Our XS11.com group is heading to the KOA campground at Midpines (Mariposa) and riding around Yosemite on Apr 13 &14. All are welcome to join in. Some are...
Wow! good to know... Thanks Patrick. Clint, I'm from San Mateo, holla if you'd like to organize some Virago rides! I've been in some rides... but with zero...
I had asked a question about low top end speed on my XV535. Was told the diaphragme where bad. Well ordered the parts and when I opened them up one came out in...
Glad to hear the "WHOOO HOOOO" factor is back in your ride! K herouxmarc <choppertech@...> wrote: I had asked a question about low top end speed on my...
It sounds like a good and proper diagnosis . The voltage at the battery with headlight off should be higher . The charging system doesn't generate until...
Well I put one of my new NGK plug wire/caps on my bike (the front jug). This is the one that you have to splice onto the old wire near the coil since my wires...
mike: to check the coils unplug the primary connectors from the wiring harness...connect an ohmeter between the positive and negative terminals...record the...
This ebay # 320098441426 is the motor the guy was going to put into a plane. It has to be an 88 or later. Wouldn't most of the parts fir my 86-1100. Thanks,...
Mike- IIRC the mechanical parts are all pretty much the same. Might be minor differences in ignition. Since you have gone to single carb (?) you probably...
I have since changed to a pair of Mikunis off of a 96-1100. Ya never know what the future holds as I'm always tempted to change things. Thanks, Mike On Sun, 08...
Has anyone bought or heard an 1100 Virago with MAC Performance Taper Tip 2 Into 2 Exhaust Pipes? Do they sound any good (deep and throaty)? Also, are the well...
I Think the biggest task besides cleaning and a possible rebuild would be keeping them in sync. I have seen a few homemade deals for getting carbs in sync but...
I rebuilt a set of Mikuni cabs that I put on my 86-1100 a few years ago. It was my first attempt by myself at rebuilding a carb. I had a clymers manual and...
It's my opinion that anyone who is reasonably handy with tools can successfully complete a carb overhaul. Parts? Try Dennis Kirk, Rush City, MN, (online or ...
I have been working on bikes for over 16 years now and most of my friends come to me to do the carbs. I find that using the high E string from a guitar is the...
OK, I'm not really trying to sound like a smart-aleck, but what gauge string are you talking about. I have some spare used strings laying around but most are...
using the smallest string of any standard pack guage range (.010-.046) ... gauge string are you talking about. I have some spare used strings laying around but...
My spark plugs foul about every 4th ride. I have had it to Pro Caliber the local repair shop. they have relined the tank and changed the hoses and auxiliary...
I recently bought a 1986 XV700. It's very nice, but I do believe that ... to ... Have you heard of a book called "How to get your motorcycle up & running". ...
Hi, The carbs are set too rich if the plugs are fouling. James. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo!...
change to autolite platinum tip plugs [AP66] it takes less voltage for them to fire properly also check plug wire resistance...they're over 10 years old and ...
Melinda- unless there's something you're forgetting to mention, I'd say the guys at the shop are full of it. I can't ever remember hearing af a '96 1100 with a...
Thank you Rob. Ok maybe I'm mistaken on the part they (Pro Caliber) were waiting for one time the bike was there. But a guy on the Craig's list discussion...
There have been numerous post lately about carbs missing/plugs not firing including mine. I replaced my front plug wire and both plugs and mine seemed better....
What brand of plugs are you using? I was running NGK's for a while in mine, but I'd get around 100 miles or so before they'd start fouling. Switched to...
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