Thank Mike, I ordered me some this afternoon. Hope it works as advertised. I love my bike and shiny pipes will make it even better! ... of ... on ... given ......
Hello, I need some help folks. I have just finished rebuilding a 89 XV1100. I have replaced the Hitachi carbs with a set of Mikuni's off of a 1995 model...
I know the Virago is prone to backfires and I've read tons of articles about it but I wanted to pose the question to actual V-twin Yamaha owners. My '96 Virago...
Generally speaking, backfire is caused by three things: Problems in fuel delivery Timing issues Exhaust Leaks (holes) -Sounds like the first one has been...
We experience that with SWMBO's 96 also. I was told that this is partially caused by the AIS system (inject air into the exhaust for cleaner emmission...
Classic thing with Viragos is to pop on decel. Often caused by factory designed AIS. Go to Links section, click on #3 and check out Flagman's cure. If you...
So this backfiring, I have it also with my '87 1100. I have Jardine Slash cuts. Carbs have been jetted and adjusted for the pipes. It pops pretty good on...
If the exhaust has been messed with I'd check for leaks before anything else. After that, see previous posts concerning Flagman's fix. And plenty of stuff...
had my 87 1100 for 10 years seems to me like mine has always don that when i goose it and then let off fast, or epecially when i let off going downhill...
T.J.- the AIS is set up to reduce emissions when you close the throttle.The plumbing that feeds into the head shoots cold air into the exhaust stream, and that...
I am looking to sell my 920 RH or RJ can't remember, Euro Spec Virago. Wife says to get rid of it. Around 8000 original miles. Needs new tank, seat recovered...
Mike, Where is it located? If close to me, I might take a look. Steve ... __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in...
I would like to see some pics please - also, where are you? I am visiting San Francisco in December on business and I may want to ship it back to England with...
I am in Portales, New Mexico. Far east side of the state. I can hold as long as needed if you were interested and also with a little bit of cash down. It's...
Thank you, too far for me, but thanks. steve ... __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com...
Ok, folks. I have another question for my Yamaha friends. I have the '96 XV-1100 Virago Special and I'm shopping for tires. It has Dunlop Elite II on it now. I...
Tad- I hadn't heard anything about an EliteIII comin' out, but I'm not sure what they'd do to improve what they've been making. Some folks like the Dunlop...
Rob, You mention the tire manufacturer's maximum as the best pressure to run at - what is the situation if this exceeds the pressure given by the bike...
Several on the XS1100 group(s) have used the new Dunlop K491 Touring Elite III and like it very much. The majority of the group like and use the Elite II. As...
... distances (yet) so I'm wondering if this would be the best choice to stay with or is there something better in a comparable price range. I read somewhere...
Alan- as I said, this is based on advice that mainly refers to cruiser-type bikes and relates to weight/handling/riding style/tire (tyre) life and other...
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the...
I'm on my second set of IRC Durotour RS310's. The price is pretty reasonable and I've had good performance from them. They don't seem to be too "skittish" on...
You are quite welcome Rob <bugbor@...> wrote:Just want to take a minute to thank everybody out there who has served or is serving. We're proud of you....
... served ... Don't forget the old folks in nursing homes too. I met a old fart years back who had been in the "great war". He was in a trench when they told...
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