system at present...Ride your Vision and enjoy ::) 8)

You should be able to get this season outta them ;) We will sort this out as and when... ;)

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[Tiger]

 :) Whats been done...

  Starter rebuilt, using new oil seal & brushes
  Fresh oil and oil filter.
  Air filter replaced.
  Installed new spark plugs.
  Installed new positive & negative main leads.
  Installed vacuum caps as the YIK's is missing.
  Replaced the petcock vacuum hose.
  Replaced the original fuse box with modern blade fuses/fuse holder's, including the one in the headlight.
  Adjusted the choke cable.
  Adjusted the throttle cable.
  Removed the bottom sport fairing bracket and put the signal indicators back to original position.
  Replaced the inner battery box as one of the outer cover screws was rusted in and had to be cut out   to remove the outer cover and battery.
  Replaced a missing battery box rubber grommet (the ones the box sits on) as one was missing.
  Replace rear brake bar bolt's.
  Overhaul front brake caliper, install and bleed off brake system.
  Service/adjust rear brake.
  Patch repair right muffler.
  Check rear drive oil.
  Check all lights, brake lights, horn, etc...
  All checked out and ready for safety cert'...

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