Finally, some pics

[RadRacer]

Well, I've never posted up pics of my Vision.  It's an 83 that my dad aquired from another member on here; it needed a new head gasket.  Anyways, she's on the road again, and running good (except for a slight stutter :()

[h2olawyer]

Nice!  But who put the 82 brake pedal on it?  Looks like the rider pegs and sidestand are from an 82 as well.  The graphics, gold wheels, dual discs, black swingarm & gold headlight trim are most definitely an 83.  Cute custom front turn signals.   8)

H₂O

[Brian Moffet]

The fairing graphics aren't correct, at least they don't look like mine.

Brain

[Night Vision]

.... and your tire is all swirley too!

[RadRacer]

Ya, it seems the bike is missing a Yamaha badge on one side of the upper fairing, along with a few things here and there.  IIRC, it was a parts bike that was in a shed with 1 or 2 other Visions, so there's a chance things are mixed up on it.  Either way, it's a nice bike that runs :)

[Brian Moffet]

It is a nice bike, I think I may be warming to that exhaust system :-)

[RadRacer]

I'm thinking of working on a LED brake light next.  If I get crazy, I might even try to integrate the flashers into it :)

[funkamongus]

F-in sahweeeet.. nice bike!!!!!!!!

[YellowJacket!]

It is a nice bike, I think I may be warming to that exhaust system :-)

I love my MACS.

I'm thinking of working on a LED brake light next.  If I get crazy, I might even try to integrate the flashers into it :)

I got a set ot LED brake Lights to put on my saddle bags.  Haven't mounted them permanently yet but they give quite a bit extra visibility.

BTW, regardless of the hybrid parts status, its still a nice looking Vision.

David

[jasonm.]

Find the '83 brake pedal. SHould you go down...the '82 punches hole in the case. The '83 much less prone to such damage.  Plus the '83 can be trimmed down to make it better.

[VFan]

The graphics may not be correct, but I find the entire paint job to be superb. I think the bike looks amazing!

[RadRacer]

As far as I know, that's the original paint.  For the most part, its in great condition.  There is a spot or two that could use a touch up, but for a 26 year old bike, I think it's fine :)  As for the graphics, it just looks like some of the pin striping is pulled off on the upper fairing.  This is how I got the bike, and have been thinking about changing it up anyways.  One thing my dad wants is for the bike to remain original or be able to be returned back to original; I personally think the decals aren't all that great looking.

[rhpaw]

The bike can look pretty good without graphics. But boy, it's a bitch to take that stuff cleanly.

[Rick G]

I've never seen an '83 with those graphics, The gold is usually much wider.

[Tiger]

The bike can look pretty good without graphics. But boy, it's a bitch to take that stuff cleanly.

:) A heat gun will remove them but you need a solvent to remove the adhesive that is left behind :o ::)...The lowers I put into the laundry tub with a solution of hot water and dish soap, let soak for a couple of minutes and slowly/gently peel off...been there, done that and have the "T" shirt ;D :D :D :D :D... ;)

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

[QBS]

Regarding use of the Heat Gun:  Be damned carefull!  A little heat gun can go a long (the wrong) way.  Consider a hair dryer first.

[chaditude]

there is a product called "graphics gone" removes old glue in an instant

[GT @ oh.]

I like your graphics on the upper fairing better than the normal wide stripe usually seen.....you got a nice one there.