☆This time I personally need your help....☆
This was a tough decision to decide on. I generally stay behind the scenes keeping this site chugging along. Joe, is the one that gives out the amazing wealth of knowledge he has. I've put an amazing amount of time into the bringing together this website and not to mention have footed the bills a few times. I've kept us hacker free for a damn long time. I never ask much of you guy/gals. Only if we get in crunch time and the site needs a little help. Ive never asked for the ridiculous thousands I have seen another site ask for.. ridiculous is the perfect word. I even removed ads for those that log in, severely cutting revenue. Sites been about helping people, not making money. I feel bad actually doing this.. but I need help. I have gastroparesis brought on from diabetes(20+ years). I've been struggling with this nightmare for over 3 years. Finally diagnosed beginning this year. Look it up. Look up worst cases... that's me. Ive lost 60 lbs since January. 28 days ago the company I've worked for for many years found their dirty lil way to fire me. I was approved for up to 3 days off a week for fmla.. that really pissed them off. So illegally fired, savings drained from medical bills, bad diabetic now with no insurance. I'm in deep shit. That is politely saying it unfortunately. If any of you guys cant help please at least keep me in your thoughts. If this was wrong, me asking for help, my apologies. I'm declining in health fast, and unemployment hasn't came through yet and that in itself is a nightmare. Anyone who can, please donate to the website. This time it goes to help me. Thank you everyone. Again, my apologies for asking. I honestly don't know what to do or where to turn.
Rob *This message can be dismissed by hovering over the upper right corner of it and X should appear. click that.*
UPDATE: THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A FEW OF YOU DONATING. THANK YOU SO MUCH, I'M LITERALLY IN TEARS AS I TYPE THIS. EVERY PENNY COUNTS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THE HEROES RIGHT NOW.
This was a tough decision to decide on. I generally stay behind the scenes keeping this site chugging along. Joe, is the one that gives out the amazing wealth of knowledge he has. I've put an amazing amount of time into the bringing together this website and not to mention have footed the bills a few times. I've kept us hacker free for a damn long time. I never ask much of you guy/gals. Only if we get in crunch time and the site needs a little help. Ive never asked for the ridiculous thousands I have seen another site ask for.. ridiculous is the perfect word. I even removed ads for those that log in, severely cutting revenue. Sites been about helping people, not making money. I feel bad actually doing this.. but I need help. I have gastroparesis brought on from diabetes(20+ years). I've been struggling with this nightmare for over 3 years. Finally diagnosed beginning this year. Look it up. Look up worst cases... that's me. Ive lost 60 lbs since January. 28 days ago the company I've worked for for many years found their dirty lil way to fire me. I was approved for up to 3 days off a week for fmla.. that really pissed them off. So illegally fired, savings drained from medical bills, bad diabetic now with no insurance. I'm in deep shit. That is politely saying it unfortunately. If any of you guys cant help please at least keep me in your thoughts. If this was wrong, me asking for help, my apologies. I'm declining in health fast, and unemployment hasn't came through yet and that in itself is a nightmare. Anyone who can, please donate to the website. This time it goes to help me. Thank you everyone. Again, my apologies for asking. I honestly don't know what to do or where to turn.
Rob *This message can be dismissed by hovering over the upper right corner of it and X should appear. click that.*
UPDATE: THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A FEW OF YOU DONATING. THANK YOU SO MUCH, I'M LITERALLY IN TEARS AS I TYPE THIS. EVERY PENNY COUNTS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THE HEROES RIGHT NOW.
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- Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:28 pm
- Forum: Virago Custom Parts by Rich
- Topic: Heel shifter ["NO LONGER AVAILABLE"]
- Replies: 123
- Views: 114991
Re: Heel shifter
If any one would like the plans to make your own heel shifter just let me know. I will be glad to share
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:36 am
- Forum: Virago Custom Parts by Rich
- Topic: Heel shifter ["NO LONGER AVAILABLE"]
- Replies: 123
- Views: 114991
Re: Heel shifter
I have one left in my box of Virago things. eMail me @ choppin83@yahoo.com and I will get you the info for payment. ThanksGeorgeJ wrote:Hey Choppin, I'd like to order a heel shifter from you if you are still making/selling them. It will be installed on my newly acquired 1997 Virago 1100.
Thanks
George J.
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:07 am
- Forum: Yamaha Virago XV750
- Topic: Gasket leaking - dry or wet ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5375
Re: Gasket leaking - dry or wet ?
If you cleaned the cover and crank case surface good the gasket should be ok dry. I use a little grease on a few spots just to hold it in place when assembly. To find where it is leaking, cleaning the area good and spray some foot powder on it. Its really easy to find where the oil is coming from. S...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: Yamaha Virago XV920
- Topic: turn signal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6200
Re: turn signal
Two wires are for the turn signal, the third wire is for the running lights. Dual filament bulb if you want turn and running lights.
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:23 am
- Forum: Virago Custom Parts by Rich
- Topic: Forward controls for XV's ["NO LONGER AVAILABLE"]
- Replies: 120
- Views: 109228
Re: Forward controls for XV's
Just letting anyone interested in ordering a set of forward controls, you must get your order in by the 15th of this month if you would like them before the middle of March. I will be heading south the end of Jan and return the 1st of March.
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:06 am
- Forum: Virago Chat Room
- Topic: 920 starter swap to 1100 starter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4721
Re: 920 starter swap to 1100 starter
I have changed two 1st generation bikes over to the 2nd generation starter system. If you can find a 1984/85 1000 this would be the easiest. The 1000 is pretty much plug and play. You can change other models but you will need the TCI and solenoid for the change over along with shimming of the pickup...
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:35 am
- Forum: Virago Custom Parts by Rich
- Topic: Forward controls for XV's ["NO LONGER AVAILABLE"]
- Replies: 120
- Views: 109228
Re: Forward controls for XV's
Here's wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year from my wife Judi and myself. Also want to thank everybody that bought my products for their Virago's. Special thanks to Rob for his help with my web page for my forward controls and heel shifters. Looking forward to a great 2018. R...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:56 am
- Forum: Virago Custom Parts by Rich
- Topic: Forward controls for XV's ["NO LONGER AVAILABLE"]
- Replies: 120
- Views: 109228
Re: Forward controls for XV's
I have recently purchased a 1985 XV1000 but have found with my knee replacements that I would benefit from forward controls and foot rests. What you manufacture looks great and is very reasonably priced. A couple of things, I live in New Zealand so I will need a price for freight and I have never u...
- Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:18 am
- Forum: Park Your Bike Here
- Topic: Hello from Montgomery Alabama USA, John
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7014
Re: Hello from Montgomery Alabama USA, John
Thanks Joe. for the plug. I also have forward controls for all models for sale. Go to my web page, www.choppinscustomcomponents.com for ordering info for all of my products.
- Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:11 pm
- Forum: Park Your Bike Here
- Topic: Hello from Montgomery Alabama USA, John
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7014
Re: Hello from Montgomery Alabama USA, John
Welcome to the forum. You can find a lot of help here if you have problems with your new-to-you bike. Just keep polishing it all winter so your ready for the spring.