Visit From The 1st VR Today!

[skydoc_17]

I was more that pleased when Gary Swartz (GS 51) showed up today to "my little shop by the creek" all the way from Mount Joy, Pa. (3 hrs.) for a Carb. Sync. a peek at his Diaphragms (on the first date!) and some great BSing about his ownership of the very first Venture Royale EVER PRODUCED! Both his 83'VR and my 87'VR are in the Article on the History of the Yamaha Venture Royale in the Wikipedia.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_Venture_Royale

 

We have seen each other's bikes in the article, spoke on the phone several times but have never met in person till today. Overall his bike was in very good condition with just over 24,000 miles. Aside from the typical Maintenance items it ran well when it got here and ran even better when it left. I look forward to a visit from Gary again in the near future when we will try to get this piece of "Living History" in even better shape! I have attached some pics of our little mini maintenance day below for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy,

Earl

[Condor]