| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
Summary:
She is a great ride
Faults:
Oil light LCD dash will not turn off. I have oil pressure at the valve oil line to each cylinder.
General Comments:
This bike handles very well because the center of gravity is low.
I would like it to be a little more reliable.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th May, 2008
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 4 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
3.9 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 34000 kilometres |
Summary:
I like it
Faults:
This bike has been a good solid dependable bike.
General Comments:
I wish it had a six speed transmission, as I feel it revs too high on the highway.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd November, 2005
I can't agree with you more. Lower revs at high speeds, greater gas mileage. Right now, my bike gives me about 32 to 40mpg, at last estimation. Guess that's OK compared to an average car?
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 5 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
4.9 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 35000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha XV920J Virago |
Summary:
I love it
Faults:
With this one, believe it or not, nothing other than regular maintainace.
Previously owned 1982 920 Virago was an electronics nightmare. The only way around that is to disconnect all of the safety switches.
Both bikes have the Virago starter noises.
General Comments:
My bike is no longer stock original. So it would be hard for me to rate it as original. It has a ton of low end torque and the shorty pipes make it nicely load.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th March, 2005
I might be able to help with some of your tech questions. Forgive me if I run on:
1st step, remove gulp valve. It is on the left side of the bike under the gas tank, they go to the right side of the carbs to the forward cylinders. Bypass to each other or plug off. Buy a jet kit, 4-brush starter (buy the new seal, it is worth the eight bucks -- apply permatex or your favorite gasget sealer).
2nd step, buy a K&N air filter, replace the old one. Drill holes in your baffles (2 layers of metal) and remove insulation - a coathanger with a hookbend on the end will do. 2-step use hotter plugs - I suggest 2steps hotter and Iridium.
3rd step, get your carbs sync'd - pay someone, it's worth it.
4th, fill the oil till the idiot light goes off - it won't hurt the bike, it likes oil.
5th, Ignore the starter noise - the on-line fixes may stop it for awhile; but it won't last long - the bike has a sloppy starter system.
6th, replace the vaccuum lines. Watch your air pressure in your struts. Ignore the system scan warning that comes on and ride safe cause this baby will move if you need her to!!! Try a search on olb bike barn for parts, or the star ryders for back-up on info.
920j starter drive noise fix. I had it done, it works. Contact drviragopete@att.net
I have the same bike, and bought a new starter, and it still makes the grinding noise a lot. How do I fix it?
I also had my starter drive done by drpete. Lasted about 20 starts, then started to make some noise. Not much, then leveled off at that point. Was still worth the money.