Owen Posted September 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2009 This is a mostly true story... After passing a particular ranch about 25 miles west of Houston many times in the past few months, I had been noticing a red 'something' sitting in a metal storage shed about 500 yds. off the main road. One day I just decided I couldn't stand not knowing what it was any longer. I found the road that lead down to the ranch. Long, winding, washboarded gravel. After crossing all the cattle guards and a couple of fields, I turned the corner and there it was, in all its glory. It was showing its age a little but the big 4 cylinders were sitting there waiting to come back to life. I noticed two brand new ME880 tires and the bright red, hand covered seat that I could see from the highway. A couple cows came over to check me out while I was entranced with my discovery. A few minutes later I heard a tractor come into the pasture and head my way. I met the nice gentleman that owned the property and the bike. We had a nice discussion about the bike which he said belonged to his son for years, but that he had lost interest and left it with him. The gentleman was in his late 60's and said he didn't ride any longer, but he hated to see the bike go to waste so he had taken it to a yamaha dealer to have a little work done. It had new carb boots, tires, and a tune up. He reached over and picked the keys off a nail in the corner post and started it up. Wow! It sounded smooth and strong! It had some signs of age and had been down on its side at least once but the damage was very minor and everything appeared to be straight and true. He said his wife had made the new red seat cover and she was proud of her work. I can't tell you how happy I was that he decided to let me buy the wonderful bike at a very reasonable price! I'm a 1st Gen owner!! Never thought I would say that! And I must admit it is faster than my 2nd gen... I did mention it is a 1ST GEN Vmax... right? :rotf: Here are a couple pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2009 WOW...you lucky dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted September 22, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 22, 2009 Wow, Now that is cool! Lucky guy for sure. And the best part is the old sitting in the barn story!! Have fun, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2009 Good score, Yea, those second genner's might be able to outrun you ....... In REVERSE! Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2009 you should know the rules by now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted September 22, 2009 you should know the rules by now!! photo link at the bottom of the post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 22, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 22, 2009 Love the story -- AND congrats on the 1st Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2009 oops... nice pics:sign green with env Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamadawg Posted September 22, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2009 Congratulations! Great find. I am SO envious. :sign green with envI just want to ride one of those one of these days before old age makes me too frail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 22, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2009 Nice work...Good score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 22, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 22, 2009 Best barn find story in while.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuthDaddy17 Posted September 22, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 22, 2009 Awsome!!! I would love to own one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 22, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 22, 2009 One of these days you will find yourself a 1st Gen. Then you can quit dreaming about it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted September 22, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 22, 2009 Congrats, a nice Ride and a very good Addition to the Stable !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted September 22, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 22, 2009 That is if you really,really get bored and just have to have something sitting in the garage to work on 24/7..... Good find Owen!! There used to be one for sale on 2920... about the time I was going to stop and look at it, a guy was loading it on a trailer.. Kreg One of these days you will find yourself a 1st Gen. Then you can quit dreaming about it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted September 22, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 22, 2009 Fabulous Story --- the type of experience that many of us hope for some day but seldom are lucky enbough to actually experience it. It also shows that it pays to check things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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