New rider

[big_box]

Hi,

I'm a new rider in ROV. My name is Bartek and I'm from Poland;) My english is not too good, so forgive me some blunders that I might make.
I've got Yamaha Vision, and I'm loocking for some information about this bike.
Currently I'm just reading and recognizing what I can find on this forum ;) 

It's hard to find something about this bike in Poland. Actually (in my country) it's hard to find anything for this bike (manuals, parts etc.... ). :(

Now, I'm writing to say "hello" and introduce myself. ;) If you can't understand something that I wrote - just tell me, and I will try to say it in another way ;).

[akvision]

welcome!

Don't sweat the english, just bang it out.

Wow, a Polish "V"

You will get plenty of help.. the folks on this site are the greatest. 

[funkamongus]

Welcome!!  You'll probably notice our english isnt any better!!!!

[Rick G]

I though I  just posted this, but, its not here! So here gos again.
Bartek, you need to talk to (Humber)  Pavel Wojciehowski, he lives in Hrubieszow.  His email is bc30se@o2.pl.  He was on this forum for several years and is quite knowledgeable on the XZ550.
He WILL a bad mouth it ! But he bad mouth's his Opel too. He's a young guy , but he's a grouchy are on old guy like me!! I think he regrets selling his XZ , but he needed a car (serious girl friend,  Malgorzata)!
His English is excellent , as he teaches it.

Let us know how you get on with him.

[YellowJacket!]

Wasn't there another member from Poland besides Humber too?

Big box, have you seen the German XZ550 website?

http://www.xz550.de/

or the Dutch website:
http://www.xz550.nl/

At least they are a little closer to you on the other side of the "pond".

We all welcome you here too.  Don't worry about your English.  If you hadn't mentioned it, none of us would have noticed...or said anything about it.  We're a pretty close family here and we always welcome new members.  Just bear in mind that some of us get along like brothers and sisters, while some of us get along like me and my ex-wife...
But, for the most part, we're all one big happy family and a great source of information about the vision and lots of other stuff.

David

[funkamongus]

hahahahahahahahaha  ... Ive noticed that in my short time here!! Its EXACTLY like a family!!! Very cool, though!!

[Rick G]

I think that Humber was the only Polish member , but there were people from Rumania , I believe.

[big_box]

 I will try to contact Humber :)
Thanks for his e-mail adress, and all the rest :)

[Coil Coyle]

Welcome to Vision ownership, Big_Box

We are always interested in buying the European, 11U, primary gearset. The clutch basket and the crankshaft drive gear. Please get the details from Humber

Let us know when you find any.

;)
Coil

[inanecathode]

Welcome to Vision ownership, Big_Box

We are always interested in buying the European, 11U, primary gearset. The clutch basket and the crankshaft drive gear. Please get the details from Humber

Let us know when you find any.

;)
Coil

Having got the gears, i'd say they're "Meh"
Theres a difference, but its not earth shaking. Just good to know you're doing the best you can ratio wise :D

[Humber]

so the guy contacted me, of course I will help him as much as I can.... :)

And... I did not forget, I browse the forum from time to time, sometimes I just think you have the patience of a saint, messing with the new users and their new/old problems, I would go crazy  :D

Rick, I don't regret selling the V, I grew out of her - I mean - the engine was too weak and my needs too big :) (anyway I am saving for the GSX1400 now) - I wish I could have kept her but... I couldn't afford it then, and even if I had her now, she would have to be my secondary bike - again I am not able to maintain two bikes and a car - it is just the way it is :-[.

However, finally I understood that I will never regret riding her, gave me lots of unforgettable moments and was truly failure-free - never let me down. If you think the stator is a problem, then try Opel - a piece of crap full of gremlins you will never get rid of.

Ahh, these moments will never come back :'(

[Rick G]

Good to see you on the forum again , even briefly.  I enjoyed the pics of you and your , I believe. nephew.
I have all I can do maintaining my pickup , the Vision and the "XL Honda XL350.
Good luck saving for the GSX 1400, it should have enough durability and power for you.
How far is Bartek from you?

[QBS]

Welcome home Humber.  Please take good care of our new Vnary.

[Humber]

I still dont know which part of Poalnd he is from, who knows, perhaps I will have a chance to take her for a ride one more time  :)

[Kenny]

  Hi Humber,
     Nice to hear from you again, nice photo's. What have you been up to since you sold your "V"?
   I hope you will be able to help the new member out (Welcome to the site Big_Box.).
   Do you still have access to windscreens and or EU gearing? ;)
   I find the gearing great for long distances as it makes the "V" a better touring bike after a solid 12 hrs of   riding - just a more comfortable ride.
                                          Cheers Ken S.