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19887
... Awww Tyler, would they really do such a thing??? Oh I sure hope not! Sad me! Got any info sources I can read? And I had my hopes all up and everything...
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Jun 1, 2004
7:53 am
19888
Howdy all! I have a friend with and '82 Virago 750 that needs the starter replaced. Being the generous friend I am (the promise of free beer had nothing to do...
dan mckissack
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Jun 1, 2004
3:21 pm
19890
... I would not be surprised. Reducing the Virago line down to a 250 model can only mean one thing...eventual extinction. On the bright side, that might mean...
Brian
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Jun 2, 2004
12:47 am
19892
August has typically been the month in Chicago when new model year Yamahas arrive. Dean Rogers [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Jun 2, 2004
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19893
Check out the Links page, nice neat categories. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/viragoownersclub/links Submit some new links, I think a lot of the ones on...
Brian
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Jun 2, 2004
2:46 am
19894
Here's your chance before I list on ebay. I have both chrome side pods, complete with air filter and air induction system. These are off my 1997 Virago 750...
krayziturtle
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Jun 2, 2004
3:31 am
19895
I've got a 96 1100 and it threw me today, reared up and the force of gravity took over and it came over backwards. After checking bike for damages which it...
kenny98550
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Jun 2, 2004
7:01 am
19896
Its the fuel pump cover. It goes behind the rear cylinder on the right side of the bike...
alhatten
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Jun 2, 2004
7:16 am
19897
C'mon, anyone have any experience with starters? <Previous message....> Howdy all! I have a friend with and '82 Virago 750 that needs the starter replaced....
dan mckissack
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Jun 2, 2004
2:10 pm
19898
Anyone have any thoughts?? Thanks! ... If ... it ... (assuming ... in...
ayuschm
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Jun 2, 2004
4:39 pm
19899
So, you grab the clutch, and try to engage the transmission, and then it dies? Or is it when you pull the clutch? In either case, what is it idling at? I...
wookieluvn
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Jun 2, 2004
4:53 pm
19900
for starters stop using premium gas. It has less power than regular. the virago is designed to run on regular. The other thing is if you try to put it in gear...
Al Hatten
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Jun 2, 2004
7:18 pm
19901
Dan- if you'll look in the links and click #3, you'll find another link that'll take you through it step by step. Good luck, and we won't hold it against you...
Rob
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Jun 2, 2004
7:32 pm
19902
Brian- just had occasion to check out the links for the first time (to refer someone to starter repairs). Man, that is really cleaned up. Great job, and thank...
Rob
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Jun 2, 2004
7:39 pm
19903
... regular. ... This is a constant irritation to me. I would like to just disconnect the stupid "safety switch" on the kickstand. I dunno about the gas. I...
Brian
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Jun 2, 2004
8:01 pm
19904
... You're welcome. No charge. ~Brian...
Brian
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Jun 2, 2004
8:02 pm
19905
Dan it's possible to switch out the starter without pulling the cover but don't drink anything before you start you may need it later. Do yourself a favor and...
Tony Neiderer
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Jun 2, 2004
8:22 pm
19906
There is stalling and then there is ignition killing. You have not been too clear on what your problem is. Is your kickstand killswitch sticking? When you...
Brian
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Jun 2, 2004
8:24 pm
19907
Ditto, I also made a cardboard template of the gasket and put the bolts in the correct holes. Mike On Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:22:02 -0700 (PDT) Tony Neiderer...
William M Hall
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Jun 2, 2004
9:06 pm
19908
On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 14:08:11 -0000 "dan mckissack" ... You can pull the starter but the nose of the starter will stay in. I don't recommend this. I would check...
William M Hall
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Jun 2, 2004
9:07 pm
19909
You might want to check the starter be fore you bye a new one , these starters have a history of faults ie the outer primary gear in the starter spins and...
Andy
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Jun 2, 2004
9:40 pm
19910
I know this sounds silly but new plugs fixed this on my 83 750, other than that I give mine about a minute to warm up and it runs fine. Frank ayuschm...
Frank Witt
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Jun 2, 2004
11:58 pm
19911
--YES---you can remove the starter without removing the side cover---- -BUT IT MUST BE REMOVED TO REINSTALL----I have done starter work with the machine leaned...
dakewatts
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Jun 3, 2004
12:19 pm
19912
Hi guys.... Thank you for all the replies. Here are some more specifics: I believe that the engine stalling is an ignition related issue. When I pull in the...
ayuschm
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Jun 3, 2004
1:15 pm
19913
This may sound silly but is the clutch adjusted correctly? Other that safety switches killing the motor (you said it was still running, badly) possibly the...
Patrick Kelly
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Jun 3, 2004
1:42 pm
19914
I rode the bike for the first time a night, and noticed on the highway that while the low beam seemed to be just right, the high beam seemed out of wack. Is...
Artie Langston
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Jun 3, 2004
2:26 pm
19915
Just replaced the fork seals successfully, and boy am I glad I did! When I took things apart I found a lot of oily stuff on the brakes! If you are doing these...
Artie Langston
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Jun 3, 2004
2:28 pm
19916
Found it! http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0310_howto/ Sorry I didn't search first DUH!!! With apologies...
Artie Langston
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Jun 3, 2004
4:05 pm
19917
is it just me or do the 920's run better over 65 mph ? mine just seems to cruse so nice above that. even with a passenger!! also just turned 25000 had 16500...
mol321
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Jun 4, 2004
2:40 am
19918
Sorry group for forgetting to 'snip' the digest from my last reply... Pat K. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Patrick Kelly
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