I think my vision just became a parts bike, NO, it RUNS again!!

[Rikugun]

Great news Don, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!  :) I would not be surprisd in the least if it holds up just fine. Here's hoping for the riding weather to arrive soon and keep us updated.  :D

[Rick G]

No not on a Vision, but on other bikes . 80 cc Yamaha trail bikes did it rarely, I seem to remember various European bikes  would do it occasionally . A properly tightend nut holding the flywheel on was no guaranty , it would not sheer . It may be that quality control has gotten better  and bikes have gotten bigger, most likely are better engineered.

[Rikugun]

Actually my question was directed at kwells but thanks Rick.  ;)

[don_vanecek]

Today I finished putting the V back together all the way, and......guys it runs just great!  You cannot believe how much more quiet it is!  Now I didn't get a chance for a ride due to company and rain, but I did several restarts, and let it warm it, I am as you can guess, a happy man!!!

A thank you to you Jeff, although we didn't expect the chip out of the crank, you were right on in your diagnosis of the worn key, when the weather gets better we will have to plan that trip to Des Moines (by then of course I will know if the motor is really going to stay working or just teasing me).

Again, I cannot believe how quiet my motor is now, all you hear now are soft whirls and the bark of he exhaust (not too much bark, my exhaust is still all original). 

Whew, what a scare!

[Rikugun]

Lets face it, many of us have probably benefited from a parts bike once or twice but I'm glad this one beat the odds and remains a runner! Congrats Don.  ;D

[Tiger]

I'm really pleased for you Don...congratulations my friend.

One way or another, that old girl of yours was destined for the road once again... 8)

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

[pullshocks]

 Yeah baby!