lonestarmedic Posted October 29, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 29, 2007 Hi to all, Well, after looking at tons of pictures and spending hours driving to look at bikes I finally settled on one. I will be flying out from San Antonio Tx. to Richmond Va. to get the new baby. It is a 1987 VR dressed out in cream and gold. 41K miles and ready to roll. It even has the Venture Line floorboards. I leave Nov. the 3rd and hopefully ride out for home on the afternoon of the 4th. Mapquest says 1550 miles. That should shake out the cobwebs and dump the stress. Once home I'm sure the work will begin. Checking all those little quirks that the 1st gens. seem to have. Thanks to all of the posts here I should be ready. I attached the cycletrader picture. Bet I have a few more by the time I get home. Lonestarmedic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted October 29, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 29, 2007 Congrats and have nice safe ride. BRad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmocycle Posted October 29, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 29, 2007 take some seafoam or techron along and add some each time you fillup and it will help clean out the cobwebs as you journy along the way. if you keep posting on the forum as you go, i bet you may have some company along the way back home. it's a good chance to meet a few folk along the way for coffee or ride along thru their area. if you come thru the birmingham, al area give me a call and i'll try to meet you, don. 205- 665-5778 hm or 205-329-8855 cell best to call to get me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted October 29, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 29, 2007 Congrats on the new bike. If you need any help with it give me a holler. I live on the west side out Potrancho past the 211. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantornado Posted October 29, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 29, 2007 Looks like you found a diamond there.Really a nice looking scoot and hope you have a great trip home. There a great bike and you chose well.................Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 29, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 29, 2007 Nice!!! Dump about 1/2 can of Sea-Foam 1st tank and add on your way home. Cure fuel problems before you get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 29, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 29, 2007 Bought my 87 a couple years ago with 60k on it and it now has 75 on it and I would jump on it a run cross country today. You got a very nice bike. The only thing I did was gut the collector (rattle), cleaned carbs and am now an endorser of SEA FOAM it works miracles. Other than that it has all been cosmetic as far as fixing cracked plastic and broken tabs before I painted it. Trust me you will love it. ENJOY:thumbsup: Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 29, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2007 take some seafoam or techron along and add some each time you fillup and it will help clean out the cobwebs as you journy along the way. DONT take it on the plane!!!!!!!!!! Buy some when you get to Richmond!!!!!!!! I'll bet it is aginast airline regulations or maybe federal law to fly with that stuff in your baggage!!!!!!! Accoriding to the MSDS on Seafomsales.com, it is 25-35% Naptha, which is the fuel used in camp stoves, and therefore you cannont send it via air..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ReinyRooster Posted October 29, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2007 That is a pretty bike....then again I'm alittle bias.....looks exactly like mine!!!:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinman Posted October 29, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 29, 2007 JB what route are you taking to get to Texas? I am sure that if you wanted to you could meet many fine members along the way. Let us know. Take a printout of the VR assistance list with you in case you need anything. That is a very nice looking machine if you need any info or help make sure to post. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted October 29, 2007 I believe in Seafoam. Been using it since you could only get it from Evinrude. Most CarQuest and Autozone carry it. I will publish my intended route later this week. I only need 3 days to get home. However, I am scheduling a week. I need to be home in time to teach Tuesday AM on the 12th. Other than that I intend to enjoy the journey. I will print out the VR list in case I need it. I hope to meet a few of y'all on the way home. Taz - got ya locked on the cell phone. BuddyRich - we will go ride the 3 sisters up by Kerrville soon. Thanks to modern electronics I have e-mail on my phone and can tether it to my laptop. So, I can be as connected (or disconnected!!!!) as I want. Thanks to all and hope to see you on the road. J.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 29, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 29, 2007 Is the seller picking you up at the airport???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riderduke Posted October 29, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 29, 2007 If you need any help with this pick-up let me know, I'm about 45 mins from Richmond and would be able to pick you up from airport or meet you somewhere for Dinner/coffee/breakfast. Where in Richmond are you getting the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 29, 2007 Share #14 Posted October 29, 2007 I'm sure we could head up there for a meal to meet a member. Is that too pushy? I've been told I can be too pushy about these things. :rotf::rotf: Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riderduke Posted October 29, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 29, 2007 I'm sure we could head up there for a meal to meet a member. Is that too pushy? I've been told I can be too pushy about these things. :rotf::rotf: Margaret NO you are Short not pushy:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 29, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks David. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obber Posted October 29, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 29, 2007 I believe in Seafoam. Been using it since you could only get it from Evinrude. Most CarQuest and Autozone carry it. Might check any Wally World's also as you head back. The ones in Amarillo started carrying it a few months ago. They started selling it at first for $7.00 a can, but now have got there retail down below the parts store price around here. Just my . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orrin Posted October 29, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 29, 2007 J.B. good luck with the bike. Sounds like an ad"venture" for you. No pun intended. Please keep us posted as to how it goes. Those of us who are laid up are riding with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share #19 Posted October 30, 2007 I will be flying in to BWI airport Sunday AM. From there I am getting Amtrak out to Richmond. To fly in to Richmond is 3 times higher than BWI. I will arrive in Richmond about 5-6pm and then find a place to flop. The owner is picking me up at the train station. If needed, we will go get the title signed and notorized Monday AM. After that I will pull out and "Go West Old Man" The rest of the details aren't planned yet. --------------------Might not make a plan. Besides the invitations to meet and eat. Hmmmm, design the trip around the best out of the way spots to stop and eat. J.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted October 30, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 30, 2007 If you need a place to stay in the Atlanta area, give me a call. I live in Marietta, which is the NW corner of the metro area. 678-472-6768 If I don't answer, leave a message and I'll call you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild hair 39 Posted October 30, 2007 Share #21 Posted October 30, 2007 shreveport la,i'm 35 mls down on hwy 79,stop in,i mite ride on down to san antonia with you you are welcome to spend th night,it about 325 on to san antonia,stop by a $ store,and get a bath rm matt your butt may need it,I 20 is apretty good road,not to much const, ride safe---903 407 8711----903 622 4076,4 miles south of the de berry causion,lite on the right,big red barn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmiles3 Posted October 30, 2007 Share #22 Posted October 30, 2007 If you haven't ridden the Natchez Trace, you should at least part way. Speed limit's 50 mph, so you may not have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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