Jeff, I've got a '95 1100 and also live in Memphis. No need to burn 93...save your money. These engines don't call for it. I'm inclined to believe James is...
Hi Keith, It truly was the 93 octane. I burned it all out and replaced it with 87. Of course, the plugs were fouled so I changed them out, too. Rode in to...
Jeff, see my scooter's photo in this group, Dawg's 95 1100. I generally do the same stuff you do, but havent had anything major go wrong, mostly due to Virago...
I have a shaft drive xv1000, 1985 Virago 1000, and I am getting a clacking noise similiar to what it sounds like if you have a really loose chain, since it's...
Being shaft driven check the universal. Center stand it and then push the boot back a little on the swing arm. You should be able to see it. you might need...
I would check the dampers in the rear wheel. Looks like there are 6. When these wear they leave slack like you describe. Pull your rear wheel you will be...
Hi Buzz, Does anyone know if CR is around or is he on a trip somewhere or out of town? I would like to send him a tank so he could do one of his fuel tank re ...
Jeff, I have always used Chevron high octane. It seems that after 4 rides it starts to cut out and back fire. If I change the plugs it good for 4 more rides. ...
Hi all, I have a couple weird electrical issues that I am hoping somebody can help me figure out. First, my brake light is always on Second, my headlight will...
... can ... button ... issues. ... Not sure about #2 or #3, but for #1, I would check the relay attached to the rear brake lever by a spring. That relay is...
I heard that before. Virago's 'like' lower octane fuel. As opposed to popular believe, the higher the octane the less ignitable the fuel is. Which is good in...
My wife was behind me in our car, at night, when my Virago was backfiring. She said the flames were really shooting! Too bad that's not good for the bike....
Yea, I'd like to have a flame thrower bike, too. But the flames would have to shoot from the front, and about 500 feet forward. Ya know, for freeway driving,...
Take the switches and head light apart and make sure theres no problum with them. clean them good and use either vasoline or diatectic to protect them, if this...
A cheep fork tool, take a spark plug socket with the hex on it and grind the points off a little then reverce it on a long extention and there it is. RC...
A friend is parting out my old virago, 82 xv920j. Is there something people on the group want, before it goes ebay? name a piece and what its worth to you, ...
hi i think your problems seem like wiring grounding out, i am an electrician by trade but not in automotives but the concept is the same. to turn something on...
jshinall could be right about the brake light, the relay he is talking about is a switch, and it is ajusted by threading it in out out of the mounting cam...
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Hello there all!! My boss comes into the office just now and says- "you need a back tire... lemme rephrase that- if you ride that bike in the rain with that...
Well I broke down and bought these off ebay. The Mapam forward controls are straight and easy to put on. It even looks like you could keep the original foot...
Melissa- I've had nothing but luck with the K491, and the tread pattern's a little different on the Elite 3 model. Lots of our folks also swear by Metzlers,...
What I had to do with mine is to use the stock shifter lever and cut it down, drill a hole in it and use a stainless steel bolt to hook everything up. The ...
I installed these controls on my 1100. I had to flip the shift lever over. Just take it off and turn it over and put it back on the shaft. Also, if you are...
Well after tearing it apart and looking and wondering, and looking some more. I find there are some major changes from 81-83 to the newer Viragos. Yes the...
Years ago I put f/c on my 82/750. You can see them at Viragotech.com under Mike Hall. Not sure what brand. I think they were Seeger from Germany. I was able to...
... The results have been pretty consistant- thanks so much for all the feedback. The ME880's are indeed the sleek and sexy choice by far- one I remember...
Subject: 650 BSA I have a friend that has a 1967 650 BSA Lightning with 3600 miles. I've never seen it but it has my interest. Anyone familiar with this or ...
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