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I agree that there are a number of conversions out there. There were even a couple more back in the day. He claims though that this one was built by the Yamaha factory. Here is a link to the auction that is ending soon. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XVZ13D-/231980178586?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3603189c9a:g:eYkAAOSwmtJXYWe6&item=231980178586

I just saw an add in our Ebay listings of somebody trying to sell what they claim is a factory built Yamaha Venture trike. This is the first I've ever heard of such a thing. He does say that he just recently bought it. I'm thinking that he was sold a bill of goods by the previous owner but I may be wrong. Have any of you ever heard of Yamaha actually building a trike?

What better way to get the day going than a false fire alarm at your hotel. That is how mine started today. I probably would have stayed in my room if not for the ear piercing alarm.

Looks great. A lot of work but certainly turned out fantastic.

I certainly agree with checking them again. I don't think I've ever seen one that was more than just a little out of tolerance.

I was afraid of that. Seems like sort of a waste if you only here it with the trunk open. Oh well....this has been kicked around here for years and I've still never seen a great solution for improving the sound on these bikes. We use earbuds and that works great for us.

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The only difference is the color and the Midnight has some extra chrome. All parts are interchangeable.

Yes, I manually clear it from time to time.

LOL....no problem.

Eileen and I got on the bike around 1:00 today and rode down to Salk Fork State Park. We were by there a few years ago but really didn't remember and were just checking it out to see if it is a place that we wanted to explore on the Waverunners. Really a nice place. We had a late lunch there at the resort and then headed back home. We got back home around 8:30 and rode about 270 miles round trip. It was a bit hot on the way down but nice on the way home. I tell you folks, I just am not enjoying riding as much as I used to. Been riding since I was about 14 years old and it's always been a big part of my life but something is missing now. Have any of you gone through this and then had the passion return?

Not a bad suggestion but I have to say that I've been fairly adventurous when it comes to trying different foods. Having traveled a lot of this world, I've always been willing to try local dishes that aren't even available in North American and have often been pleasantly surprised.

I have not had any further problems accessing the site since I posted this just after making some configuration changes to the server. It was a sporadic problem though. Have any of you had any issues?

Thanks.

Will be saying our prayers for you also my friend. Hope you get the desired results. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Thanks Heather. Will check them out.

It does have the tank badges. Just removed them when we got home in preparation of staring the sanding and etc. Also pulled the front fender this morning and going to get it prepped for paint. Probably just try to do as nice a rattle can paint job on it as we can. He just wants it all gloss black. Other than a good deal of sanding on the tank, it should look ok. Thought about just making some side covers out of sheet metal or something. We'll see. Would buy a used set if we can find some reasonably priced. Turn signals aren't working so I'll have to figure that out. Mechanically it is all good. Carbs have been gone through and rejected due to the pod filters. Tank is very clean inside with no apparent rust. Brakes are all good and it shifts very well. Just need to try and get some of the ugly off it.

Sprockets are great Puc. Must be the camera angle or something. Front and rear are nice and square on the teeth.

That would be great. Still looking on Ebay but haven't found anything yet.

Dang thing had a top speed of 131 MPH in stock configuration. [TABLE=width: 772] [TR] [TD=class: xl24, width: 204]Standing ¼ Mile [/TD] [TD=class: xl30, width: 545]13.1 sec / 102.6 mph[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: xl24, width: 204]Top Speed [/TD] [TD=class: xl30, width: 545]131.2 mph[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/honda/honda_cb750sc_82.htm

Not sure what to think about this. I had a few bikes around here when he was younger but he never took an interest. A Honda CT70, Bearcat, CT90, etc. He road them around the yard a few times and that was it. Suddenly, he wanted a bike. I felt a bit hypocritical but did everything I could to talk him out of it. I even told him that if he would not buy it that I would give him as much money as he was going to pay for it to put in his checking account so basically he could save his money and even double it. Nothing worked. So I went with him today to pick up his bike. I told him it is about the ugliest bike I have ever seen but it didn't faze him. The good news is that it has been gone through mechanically and runs like a top. It may run TOO good. Would certainly not be my recommendation for a first bike. He has promised to take the riders course though and to practice around here on the back roads for a while. Obviously the bike is FAR from stock. It is bobbed out. May be best that way because he can't be carrying a passenger on it. So, we will start stripping it down and putting new paint on it. Have to find some side covers also. I guess it started out as an '82 750 Nighthawk. As ugly as it is, I have this strong desire to put a huge knobby tire on the back and take it hill climbing. I guess I've gotten too old for that though..

I think I'm going to like the Russell. Haven't taken a long enough trip to say for sure but so far, so good. As for the chrome side covers, just not really a fan of them. I'm about done with the chrome now. Pretty happy with the amount that it has on it.

I always agreed with Bob but apparently Yamaha doesn't. One of the bikes, don't remember which one, comes with a radial on one end and a bias on the other.

LOL......not to that point yet.

I just want to thank the following vendors for their generous prized donations for Maintenance Day. BaggerShield - 2 windshields Ace High Leathers - Clutch/Brake lever leather fringed covers Hummingbird - Beautiful handmade wooden bowl, cutting board and cheese cutting board Carbon_one - RSV Skid Plate Dan & Debbie Gamble - Leather coat Freebird - Hopnel tank bib Please let me know if I'm missing anybody and I'll give them the correct props