http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/-t1.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:26:25 GMT 10 http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l299/xz550rj/DSCF0001-5.jpg http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/-t1.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/any-members-in-vamddcor-nc-area-t74.htm 82J If there is anyone that lives 150 miles radius of Richmond,please let me know. I would really love to get this "Beauty" up and running again!! She deserves it!!
Thanks in advance to all of my friends with the "Vision'!]]> General Discussion Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:26:25 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/any-members-in-vamddcor-nc-area-t74.htm#446 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/any-members-in-vamddcor-nc-area-t74.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/photo-gallery-t48.htm YellowJacket Since this is a pretty simple site...and free, I can't do a whole lot with the layout and what you see directly on the site due to the 10mb - yep, thats right 10 megabyte uplopad bucket. However, I can add things to the site via links that allow me to expand the site without exceeding the free sites limitations. I'm in the process of creating a photo gallery page to post all our pictures on and will link it to the site. I have a huge amount of space on one of my google accounts so I'm ... General Discussion Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:39:07 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/photo-gallery-t48.htm#271 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/photo-gallery-t48.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/help-lucky-keep-his-v-t60.htm akvision We need to try to help him. I need feed back to make this work. ]]> General Discussion Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:55:10 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/help-lucky-keep-his-v-t60.htm#359 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/help-lucky-keep-his-v-t60.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/looks-like-this-site-moght-just-come-in-handy-soon-the-rov-is-for-sale-t73.htm vadasz1 I think we should all do something about the ROV sale. Maybe someone here can try and take it over. Would be a dmned shame if all that info there were to get lost. General Discussion Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:38:38 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/looks-like-this-site-moght-just-come-in-handy-soon-the-rov-is-for-sale-t73.htm#432 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/looks-like-this-site-moght-just-come-in-handy-soon-the-rov-is-for-sale-t73.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/stator-of-course-t28.htm kev10104 Looks like I might need another stator real soon.Thr voltmeter is telling me it is charging at 12.2 at idle.It gets well over 13 when riding but it might be close to the end.Only about 6000 klms on it. General Discussion Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:46:04 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/stator-of-course-t28.htm#168 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/stator-of-course-t28.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/thanks-for-visiting-t72.htm YellowJacket

Y'all take care!

David]]> General Discussion Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:11:27 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/thanks-for-visiting-t72.htm#431 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/thanks-for-visiting-t72.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/save-lucky-s-vision-t66.htm Site Admin As many of you all know, the economic situation has taken its toll on each and every one of us...some more than others. My friend Lucky has been hit pretty hard and has had to make the very difficult decision to sell his Pride and Joy Black 82/83 Touring Vision in an effort to make ends meet. Lucky has contributed greatly not only to the ROV community but many other Vision owners as well. He rins the XZ550.com website which has a wealth of information pertaining to the Vision and up until ... General Discussion Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:28:31 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/save-lucky-s-vision-t66.htm#390 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/save-lucky-s-vision-t66.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/its-stator-time-t70.htm Rick G During my recent, adventure into hell, along the Colorado river,the vision suffered multiple failures. The vapor lock problem is old news. But the high beam went out, on my 2 month old bulb, at first I thought it must be the switch or a bad connection, but no , its the new bulb!! Rats!! Then there was the problem with the voltage indicator , or rather the problem was with the stator. It was 1/4 quart low, when I left kingman and was coming up on an oil change.I checked in Havasu , just before ... General Discussion Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:42:05 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/its-stator-time-t70.htm#420 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/its-stator-time-t70.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/hard-bags-for-yellowjacket-t64.htm YellowJacket Test Fitting to see how much work needs to be done: Spent a little time in the garage today waiting for the new battery to charge and I rolled YJ out to take a few pics of the silver bags. One of the slight modifications that I'm going to have to do: A little TOO close for comfort. I need to add some spacers to the Peg bracket to offset it a little: A little bend or a spacer should fix this one: Back to the OEM turn signal stalks. The shorty's ... General Discussion Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:45:26 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/hard-bags-for-yellowjacket-t64.htm#374 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/hard-bags-for-yellowjacket-t64.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/enlighten-me-new-driving-lights-t63.htm YellowJacket OK, got a little graduation cash and I'd like to put some running lights on YJ to make her a little mor visible - as well as make me a little more visible as well. I've narrowed it down to a few kits and am going to go with either fork tube mount or engine bar mount...most likely the engine bars. I did find one set that bolts to the caliper bolts which would have been very nice but being priced at more than my bike is worth, it was out of the question. So, I'm looking at these sets ... General Discussion Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:40:11 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/enlighten-me-new-driving-lights-t63.htm#371 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/enlighten-me-new-driving-lights-t63.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/yellowjackets-custom-hard-bags-are-finished-t57.htm Site Admin All I can think of saying is......WOW! I got YJ back from Schraders Custom Cycles (the ONLY work that I did not do on YJ) where Mark Schrader custom modified the saddle bag brackets to Fit YJ. Theres some good news and some bad. First, the good. The job is done. He did a fantastic job and it looks better than factory. The way he worked the brackets to fit the bike makes them look like they were made for it. It ended up being a much bigger job than anticipated and it may be a while ... General Discussion Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:19:55 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/yellowjackets-custom-hard-bags-are-finished-t57.htm#346 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/yellowjackets-custom-hard-bags-are-finished-t57.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/my-next-project-t58.htm Site Admin Now that that hardbags are all done, I can focus on some of the other little projects I need to do. First up is lighting. I'm going to finish the driving lights this weekend and as soon as the rear, red running lights arrive, mount them on the saddle bags just below my turn signals. After that, I'll probably take things apart and finally install my 83 rear shock. With the added weight of the saddle bags and their contents, its now on the must do list. This winter, I'll probably ... General Discussion Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:23:57 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/my-next-project-t58.htm#347 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/my-next-project-t58.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/a-big-thank-you-goes-to-t56.htm Tiger A BIG Thank-you goes to...Dave a.k.a. YellowJacket, for stepping up to the plate when the ROV went down... It is this selfless mentality that binds us all as Vision owners...a modern day "One for all and all for one" attitude. Now that the ROV is back up, ( http://www.ridersofvision.net/ ), I see no reason to abandon this site...infact, we should continue to support both sites with the same passion...( and ALL Vision related sites) as we strive to keep these much loved ... General Discussion Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:13:16 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/a-big-thank-you-goes-to-t56.htm#326 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/a-big-thank-you-goes-to-t56.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/new-look-on-the-old-rov-site-page-not-found-t41.htm qbs Looks like Ron and the old server are going "around and around". General Discussion Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:07:11 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/new-look-on-the-old-rov-site-page-not-found-t41.htm#213 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/new-look-on-the-old-rov-site-page-not-found-t41.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/original-rov-newsletters-from-rov-site-link-t55.htm Site Admin
http://home.tiscali.nl/saniris/motor/1985-86%20ROV%20newsletters.htm

David]]> General Discussion Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:36:59 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/original-rov-newsletters-from-rov-site-link-t55.htm#322 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/original-rov-newsletters-from-rov-site-link-t55.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/the-rov-site-is-back-up-t52.htm Site Admin
As long as its OK with everyone, I want to try to archive some of the important stuff here so its available all the time. Again, I'll give credit to the original poster(s).

Please keep coming back here and keeping me company!



David]]> General Discussion Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:49 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/the-rov-site-is-back-up-t52.htm#298 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/the-rov-site-is-back-up-t52.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/considering-buying-a-vision-t46.htm dcandage
My name is Dave and I live in Maine. I have been interested in the Vision for a long time. I've actually only seen one in person. Guy was surprised that I even knew what it was. If anyone knows of one for sale relatively close to southern Maine, I'd appreciate some info.

thankx,

Dave]]> General Discussion Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:57:57 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/considering-buying-a-vision-t46.htm#256 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/considering-buying-a-vision-t46.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/one-hot-ride-t29.htm kev10104 I took a little spin with my wife to see Tiger and Cathy and when I got home the bike was so hot.Even the gas tank was hot.I never noticed this before. General Discussion Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:52:10 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/one-hot-ride-t29.htm#169 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/one-hot-ride-t29.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/nailed-bad-news-t27.htm Site Admin Ugh. While I was at the bike shop today working out the particulars of my hard bags, YJ was up on a lift and the guy that is working on my bike pointed out a roofing nail stuck in the very center of YJ's relatively new SuperVenoms. From what I understand, it would not be a good idea to "plug" it, which menas I'll be searching for a new rear tire. To make matters worse, the front and rear are matched. Ugh. Only about 1200 miles and very little wear on it too. (yes, I'm a conservative ... General Discussion Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:45:58 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/nailed-bad-news-t27.htm#157 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/nailed-bad-news-t27.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/12-under-way-t40.htm Tiger Kev10104 & I picked up a sad looking "rolling chassis" '82...Engine/frame/wheels/wire loom/front & back lights but not much else on her!!! All the rest of the parts were in two totes!!! Several parts are missing...Gas tank, master cylinder, clutch perch, left side diamond shaped plastic... but I should have them "in stock" Last night I gave her an all over soaking in degreaser, scrubbed her from top to bottom, front to back...and then power washed her completely ... General Discussion Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:16:25 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/12-under-way-t40.htm#206 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/12-under-way-t40.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/choke-required-t39.htm kev10104 If my bike sits for more then an hour whether ir is hot or cold I have to let the choke out to keep it idling.Any ideas? General Discussion Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:13:36 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/choke-required-t39.htm#205 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/choke-required-t39.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/hard-bags-getting-installed-today-t2.htm YellowJacket Well, YellowJacket is in the shop getting permanently fitted with her hard bags. Its the first work that is being done on the bike by someone other than me since I started the project other than the paint which I participated in. Should have her back by tonight or Saturday. The next project will be the lights and I've been working on a wiring harness for them so all I'll have to do is take off the shark fairing, connect part of the relay to the headlight harness and then to the battery. ... General Discussion Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:49:26 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/hard-bags-getting-installed-today-t2.htm#4 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/hard-bags-getting-installed-today-t2.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/new-rov-website-with-discussion-forums-t36.htm Site Admin Vince Dee sent me an email today to let me know that he has created his own hosted ROV website at www.ridersofvision.org . His site looks good and offfers discussions like this one and the original ROV as well. I know that Ron is in the process of getting his site transferred to a new host and should be up soon and of course we have my discussion boards as well, but I'm not complaining. Another discussion site can be a good thing as it raises awareness of the Vision ...and maybe the value ... General Discussion Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:17:38 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/new-rov-website-with-discussion-forums-t36.htm#195 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/new-rov-website-with-discussion-forums-t36.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/i-sent-an-email-to-ron-rov-admin-today-t34.htm YellowJacket
David]]> General Discussion Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:17:28 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/i-sent-an-email-to-ron-rov-admin-today-t34.htm#191 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/i-sent-an-email-to-ron-rov-admin-today-t34.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/rov-is-back-on-linesort-of-t26.htm Site Admin Been hitting the link every day to see whats going on and this morning I still got the "suspended" page. but just a few minutes ago, I noticed a glimmer of hope when I was at least able to get part of the main page to load. Its obvious that it is on a new server as there is an advertising bar across the top. None of the links are working yet except the archives, so I may try to copy and paste some of the important ones into the "faq's" section of this site to preserve some ... General Discussion Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:37:14 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/rov-is-back-on-linesort-of-t26.htm#152 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/rov-is-back-on-linesort-of-t26.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/just-dropped-in-t12.htm cdnlouie I'm able to park a spell.

CDNL]]> General Discussion Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:58:33 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/just-dropped-in-t12.htm#45 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/just-dropped-in-t12.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/motorcycles-in-movies-t18.htm vadasz1
http://imcdb.org/vehicle_21499-Yamaha-XZ-550-1982.html?PHPSESSID=0b0f4cd3ee7aa8321fc7027867f6d22a]]> General Discussion Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:33:30 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/motorcycles-in-movies-t18.htm#86 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/motorcycles-in-movies-t18.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/newsletter-t21.htm Site Admin The forum site has a built in newsletter option and I'd like to put it to good use. Its pretty interresting how it works and it can be used as either a subscription (free of course) or a general -sent to all members. It looks like the newsletter goes to the email you registered with and not your PM box on the site. I'm not sure what content to use and how frequent to send it out, but I was thinking of something like monthly and special reasons. I was also thinking of using the original ROV ... General Discussion Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:04:23 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/newsletter-t21.htm#116 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/newsletter-t21.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/a-very-good-source-of-information-about-the-vision-t19.htm YellowJacket For the new guys on board, if you haven't checked out Lucky's site or Dave "Leather" drapers site, I strongly encourage you to do so. They are a repository for vast amounts of Vision info that will come in handy while ROV is down. Heres the links: Lucky: www.xz550.com Leather: http://www.jetav8r.com/Vision/index.htm A writeup from the 1999 Classic Motorcycle Review: http://motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/reviews/review8_99b.htm David General Discussion Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:26:44 GMT http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/a-very-good-source-of-information-about-the-vision-t19.htm#87 http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/a-very-good-source-of-information-about-the-vision-t19.htm http://xz550.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f1/heed-my-warning-t14.htm achmed
or I'll keeeel you









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