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22631
Is it true that the front foot peg assembly must be removed in order to get to get to the filter assembly when changing the oil on the 1100? art...
Blind Lemon
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Jul 2, 2006
3:55 am
22632
no art, matter of fact i just did mine today. #5mm allen wrench Blind Lemon <blndlmn00@...> wrote: Is it true that the front foot peg assembly...
Frank Casalinuovo
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Jul 2, 2006
4:19 am
22633
I have a 96 1100 and to get to the bottom bolt I had to remove peg and drop brake lever down...................Ken Blind Lemon <blndlmn00@...> wrote:...
Ken Perry
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Jul 2, 2006
6:04 am
22634
This is only applicable to the V-Star 1100's, not the Virago's. In order to remove the filter on the V*, the front header pipe needs to be moved out of the...
kay hummel
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Jul 2, 2006
6:37 am
22635
Kay- don't know about Viragos with forward controls, or other adaptations, but with my stock XV1100 and most others about which I've seen posts, there's no...
Rob
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Jul 2, 2006
2:43 pm
22636
After I posted I realized I had absolutely no idea how to do an oil change on the Virago 1100. I just know the times I've spent sitting on my garage floor with...
kay hummel
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Jul 2, 2006
4:52 pm
22637
Geez everyone is talking about removing this and that? I dont understand!! I usually walk right up to it with a 5mm allen wrench,drain oil,undo 3 bolts,pull...
Frank
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Jul 2, 2006
9:13 pm
22638
Frank, i suggest you try to find the same oil, in 10w40 or 15w40, you've got an air cooled engine, 5w30 would be ok in early spring and late fall. Tyler...
tylerpenn380
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Jul 2, 2006
9:17 pm
22639
... with. ... on ... Chicagoland ... if ... Im interrested in the pipes! I have a 94 virago 750,will they fit? thanks in advance Bob my direct email add. is...
Bob
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Jul 2, 2006
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22640
... with. ... on ... Chicagoland ... if ... Im interrested in the pipes! I have a 94 virago 750,will they fit? thanks in advance Bob my direct email add. is...
Bob
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Jul 2, 2006
10:11 pm
22641
I've recently acquired an '82 XV750 with 9000 miles, and I'm rebuilding the carbs on it. Does anyone know a good site with specs on these carbs?...
John McNary
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Jul 3, 2006
1:40 pm
22642
http://viragotech.com/XV750/750viragotechinfo.html Hope you can find what you need there. K John McNary <tsalconocieht@...> wrote: I've recently acquired...
kay hummel
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Jul 4, 2006
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22643
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any extra chrome parts. Or where i could possibly get them. I have a 1982 920xv. I bought the bike about a year ago and...
TINA
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Jul 6, 2006
1:25 am
22644
... where ... Yea, parts for these older bikes are harder than most to come by. I ended up polishing mine, then buffing and polishing some more. My 82 750...
James W Moore
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Jul 6, 2006
7:49 pm
22645
You can get seat covers from J.C. Whitney that look different than stock. You can get staggered dual exhausts there too (Jardine look better than Mac IMHO). I...
Chris Malm
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Jul 7, 2006
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22646
So I let my bike sit for 2 yrs and now it won't run... go figure.. I had it going for a day, ran a bit rough but was getting smoother, I put new gas in and...
tadpoe
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Jul 10, 2006
7:36 pm
22647
... I have to wonder could it be a head gasket??? I think this might cause it to blow back thru the carbs although it is just a guess on my part Dave ... the...
davelitzinger
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Jul 10, 2006
10:55 pm
22648
Since the engine ran one day and not the next, I don't think you have any huge mechanical issues to deal with. Can you check compression? That should give...
randyap.geo
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Jul 11, 2006
1:51 pm
22649
Another thing to consider is that starting fluid and carb cleaner are composed of alcohol and or ether. Both of those are volatile but at different ranges and...
Aaron C Timm
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Jul 11, 2006
8:53 pm
22650
tHAT'S AN INTERESTING THOUGHT... I suppose one could easily see if the valve is seating by checking valve clearance when it is "closed" Thank-you all for your...
tadpoe
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Jul 11, 2006
10:11 pm
22651
I'm looking for an Engine that will fit a 1985 XV700 Virago. Mine pooped out on me. Thanks...
msheffield48
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Jul 12, 2006
5:08 pm
22652
I'm in the middle of restoring an 85 XV700. I know its not the best bike to do out of the viragos, but I like this bike for some reason? Anyhow, I'm thinking...
msheffield48
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Jul 12, 2006
5:10 pm
22653
You'll have no problems with temperature if you paint the engine. Use a good hi-temp paint. Pat K [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Patrick Kelly
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Jul 13, 2006
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22654
I bought the ledrie supports online for my 535, yet no-one seems to know how/where to mount them. They are advertised as "attaching to existing points"....
biledo
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Jul 15, 2006
3:00 pm
22655
Hi Any chance of a pic? The Yamaha ones fit onto the top suspension cover and the end of the frame tube Steve ...
steven fallows
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Jul 15, 2006
3:44 pm
22656
I bought a set for my 535 too from someone on ebay. I thought I must have bought some for the later years, as mine is an '87 because they just didn't line up...
kay hummel
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Jul 15, 2006
4:18 pm
22657
Hi, Has anyone recently purchased a Mustang seat for their Virago ? I was wondering if they really do make that much of a difference to the comfort level. If...
redjay25
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Jul 15, 2006
6:19 pm
22658
Hi, Does anyone have a tall sissy bar for sale that was fitted to some Viragos as a Yamaha option. Does anyone know where to get one, new or used ? My local...
redjay25
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Jul 15, 2006
6:35 pm
22659
Anyone out there have a good set of stock pipes for my 97 750 Virago the previous owner put on some nice Jardines drags but I would like to put back on the...
dandroid222
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Jul 15, 2006
7:44 pm
22660
I have my stock pipes from my 96 1100 Virago. If they will fit your bike would you consider tradeing? They are in good condition and not rusted or beat up,no...
Ken Perry
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Jul 15, 2006
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