ViragoClassic - Yamaha Virago Expert Center http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/ ViragoClassic is an online community that connects enthusiasts and gear heads who are passionate about Yamaha Virago motorcycles. en Mon, 21 May 2012 03:18:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.viragoclassic.com/images/blackandblue_fluid/misc/rss.jpg ViragoClassic - Yamaha Virago Expert Center http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/ Custom intake http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1375&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 06:24:35 GMT Came across this on ebay... looks pretty sweet! This guy is fabbing intakes for the Virago 700 750 920 1100. The new intake brings the carbs out... Came across this on ebay... looks pretty sweet! This guy is fabbing intakes for the Virago 700 750 920 1100. The new intake brings the carbs out front under the tank for easy access, and he claims it doesn't interfere with petcocks or legs with a mid-control set up. The intake is finished in ceramic chrome; looks pretty sharp. Too bad I'm going to forward controls (Not really bad) and can't use it!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIRAGO-700-7...79328384085389 ]]> Virago Garage Oldschoolpaulie http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1375 New crash bars 4 sale http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1374&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 05:18:04 GMT Hi gang. Have a set of new highway crash bars for sale. Never been mounted. Show chrome finish. They don't make these any more. 2-4 week delivery. Will cost between $200 and $250.00. They should fit all Gen 2 Viragos. Greg. gkw12954@yahoo.com
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]]> For Sale gregkw1 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1374 3 garages and still wont run right http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1373&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 23:20:17 GMT Ok all have a question for all you virago owners out there ... First of all ive owned a 1990 virago xv750 for about 3 years now ... ever since i... Ok all have a question for all you virago owners out there ... First of all ive owned a 1990 virago xv750 for about 3 years now ... ever since i bought this bike ive loved everything about it except the 1 problem its had since ive owned it ... i have a cylinder dropping under 3000 rpm and its getting the best of me and every garage its been in ... Heres what i have had done ...

new stator
new rectifier/regulator
carbs synced and cleaned
valves adjusted
have had alkot of other stuff done but too long of a list to mention ... only thing left is ignitor or pickups? But it will do it sometimes and otherts it wont ... kinda a hit or miss thing and know mechanic so far has been able to find whats going on ... but it does it always when its under 3000 rpm ... over 3000 rpm its clears up and runs like a dream ... and its always the rear cylinder dropping ... but its getting good spark to the rear cylinder ... so i thought maybe someone has any idea or has had this problem and can give me some kind of direction to go because the money ive spent in garage labor is eating my wallet and my wifes patients ... lol ...Any help would be appreciated more than you know and thank you very much in advance ... Be safe and ride often

1990 yamaha virago xv750 owner ]]> Virago Garage Pottsie24 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1373 1985 Virago 700 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1372&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:36 GMT I went and looked at this bike yesterday it's a nice looking bike. Went to start it and it sounded like a bunch of rocks rattling around. The guy said it was the starter going bad. The bike started and ran great does anybody know if it is the starter? I'm just trying to get some info. on this before i buy the thing and end spending more to fix it than I paid for the bike. ]]> Virago Garage rebelson_74 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1372 Cylinder Labelling http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1371&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:27 GMT I'm aware that the mains are different sizes, but I found the bigger one in the front carb. That doesn't make sense. :confused: I was under the impression that the slightly larger one was in the rear carb to help with cooling.

Mr. Clymer says cylinder 1 has the smaller jet, and cylinder 2 has the larger jet, but that seems to be the only place in the book it refers to the cylinders as such. Most of the other references are to front and rear cylinders. I did see something on this site about Yamaha referring to #1 as rear, and #2 as front, but I'll be damned if I can find it again, (yes, I did use "search"). ]]> Virago Garage mcycle-nut http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1371 New to Site http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1370&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:51:41 GMT Hey, I'm new here. I have mostly GS Suzukis, (1100s and 750s), but my wife has a 1984 Yamaha 750 Virago. Before you guys think I'm on crack, remember, I'm from Canada. The 700 is a US only bike. The rest of the world got 750s during the "Harley complaining years".

ANYWHO, I decided I might get some info here on the Virago. For the most part, it's been pretty reliable over the years, but lately it's starting having some issues, that's why I'm here. I've posted a few questions already, and even answered a question! Hopefully I'll get some answers and maybe I might even be of some help to someone. ]]> New Member Introductions mcycle-nut http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1370 Float Height http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1369&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:15 GMT Does anybody now what the float height is for a 1984 Yamaha XV750? Yes, I said 750, it's a Canadian model. The numbers on the float bowl are HSC40-4 and 42Y 00 40405. The 42Y is also prefix for the bike's VIN number.

ANYHOW, all the bikes I've ever dealt with give you a measurement from the carb body gasket surface to the top of the float with the tab just touching the needle. The only measurement good ol' Mr. Clymer gives is for some stupid tube trick once the carbs are on the bike filled with fuel!! Let me get this straight, if it's not right, you have to rip the carbs off of the bike AGAIN to set it correctly? Who thought of this? Oh yeah, the same guys that thought it was a good idea to have to remove the exhaust pipes on a V-Star 1100 to change the oil filter!

Anyhow, enough of my ranting. Does anybody have any ideas? No doubt Hitachi carbs used on Viragos are pretty much the same worldwide. ]]> Virago Garage mcycle-nut http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1369 New member http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1368&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 18:15:20 GMT Hello all, Greg here. I have a 1986 1100 Black/Marshall gold edition. I also have some really nice parts off this bike for sale. Just ask. Hello all, Greg here. I have a 1986 1100 Black/Marshall gold edition. I also have some really nice parts off this bike for sale. Just ask. ]]> New Member Introductions gregkw1 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1368 New Member, First bike - 535 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1367&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 19:37:20 GMT Howdy Folks -

I just picked up a '96 535 last night for a silly price. She's a little road worn from city life, and some a** tried to jack it using a screwdriver in the ignition, and there's a few other busted pieces, but for the price, what the hell! I've got some wrenching background, so I'm not afraid of any of that stuff. Can't wait to get the new ignition switch in and hit the road! Looking to put some saddle bags on so I can use her for short hops to the store - any recommendations?

Thanks!

Greg ]]> New Member Introductions gswatson http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1367 Heel/toe shifter? http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1366&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 19:41:28 GMT Got to thinking about this after I posted about my sore shifter toe... does anyone make a heel/toe shifter for the Virago? So far, I haven't found anyone. ]]> Virago Garage Oldschoolpaulie http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1366 Sore shifter toe? http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1365&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 19:26:30 GMT I do a lot of riding in the city. I'm usually good for about 6 hours of riding, but after that, my toe gets so sore, if I don't watch it, I sometimes miss second gear because, I guess, I'm subconsciously taking it easy on the toe. Anyone else have this problem, or am I just a sissy? Anyone got a fix? ]]> General Motorcycle Oldschoolpaulie http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1365 <![CDATA[Can't Find Tall Sissy Bar for 99 Virago 750]]> http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1364&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 17:11:37 GMT New to this forum. I have a 99 750 that I'm having great difficulty finding accessories for such as luggage, and particularly a tall sissy bar. The stock backrest is very short and won't allow using something like a T-Bag or other strap-down type luggage. Does anyone have any ideas or sources for a different sissy bar? Thanks. ]]> Virago Garage Dan http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1364 Kick stand made a trip to the chrome shop... http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1363&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 06:53:36 GMT The old "chromed" rough casting of a kick stand that comes on the Virago had been bugging me for a long time. Anal? Probably. Anyway, I yanked it off and took it to my local guy, who smoothed it up, and re-chromed it. I think it looks night-and-day better. ]]> Virago Garage Oldschoolpaulie http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1363 Thinking about an XV750 http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1362&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 05:51:42 GMT Hello, I just joined the forum with the hopes of picking a few brains out there. I currently own and ride a 2008 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer. But my... Hello, I just joined the forum with the hopes of picking a few brains out there. I currently own and ride a 2008 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer. But my brother-in-law is looking to get rid of a 1981 Virago 750 that is currently mostly in pieces. The idea intrigues me as I would love to nurse a classic back to health. But what really interests me is that my wife said she would love for me to restore it so that she could ride. Anything I can do to get her interested in riding would make me very happy.

So, I'll hang out on this forum and learn what I can. But if any of you have any suggestions as to where I can pick up good ideas on restoring an '81 Virago, I would very much appreciate the advice. I'm not a purist, so I don't need to make it look exactly like it did when Yamaha brought the first Japanese V Twin to the market. In fact, I would be interested in any and all improvements that could be made on the original design.
Thanks in advance. ]]> New Member Introductions NWRider http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1362 Petcock Help http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1361&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 13:31:08 GMT Hello! I am new to this site and need some help! My father actually has a 1996 virago XV750! (I ride a 1982 maxim xj 750) Anyways, his petcock is... Hello! I am new to this site and need some help! My father actually has a 1996 virago XV750! (I ride a 1982 maxim xj 750) Anyways, his petcock is leaking pretty bad at this point! We need to fix it before we go on any long rides! Do the pros out htere think it is the petcock itself, or just the fuel lines? And where Could I find a new Petcock?

Thanks So Much!

-elGato! ]]> Virago Garage elGato http://www.viragoclassic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1361