What are the problems with a Yamaha XZ550 vision?
Let’s count the ways: flambéd stators and regulator/rectifiers, oil-filled starters, starter clutch bolts that back out, and a leaky YICS box (don’t ask) just to name a few of the more serious reliability issues. Pragmatists would just buy a Honda CB750 or Yamaha XS650, order café parts off the shelf and call it a day.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha Vision have?
The Vision was Yamaha’s early foray into high rpm / V Twin engines. It had a pretty darn strong engine. I raced an 82 XZ550 and an 81 XJ550 Seca in the AFM in 81 and 82. I think maybe I got a 3rd as best finish with each.
What kind of downdraft does Yamaha Vision use?
The Mikuni – Solex downdraft carbs that the Vision used were almost identical to a Weber downdraft. I traced the fuel paths and verified that the suspected fuel bottleneck was in the off idle bleed holes at the butterfly or the butterfly “angle” was wrong.
How much does a Yamaha XZ550 vision cost?
This Yamaha XZ550 Vision is very exciting to ride. Very quick and nimble in the curves. The bike is very comfortable for very long rides. The motorcycle is prone to having the charging system fail every 20,000 miles or so. Cost to repair the charging system is approximately $250 if you do it yourself.
What was the problem with the Yamaha XZ 550?
An off-idle carburetion quirk, known as the “Vision stumble”, meant the first year machines were prone to initial stuttering on part and full-throttle takeoff. The “Vision stumble” problem, after months of research, was finally solved by racer Marc Salvisberg, who later started Factory Pro Tuning.
Is the Yamaha XZ 550 lightning quick steering?
Meanwhile, other riders have successfully overcome the “Vision stumble” in their 1982 models without changing carburettors. ) In the 1982 model, lightning quick steering was considered too extreme for some, though was highly appreciated by sporting riders.
When did the Yamaha XZ400 vision come out?
A smaller XZ400 model was available in some markets until at least 1987. The XZ550 Vision was originally conceived in the late 1970s when motorcycling was at its peak, and spent three years in development, being overseen by a small group of designers and enthusiasts rather than “committee think”.