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19707
Question: Is there anything I need to be concerned about when I do this? I have a '95 1100. I am about to replace my rear tire. However, I replaced my stock ...
auditdawg
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May 1, 2004
6:53 pm
19708
One further distinction is that the 400 has wire wheels and the 535 has alloys. The Virago 400 is very popular here in the Philippines as they are all Jap...
Sandy Kelly
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May 2, 2004
3:49 am
19709
Hi, As it so happens I have been running my 250 hard for the last couple of months and run her on 85 octane unleaded. She returns a consistent 35 km/litre....
Sandy Kelly
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May 2, 2004
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19710
i have an 97 535 ,it has wire wheels,all 535's sold here have wire wheels, the XV500 had alloy wheels Tyler Pennock # 380 V max Owners Association Eastern...
Tyler Pennock
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May 2, 2004
4:06 am
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I have my own conceptions, but what are the real advantages of shaft drive? Are there benefits of chain or belt drive too? Bret '87 XV1100 ... From: Sandy...
Bret Salyer
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May 2, 2004
4:11 am
19712
I have a question about syncing the carbs on my 1981 750. Do I need to buy two vacuum gages, or can you alternate the same gage and adjust till you get an...
Artie Langston
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May 2, 2004
3:37 pm
19713
You don't even have to buy a vacuum guage if you don't want to, but either use a factory made Manometer, or build one, it is very easy to do and cheap too. ...
flagmannumberone
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May 2, 2004
3:56 pm
19714
I had a moment of triumph!! My XV700 (1985) started right up after reinstalling the carbs. However, I still can't seem to get the front cylinder to fire and...
somervill1975
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May 3, 2004
1:46 am
19715
Thanks! This great! I whipped one up, but I'm sort of at a loss how to hook it up. The instructions say 1/8 ID tube. I am assuming on my '81 750 I will go to...
Artie Langston
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May 3, 2004
2:25 am
19716
PS Am I correct about where to hook up? The picture in the Clymers is murky, and they aren't very clear. Thanks again!...
Artie Langston
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May 3, 2004
2:33 am
19717
ladies and gents, I have been lurking around the group for a while now, but I havent posted in a while. I got a 82 xv920 out from under a tarp in someones...
mdcmn7
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May 3, 2004
2:37 am
19718
Hi Artie, I'm totally ignorant when it comes to the earlier Viragos, especially those equipped with fuel petcocks, so I'm not even going to attempt to answer...
flagmannumberone
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May 3, 2004
3:09 am
19719
I've determined that those nipples are the correct place to hook up on my bike. Any reason I can't use 1/4 ID tubing (which will connect right up to the...
Artie Langston
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May 3, 2004
4:07 am
19720
Hey all, Thanks to those who offered feedback re: my issue with backfiring. I've been on the bike over the past few days, and for whatever reason, it seems to...
Thom
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May 3, 2004
10:56 am
19721
I would think that as long as the seal of the 1/4 ID tubing onto the nipples was not leaking, that would be sufficient. REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 (CLICK...
flagmannumberone
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May 3, 2004
11:27 am
19722
I honestly have never needed to lubricate a speedometer cable on a motorcycle, but have done it many times on other types of vehicles, by using a graphite...
flagmannumberone
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May 3, 2004
12:34 pm
19723
my speedometer does the same thing. You can lube the cable, and you should from time to time. Just disconnect it at the speedometer and pour some light oil...
Thunder Jack
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May 3, 2004
2:26 pm
19724
Mine does the same thing, but only in cold weather (October-April). It recently stopped althougher. I tried replacing the speedo cable; didnt work. It was a...
Chris
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May 3, 2004
11:21 pm
19725
When was the last time you changed your ignition wires? As they get older, they cause more Rf-leaks and electrical noise. A new pair might fix the tach...
Chris
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May 3, 2004
11:24 pm
19726
Thanks, Chris! Well, I haven't had the bike that long, so there's no telling. I'll look into it, but the resistance is in specs on both leads. This happened...
Artie Langston
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May 4, 2004
12:16 am
19727
My carbs are in sync! Thanks so much flagmannumberone for the tips!...
Artie Langston
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May 4, 2004
6:40 am
19728
I Have a 1982 Virago 920 with digital dash 27,000 miles for sale not has been setting in friends garage need to sell in Va 20180 500.00 OBO thanks greg...
Greg Dailey
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May 4, 2004
12:51 pm
19729
I have complete bike for sale 500.00 in northern Va 20180 thanks greg...
Greg Dailey
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May 4, 2004
1:00 pm
19730
i just joined this group and the pic's dont not work .....i have a 84 xv 1000 like new it has 9500 miles on it nice ride had two harley's sold them..now have...
thats_brother_harley
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May 4, 2004
1:47 pm
19731
Does anyone know where can I buy an air filter cover for my 94' XV535? My bike got knocked over on the street in the city. Looking for some replacement parts...
CoolBeans26
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May 4, 2004
6:03 pm
19732
The Orange wire is the correct place to measure.(negative terminal of the coil, though it runs straight to the ignitor, so you could measure there. i would...
Chris
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May 5, 2004
12:07 am
19733
Whats the best price you know of (out the door) for a new 250 Virago?...
wirelessman2450
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May 5, 2004
12:40 am
19734
Howdy all. Having decided that the buffeting I get on my 96 750 on the freeway stinks, I want to get a windshield. Does anyone have any opinions as to which...
k_rawque
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May 5, 2004
9:20 am
19735
Tommy0, I am (re)new(ed) to bikes and the mechanics, but what you have sounds like a badly corroded wire and/or contact causing the delay, or possibly bad...
jpalm_us
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May 5, 2004
12:37 pm
19736
I have the Yamaha EOM Classic for my '95 1100. It is a look over, not look through the windshield, style. While the air is diverted above your eye level...
auditdawg
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May 5, 2004
2:14 pm
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