Trader Posted November 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) So...I’ve been lurking off and on but haven’t posted for awhile. My burgundy ‘87 is still in pieces.... you may remember I had an issue doing a valve adjustment wit a broken and rewelded tool and mushroomed the head. NP I thought...I have parts bikes. So I figured I would just change the heads. Long story short in changing heads I dropped the parts tray and mixed up the valve pots...so Since then I have had zero confidence in ever getting the thing running again. I had put new tires, brake pads, complete new clutch and springs, a new gen2 shifter dog(the castle shaped part behind the clutch. After cleaning, de-linking and installing braided lines, I just couldnt get the brakes bled....I’ve put about 2 L. Of fluid thru them! so...it has sat for almost 2 years. But...I’m not dead. I’m going to try to get thing running again, Plus....I just picked up the deal of the century! I got a ‘86 VR in excellent shape. Everything seems to be working! It might need some carb work and fluids etc. but that’s all I can see wrong with it. Its got a new battery, and newly upholstered seat and came with an extra set of saddle bags, front fork shells, a set of new progressive springs, , exhaust collector, brake rotor, a TCI, and 3 boxes of used parts, many in baggies, cleaned and labelled! It was worth a 1000 km drive to go pick it up! He even paid for the used vehicle package that the gov’t here insists on when selling a vehicle ($20) While I was driving I asked him if he needed cash or I could send him an e-transfer for the money. He said e-transfer was fine....but when I got there I couldn’t connect to the internet. I couldn’t believe it when he said “Don’t worry about it...just send it when you get home”. Wow oh yeah...final price? $200!!!!! yep two hundred Canadian dollars! (That’s like a fine meal out for 2 to you U.S. guys I have no idea why they are upside down...they are fine in my library! [ATTACH=CONFIG]110983[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]110984[/ATTACH] Edited January 4, 2018 by Marcarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted November 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 30, 2017 I think the pics are upside down because the bike is kind of sky blue so the puter thought that should be up???????? That sure sounds like a heck of a deal on a nice looking bike. If it has been sitting a while, check the date codes on the tires to be sure that they are not to old to ride safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted November 30, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 30, 2017 What a beautiful bike. If it runs half as good as it looks you got a real steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted December 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted December 1, 2017 That's a nice looking bike sure like the color, Enjoy the ride. Orlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted December 1, 2017 Share #5 Posted December 1, 2017 Too bad you is so far away. It would be an interesting project to get all those loose parts back together and bled out. Glad you got a 'new' one, what a steal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted December 1, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 1, 2017 I think the pics are upside down .... Bike is upside down to assist in bleeding the lines ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted December 1, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2017 It looks like a nice bike from what I can tell. But, I'm not gonna stand on my head to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted December 2, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 2, 2017 Glad to see you back, Steve. That is a nice looking bike and a great deal! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted December 2, 2017 Share #9 Posted December 2, 2017 naw your all wrong. he don't want to admit it but he bought it upside down so the next time he drops it it falls on its wheels. Nice purchase trader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted December 2, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2017 I would buy it at that price all day and I can't even ride it. Nice looking scoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 2, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2017 IT'S BLUE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted December 5, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 5, 2017 OUTSTANDING FIND TRADER!!! Definitely a worthy piece of awesomeness sitting right there!! Get that puppy rolling this winter and come to Michigan in the Spring of '18 for a zillion hot dogs:178:!!! ROCK ON!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickhandle2 Posted December 5, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 5, 2017 Wow, what a great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted January 4, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 4, 2018 Fixed your pictures, figured I'd better before all the oil ran out. Thought you would have the brakes bleed by now anyways. Now you just need to learn how to put the kickstand down properly before you let go of it and then all will be sunny in your world eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted January 5, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 5, 2018 Now you just need to learn how to put the kickstand down properly before you let go of it and then all will be sunny in your world eh? But don't take advice on the subject from Marcarl cuss he couldn't get it right either. That's why he got himself that three wheeled thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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