I happened to come across this article on the internet. Made it into a PDF to make for easier readability then just providing the link to it. It provides quick trouble shooting tips with a list of common issues that are associated with Yamaha Virago owners and how to solve them. Not just for XV1100'...

Ok got valve guide. what size valve reamer should I get and any good location to buy them at would be great. Any ideas for the size I would need? Looks like my value stem shank is 0.315 ============ warhawk, Never had the need to replace one yet. Hopefully, someone here may be able to supply that n...

autumnrae, Just some additional history on the XV750 and your XV1000. In 1981 thru 1983 was the first generation of the Virago XV750. Then the XV750 was dropped and replaced with the XV700 in 1984 thru 1987. In 1988 the 2nd generation Virago XV750 was added to the lineup. The Virago's cosmetically o...

I was putting new controls on my bike and instead of doing one control at a time i made the mistake of cutting both control wires altogether. Only to realize switches are incompatible, at this point i had already disassembled the whole harness. My question is one of two things. Is it possible i can...

Hi All, I'm new here. I have a Virago that is built from a few different bikes. What year is my engine or is there a way to find out? The engine number is 1TF-015231. Thanks! ============ Foghorn, The Clymer and Haynes Manuals do not specify what model year your engine represents. As far as I know,...

Hi all My 98 virago has decided not to start, just clicks, I'm guessing the starter motor problems. Firstly can the starter be fixed or will it need replacing ?.If so were is the cheapest place to get one in the uk? I'm based in Bury, Greater Manchester. CHEERS :twisted: ============ diboy, Did thi...

jsyzdek, Thanks for the battery information update, good to know. Glad you are here. No one knows batteries better since you work with them on a daily basis. I like your idea with the big heat sink. Here is what I did. Doesn't dissipate heat like yours will: R-R with HEAT SINK SIDE VIEW 20171116_093...

I've updated my profile, and you have enlightened me on my issue. I'll look into replacing both sensor/O-ring to be safe. I've given a little to help with the server.. Stay warm in Michigan..... ============ iqmister1, Thanks for the donation. With your support and others here who have also donated...

Any Idea on what is the widest tyre i can fit on this ? ============ cheapwheels, This excerpt here was copied from the " Virago Wheel and Tires " article linked below. quote: In my view, it is best to mount the sizes specified. In my opinion, going one oversize on the front slows down steering and...

Hi, ViragoJoe. I think you could be right in this regard. While a few have turned them into Cafe Racers, I'm more of an Apocalpse Marauder myself that needs to be both Off Road and on wen the need arises. lol. But I'm specifically drawn to V Twin Thumpers, Feet Forward taking in the views. I'm also...