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I have an 84 Virago 1000 i need forward controls does anyone have any for sale? I don't mind used i can't afford alot. Thanks John Norvaisas [Non-text portions...
John Norvaisas
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Mar 2, 2009
5:13 am
24823
... <johnnorvaisas@...> wrote: john... i have found that alot of junk yards sell alot of used parts for bikes on ebay. i too have a xv 1000 1984. mine has...
daniel
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Mar 2, 2009
11:17 pm
24824
Thanks for assistance in removing the seat on my '84 XV1000. Reason was to remove the fuel sender unit from the tank and see if there was anything obviously...
Chris
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Mar 3, 2009
8:55 am
24825
Hi, just finishing my xv920j and in the process found a complete x920r,the european chaindrive sometimes referred to as a seca. I'm in the process of clean the...
bluenewhart2
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Mar 4, 2009
2:01 am
24826
Hi Grant, Bought mine new in 81. Rode it till last fall, time for another rebuild.Replaced it with a fjr, but still plan on redoing the 920.As far as the motor...
Tony Neiderer
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Mar 4, 2009
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24827
... From: Stan Barker <iowa_biker1@...> Subject: [Bikes_Babes_and_Bikinis] Goin' to Sturgis...Holy #&@*!!!! To: "Yahoo Group"...
jerry mcvey
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Mar 4, 2009
3:29 pm
24828
your video was removed and not available. ... From: jerry mcvey <viragojerry@...> Subject: [Virago Owners Club Group] Fw: [Bikes_Babes_and_Bikinis] Goin'...
James Lord
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Mar 4, 2009
4:32 pm
24829
... From: Saundra Crowell <saundrabehringer@...> Subject: Fw: Fwd: FW: World's Fastest State Trooper... To: "Mom" <llakey@...>, "Kevin...
Kevin Crowell
kvn_crwll
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Mar 7, 2009
6:50 am
24830
There is a tapping noise which sounds perhaps like a valve. Strangely, it seems louder when the engine is under heavy load, such as when there is a pillion...
Chris
redditchre
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Mar 13, 2009
1:23 am
24831
Not sure about yours but my 1983 xv500 has to be adjusted , although that may not be your problem ....
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Mar 13, 2009
1:43 am
24832
i do believe you can adjust the valves...
daniel
danielb2183
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Mar 13, 2009
1:46 am
24833
Hello all, My xv700 is finally coming together. I knew I needed to put some new seals around the front brake pistons before I started really riding it in the...
Ward
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Mar 13, 2009
4:05 am
24834
Valves are definitely periodic maintenance adjusting type. Be sure to pay attention and follow the procedures properly in the service manual. If you don't have...
Jennifer Baggarly
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Mar 13, 2009
4:10 am
24835
Hello all, I am trading the virago bars off my xv700 for some 28" drag bars. I suspected I would want some taller risers but WOW! I need them not just to be...
Ward
ward_swann
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Mar 13, 2009
4:12 am
24836
You have the right idea using air.  Re-install the piston that came out easily and with the caliper in hand off the bike, secure the easier piston in the...
Jennifer Baggarly
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Mar 13, 2009
4:33 am
24837
... Hi, I have had 2 virago's now an 86 and an 88 and they both ping/tap like your talking about and I asked at my local shop and they said it runs in the...
donna.line
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Mar 13, 2009
1:00 pm
24838
The warning against using oil-based products is to prevent damage to the rubber piston seals.  In your case, you will be replacing those anyway.   Good luck!...
a4624ever
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Mar 13, 2009
4:04 pm
24839
Well, I went with dirt track bars instead of drag bars as they have a little bit of a bend, which proved fine on my Virago 1000. I found a set at the local...
Aaron C Timm
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Mar 14, 2009
2:02 am
24840 Gary Young
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Mar 14, 2009
8:07 pm
24841
Try using the brake system to help you. Just wrap the caliper in a rag, so brake fluid doesn't spray or leak on any paintwork. Gary...
Gary Young
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Mar 14, 2009
8:12 pm
24842
if all else fails, you can try using a grease gun( your replacing the seals anyway), put a bolt in banjo hloe to seal it, open bleeder screw abit, attach...
Tyler
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Mar 15, 2009
5:47 pm
24843
Be very careful about cleaning the caliper if you contaminate your system with non-brake products!!! You¹d be better off using this same approach with your...
Doc
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Mar 15, 2009
8:47 pm
24844
I've had my '96 Virago XV1100 since new and despite many trips to France, Spain and Portugal (I'm based in London, England), it's still in first class...
Alex
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Mar 15, 2009
11:48 pm
24845
don't understand why it don't fit. i have a 98 1100 with a mustang regal seat on it. fits perfect with the stock backrest. so nice to set on. hope u figure out...
Larry McBride
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Mar 15, 2009
11:57 pm
24846
Hey Alex. If you feel the need to get rid of that pad.... I'd be willing to find a home for it on my bike. I'll even send you that "much lower sissy bar" in...
Ward
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Mar 16, 2009
3:30 am
24847
Alex, I have the Regal seat on my 750 and purchased the matching sissy bar pad which you mount to the bar with self tapping screws after the seat is installed....
Mark Mikulski
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Mar 16, 2009
7:27 am
24848
Is there a difference between the Virago Classic and my 2007 Virago 250? Maybe I shouldn't be in this club if the Classic isn't what I have. If that's so,...
McClure, Marilyn
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Mar 17, 2009
2:33 pm
24849
There are some pretty basic differences in styling and engine between the classic virago and the new versions, but I believe the virago 250 is closer to the...
Aaron C Timm
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Mar 17, 2009
7:24 pm
24850
Many thanks to Larry, Ward and Mark who replied to my Mustang seat query. Sorry Ward. I want to keep the sissy pad. It keeps my girlfriend from falling off the...
Alex
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Mar 17, 2009
9:59 pm
24851
NO! We like GOOD OLE GIRLS here...wink...Mark ... From: McClure, Marilyn <mcclure@...> Subject: [Virago Owners Club Group] am I in the wrong place? ...
MArkymark
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Mar 17, 2009
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