Riders Of Vision

 :o Yep, thats right, I now have an '83 in my stable... 8) A Canadian red 'n white one with just under 10,000 mile's on the clock, (15k + Km's)....... 8) and, as is the norm', she has been laid up for a wee while and will need the carb's cleaned out... ::) and a new set of rubber...(Sorry no picture's as yet).
I was out buying part's for N_V and my-self, ('83 rear shock's), and the guy asks "would you be interested in an "83 I've just bought in a few day's ago"......  ???.....He continues..."This guy was moving house and decided he no longer wanted it, its been in his garage under a cover and is in decent condition...its out in the back yard"....... :o I go out into the yard and there she stands, shivering and looking sad under a coat of 3" of snow...YES people, that bright, white, cold, fluffy stuff... :o, after years of being inside and loved, now she is cast outside to fend for herself...WELL, what could I say, I mean, what would YOU   do, if at that moment YOU where ME....... ??? HUH...Bad enough at any time of year but at Christmas time you don't throw out a loved one...Then again, my first wife did....ME!!! but thats another story... ::) .

"Guy recon's she just needs a new battery John, what do you think" he says.
Well says I, There's no room at "The Vision Hotel" at present and I don't want her standing outside ALL winter...Hmmmm....."O.K". says he, "if you want her, give me a deposit and  I'll store her indoors until spring...no extra charge!!!"
So, I pay him a deposit and off she goes into the warmth...I will take in my spare cover, next week, to keep her clean... 8) 8) 8)

                   

Tiger,
       I'm Praying you don't part this one.
???
Coil

Quote from: coilXZcoyle on December 09, 2006, 02:48:30 PM
Tiger,
       I'm Praying you don't part this one.
???
Coil

???...Pleeeeease, don't use that kind of language in front of baby... :o   ;D ;D ;D :D :D... ;) NO sir, this one is a keeper. I will have the paperwork next week... 8)

             

hehe..... my brother asked where I found a shock...

"Tiger" I sez....

"where does he find these things"? ......he asks....

"Well, Tiger has a very "magnetic" personality ; parts and Visions are actually attracted to him"..... I say

CONGRATULATIONS

definately worthy of my 1000th post  :D

Tiger -

You sure do manage to find the good V deals.  Congrats on your latest acquisition!

H₂O

Way to go, the red and white Canada version is the best looking of them all.

I'd say my other half would second that one!  Congrats Tiger! Interested in a short hop to the Wet er West coast?
                    Ken S

Quote from: Night Vision on December 09, 2006, 04:12:24 PM
CONGRATULATIONS

definately worthy of my 1000th post  :D

8)...I'm honoured to be the subject of your "Mile Stone", 1,000 posting....... 8) 8) 8)

Quote from: h2olawyer on December 09, 2006, 05:19:25 PM
Tiger -
You sure do manage to find the good V deals.  Congrats on your latest acquisition!
H₂O

Quote from: Kevin on December 09, 2006, 06:27:43 PM
Way to go, the red and white Canada version is the best looking of them all.

Quote from: Kenny on December 10, 2006, 12:59:32 AM
I'd say my other half would second that one!  Congrats Tiger! Interested in a short hop to the Wet er West coast?
Ken S

h2o...Maybe I should change my name to "Lucky Tiger"....... :D :D :D... ;) Naaaa, don't want to annoy the "INFAMOUS ONE"...  ;D ;D ;D :D :D... ;)

Kevin, I sure agree with you on that one..... 8)

Ken S, Not this side of spring....... ;)

Once I can get her home and evaluate what is required to get her "Road Worthy" ,I will up-date her progress for you all. My intention is to keep her, apart from the obvious up-grades, completely stock.

                           

Yeah, that's what they all say... 

Brian (keep her stock, sheesh  ::) )

Quote from: Vision Rising on December 10, 2006, 10:34:30 AM
Yeah, that's what they all say... 

Brian (keep her stock, sheesh  ::) )

:) Awwww, Brian, have some faith...I have my '82 in custom orange, another '82, naked, in stock black and now an '83 in CANADIAN RED AND WHITE... 8) 8) 8) I have noooooooooo reason to change her colour's... :)

                       

Oh all right, but if I see some other color than black or gold!!!   ;D

Brian

Quote from: Vision Rising on December 10, 2006, 11:05:32 PM
Oh all right, but if I see some other color than black or gold!!!   ;D
Brian

???...CANADIAN RED AND WHITE...just like our flag...and my English soccer teams colours, (Sunderland A.F.C.) ....... 8)

                 

when i got my Vision it was red, & I found a spot (don't remember exactly where, but i think it was a side cover) where you could see it wasn't faded, so your red may need sprucing up :)

Good find Tiger!  Can't wait to see the pics of your new "baby".

  Welcome to the Red/nWhite World !
Kenny

Tigers got more Visions than a Yammy dealer in 82.  ;D

David

Congrats, Tiger! Just got the first photos over the e-mail---she's BEAUTIFUL! You'll have to change those Mag Mopus tires,though--lol!
--wolf.

 ??? Would some-one, who I e-mailed picture's to, care to post them for this computer illiterate one...please... ;)

                           

eeeyup... figured that was coming  :D

I had to wait until I came up with a name for her  ;D

Here's Tiger's sweet new CandyCane  ::)

WOW!!!  looking at that bike,  I'm  starting to like the Full-Fairing'd  look.   Ouch...  I can't afford to gather the parts...  Kevin, you think you could open up a business  manufacturing the fairing mounts?   8)

The DID sticker even matches! Is it chain drive?

Tiger,
        A white Maple leaf is what the tail piece needs.

Nice find.
;)
Coil

Quote from: Night Vision on December 15, 2006, 08:27:52 AM
eeeyup... figured that was coming  :D

I had to wait until I came up with a name for her  ;D

Here's Tiger's sweet new CandyCane  ::)

;) Thanks N_V, I kinda figured you would be the one to post for me... 8) Hmmmm...CandyCane... :-\

                                 

I have always liked that red/white Vision.
Nice find.

Quote from: Tiger on December 15, 2006, 06:08:55 PM
Hmmmm...CandyCane... :-\

What ??? you don't like the nickname? ???

also rans:

"TheCanadian"
"NorthPole"
"BarberShopSpecial"
"Red On Rice"

I polled myself and "CandyCane" was the top pick   ;D

"TheCandian" was a close second, but if someone heard you say "I'm gonna hop on TheCandian for a quick ride" they might misinterpret your intensions....

on the other hand, hoppin' on a cane or pole might not be too good either  :o

boy...naming "Panther" was way easier

Yeepeedoo da day yippee dee doo, another V saved from scrapyard duty...

Right on Tiger!!!

Lou

Beautiful find Tiger.  Its the Canadian Candy Cane ;D  or Triple "C"

How about "White Tiger"?

;D

David

 :) Well, last night, I decided to inform the wife... :o I'm pleased to tell you all that ALL my body part's are intact...nothing missing, broken, bruised or burst... ;D :D... ;) I have a very understanding woman behind me...don't I dear!!! I understand every thing she say's...may not carry out, but understand... ;)

However, as I only have a single garage which houses 2 x '82 Vision's (The Mistress  & Black Panther) and my Ski-doo snowmobile, I will have to finish the "Black Panther" project and sell her on to another new home that will take good care of her, before I can bring home "The Canadian"  for restoration... ;)

I really appreciate all the positive response...I love the red & white colour's.

DaveTN...The White Tiger project is for another day/Vision... 8)

                   

Quote from: coilXZcoyle on December 15, 2006, 08:37:55 AM
The DID sticker even matches! Is it chain drive?...Yer, chained to my wallet...or should that read heart!!!
Tiger,
        A white Maple leaf is what the tail piece needs.......Sorry Coyle, uhuh to white...The paint has peeled a wee bit, so I may just have to have it redone as our Canadian flag... 8)

Nice find... ;)...There are plenty more where she came from, I'm sure... ;D :D ;)...Just gotta keep looking... 8)Coil

dang i leave to board for a few days and tiger snags another vision. ggggggggrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeaaaaattttt find tiger. :D  ;D

8) Well, today I picked up "The Canadian", my red/white '83 Vision. I will keep you up-dated on her restoration progress, which will start in a few week's time. All the plastic's have to come off, along with the gas tank, and go down to the paint shop. I intend to keep her in the original red/white colour's... 8) I can then attend to the mechanical/electrical side. She is totally complete...Not a thing missing. At first glance, as I loaded her onto the trailer, from the wrecker's... :o The fuse box has already been up-graded, she need's a new battery and the tire's are shot. I may have to replace the windshield, although it isn't cracked/broken...just yellowed. I may try to polish it up or "tint" her black...we'll see. The clutch seems to work fine as do the brake's...as I say, I will keep you all posted over the coming month's... 8)
Why the hell am I sitting here smiling like an idiot when "The Black Panther" needs finishing before I start again...Ah well.....Its only time and money !!!  ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

                         

hey tiger, dont trash that windshield. some one on here wetsanded theres and got all the yellow out. i cant remember who but they did it like they were ploishing it. it looked really good.

yay! I bet that's a relief just to get her home...

hope you still have some luck left and find out someone upgrade the steering stem bearings too!

Quote from: ps2 on February 24, 2007, 01:27:06 PM
hey tiger, don't trash that windshield. some one on here wetsanded theres and got all the yellow out. i cant remember who but they did it like they were polishing it. it looked really good.

I won't trash the windshield. I know I can revive it...along with the rest of her ;D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                                   

Quote from: Night Vision on February 24, 2007, 05:08:56 PM
yay! I bet that's a relief just to get her home...

hope you still have some luck left and find out someone upgrade the steering stem bearings too!

;D Yer man, pleased as s**t to get her home...Steering stem upgrade would be nice ;D :D... ;)

                                 

Quote from: Lucky on December 11, 2006, 07:16:22 AM
when i got my Vision it was red, & I found a spot (don't remember exactly where, but i think it was a side cover) where you could see it wasn't faded, so your red may need sprucing up :)

:) Went to see the guy who is going to re-paint "The Canadian" to-day...He is a customer of mine and has an auto body shop but wants to get into doing bike's... 8) Sooooo, we struck a "deal" that means I end up getting a fresh paint job done and he gets to sign his work on the plastic rail that runs underneath the seat... 8) She WILL stay in her original colour's of RED 'N WHITE, however, she will, like "The Mistress, be done in custom pearl finish to give her a more modern look 8) 8) 8)

I have already started buying some bit's 'n piece's... ::) Steering head bearing's, oil's, filter's, coolant, digital volt meter, cigarette lighter sorry, power outlet  ;)..Here we go, again :o ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                   

Glad you've got an understanding wife but how jealous will The Mistress be when you start spending all that time with another bike?

H₂O

Quote from: h2olawyer on March 16, 2007, 08:01:41 PM
...how jealous will The Mistress be when you start spending all that time with another bike?

H₂O

:o Shhhhhhhh, not so loud, pleeeeease ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

8) Shes off the trailer and now sitting alongside "The Mistress" in a nice warm garage 8)

I hooked up a battery and she turns over fine...Now the fun begins, again ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

               

And for heavens sakes get some new shoes for the gal will ya... ::)

Quote from: JasonJames on March 20, 2007, 12:19:03 AM
And for heavens sakes get some new shoes for the gal will ya... ::)

...and some... ;)

I started to strip her down...  :o The fairing, gas tank, body plastic's, etc are all boxed up for the journey to the paint shop... 8)

A wee rodent had a winter home in the headlight bucket and chewed the insulation off of the headlight wire's :o ::)...easy fix.

The battery I discarded...it charged up, but has a picture of Noah's Ark on the side ;D ;D :D :D :D... ;)

The carb's are off and need to be stripped and cleaned... ::)

The carb intake boot's are off and new one's acquired... 8)

I removed the seat, which is perfect. Cleaned and stored away, for now.

The gas tank has been repaired. I washed it out a few times and let stand overnight with a gallon of gas inside and sat it on some paper towel's...pleased to say NO leak(s) detected either from the repair's or the petcock... 8)

I will up-date as I go along... ;)

                           

Tiger - Is "The Canadian" (aka Candy Cane) going to be finding a new home once she is cleaned up?

Quote from: dj on March 20, 2007, 07:49:55 AM
Tiger - Is "The Canadian" (aka Candy Cane) going to be finding a new home once she is cleaned up?

8)...in a word...NO!!!  ;) I intend to restore and keep her... 8) However, if everything work's out O.K.......then I may part with "The Mistress"... :o

                             

I new it, the red and white has stolen your heart.

Quote from: Kevin on March 20, 2007, 07:41:20 PM
I new it, the red and white has stolen your heart.

...and by the time shes finished, my wallet,as well... :o ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)
                         

Quote from: Tiger on March 20, 2007, 06:37:15 PM

Quote from: dj on March 20, 2007, 07:49:55 AM
Tiger - Is "The Canadian" (aka Candy Cane) going to be finding a new home once she is cleaned up?

8)...in a word...NO!!!  ;) I intend to restore and keep her... 8) However, if everything work's out O.K.......then I may part with "The Mistress"... :o

                             

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

Which one is the Mistress?  Don't tell me it is the orange one!!!  You wouldn't be tiger with out the orange bike! :o

Quote from: dj on March 20, 2007, 09:31:57 PM

Quote from: Tiger on March 20, 2007, 06:37:15 PM

Quote from: dj on March 20, 2007, 07:49:55 AM
Tiger - Is "The Canadian" (aka Candy Cane) going to be finding a new home once she is cleaned up?

8)...in a word...NO!!!  ;) I intend to restore and keep her... 8) However, if everything work's out O.K.......then I may part with "The Mistress"... :o

                             

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

Which one is the Mistress?  Don't tell me it is the orange one!!!  You wouldn't be tiger with out the orange bike! :o

:-\ I did say, maybe... ;D ;D :D :D :D :D... ;)

No way buddy.  You aint parting with that Orange "Power T" keychain I sent you.  Thats T for Tiger (just don't tell anyone in Tennessee I said that...wink wink...)  Thats a tigers trademark and Tigers are ORANGE.  GRRRRRRRRR  ;D

David

;D ;D :D :D :D :D...I guess she's staying then... 8)

8) Steering head bearing's arrived in todays mail...also picked up a new headlight bulb connector as the rodent had chewed that as well as the wires ::) and new blade style fuse holder's, (these where up-graded but I'm not 100% happy with them soooo...out they go ;D :D :D :D... ;)
The part's "war chest" is building.

                       

:) Got a wee bit more done...

8) Fairing, body plastic's, etc, now at the paint shop... 8)

8) Handlebar riser's, fairing mount frame and some other bit's away to be bead/sand blasted... 8)

8) Carb's/fuel pump out to be stripped, cleaned and rebuilt...using new rebuild kit's... 8)

8) New carb intake boot's installed... 8)

8) ALL the fuse holder's 'n fuse's replaced... 8)

8) Installed new headlight bulb connector...thanks to the rodent ::)

8) Headlight bucket removed and all the rodent nest and dried in pee'npoop washed out... ::)

8) Broken left side fairing vent handle repaired... 8)

8) Removed, stripped and cleaned all four indicator's...smeared the bulb holder's and connector's with dielectric grease...installed new bulb's and short stalk's..(thank's Kevin)...Bagged and ready for installation... 8)

:) I picked up new spark plug's/plug cap's/wire's yesterday...OEM wires/caps where still in place... ::)

:'( She looks so sad in her half stripped down state... ;)

               

Tiger -

Let's see some pics of that bike porn!

H₂O

:o I can't let you see my girl half naked...pervert :o ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D... ;) I'll post some soon.

:) I decided to do the steering head bearing's to-day...Prior to starting the strip down, I had prepped another lower triple tree unit. Cleaned, repainted and lower roller bearing installed.
I pulled the front wheel, disconnected the brake caliper's, slid the fork's out, removed the steering head nut and...the top half of the triple tree's, with the ignition switch/warning light's, refused to come off of the steering stem :o :o A few blows with a rubber mallet didn't budge it...wtf :o Soooo, sprayed a liberal dose of penetrating fluid over her, left for a while, came back, a few whacks from the old rubber mallet and.......nothing :o ??? O.K. time for the BFH. It took several well placed blows but, as you would expect, I won ;D ;D :D :D... ;) Removed the two head nut's and as I lifted the bearing cover, expecting ball bearing's dropping and rolling around the floor, I find that sometime in the past the previous owner HAD ALREADY replaced the steering head bearing's/race's ::) 8)...Anyhooo, cleaned out the old, s****y grease, etc, with a can of brake and part's cleaner, wiped everything completely clean, greased her up and installed the lower triple tree...another job completed... 8) I will have to wait for the upper tree (spare one), to come back from the painter's to install it , along with the riser's.

                                   

Who you callin' a pervert?!?  (Want a piece of candy?)

Looks like I'll be about a week behind you in getting a V restored.  Wish I had an 83, but I'm happy with my 82s.  At least V1 is nearly fully upgraded to 83 specs.   ;D

Figures - you go to all the work of tearing down the front end & the job was already done.  Oh well, sounds like the bearings needed cleaning & re-lube anyway.  Save some of the grease to send to kia!

H₂O

??? What kinda candy mister ??? ;D ;D :D :D :D :D

I think, looking at the grease in the "old" bearing's, that it has been several year's since the upgrade was done...bare in mind she has stood, like a lot of "V"s, neglected for a lot of year's. The bearings don't show any sign of wear, however, I had already purchased the new one's, (and installed the lower one on a pre-prepped triple tree) so went ahead anyway.

I hope every thing goes well with your "new" aquasition and the "smiling all the way" drive home ;D :D :D

Hmmmm, I've got a new can of synthetic spray grease that would help Kia with his head problem :o ;D :D :D... ;)

                         

didn't I say awhile back it would be nice if she came with the upgraded bearings?

you should've known...

I think if someone had to replace the races on the tapered bearings... it would be quite a job... the stock races had enough lip on them to pound out.... those tapered races don't

Quote from: Night Vision on March 25, 2007, 10:57:45 PM
didn't I say awhile back it would be nice if she came with the upgraded bearings?

you should've known...

I think if someone had to replace the races on the tapered bearings... it would be quite a job... the stock races had enough lip on them to pound out.... those tapered races don't

::) I know...I shoudda listened... ;D ;D :D :D :D...And you are right about the tapered bearing races compared to the old one's. The old style are easy to knock out...

                 

:) Decided to spend an hour on the '83 to-night... ::) ....and it took most of that hour to get the front cylinder spark plug removed :o :o :o It was in there SOLID!!! I tried penetrating fluid, etc ...NO way would it budge...Finally, I removed the rad, which I had already drained at the week-end and applied some heat from my, (little used), propane torch. It eventually started to give, but was so tight...so I sprayed a liberal amount of pen' fluid over the plug and left it for a wee while. It took a lot of muscle to get the plug halfway, so now I'm thinking...crossed thread...BUGGER!!! However the second half of the thread was easy. That plug had welded its self in and had been that way for a looooong time. The plug was totally useless and would never have been able to fire up the "V".
Now she has fitted:
:) New spark plug's.
:) New plug wire's.
:) New spark plug cap's.
:) New rad overflow tubing.
:) New coolant bottle overflow tubing.
:) I removed the coil's to install the two new plug wire's and therefore cleaned the ground wire under the left side one as well as the frame with 80grit shop roll... 8)
:) Removed, drained and washed out the coolant overflow bottle... 8)
:) Also washed the plastic rad' cover.. 8)

i hope you put some antisieze on the new plug...

Quote from: Lucky on March 28, 2007, 11:46:46 PM
i hope you put some antisieze on the new plug...

...Oh yer, always... 8)

RE: Wife reaction. What part of "JUST DO WHATEVER THE F#$@ YOU PLEASE" don,t you understand !

Quote from: Tiger on March 28, 2007, 10:27:09 PM
:) Decided to spend an hour on the '83 to-night... ::) ....and it took most of that hour to get the front cylinder spark plug removed :o :o :o It was in there SOLID!!! .......

same thing on my brothers CherryBomb... scary moments for sure. we had the tank off already and then did the radiator... finally got it out and slathered the new one with anti-seize.

I was talking to my car mechanic friend about sparkplugs and he said that because you don't need to
replace plugs in cars for 100k they get very tight. He said the thing to do istake them out at about half
life (50k) and put anti-seize on them.

8) I change the spark plugs, on the "V", at the start of every riding season...regardless of age/mile's, etc and always use  a wee bit of anti-seize on them.

                                 

:) Managed to get some more done to the old girl... ;) However, not without a wee set back ::)
I decided to re-install the front fork leg's into the newly installed triple tree lowers. Once in, I used a spare top triple tree to get everything lined up right, (original at the paint shop). Hmmmmm, won't line up for some reason, checked and double checked everything...wtf ??? Pulled it all down again, put the lower t.t. on the bench to check the steering stem shaft against a spare and found it was out of alignment by a few degree's :o When I think back, this came off of a "V" that had sustained front end damage :o Call me stupid, I guess ;D :D :D :D Anyhoooo, problem resolved, damaged unit gone for scrap & original, with new bearing's, installed.
8) - Stator to R/R and R/R to C.D.I. hard wired in.
8) - R/R mounted on nice new bracket, (thanks Kevin).
8) - Rad' re-installed, hose's connected and nice, brite hose springs installed.
8) - Coolant overflow bottle, which was completely cleaned inside and out, re-installed.
8) - Installed new rad to coolant bottle & overflow tubing.
8) - Re-installed battery box.

I picked up the part's that went out for bead/sand blasting. The full fairing main bracket has now been painted a deep gloss black. The two aluminum part's that hold the foot peg's/rear exhaust bracket's, etc have been painted satin black...looking really sharp. The upper T.T. and riser's are at the paint shop...
Looooong way to go, but we are getting there ;D ;D :D :D :D... ;)

                     

:) A wee bit more done... ;)

With the rad installed and all the hoses connected, I filled her up with fresh, long life coolant, not forgetting to top up the now ultra clean overflow bottle... ::)...No leak's anywhere ;)
Note: Once I have the carb's back and the girl up-and-running, I will "bleed" the system and check for leak's, once again.

Drained the oil from the motor...it was black.....and I mean BLACK!!!...removed the oil filter, which had seen better day's ::) and washed the housing and drain plug in my wee 5GL part's washer, (Christmas present from the wife 8) ) Re-installed the new filter, drain plug and filled her with fresh oil.
Note: This is, in effect, a temporary measure...Once she is up-and-running, I will drain the oil and change the filter, again.

I drained the rear drive oil, washed off the filler and drain plug's in the part's washer. Re-installed the drain plug and filled her up with synthetic...which runs way cooler.

During the strip down, I noticed that the black plastic guard, that goes from side-to-side and in front of the front carb, was missing. I had one in a box of part's I "won" on e-bay, a while ago...so that has now been installed.

The front foot peg's and side stand, which I had bead blasted on Friday, now have a coat of red oxide primer and will, eventually, get sprayed satin black... 8)

Once I get delivery of the new stainless steel braided brake line's, I will rip down the front brake system and overhaul that... ;)

:) "Little by little by little by little".......Who sang it and wots the song ??? ??? ???

                   

here's some progress pics of the Canadian

some more

and for a little inspiration for Tiger, here's a picture of PoopDeck

:o I see yours comes with the optional front wheel N_V ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

:) Thanks again N_V...my official photo editor-in-chief ;D :D :D :D... 8)

                       

That picture from the front of the bike looks vaguely familiar.

Brian (unfortunately sick this weekend, so I can't do anything with the bike.)

:) I received the new S.S. braided brake line's (Galfer), new front footrest rubber's and fork seals.
The side stand, front footpeg bracket's and triangular aluminum pieces, that the rear footpeg's mount onto, have been painted in a low black gloss finish and re-installed onto the "V" along with the new front footrest rubber's.
I removed the front brake's completely and have stripped the calipers down and overhauled them. They will be re-fitted once I have done the front fork seal's, along with the rest of the brake assembly.
I've made & installed a new starter solenoid to starter cable and a new battery to ground, (Motor), cable as well. Both are made out of 6ga wire...
I'll call into the painters to-morrow and see how far he has got with my part's... ;)

                               

:) What with work, organizing the OnROV spring ride, etc and apart from stealing the stator and R/R... :o from her for "The Mistress", (waste of time as the stator was blown ::)), I haven't done anything worth while to up-date this thread... :-[

;D ...However, I went to the paint shop to-day to collect the gas tank, full fairing, body part's, etc, etc...

8)...Ooooooooh reeeeeeally pretty in her "New" (old) colour's... 8) Still in the red and white, but shines like a new pin..and the white has a small amount of "Pearl" in it to make the white sparkle but just a wee bit... ;) I was soooo pleased I called into CanadianLou's to give him a preview... ;D :D :D :D :D :D It will be a few week's before she will be ready for her "Photo Call" but you can be sure I will have my publisher, (N_V... ;)) add them to this thread once done... 8)

                                 

Saturday...
:) Painted the inside of the fairing upper & lowers, matt black...gets rid of all the overspray ;D :D :D. Re-installed to the lowers, after the paint dried, ...the reflector's, the repaired/painted vent unit's and the black edging. I also re-installed the edging to the upper fairing. Re-installed the rear tail light back into the newly painted, (red), tail piece. The "O" ring that seals the petcock at the tank was in two piece's and covered in some kind of sealing crud ::) Cleaned it all up, chucked the "O" ring into the recycling box ;) and installed a new one. Re-installed the petcock to the tank using soc' head, (Allen drive), cap screw's, washer's and lock washer's...(old phillips drive screw's had been butchered by a previous owner at some time ::))...Oh, time to tidy up, get showered and off to my brothers pig roast and a few wobbly pop's...Mmmmmmmmmmmm... 8) Tomorrow's another day ;D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                           

Quote from: Tiger on May 27, 2007, 08:04:27 AM
the repaired/painted vent units

What did you use to repair the vent units (I have to admit I didn't do that one. I wanted to be finished...)

Brian

Quote from: Brian Moffet on May 28, 2007, 08:14:53 PM

Quote from: Tiger on May 27, 2007, 08:04:27 AM
the repaired/painted vent units

What did you use to repair the vent units (I have to admit I didn't do that one. I wanted to be finished...)

Brian

:) Real easy fix Brian...I had, in my garage, a few feet of 1" aluminum bar, (from another project), cut it to something like 3" long, (x the slot width), ...(poke the "Handle" end out to where you need it before drilling),     
drilled a hole at the other end and through the movable vent, put through a bolt, your new aluminum arm and a hex nut...just to a point before the nut touches the alum' arm add another hex nut, take it down to the first nut and tighten the two together....approx' an inch from the nut/arm/bolt...drill a hole in the alum' arm only and a hole into the flap, an inch or so north...which you will install a nut 'n bolt...attach a spring to the arm and the bolt to act as a return mechanism...Bobs yer uncle, a functional vent unit... 8)

Oh that fix.  I did that with brass bar (since I have the gold trim  ;D ).  I was thinking of the cracked plastic vents.

Brian

:) Good news/bad news corner... ;)

;D The Good...I fitted the back light unit into the newly painted tail light housing, (red), and re-installed back onto the "V". I also fitted two new stop/tail light bulb's, (#1157), nicely smeared with dielectric grease. Re-installed the two newly painted, under the seat side plastic's, washed 'n polished grab bar's, "Yamaha" logo'd grab bar bolt cover, (that still has the gold leaf finish intact!!!), the seat, (which is like new), washed 'n polished "glove box" and the two rear turn signal's with the "shorty stalks" from Kevin, (thanks Kevin),  again with new bulb's, (#1156). The stator is now installed in the left side engine cover, ready for installation.

>:( The Bad...There was an oil leak, coming from the left side fork leg ::) not a problem, as I have a set of seal's but just hadn't got around to doing them, as yet. Pulled out the offending leg, drained the oil...eeeeww, ugly dirty stuff...stripped the leg down, washed all the part's down in the parts washer, dried and ready for the new seal...except the new seal(s) are the wrong size :o ::)...just waiting for the Yam' stealer to open his door's so I can order a new set... ::)...bend over and spread 'em, sir :o ;D :D :D ...;)

                             

wrong size as in too thick? I bet I got some of the same kind from eBay. Were they from England? Are they like 11mm thick?

NAPA around here has seals for $9 each. I think OEM are $12.. I'll probably get the OEM ones again if I also received the wrong seals  >:(

Quote from: Night Vision on June 07, 2007, 09:00:44 AM
wrong size as in too thick? I bet I got some of the same kind from eBay. Were they from England? Are they like 11mm thick?

NAPA around here has seals for $9 each. I think OEM are $12.. I'll probably get the OEM ones again if I also received the wrong seals  >:(

::) Yep, off of eeee-bay but can't remember if they came out of Britain or the States... :-\

:( Totally wrong O/D and I/D... :o ::) Stealer has them in stock...$22.00 :o :o :o Rouges 'n thieves...but hey, they got 'em 'n I need 'em...What the hell... ;)

                           

:) Got a pair of new fork seals from the Yam' dealer...rouges 'n thieves ::)...Striped down the other fork and like the first one, the fork oil was a s***y brown goop... ::) So with every-thing drained, striped and cleaned, I set about rebuilding the fork's. Re-filled with new fork oil, air cap's fitted hand tight and fork leg's re-installed, air cap's tightened, and legs re-aliened and torqued down. The two brake calipers, having been serviced a while back, where fitted and the bolt's torqued. Front wheel installed, as was the newly painted front fender, (pearl white), then came the fork brace. The handle bar risers, (painted pearl white), where then installed along with the handle bars. Ignition switch installed into the top triple tree and also the idiot light unit was clipped in and wired up. Next came the gauge unit, (speedo/tack/fuel, etc, all tightened up with new nut's 'n washer's. Speedo cable installed. Last, but not least, I got the main fairing bracket, which has been sand blasted and re-painted black, installed.

I say last because by that time my wife and daughter wanted to know when I was firing' up the Bar-B for supper...supper ???...what the hell happened to lunch ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                   

Aparently the Vision is selfish & has no regard for it's human owners need to eat.. i've burned a few meals on the grill because i was working on the bike, & as we all know, so has Dave...   ;D

:D Tell me...LOL I even went back in after supper and plumed in the new S.S. Braided brake line's. I'll fill and bleed them off to-morrow...after breakfast... ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                                   

:) Bled the system off in a little under half an hour...No speed bleeder either :o

Filled a syringe full of brake fluid and filled the two caliper's via the brake line coupling hole.
Filled the master cylinder and pumped brake fluid thru' the two brake lines.
Re-attached the brake line's.
Bled one side until the fluid ran clear of air bubbles and then the other side the same...Bobs yer uncle...Brake lever is rock solid and NO where near the throttle grip when you pull it in... 8) Another job done 'nd off the list...NEXT!!!

                                                       

:) Little by little, she's coming together... ;)

As the left side cover was already off, I pulled the flywheel and did the starter clutch fix, as well as tighten the balancer/shaft nut's... ::)

Once that was all done I re-installed the left side cover, now with a new stator installed, (thanks N_V), wired it up to the R/R, etc and re-installed the shift lever.

Re-installed the battery box, battery and battery cover.

Fairing dash was drilled out with a hole saw to enable the installation of a volt meter. Dash installed onto the fairing frame and the volt meter was wired in.

Main upper fairing was lifted into place and the front indicators installed/wired up. Installed the windshield, which, like "The Mistress" windshield, has been painted, on the inside, low gloss black... 8) However, its got some deep "Battle scar's" and I'm on the look-out for a replacement...

I "loose fitted" the gas tank, installed the side plastic's and the fairing lowers...just to get a feel for the finished look (Need to install the carb's, once they are cleaned, before final installation)...

Maaaaaan, does she look sweeeeeeeeeeet in her new red 'n white paint....... 8)

I will have to send some picture's to my publishing agent...a.k.a...N_V... ;) and ask him to post them for me.......Suppose I should take some picture's first... ::) ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

                   

yeah, take the pictures first!

sure must be nice to have a 46mm deep well socket for that crank nut  ;)

Quote from: Night Vision on June 17, 2007, 10:00:37 PM
sure must be nice to have a 46mm deep well socket for that crank nut  ;)

:) Makes for an easier "fix".......thats for sure 8)

:) The plastic on the original '83 mirror's is kinda scuzzy, so, I rubbed them down, primed them and finished off with a low gloss black. I also cleaned up some of the hardware...e.g. The hold down plate for the gas tank, etc, and shot them with low gloss black, (after applying primer!!!).

She is starting to come together and looking really nice... 8)

                   

I'm jealous... I was making progress with my painting, but tonight I wadded up the paint on my headlight trim ring...

apparently my brain just doesn't comprehend the words... "apply several thin coats" used in the same sentence with "let dry between coats"   >:(

Stupid Painter

;) Been there, done that...and with all probability, will do again... :o ::) ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

Quote from: Night Vision on June 18, 2007, 10:10:02 PM
I'm jealous... I was making progress with my painting, but tonight I wadded up the paint on my headlight trim ring...

apparently my brain just doesn't comprehend the words... "apply several thin coats" used in the same sentence with "let dry between coats"   >:(

Stupid Painter

I can definitely relate . . .  ::)

H₂O

awhile back, Lucky was asking how to paint chrome.....

this is what I did...

Muriatic Acid / Water bath overnight......then
Duplicolor self etching primer...

I must have let the primer dry good, because when I stripped the wadded final coat off the headlight ring in a gallon can of used carb cleaner... the primer stayed on :o

muriatic acid & water will remove chrome? what was the ratio?
also, if there was water in the mix..sounds like it should have flash rusted....??

the solution was 20 gal water to 2 gal acid (10:1)

it did not remove the chrome, but it dulled it... maybe just took the outside layer off?

 8) SHE'S ALIVE, SHE'S ALIVE...  8) After more than ten year's I awoke her from her slumber's...... 8) 8) Thanks to CanadianLou for a great carb job. The Tim Parrot stator is charging and seems to be holding its own...considering the low price he sells for they are a good deal. Once the snow goes I'll take her out for a test ride...roll on spring!!! Phew...I gotta go shower... ;)

                     

Congratulations on another Vision restoration!  ;D  Great to have another one of these red & white 83's around.  Hopefully Kenny gets his new one rolling soon too.

Cheers  8)

Quote from: Tiger on February 03, 2008, 10:16:08 PM

8) SHE'S ALIVE, SHE'S ALIVE...  8) After more than ten year's I awoke her from her slumber's...... 8) 8)

congratulations! mine too! 'cept mine slept three years longer and woke up a day sooner. must be the extra sleep helped  ;)

Hey there Tiger, with your luck in finding those beauties, could you find me an '83  with fairing? Colour doesn't matter as
I will most likely paint my ne (first) bike BINGO BLUE (a.k.a hammertone blue from Sherwin Williams).  I'm still thinking about the naked '82 if you still have it.

I might ask you to give me pop quiz or quick demo ride on the naked bike in end of April so I know what I'll be doing on my GEARING UP course.

Great job, Tiger!!

Wanna come to Colorado & help me get Tractor & Partsbike finished?

H₂O

Bring em down here h2o we've got room :D

Quote from: vadasz1 on February 03, 2008, 11:56:28 PM
Hey there Tiger, with your luck in finding those beauties, could you find me an '83  with fairing?

:) In a little over three year's and seven Vision's, "The Canadian" is the only one I've acquired with a full fairing. However, at a swap meet, last year, I picked up a couple of sport type fairing's...one was a Vetter Sting, the other a Vetter as well... but don't remember the model. Brian_Mathewson has one and Lil'Blaster the other... 8)

                           

 :) I've had her running up to working temp's a couple of times now...slowly ridding her of the internal condensation, in the shape of white "smoke" coming out of the OEM exhaust system. She fires up within two chug's... ;)

The "New" Tim Parrot stator is showing 13.5 volt's at 1,500 r.p.m. idle and 14 volts at 3,000 r.p.m... 8)

I had an initial problem taking her off choke/enricher...Slide the lever to the right with the thumb and ...no change ??? Looking at the lever the cable hadn't returned, infact it had come out of the switch housing ??? Problem: The choke/enricher rod, at the carb, was sticking...against the wiring loom ::)...easy fix ;)

One dumb a$$ thing I did :-[ :-[ I had the gas tank resting on the work bench, (seat end down), so I could nip the two screws tight that hold the petcock to the tank, after replacing the original leaking one. Other than an old bathtowel and the old petcock, the workbench was clear when...the gas tank slipped from my grasp :o down she went...right on to the old petcock!!!
The nicely painted, shiny gas tank now sports a "Blackeye" in the shape of small dent, almost dead centre of the tank, about 4" from the seat... BUGGER, BUGGER, BUGGER... and other choice word's!!!

With the snow blown off of my driveway I just had to take her for a wee short ride... from the road back into my garage. A run of approx' 45 feet ;) and yep, the brakes, with there twin S.S. braided Galfer brake line's work real fine ;D :D :D.

I still have a couple of "tweek's" to do before her safety cert'...rear brake light not working...(switch needs adjusting), fairing lowers need installing, etc and she is good to go 8)

                       

AAAAAAwwwwwwwwllllllllllllllrrrriiiiiggghhhhttttttt  Johnny ! ! !....Good fer ya boy....

Quote from: Tiger on February 10, 2008, 09:18:31 AM

......The nicely painted, shiny gas tank now sports a "Blackeye" in the shape of small dent, almost dead centre of the tank, about 4" from the seat... BUGGER, BUGGER, BUGGER... and other choice word's!!!

that's too bad  :'(
just tell everyone it was a tank slapper  ::)

..... or put a nice deckle over it  ;)

either that or ye got some cast iron cajones.  ;D  ;D  ;D

David

Quote from: YellowJacket! on February 10, 2008, 01:25:24 PM
either that or ye got some cast iron cajones.  ;D  ;D  ;D

I can personally verify that it doesn't take cast-iron cojones to dent the tank by the seat...  (no, not on my Vision, it was a Suzuki 300)

Brian (last I checked they didn't clink together and shoot sparks out my ass...)

Hey John,

Give me a shout on your tank issue, I have an idea I am turning over in my mind to get that dent out. Send me a pic so I can have a look at it.  If there is no crease I think we might have a good chance to remove it.

P.S. You're a brave soul wandering out there with the ice & snow we just got hit with.  Don't blame you though!

Quote from: Cdnlouie on February 10, 2008, 04:41:15 PM
Hey John,

Give me a shout on your tank issue, I have an idea I am turning over in my mind to get that dent out. Send me a pic so I can have a look at it.  If there is no crease I think we might have a good chance to remove it.

P.S. You're a brave soul wandering out there with the ice & snow we just got hit with.  Don't blame you though!

Thanks Cdnlouie, but a tank protector covers it just fine...for now ;)

YA, get one of the those carbon fiber look tank protectors...cover that dent...we won't tell anyone...YOU'RE a clutzzz

If you have some of the paint leftover, paint the tankcover the same colour.  I have compressor and paint gun to do it for you if you want.

You're dang hard to kept out of trouble you know!  :o

 

Quote from: jasonm. on February 12, 2008, 07:40:45 PM
...YOU'RE a clutzzz

:D I called myself worse than that when I did it...believe me!!!

Quote from: Cdnlouie on February 13, 2008, 02:13:08 PM
If you have some of the paint leftover, paint the tankcover the same colour.  I have compressor and paint gun to do it for you if you want.
You're dang hard to kept out of trouble you know!  :o

:) Trouble is my middle name, don't you know!!! I don't have any touch up paint...I didn't think to get any from the shop when I picked up all the part's after the repaint ::)

                                   

Okay Tiger-T...rouble  ::), did you get the paint code?  Now, here is a chance to redeem yourself  :-X.

CDNL

Quote from: Cdnlouie on February 13, 2008, 05:11:24 PM
Okay Tiger-T...rouble  ::), did you get the paint code?  Now, here is a chance to redeem yourself  :-X.

CDNL

:) In a word...NO!!! ::)

 :) The complete fairing is all bolted up, including new black nylon screw's to hold the windshield in place,  XZ550 badges are attached to the side panel's, rear brake light now working, new battery is charged, installed and on a battery tender and the gas tank is filled with fresh gas. She is now ready to go for her safety cert'...once I get a towbar fitted to my recently purchased Chevy Up Lander!!!

             

Hey John how about if I ride her and you the Mistress to get it safetied?  As a new M1 licenced rider I sure could use the seat time. ;D :P :D

Quote from: vadasz1 on February 29, 2008, 08:20:49 AM
Hey John how about if I ride her and you the Mistress to get it safetied?  As a new M1 licenced rider I sure could use the seat time. ;D :P :D

I'm not seeing it.....
                      .... Tiger is a nice guy....... but not THAT nice

Dammit tiger, you made me drop my freshly painted gas tank too ><!
Back to bondo :(

Quote from: vadasz1 on February 29, 2008, 08:20:49 AM
Hey John how about if I ride her and you the Mistress to get it safetied?  As a new M1 licenced rider I sure could use the seat time. ;D :P :D

::) You have as much chance of ridin' "The Canadian" as I have of becoming the next pope...and I'm not even a catholic... ::)

                     

 8) Well, its been a long time coming...9th December when I started this thread!!!...and I'm pleased to inform you all that today, after more than ten year's, "The Canadian" made her born again maiden voyage   8) 8) 8). She has one or two wee issues to sort out but she is waaaaaaay quicker than "The Mistress"...WOW, still have that silly grin on my face ;D :D :D :D :D... 8)

                 

Quote from: Tiger on April 21, 2008, 06:12:58 PM

.... She has one or two wee issues to sort out but she is waaaaaaay quicker than "The Mistress"...

good! now you can keep up with that Lambro  ;)

  I'm looking forward to lots of silly grins

nice  ;D :D

 :) I key this in with mixed emotions :D :'( :-\...why you wonder??...I just waved goodbye to "The Canadian" a short while ago :o :o

Dibble, who recently joined the ROV, no sooner had his Vision on the road, (7 Km's I do believe!!), than his dad, (Bob), took off on her for a weekend of reacquainting himself with an old flame...MOTORCYCLING 8)

Dibble was now on the lookout for a Vision for his dad so he could get his pride and joy back!!!

Anyhooooo, to cut a long story short, after a couple of emails and phone calls, Steve, (a.k.a. Dibble) and his father turned up on my doorstep this morning, cash in hand and ready to ride. Deal done and not content to trailer her home, Bob donned his riding gear and headed North...Dibble in his cage behind him.   

Bob is now the proud owner of "The Canadian"...I must admit last night Steve asked me if I really wanted to sell her :-\ to which I repled "No, but like all Visions she needs to be rode often". I'm content to know that Bob will look after her well and I wish him all the best.

:) Its kind of sad to loose her...but we now have a new member to our growing "Team OnROV"...and another crazy grin to add to the collection 8)

             

There there Tiger, it'll be ok....

room for one more now eh?  ;D

I am so sorry for your lo$$. ::)

I bet the Mistress is just shining with happiness.  You know what they say about harems?  The first wife is always the most jealous one.  I think the Mistress would have given you many headaches once you would have turned most of your attention to The Canadian.

Well great to hear that atleast it's staying in it's native land as well as native province. ;D

first borns always get the most attention... but I see where you're going with this... having a dresser and an undresser is like having a boy and a girl.... they both have their own special place in you heart  :D

You haven't lost a Vision, You've gained another brother!  ;D

David

Still no pics  ::) soon I hope

 :) I've sent a pic to my publisher down in the states, (N_V!!!), and he will post soon GT... ;)

                   

happy trails....


     to you.....

                   until  we   meeeet   again ..... bonvoyage


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 8) Thanks N_V.

Yes, there she be...my first '83. Gee, doesn't she look pretty. Really sad to see her go, however...

               

I likey.....any chance I could get you to move closer to Oh.......if not....... I'm up for adoption....I even come with a low milage 82Vision.....and if not that then....... I might just show up on your door step...again........Oh and tell Barry...... no my wife is not up for adoption too.

Holy cow Tiger are you down to just one bike??!!  :o :o :o

That is paramount to being naked!!!   ::)

What will you do??

Better ride the hell out of the Mistress until further notice... ;D ;D ;D "That is all"

Edit:

P.S.  I have another '82 here that has not run in 10 years. If you are feeling empty inside - I'll get it up to you so you can get all fixed up and pretty!!
Don't worry about the shipping costs I'll take care of that!!  8) 8)  ;D

I know it's hard... but try to keep up Joe!  ;D

he's got the eighth one in the wings.... he's down to "only" two now   :D

 :) I have no intentions of moving from this wee village or our humble abode, nor will I adopt male humans ::) Dogs and Visions I have no problem with ;) so guys...Ride it, push it, tow it...I don't care which, just get her here... ;)  I'll be quite happy to "Tigrrrr-ize" yer Vision(s) on a first come first served $$$ basis... ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... 8)

I'm proud of the fact that three resurrected, roadworthy Visions, (2 x '82 & 1 x '83), have left my garage in the past 12 months to be enjoyed again by their new owner's... 8)

             

Yeah, like I realy enjoy fixing this damned leaky tank. ;D

Otherwise she's coming along nicely.  I just got the fairing brackets installed today and loosely fit the upper fairing on.  She's coming along alright, slowly but surely I will most likely have a somewhat trouble free Vision for the next few years.

Now back to your regularly broadcast Tiger special...................goodnight. ;D

Quote from: Night Vision on July 02, 2008, 04:25:02 PM
I know it's hard... but try to keep up Joe!  ;D

he's got the eighth one in the wings.... he's down to "only" two now   :D

whoaaaa... I thought we had a problem here. Good to know there is more work for you Tiger!

Whaaa..... is that male human dog remark really necessary geezz....I know what i look like.... I don't need reminded.         Luckily though I think I"ve found a good mechanic nearby....my buddy just bought a 83 GPZ 750 with only 4000mi. .......he had one when we were just out of high school....it didnt run though....hard to believe with only 4000mi. on it  ....he got a referal to this retired bike mechanic...who got it running great...I know cause I took it for a ride....a fun fast bike...bet its runs in the 10's ..with brakes that work unlike the V's.... so I'm hoping this guy can do the same with mine...he seems atleast willing to work on older bikes.......but if not... its good to know your there Tiger....Thanks hope to see you again.

Tiger , that thing is gorgeous ,I don't know how you could let it go!!  Buck up old lad!!

Quote from: Night Vision on July 01, 2008, 09:01:09 PM
happy trails....


     to you.....

                   until  we   meeeet   again ..... bonvoyage


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WHAT>>>YOU SOLD IT. I thought You'd at least meet me and let me drive the hell out of it ...ONCE. ;D
   Had I the funds I would have been first in line. SH*T.

 :) As you can tell in the picture, this was an early spring photo shoot. When you see her on a sunny day she really sparkles with the pearl white...although she wasn't fully finished off!!! She still needed a few touch ups here and there ;) Originally she was rebuilt for me, not to sell on.
However, I'm pleased to tell you that the new owner, (Dibble's dad), is racking the miles up on her and having a real blast. He has had a lot of positive comments from friends and work colleagues...8)...and Dibble has "Night Terror" back :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

Now I have to concentrate on #8, "The Fat Lady", who now wears a Vetter "Sting" fairing and is coming along quite well... 8)