Possible New Visionary, need some help on decision...

[jehicks87]

I have a possible deal on an 82 vision from an AF guy in LR, Arkansas.  His vision was pulled out of a junk yard in Florida, and he had it running till he put it up 6 months ago.  Now the clutch is frozen...

It is also missing the headlight bracket, and righthand cover under the seat.  He rebuilt the starter and it comes with an extra starter, yamaha turn signals still in the bag, an extra set of wheels and rubber, and a yamaha universal key.  It is a half-fairing model, though the mounting points for the 83 fairing are broken.

My querry is this... how much would I have to sink into this ride to get it running, and more than that, how much to get it streetable?  I read somewhere that an OEM sator is $450!  It doesn't require one right now, but I don't want to have to spend $450 on parts every 1,500-9,000 miles.  Someone please help me out.

Thanks in advance for your responses!

[Rick G]

Hey JE, you can get a rebuilt stator for under $100 . The other stuff is minor , several people on the forum will have the plastic parts you need as well as the HL bracket.
The clutch can be freed up by rolling the bike down hill, while your sitting on it .
Hold the clutch lever in and drop it in to 1 st while your moving. The clutch will break loose as you drive away.
You will probably need to dip the carbs,  but  that's not that expensive . Email me if you want it done.

[Tiger]

 :) I agree with Rick, from what you have explained, that is all superficial. Some of the owners Vision's here have had their stators for several years without any trouble...again, not a big deal.
How much do you want to put into this ride depends on you really...begin with the basics: Change the fluid's, spark plug's /caps & wires, clean all the electrical connections, clean the carbs and add a new battery ($30.00 'ish from WalMart).

                       8).......TIGER....... 8)

[jehicks87]

well ok then! lol.  I'm picking up a 72 t500, and possibly another one (parts bike).  Those will make a great project, but ill probably pick this one up to have a rideable bike while working on my baby(ies).

And of course, I never can just leave something "rideable"...