I picked up an '83 a couple of weeks ago.

[munkyfistfight]

I haven't been on here in a long time. I thought I'd update. My '82 runner is running rich on the rear carb so it's going back in the shop. In the meantime I picked up an '83.

The guy wanted $1000 for it but gave in and let me have it for $500. I'm really excited to ride this one next Spring.

[fret not]

Is the engine painted black?  Looks like it from the first pic.

[jefferson]

That is quite the deal. I like the paint he did. Really needs the correct turn signal on the front though and what has been done to the exhaust? Need some good side shots.

[munkyfistfight]

The engine isn't painted black. Is it supposed to be? I thought I read somewhere that the '83s has black engines and exhaust. I'll post more pictures soon. It's currently covered up under the porch. We're having a bit of a cold spell here in Pittsburgh.

[QBS]

No factory black V engines.  "Black Chrome" is stock '83 exhaust system color/finish.

[Rikugun]

I've seen a few Visions that have had the engine painted black and it looks pretty good - to me at least  :)