Hi, Al You've reached the crux of the problem as we Scots might say. (BTW is Wigan Pier still there???) You have an intermittent power problem You've...
Hi Sandy, thanks for the hints. I'll be looking into it further tomorrow or the day after, as I am off work for a couple of days I may find time to do some...
Al, The light is the oil level light. The handbook says that the light will come on under heavy acceleration, cornering or steep hills. As long as it goes...
I've got a 500 leaking gas, a friend told me it was probably the vacuume diaphram, took it to the dealer who replaced th o-rings in the petcock which didn't do...
My 82 750 kept cutting out and losing power. I would push it hard on take off only to have it lose power for a moment. Every bump I hit the same thing. I...
Not intending to raise memories, CR, but does it? _____ From: ViragoOwnersclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ViragoOwnersclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of James W...
That's errie....I just had that same thing happen to me this afternoon. Cutting out for a moment over every hard bump. I thought at first I was letting off...
Well, I just went and checked my ignition switch and lo and behold I have the very same problem. It's an 82 XV750, just like yours. When I pull up on the key...
... have the very same problem. You saved me tons of troubleshooting and I owe you that beer. BTDT the very painful way. Suggest not ride it till get sw...
Was told by my shop I couldn't change the tumbler out and I ended up with another key. It seems the aftermaket part wasn't quite the same as the 81-83 virago...
Also, there are some wiring connectors in the front harness, a couple of them. On my 920 they were tired and would actually bounce outward, causing power ...
Will one off a 82 920 fit? If so, then write me off list Steve ... ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it...
... Agh, forget who's got what so will say, if visable portion looks the same it is possible. FWIW Have replaced the bakelite switch body on both the 85 and 86...
I am into my second month of ownership of my first "Real" Bike. I absolutley love riding my 1987 1100 Virago and enjoy the attention I get from folks in my...
Here in Boston we have a lot of great microbrews, and great Brewpubs. I love "John Harvards" in Harvard Sq, myself. There's also a pile of local breweries,...
I had an 82-750 and now have an 86 1100 and both stock seats looked nice but couldn't ride for long with them either. I had a custom seat made for the 82 and...
Haven't had much dis-comfort from the seat on my '98 XV1100, other than when I get too sweaty and get my knickers-in-a-twist, if you know what I mean. A few...
Well, would you believe it? I removed the left pod today to examine the (non-existent) AIS on my '89 1100 and when I examined it, inside were the words...
I was examining my bike today, looking for clues to it's rough running and I found a curious thing - the pipe from the rear cylinder inlet to the pressure...
For sale:Paid $60 plus 10 shipping. I'm a fool! Make me a reasonable offer. Brand New did not fit my 82 xv 750 will not fit 81-83 viragos. It will fit 84 and...
So those of you that have/had 82 920s with the Cycom, have you ever had any problems with it. The Tach and speedometer work fine, but the indicator side Only...
Went to leave work yesterday and the cable inside the throttle "broke" inside the right handgrip. Anyone have to deal with this before? Am I in for a problem...
You've got two throttle cables, one for advance and one for return. If the cable broke, I'd replace both of them. On the inside your right grip, there are two...
I had this problem with a different bike years ago. I put on pullback bars (like a Virago), Cruising pegs (like a Virago's forward controls), and a backrest...
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