Riders Of Vision

Looks like I did it again. I'm picking up a parts bike for $200.
It is rough, but only has 7900 miles. Gas tank is dented, but not rusted through. Plastic is FUBAR. On top of that it is registered non-op.
I might just rebuild it.
Don ;)

 :) Good for you Don...picture's, picture's, picture's... 8) Thats three more rescued from the scrap heap... :o yours, mine and N-V's... 8)...NEXT!!!

             

Quote from: dminor on November 04, 2006, 03:22:36 PM
Looks like I did it again. I'm picking up a parts bike for $200.
It is rough, but only has 7900 miles. Gas tank is dented, but not rusted through. Plastic is FUBAR. On top of that it is registered non-op.
I might just rebuild it.
Don ;)

Quote from: Tiger on November 04, 2006, 03:42:39 PM
:) Good for you Don...picture's, picture's, picture's... 8) Thats three more rescued from the scrap heap... :o yours, mine and N-V's... 8)...NEXT!!!

wanna start an ugliest parts bike contest?
get members to poll
cash and prizes  ::)

Someone will soon want to steal my motto... (below my picture)

Lou

I will get pix in the AM. It is a un-modified 82. Melted fuse box, good forks , seat, and like I stated in my 1st post, the plastic is FUBAR. But I just need a spare engine. the rest can go.
   I did meet another Vision rider when I went to pick up the bike, now I have a riding partner,( he has 2 vision's). His 83 is perfect. with luck he should make the spring CROV.
Don :)

man, if you don't have rust, then I won't even bother with the challenge.
it just wouldn't be fair  :D

at least my tank is in nice shape  :P

Pix

Wow, That's a pretty creative way to transport a motorcycle. The bike doesn't look to be in that bad of shape. $200 is definately well spent. I paid $250 for a complete spare bike, minus the frame.

Motorplow,
  It did come with a newly rebuilt starter, never even installed.
Don ;)

Quote from: dminor on November 05, 2006, 05:48:27 PM
Motorplow,
  It did come with a newly rebuilt starter, never even installed.
Don ;)

HHMmm,
I am in the process of having my starter rebuilt... Bike has been without oil now for 3 weeks. I am starting to get a little annoyed. I might have to make you an offer for your starter, if your willing to part with it.....

~Motorplow

I have that same trailer to haul my bikes too...Harbor Freight

Quote from: MotorPlow on November 05, 2006, 02:10:18 PM
Wow, That's a pretty creative way to transport a motorcycle....

I agree, I've never seen a bike shipped on the center stand :o!  Looks like you made it anyways.  Looks like a keeper to me.  Low miles

How odd, I've always transported bikes on the center stand.  That's how I got my Vision back home from Paso Robles to Santa Cruz.

Brian

Quote from: Vision Rising on November 14, 2006, 10:51:48 AM
How odd, I've always transported bikes on the center stand.  That's how I got my Vision back home from Paso Robles to Santa Cruz.

Brian

must be a west coast thing. first time I saw it too

Bike on center stand.  All trailer shocks are transported straight to the point where the center stand attaches to the bike.  Not good. Better to transport with both stands up and the bike suspension in compression.  But NOT KILLER COMPRESSION, lest you damage the fork seals.

I always trailer the Vision on the center stand. That's why the trailer has leaf springs.
Don ;)

I dont even leave the kick stand down.

I always have both the center stand and side stand up. Bike resting on the front and rear wheels. Front wheel against a block of some type and 2 rachet straps. One on each side of the top triple tree, 45^o angle down and past the front tire to the front. compress the front forks about an inch or two and that's all it takes.

If I have a track to put the wheels in, I'll transport with sidestand and centerstand up.  If I don't have some sort of track to keep the wheels from slipping I'll transport on the centerstand usually.

That could be a key point.

Brian

Quote from: dminor on November 14, 2006, 07:41:14 PM
I always trailer the Vision on the center stand. That's why the trailer has leaf springs.
Don ;)

Those leaf springs are not real forgiving, not to mention the cheesy little tires(I know, I have one of those disposable trailers).  Any decent bump gets that solid axle trailer airborn.  With the bike resting on it's tires, even though strappped down, will absorb some of the shocks and help keep things in line and under control. If the bike comes of that center stand for ANY reason, guess what?  Those straps you've got all nice and tight...they aint doin d#$K anymore, and your bike may just be going for an unscheduled ride :o !!

....Just my opinion  :) .

i just put a strap on either side of the handlebars at a 45 degree angle to the trailer and one running from back wheel to the end of the trailer.....no stands or anything. maybe i am just wierd? never had a problem with it though! 8)

Here is an update.
It will cost twice as much as I paid for the bike to clear the title(it is just a parts bike now).
Stater plug melted, stater looks and reads out like brand new. Starter clutch AFU, didn't come off with the flywheel. Left case cover has a repair where the brake pedal punched through.
   The engine looks new on the inside. The rest of the bike is already stripped. Gas tank has small holes and several dents. Carbs are 82's with out a flapper air box ( but they have never been opened).
I only want the motor, mine has 35k on the last rebuild and 135k total, and it is starting to smoke and leak too much.
    If any one needs parts PM me.
Don;D

Quote from: dminor on November 22, 2006, 05:04:03 PM
Left case cover has a repair where the brake pedal punched through.
  

That must be quite a punch thru!!, i've only heard of them going thru the right side!!  ;D ;D

--Lucky

My bust, the motor is on a rolling stand on the floor.Left is how I was looking at it. ::)