Vision down Under

[Oz Vision]

Hi All,
Very new to the world of Visions. Bought this one on impulse about 3 months ago, but didn't know what I really had until afterwards. After spending some time reading this forum, the feeling was a mixture of excitement and fear, but now it's more excitement after registering and riding it. Only had to replace fork seals for rego, but have also checked the clutch bolts (already peened) and replaced the brake rod bolts. Have ordered a switch for the fan (is running too hot) and a digital voltmeter. It appears that I have the predictable stator problem, bike has done 33,000 klm (20,000 miles). I have only ridden it for 100 kilometres and it is slowly discharging - yes the white stator wires do go to earth. After reading all the info here I have emailed Tim Parrott re cost of shipping one of his to Oz. Will check out local options as well. Comments about OEM stators have been noted! Think I will also relocate the R/R as has been done by several visionaries. I look forward to learning lots and contributing what I can.

[akvision]

wellcome to ROV.

You are obviously well read.  Glad to have you on board.

[funkamongus]

Welcome!!

[lexx790]

Ello m8 and welcome from a pom

[fret not]

Oz V, there are a lot of bikes that use the same stator, well same but different length of leads coming out of the case.  Easy enough to adapt and much easier to find a replacement.

My feeling regarding the charging system is that you need a healthy battery and a good Reg/Rectifier. 
Make sure ALL your connections are clean and making electrical contact.
Check the eviltwinsbk site regarding charging systems and reg/rec replacements.  MOS/FET unit is much more reliable and runs much cooler.  I got one on eBay for about $40 with shipping.  Read the section, you will be both educated and glad you did.

[Tiger]

 :) Hi and welcome to the ROV family... 8)

:) Here is a list of other bikes that use the G7 stator (same as the Vision... 8) )

YAMAHA...

1987-96 XV535 Virago
1988-95 XV750 Virago
1992-93 TDM850
1986-88 XV1000 Virago
1987-97 XV1100 Virago

HONDA...

1983-86 VT500c Shadow
1983-84 VT500FT Ascot
1988-01 VLX600-VT600 Shadow
1987-96 XL600V Transalp
1996-99 CBR900RR
2000-03 CBR929RR

SUZUKI...

1985-87 VS700 Intruder
1992-99 VS800 Intruder
1990-92 VX800
1998-01 VL1500 Intruder

APRILLIA...

1999-02 SL1000 Falco
1999-02 RSV Mille
2001-02 RST Futura
2002.... ETV Caponord

BMW...
1997-01 F650

Cut and paste or print off ;)

There are others...feel free to add on to this thread 8)

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

[xzerminator]

if you need any body parts besides the engine contact www.perthmotorcyclewreckers.com
(all my excess stuff is there)

[Oz Vision]

Thanks for all the replies. I have a 3 day weekend coming up, so lots of checking connections and more research to do.

[kev10104]

Welcome Oz,you seem to be off on the right foot and it only gets better from here.