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...

Hi all, what a great find this site is. I've a 96 xv1100 that I'd like to put enduro style tyres on. So far I'm struggling to find many 15" in the correct profile. has anyone used different sytel/size tyres to good effect on their 15" rim? I've heard of some using the XV700 hub or that of the 535 b...

Long follower but have been distant for a while. Looking to find out why this 1100 Virago is leaking a drop of oil every so often. Please see picture. Appreciate any input... Thanks in advance!20230319_123444_resized.jpg ============ iqmister1, Update your profile to include your State location and...

Thanks for the video. I checked my rectifier and stator and they test OK. The problem I had with testing the rectifier by the service manual was that they didnt mention to set the meter to diode and they give pass/fail criteria as continuity or discontinuity, so I was using resistance, not the diod...

Thank you very much for the reply, my mistake I didnt see Flow on your post, I used to seeing the @ lol anyway, from what I read you say that the wire is a hitchhiker and it connects to the switch of neutral switch, pardon my question if it doesn make sense but eventhough the wire is not connected ...

Hello, I bought an unfinished project in the form of a Yamaha XV750 1981 a while back. The previous owner had changed the wheels to spoked wheels but a few bits are missing here and there. I am struggling with the rear wheel at the moment. The spacer and the eventual washer are missing between the ...