I picked up...

[Tiger]

 :) I picked up Paul's Vision on Saturday morning. Its a running '82 that needs some work to get it ready for a safety...(See thread link below).

http://ridersofvision.net/rovforum/index.php?topic=12311.0 

I started on her yesterday.....after giving her a wash down, I got the following done, (not in any particular order!!):
         
1 - Changed engine oil/filter.
2 - Changed rear drive oil.
3 - Changed out the oem fuse box and installed modern 'blade' fuse holders/fuses.
4 - Changed out the left rear signal indicator lens (broken) and straightened the bracket.
5 - Installed new rear back light bulbs.
6 - Installed new air filter.
7 - Made a bracket and moved the R/R to an 'outside' location...(better cooling).
8 - Changed out the stator plug.
9 - 'Bobbed' rear fender and installed a rear license plate holder.
10 - Changed the rear signal indicator stalks for short ones.
11 - Installed new main ground wire.
12 - Top up and charge the battery.
13 - Changed out some of the fasteners, rubber grommets, etc, etc, for new.
14 - Replaced missing  tool box and front tray...(under seat area)
15 - Replaced T C I aftermarket wire connectors with an oem six pin plug.

Decided enough for one day...got to go and get showered and have a beer or three to rehydrate... :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;)

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

[Cdnlouie]

If you keep bobbing every Vision you get, there won't be a Vision in Canada fit to ride behind in the rain!  >:( Mow the lawn when you get the urge to cut something  ;D!

Great work in all the other categories though!  ;)

[Lucky]

or become a Mohel....    ;)

[kiawrench]

considering where i am today , i needed a funny counterpoint to my surroundings, and i just found it ,, Lucky  -- at least two of us find the funny there, maybe others,, but lol,,, never thought to meet one wearing tiger suit!!


had a great uncle in michigan that was a Mohel, and a pretty good gardener too- sold a lot of CUT flowers . lol

[Cdnlouie]

Now you both got me rolling on the floor  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tiger will appeciate that one when he catches up later in the day.  It may even generate the most hits today on goggle. 

[Rikugun]

I think I like the bobbed fender look but the idea "cutting" my fender is giving me the willies now!   :o  :'(

[Tiger]

 :) I think my 'bobbed' fenders are a 'cut above the rest'... :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D... ;) and loosing that extra fender, license plate light and steel underplate 'slashes' the weight...i.e. cuts back on a few pounds!!!

Hey, I didn't start this part of the thread ::) Next.... ;)

           8).......TIGER....... 8)

[Re-Vision]

I think I like the bobbed fender look but the idea "cutting" my fender is giving me the willies now!   :o  :'(

Ain't no one cutting on my willy, I'll wear it off.





BDC

[Tiger]

 :) FINISHED... 8) Now she is ready for road safety certificate, which she is going for today...

The 'DONE' list:
                 
1 - Changed engine oil/filter.
2 - Changed rear drive oil.
3 - Changed out the oem fuse box and installed modern 'blade' fuse holders/fuses.
4 - Changed out the left rear signal indicator lens (broken) and straightened the bracket.
5 - Installed new rear back light bulbs.
6 - Installed new air filter.
7 - Made a bracket and moved the R/R to an 'outside' location...(better cooling).
8 - Changed out the stator plug.
9 - 'Bobbed' rear fender and installed a rear license plate holder.
10 - Changed the rear signal indicator stalks for short ones.
11 - Installed new main ground wire.
12 - Top up and charge the battery.
13 - Changed out some of the fasteners, rubber grommets, etc, etc, for new.
14 - Replaced missing  tool box and front tray...(under seat area)
15 - Replaced T C I aftermarket wire connectors with an oem six pin plug.
16 - Replaced front brake pads.
17 - Serviced front brake caliper.
18 - Repacked front wheel bearings.
19 - Replaced left side handle bar switch.
20 - Replace signal indicator sensor.
21 - Replaced the oem headlight bulb with a halogen one...better see um!!
22 - Replaced rear brake bar AND hardware.
23 - Replaced handle bars, risers, headlight bracket & top triple tree for a bead blasted/repainted set.
24 - Checked steering head bearings.
25 - Replaced the rad fan fuse holder/fuse.
26 - Replaced frayed choke cable.
27 - Replaced spark plugs, wires & caps.
28 - Clean TCI ground area and ring connector.
29 - Replace idiot light bulbs.
30 - Fix oil light..bad connection.
31 - Replace bent clutch lever.
32 - Reroute clutch cable.
33 - Remove, clean and lube throttle twist grip.
34 - Replace handle bar grips.
35 - Top up coolant fluid.
36 - Replace front, weather cracked tire.
37 - Replaced the YIC's unit and plug the ports.
38 - Installed in-line gas filter.
39 - Installed lower battery cover (MIA!!).
40 - Check tire pressures.

I may have forgotten one or two other things that were done...memory isn't one of my strong points anymore...LOL.

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

[QBS]

So, how does it run?

[Tiger]

 :) Good, thank you Q... 8)

[h2olawyer]

Great job, Tiger!  It's amazing how you find so many Vs to refurbish / restore.  Truly inspirational.   8)

or become a Mohel....    ;)

(funny post!)

Remember the SNL skit in the back of the Mercury?   :D ;D

H₂O

[Walt_M.]

Anyone notice how educational this site is? Before this post, I didn't even know how to spell Mohel.

[QBS]

Tiger must be superman.

[Tiger]

Tiger must be superman.

:) No, not really one for keeping my knickers on outside my pants Q...LOL...but he is Canadian 8)

:) She passed the safety with flyin' colours. So we now have another road ready Vision/Visionary raring to go...(Paul just has to sort out his insurance and license plates)...Welcome to the team Paul... 8)

            8).......TIGER....... 8)

[Cdnlouie]

Congrats! Make sure you try and post that dandy little fuse centre (pics) you put together with those fancy connectors.  That was as "simple and sweet" a layout as I have ever seen  :angel:.  I really like your thinking "outside the fusebox idea."  If those connectors are not a million dollars a piece  ::) they are one of the neatest little methods to change out a fusebox and get updated wiring.

[YellowJacket!]

:) FINISHED... 8) Now she is ready for road safety certificate, which she is going for today...

The 'DONE' list:
                 
1 - Changed engine oil/filter.
2 - Changed rear drive oil.
3 - Changed out the oem fuse box and installed modern 'blade' fuse holders/fuses.
4 - Changed out the left rear signal indicator lens (broken) and straightened the bracket.
5 - Installed new rear back light bulbs.
6 - Installed new air filter.
7 - Made a bracket and moved the R/R to an 'outside' location...(better cooling).
8 - Changed out the stator plug.
9 - 'Bobbed' rear fender and installed a rear license plate holder.
10 - Changed the rear signal indicator stalks for short ones.
11 - Installed new main ground wire.
12 - Top up and charge the battery.
13 - Changed out some of the fasteners, rubber grommets, etc, etc, for new.
14 - Replaced missing  tool box and front tray...(under seat area)
15 - Replaced T C I aftermarket wire connectors with an oem six pin plug.
16 - Replaced front brake pads.
17 - Serviced front brake caliper.
18 - Repacked front wheel bearings.
19 - Replaced left side handle bar switch.
20 - Replace signal indicator sensor.
21 - Replaced the oem headlight bulb with a halogen one...better see um!!
22 - Replaced rear brake bar AND hardware.
23 - Replaced handle bars, risers, headlight bracket & top triple tree for a bead blasted/repainted set.
24 - Checked steering head bearings.
25 - Replaced the rad fan fuse holder/fuse.
26 - Replaced frayed choke cable.
27 - Replaced spark plugs, wires & caps.
28 - Clean TCI ground area and ring connector.
29 - Replace idiot light bulbs.
30 - Fix oil light..bad connection.
31 - Replace bent clutch lever.
32 - Reroute clutch cable.
33 - Remove, clean and lube throttle twist grip.
34 - Replace handle bar grips.
35 - Top up coolant fluid.
36 - Replace front, weather cracked tire.
37 - Replaced the YIC's unit and plug the ports.
38 - Installed in-line gas filter.
39 - Installed lower battery cover (MIA!!).
40 - Check tire pressures.

I may have forgotten one or two other things that were done...memory isn't one of my strong points anymore...LOL.

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

I think everyone should print this out and use it as a standard restoration checklist.  :-)

David

[Tiger]

Congrats! Make sure you try and post that dandy little fuse centre (pics) you put together with those fancy connectors.  That was as "simple and sweet" a layout as I have ever seen  :angel:.  I really like your thinking "outside the fusebox idea."  If those connectors are not a million dollars a piece  ::) they are one of the neatest little methods to change out a fusebox and get updated wiring.

:) Sorry, no pictures ::) The fuse holders are Posi_Lock, no crimp connectors, a very simple, clean, easy, reliable and tidy method of changing out those old oem fuse boxes. No special tools required. Install in seconds... 8)

Cut your wires to length, bare the ends a 1/4" inch, slip one wire in to the end of the Posi-Lock fuse holder and tighten, do the same with the other wire and...VOILA!!!

Posi_Lock connectors all meet or exceed: Salt spray test, Immersion & splash tests, dust/sand/gravel bombardment tests, Mechanical vibration tests and temperature tests 8)
They are four times stronger than crimp connectors, reusable & reconnectable, high temp' & chemical resistant. Posi_Lock make a range of connectors... 8)

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

[Rikugun]

The fuse holders are Posi_Lock, no crimp connectors

These are individual connections rather than integrated into a fuse box?

Pictures would be nice, do you not have a camera?

[Tiger]

The fuse holders are Posi_Lock, no crimp connectors

These are individual connections rather than integrated into a fuse box?

Pictures would be nice, do you not have a camera?

:) Yes, to both of your questions... ;)

Try this link... http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=117&products_id=329

...and/or Google Posi_Lock fuse connectors for more information.

            8).......TIGER....... 8)