YES -- Gear MUST be fixed....Repeat MUST be fixed.....You DONT have to pull the heads off to change the gears or the chain...get your self a GOOD FACTORY...
ok i will go by yamaha tomorrow to see about the gears and where would i get a factory manual? i will compression test it and check the valves/readjust em ect....
factory manual = ebay.....valves check for compression and make sure there are no bent valves To: ViragoOwnersclub@yahoogroups.com From: playful0@... ...
Well I drove about 75 miles to look at another 1100 today. This was the second one I've looked at. Neither was that nice. I guess I'll keep looking. I kept my...
Mike- keep lookin', there's gotta be a nice one out there with only a few thousand miles that you can pick up for a song. While your Kawasaki is probably a...
There is always a nice selection of the In a message dated 11/8/2009 9:41:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bugbor@... writes: Mike- keep lookin', there's...
There is always a nice selection of them on ebay under the motors section. Just choose Motorcycles, then Yamaha Virago. Stay with the 500 and up models....
I'm looking for an 1100 like my last one. I've been watching ebay and there have been some around the country but the ones I've looked at within 100 miles that...
Just e mail me if you may need something just starting to put a few things up on e bay the motor only has 5100 miles on it my E mail is propboost@......
About 3 weeks ago I posted about wanting a sissy bar for my 83 750 Virago.I recieved a reply and am now the proud owner of a very nice custom factory sissy bar...
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp;jsessionid=TLQ3FLPH2UU43LA0WTISM4VMDK0OWIV0?store=Main&skuId=44417&mmy=1576 Here's just an idea from...
ok so part came in tried to install it with the engine in the bike. i removed the clutch and the main gear but there is a lip holding the gear in place so i...
Just want to take the time to recognize those who are serving or have served, and thank them and their families. Something we should do every day, but on this...
I in the akron area was wondering if anyone on here was local who might be able to help with with an electrical issue on my 83 500k only 2nd bike I ever owned...
Amen. We all need to stop and think what conditions our men and woman are facing, and historically have faced. We owe all of them a big debt. Thank you, and...
A man was riding his Harley along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head... In a booming voice, the Lord said, "Because you have tried...
Hey Bill, I've got a 91 1100 with all the bells 23k miles, Santa Cruz shield and soft bags, it is pretty clean but could probably use a carb tune. Getting a...
When I had my 1100 the sissybar leaned back at an angle. That was one of my wifes biggest complaints about the bike. She has had back surgery and has a pin in...
hello all i would like to ask if anyone knows the factory amount of turns the fuel air mix screw is supposed to turn out. i can't seem to get it right and...
There is no actual factory set amount of turns out. They usually ran them fairly lean at 1 and half turns out, but would vary sometimes between 3/4 and 2 turns...
the correct way to adjust the pilot screws on the '82 xv750 is to set both pilot screws to 2 1/2 turns out from a soft seat [screw gently bottomed but not...
I don't know how many turns it takes for your bike,but for my 83 Xv 750 ,it went like this.... First thing I did ,because the screws are hard to get to,is I...
from: Bob in San Rafael, California I have an 83 750 Virago, I bought it as a mini project. It ran rough when I got it... Things I've done:: Starter recall...
Robert- first check is for vacuum leak. Spray carb cleaner or starter fluid around all parts of intake system from carbs to head. Increased idle indicates air...
well i know your pain i have been going through the same... i found that it was the fuel air mix screw once adjusted it got rid of the problem... also check...
Thanks for the responses...Everyone has the same thoughts...I will not have time until next weekend to check, but will post when things are sorted out....You...
from: Bob Romeyn Thanks for the responses...Everyone has the same thoughts...I will not have time until next weekend to check, but will post when things are...