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I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a cupcake.

Many of us have had the desire to own a Corvette. But, I never got around to buying one. Back in my misspent youth in the 60's, I was plotting very hard to buy a 66 or 67 Corvette but it was not to be. This was in 68 and the abused looking 66 with a 396 big block was available used at the dealer for about $2200. The 67 was like new with low miles and the 350hp 327 engine, both 4 speeds of course. The 67 was priced at $3300. But when you are a PFC in the Army with a take home pay of $125/month they were out of reach even though I had my 65 Chevelle to trade in. It was just as well though because a few months later I got shipped to S. Korea. The Army years were not my happiest but it was an experience that I'm very glad to have had. The training I got, 40 weeks of school to learn my job to repair the radars and analog computer for the Nike Hercules Missile System and on site experience have been a great benefit to me the rest of my life, I matured a bunch, and got in much better shape.

Some of you may have followed my effort to sell my Goldwing, after it sold I wondered what I would do to fill the void , well about a month ago I figured it out and went and bought this, just spent the whole day washing , clay baring and waxing it. Certainly gave me something to do and it is fun to drive. I am sticking around monitoring the forums, hoping I can still be of help from time to time.

Sounds like a great deal to me.

Here is a video link for a good explanation of possibilities.

My '83 is FINALLY up and running well and have been enjoying the heck out of it. Clutch is starting to slip but not a big deal to replace. However... Found an '89 Venture Royale with 38k miles. Seat is buggered (but patched), new tires, newer battery, no smoke or overheating, recent carb rebuild and sync, CB & radio disconnected so unknown functionality, rear shock compressor apparently works and maintains pressure, plastics all in place, "runs like new". Only major issue is he said the clutch m/c needs rebuilt and leaks. Said he'll take $800 for it. Seems like a heck of a deal but as always "if it sounds too good...". What are your thoughts? Will likely put up the '83 for about that much with all I've done to it so more or less an even swap. Thx in advance, guys!

I like cupcakes! 😋

Buy it before it is gone.

Cupcake. MMMHHHHMMM. Yeah I’d but it too.

Buy it and keep the '83 too!

Do it

Hell Yea. Go for it!

Ron, Katrina, Shirley, Mike, Ron, Tina, Joe, Bobbi, Adrian, Amy, Charlene, Lewis, Ron, Marty, David, Skid on the ground.

As was stated above, it’s all about the lens. You can install a 10x brighter bulb, but if the lens was designed for a dimmer bulb….the lens will still defuse the light in the pattern it was designed for….ie, 10x brighter right in front of you, it won’t reach out further than it was designed for. Not to mention….you’ll blind oncoming traffic as they approach you.

Just a note on POR. I just lined the tank on my old Nighthawk with POR. Years back I lined the original tank with Kreme...or is it Cream...Dunno. Kreme lasted a couple of years then started leaking again. I never did like that it seemed kind of rubbery even when cured. Not soft...but not hard either. Anyhoo. The POR is a far easier option, and IMHO a much better one. Directions were a bit sketchy, with times conflicting insofar as how long to leave the degreaser and etching solution, but I used common sense and it worked great. This stuff is HARD, and adheres like you wouldn't believe. I'm very comfortable that this lining will last for the life of the bike. Important tip...don't get this stuff on your hands....It doesn't come off...lol.