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Started by Tiger, March 15, 2011, 07:28:48 AM

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Tiger

 :) I was talking to a Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (a.k.a CVMG) buddy of mine yesterday. He has been clearing out his shop...down sizing!!...the last wee while. Gone are his Ariel Square Four, a couple of XS650's, a Norton, some Honda's, etc. Don't worry folks, he still has six or seven bikes...LOL

He was telling me about some of what he has left and one ride stood out ::) and no its not a Vision...although a Vision does come in to it.
             
Ray was telling me about one of his favorite rides, which he has two of!! However, one has to go but he wants it to go to a good home :angel: We chatted for a while about this and that, coming back occasionally to this ride. He eventually says to me that hes never owned or ridden a Vision and seeing his 'ride' is a Vision on steroids, would a swap be of interest :o ;D Now, I've been looking for a bigger touring machine for a wee while...and NO, nothing will ever replace 'The Mistress" ;)

Like the Vision, I wanted something 'interesting'. Being Vision owners, you know what I mean ;D :D :D :D :D... ;)

So a deal has been struck...I'm gonna build Ray a Vision and he is going to rebuild Tiger a... Yamaha XV920R :o 8)

It will take a month or three to get this all sorted, once shes here, I'll get pictures up... 8)

8) .......TIGER....... 8)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

Raj1988

Thats a wicked bike! What can i do to convince you to let me book a test ride in advance  ::)
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Rikugun

Cool! I'll be looking forward to learning of the progress! Is that the one with the enclosed chain drive and swingarm mounted fender?
It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is then to persist in delusion, however satisfying or reassuring.  Carl Sagan

Night Vision

I know where we can raid some parts.. the guy isn't around much  ;D
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

Tiger

Quote from: Raj1988 on March 15, 2011, 10:47:05 AM
Thats a wicked bike! What can i do to convince you to let me book a test ride in advance  ::)

;D :D :D :D :D :D Nothing, its not going to happen buddy ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Quote from: Rikugun on March 15, 2011, 01:04:06 PM
Is that the one with the enclosed chain drive and swingarm mounted fender?

:) Thats the one... 8)

Quote from: Night Vision on March 15, 2011, 01:36:08 PM
I know where we can raid some parts.. the guy isn't around much  ;D

:) In time for our mano y mano swap meet bro  ??? ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

Night Vision

Quote from: Tiger on March 15, 2011, 06:00:10 PM

Quote from: Night Vision on March 15, 2011, 01:36:08 PM
I know where we can raid some parts.. the guy isn't around much  ;D

:) In time for our mano y mano swap meet bro  ??? ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D

no, actually this "raid" would be on your way up to Wolf's  ;)

hint: this guy has two of those and three of these Veees
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

Kenny

   All Right you Guys ~!!  Wiil that be a 16 guage or a Lee Enfield 303 ?? :police:
             Good Choice Tiger.  I would Recomend you NOT touch the Hitashi Carbs !!
                             ;) ;) Cheers Ken S.
2 XV 920rh 81
1 Red/White 83
1 Blue/White 83
Bmw R100rs 84
TDM 850  92

Raj1988

The 303 was the first gun i ever fired in the cadet corps. The non comm forgot to tell us 14 yr olds to brace for the kickback..,...
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

vadasz1

So you finally admit you need a Viagara to fulfill your life.  ;)
Keep it upright and she'll always be happy!


'82 Vision XZ550RJ with full fairing, shaved tail light housing and covered in blue hammertone enamel.

vadasz1

I was in aircadets too and those 303's sure do kick ass good.  Did you fire the FN's as well  Those aren't gentle either.
Keep it upright and she'll always be happy!


'82 Vision XZ550RJ with full fairing, shaved tail light housing and covered in blue hammertone enamel.

Tiger

Quote from: vadasz1 on March 15, 2011, 09:53:28 PM
So you finally admit you need a Viagara to fulfill your life.  ;)

:) In a word...NO!!! Its not a Virago/Viagra buddy, its a chain drive sport version 8)

;D :D :D :D :D :D I forgot Kenny has two N_V  :o :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

                      8) .......TIGER....... 8)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

AdvRich

Eclipse motorcycle luggage had a pic of one in their brochure back in the day of a white (I think it was white) 920R with bags parked in front of a desert southwest landscape... spurred my interest in touring for sure. I still have my black tail bag/carry on from '82 in VG condition – good gear. Congrats on your trade match up. I'd think 920R's are rarer than Visions.

fiddlesticks

Congrats Tiger. I still say its a viagra in disguise, but I am biased.  ;D
1 Black 82 Virago 750

"With Frongs like that you don't need anemones"

Coil Coyle

An Excellent Serendipitous Event, Tiger!

One you have certainly earned! Those Hindus may have something right with the Karma thing.
:D

Also, congratulations for dumping your Government this week from an envious citizen of The United States of America.

$0.02
;)
Coil