I'm thinking that it's time to change the plugs on my '86 XV700. However, I'm told it's not as straight-forward as changing the plugs and wires on a car. ...
Unless you are having specific indications that you have bad wires, I would start with a simple plug change. Read your owners or a shop manual, purchase the...
I agree, unless the wires are broken or frayed, there's no need to change them or the coils. Plugs are easy, just remember to do them with the engine cold. ...
When you say won't crank, do you mean the starter motor ins't spinning, or it is spinning but just not firing the engine? If it cranks, I would try a...
When I had the case off my '83 920, I used gasket sealer on one side, left the other dry. Probably not the right practice, but have had the cover off like 3...
All of my Virago's (including a 750 Midnight) that I've owned needed new plugs every few months. They'd just start running bad and soon quit for no apparent...
ive been trying to new set of handlebars for my 86 virago 700, the ones on there already are fine just after riding for a while my wrist kills me. im looking...
Checked plugs, changed plugs, gapped plugs properly, She's alive!! But air fuel mix still causing sputters, but I can ride again!! What a relief!! Thanks...
Have you thought of using a throttle rocker or something similar? Dan ... From: hibben02 <hibben02@...> Subject: [Virago Owners Club Group] Handlebar...
Scroll down about half way to see what one owner has done. Doc http://www.viragotech.com/bikes/Matthew/bike.html ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Anyone know what's required to replace the illumination bulb in the speedometer on a 89 750 ? Does the headlight have to be removed to get to the speedometer...
All you should have to do is take off the 2 phillips screws on the back of the speedo housing. If I remember correctly, the bulbs are held in place by a...
I had a problem with the pull back of the stock Virago bars myself and what I did was pick up a set of polished aluminum dirt bike bars and took the removeable...
why not get the right ones ? ... From: Jerry McVey <viragojerry@...> Subject: [Virago Owners Club Group] xv1100 1992 virago front brake pads!!!!! To:...
New plugs are in order when you start having problems for sure if you have some miles on them. Also, its best usually to go with the exact make and model the...
I bought Galfer brake pads from Bike Bandit on the web and I am very pleased with them. Their web site is easy to use and will show you what you need. Jerry...
I had to remove my engine a day or two ago after I dropped a rocker valve cover bolt inside the head whilst adjusting the valve rocker clearances (what a...
- removing the rear pipe isnt as bad as repacing it! it is a bit of a fishing- game!!!- In ViragoOwnersclub@yahoogroups.com, "grizgut22" ... rocker ... right ...
... <simon.merrill@...> wrote: "...is there a problem fitting/removing the rear exhaust pipe while the engine in in the bike?..." There's a HUGE problem for...
... Hal, The engine is still out and I think I have found a good used rear pipe. I will remember to fit it in at the same time as I lift the engine back into...
the biggest problem with removing the 1100 exhaust is the ferrule looking piece that fits into the exhaust port...once it is removed from the exhaust pipe the...
the biggest problem with removing the 1100 exhaust is the ferrule looking piece that fits into the exhaust port...once it is removed from the exhaust pipe the...
On my 92 Virago 1100 I had to replace the rear pipe when I put on Cobra Drag pipes. While difficult to get lined up with the exhaust gasket in the motor it...
Just bought my first bike. It is a non running 1982 Virago 920 shaft driven. I have a few questions for everybody. I bought the clymer repair manual and have...
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