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Offline bucky katt

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1982 yamaha vision
« on: August 02, 2009, 03:12:42 AM »
does anyone here know anything at all about these bikes? i have a chance to get one for 75 bucks. it runs but there is no title. here in SC it's cheap enough to get one though.
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Re: 1982 yamaha vision
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2009, 04:28:00 AM »
Well, they were 'interesting' motorcycles.  

The good:  liquid-cooled, 550cc V-twin, shaft drive, 75 bucks!!!   :o ;D

The bad:  suspension was "cheap" (but can be upgraded with new shock, new fork springs & fork oil).  Maintenance was a PITB - lots of stuff had to come off just to check the plugs.  

The wierd:  they tanked (along with LOTS of the motorcycling models, along with the US economy of the early/mid 80s) after only 2 years.  The styling is definitely '80s modern - you like it or you don't.

The last year (83), they made a 'sport-touring' fairing on it.  Not bad, but again, '80s modern.

I'd own one, even at a 'normal' price.  75 bucks?! I'd go for it...

Good luck, and of course, post some pictures if you get it.

Kirk

Here's a quick pic of an '83:

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Re: 1982 yamaha vision
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2009, 07:23:23 AM »
saw a titled runner go for $2000 at auction 2 years ago! That was in Burrlington IA...
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Re: 1982 yamaha vision
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2009, 07:27:23 AM »
I would agree. $75, it runs, and you can get a title for it? Yea, if you have the money its worth getting IMO.. Nice find.
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Re: 1982 yamaha vision
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2009, 02:40:36 PM »
Well, it's been a week - didja pull the trigger?
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