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24004
Hi there: I'm new here so I hope this is the place to ask the question: I've been looking for a good starter bike to get me on the road after many years of not...
dlb123ca
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May 2, 2008
4:56 pm
24005
OMG YYYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I own a 94 XV535, I paid $3000 US, I am 4 ft 11 inches tall, and 56yrs old with an old back injury. I love this...
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May 2, 2008
5:30 pm
24006
LMAO!! Better than all that, huh?? Is there such a thing as a bike whispering to you when you sit on it? LOL I'm positive it's been calling to me ever...
dlb123ca
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May 2, 2008
5:48 pm
24007
Yea, better than all that. :) It may be a 13 year old bike, but it's a Virago, AND it's a 535, AND it's in immaculate condition with low mileage, so that...
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stealthwind
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May 2, 2008
6:16 pm
24008
i'd go for it. I just bought a 94 535 virago in california for 1800. it has a little over 12k miles on it. You wont be sorry ... -- Joseph J. Robertson ...
Joseph J. Robertson
mlmx52002
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May 2, 2008
6:40 pm
24009
How hard is it to bleed the front brakes on a 94 535. I have the clymer for it. Guess what my question is how hard is it for someone to do who knows almost...
Joe Robertson
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May 2, 2008
8:11 pm
24010
Hi Debbie, I'm Gary (a former Canadian living in Queensland Australia). My wife and I purchased an 1996 XV750 Virago (a little bigger in the engine, but the...
Gary Young
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May 2, 2008
9:46 pm
24011
I bought a 1995 XV750 in March. It is in beautiful condition and looks and rides like a new bike, so they are out there. For 25% of the price of a new bike I...
Tom Nielson
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May 2, 2008
10:17 pm
24012
Hi Gary: Nope, yer not gettin my bike! LOL Speaking of which, there have been a few nice Viragos for sale up here, that I've been eyeing up. The one I'm...
dlb123ca
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May 2, 2008
10:41 pm
24013
Thanks Tom: If it were a 750 I'd probably go for it too. People are so quick to go out and buy brand new bikes, that they are truly missing out on some...
dlb123ca
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May 2, 2008
10:52 pm
24014
Debbie, I just bought a 26 year old XV750, in perfect condition as you describe, with 18,000 miles on it. Yes, these bikes do speak to their riders, far more...
Doc
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May 3, 2008
1:36 am
24015
Follow the directions and don't be in a hurry. When I bleed mine, I use a vaccum toll I got from Harber Freight Co. It sucks the fluid through the caliper and ...
Arnie Binning
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May 3, 2008
2:24 am
24016
I knew it! LOL There was just something special about this bike. I've visited a number of dealers, and sat on some of these "appliances", and that's exactly...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
2:54 am
24017
Hi folks, My name is Sabrina, "Brie" for short. I'm 58, retired Army, and have been riding since 1968. I bought a 750 Virago in 1993 (I think) and traded it in...
taylorcraftbc65
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May 3, 2008
4:04 am
24018
... fall for 500 bucks. Spent the winter making one of the two, put another 400 bucks into it and I am now riding the sweetest bike I have ever owned....
jim
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May 3, 2008
9:11 am
24019
I got my first 1982 750 Virago in 1984. I traded a 650 Midnight Maxim for it. The Maxim had 23,000kms, the Virago had 42,000kms. When I traded it off on a...
Keith Inscho
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May 3, 2008
9:42 am
24020
Thanks Jim. Another yes! I'm so excited!! I love hearing all of your experiences. The more I hear the more I think I just found a golden egg hidden away in...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
10:40 am
24021
Sweet! Ya think hubby would miss his SUV???? LOL!! Debbie ... Maxim for it. The Maxim had 23,000kms, the Virago had 42,000kms. ... 90,000kms on it and still...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
10:53 am
24022
Hey Deb, I've got a 98 1100 it has 1200 miles & ride every chance I get. I ride with a bunch of Stars & hondas & everywhere we go people come & look at my...
Larry McBride
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May 3, 2008
12:41 pm
24023
A large syringe, like 60ml with a piece of plastic tubing attached to it, works very well. It is more effective to pull the air bubbles out with a vacuum from...
Tom Nielson
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May 3, 2008
3:23 pm
24024
Yes, I had a Harley owner tell me that harleys attract attention wherever you go with them, too. Trouble is, they are too big and bulky, cost too much to buy,...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
4:21 pm
24025
Hi again: I hope you don't mind me asking all these questions. I saw a 1985 XV 500 Virago. It needs the seat re-done (or a new seat) and a new back tire. Can...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
5:47 pm
24026
My 1st bike "was" a 750....1982 XV750... 100 pounds too heavy and a wee bit too tall. I wasn't comfortable on it at all.... It was a lovely bike, but it wasn't...
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May 3, 2008
8:33 pm
24027
Thanks Sam. Sounds like the 535 is the size I should stick to, as well. Debbie ... wee ... bike,...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
8:42 pm
24028
I bought three years ago a old bike shop back against the wall bike. 1987 xv535 you know the bikenobody want becasue they are against the wall way in the back....
herouxmarc
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May 3, 2008
8:45 pm
24029
Good Point. The larger tank would be preferrable for sure. Debbie ... bike. 1987 xv535 you know ... back. I sat and had that ... 88 and after have a...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
9:00 pm
24030
... seat) ... Prices can vary alot depending on what you buy, but in the 400 to 500 dollar range is possible. Linda...
lerb
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May 3, 2008
9:10 pm
24031
Good enough. Thanks for your reply. Debbie...
dlb123ca
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May 3, 2008
9:37 pm
24032
A rear tire were i buy my stuff is 79.99 USD. Its a Dunlop D404 140/90-15. Not sure on the seat though. Seat is probably at least 200-300. ... -- Joseph J....
Joseph J. Robertson
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May 4, 2008
1:35 am
24033
I put an aftermarket Mustang seat on my XV750 last year and it was somewhere around $400, and a huge improvement over the stock saddle. Hope that may be of...
Jim
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