Here's a LWB R40 that has been converted to SWB, maintaining the original LWB boom.

Doug Smart writes (June 3, 2018): Here's my R-40, found in a thrift shop about three years ago. It was my first experience with a recumbent - a bike I didn't know I had always wanted. From the outfitting my best guess is that it is a 2002 model. It appeared to have all factory original equipment including tires with the Vision imprint. They weren't worn out but were weather checked with age - I replaced them with Schwalbe Marathons. I removed the toe clips, replaced the cables, sheaths, grips, brake pads, and chain. Here are some of my customizations.

Patrick Hasenfratz's R40, Toledo, Ohio.

Michael Kohutek's Vision R40 LWB USS posted January 26, 2018.

Wayne Honey's R40 SWB USS posted December 5, 2017.

Wayne Honey's R40 LWB USS posted December 1, 2018.

David Hutchinson was serving aboard the USCGC icebreaker Healy as a Marine Science Technician. On Dec. 25, 2017 he and several other crew members pulled out their bikes at the pole for photos. He says "Actually there were two ships up there at the same time. The other on was out of the picture. It was the German icebreaker Polarstern."

1996 R40 Vision in Tokyo! These things get around...Obviously this was some sort of recumbent bike club gathering. Various other bents are shown at the event if you follow the link below. Taken on March 5, 2011 by Kazuya Yoshizaki (K@ZYA) at Higashimizumoto 5 Chome, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kazuya_yoshizaki/5908394168

Scott Fischman's R40, 2018.

Here's an extremely rare MWB R40, with ASS, from Iowa.
Contrast this with Scott Fischman's standard LWB above.

Another rare MWB R40 from Bellevue Washington. Used (normal wear) Completely tuned up for the S.T.P. this past year. Comes with extra inner tubes and comes with a pump Original cost $1,300 https://offerup.com/item/detail/928818036/

Jeffrey Fields' brand new R40 in 2004.

Thomas Ethen's R40, summer 2018.

Just one of the MANY ways people have modified the steering bars on their USS Visions. Vision R-40 Modified with HP Velotechnik Streetmachine handlebars.
https://www.reddit.com/r/recumbent/comments/6k3ryf/vision_r40_modified_with_hp_velotechnik/

Irv Jamison's blue R40, image files bear the date 8/28/16. Irv comments: Here are some photos of the first blue R40 that I did. The seat mesh was the first of two that I did.

Irv Jamison's orange R40 hard tail with plastic seat. These image files are all dated 6/16/13. Note...I did post a cropped lower res version of one of these photos April 12, along with this caption: Irv Jamison writes (Oct 1, 2014)... On all of the R-40 series models that I have bought, rebuilt and sold, I have increased the fork offset to makeup for the shorter wheelbase. Here is one of my finished R-40�s. The seat is a FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) and was used, as I wanted to try a hard shell seat on the Vision and I have a stack of them. I felt that the seat allowed more power to reach the pedals and provided better upper body support. The original Vision seat is a little weak in strength at the back of the seat. I have repaired dozens of Vision seats due to breakage of the top seat tubes. I�m currently looking into manufacturing an updated Vision style seat as I feel the mesh seats that are available are way too expensive. The comfort level with the seat pad was close to the stock Vision seat. Did not compare weight difference but was not much. With the mounts that were made, the FRP seat allowed for more adjustment than the stock seat but was not really needed. http://www.recumbentriders.org/forums/threads/15294/

Alex Wetmore's 1997? Vision VR-40. It is a very comfortable bike and rides great. The included fairing is very nice on cooler or windy days. The bike comes with both short and long booms, so can fit most riders from about 5'2" on up. Front Derailleur - Suntour XC Comp Rear Derailleur - Shimano Alivio Crankset - Suntour XC Comp, 46/36/24 chainrings Pedals - Wellgo toe and strap (shown with Shimano 535 clipless, but they aren't for sale). Shifters - Gripshift Brake Levers - Tektro V-brake Brakes - Shimano LX V-brake Saddle - Vision recumbent seat Rear Rack - Blackburn MTN-2 Front Wheel - Suntour XC Comp hub, 36 spokes, Sun rim, Haro 20x1.5 slick tire Rear Wheel - Shimano Alivio silent clutch 7sp hub, 36 spokes, Sun L17 rim, Avocet 26x1.25 slick tire. Included accessories: Kickstand (not shown) ATP Vision Fairing Chainguard Fenders (with front mudflap, very nice in the rain) Mirror Bell Short and long booms http://phred.org/~alex/bikes/vr40.html