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Howzit everyone! I'm glad to see a lot of fellow Virago owners out there enjoying their rides, and to that fellow in Hawaii... eh cuz, we gotta cruise!!!
There is a swell website that caters to Virago owners just like us. It's a place where you can just about have all your tech questions answered regarding your bike. It's free to join, and once you post your query, someone is bound to provide you with answers to tech questions or upgrades. There is a lot of swell information posted on the site, so you may have to spend some time scrolling through the many different postings to find what you need, before posting your questions, since someone else may have already asked the question. The link to that website is listed below for your reference.
My bike is still going, so far I've accumulated over 23,000 miles of happy cruising, rain or shine. My bike is now my main means of transportation to and from work, which is the reason for all those wonderful mileage, but what a ride it is.
My only complaint so far, is being shunned by other riders who don't fancy guys or girls like me riding 'imports'. The mentality here is if you're not riding this particular brand of bike, you're not a biker. Sad to have such influences on their minds, but I look at the fact that so far, my bike has not broken down as often as those 'other' cruisers that I see stuck on the side of the road sometimes. All that chrome, and no where to go. But they forget one thing... check to see where most of their electrical components come from...
Anyways, hope all of my fellow Virago owners out there have a great and safe ride on the highway. Keep on riding dudes (and dudettes). Til next time... Aloha!
Braddah Marv.
http://www.xvriders.com
(When you enter the URL, scroll down and click on the engine block pic to access the Virago site)
I have been a owner of my Virago for three years. It's a fun ride. It's a 1986 750. The only problem that I have with it is that the front forks leak. I got all the new parts to fix it, but I can't get the front fork separated. Can anyone tell me how?
PLEASE and thank you.
I am happy to hear from all the happy Virago owners. I purchased my 1982 920 Virago new and always enjoyed riding it.
My life got so busy that I didn't have the time to ride my bike. Because my daughter was constantly stuck at home with her baby while her husband was at work with the only car they could afford, about ten years ago I gave my son-in-law my motorcycle with the stipulation that if he ever didn't want it anymore, I was to get it back. To make a long story short, I got the bike back recently and it was totally trashed. I plan on resurrecting it this winter, and have it on the road next spring.
Just bought a 82 Virago 920; love the look of the "80's" bikes... can't wait to put some miles on it... found out fast about the stand not being up when in gear... LOL... it is missing the battery cover, and I have been looking for one and can't seem to find one; checked on e-bay and still nothing, any ideas?
I just bought an 82 Cirago 920 with less than 5k miles for $250. It needed work, but I got it running after rebuilding the carbs. I hate the starter, but I love the scooter; it is like riding a greased lightning bolt.
I've had a 1982 XV920J for about 15 years now. I've taken the Yamaha off the tank and filled the screw holes and repainted, took the virago off the side covers also and added straight staggered exhaust. Not that I'm ashamed of Virago, did it just to be different. Also has an antique tag.
Went to little Sturgis (that's in Sturgis Mississippi) and got a lot of looks till they saw it was a Yamaha, then they kinda lost interest. Anyway it was HOT, 103 real temp every day and stuck in traffic most of the time. I started to notice a gas smell, and then it started running on one cylinder (pretty much turned it into a loud minnie bike) But I was able to get some spark plugs and it was back to running fine. Not sure if it was running hot (probably) or just time to foul a plug. Someone told me that when I added straight pipes, I should have re-jetted the carbs. Anyway if you're planning on being in traffic for a while, put some extra plugs in your pocket; could save ya a minnie bike ride.
I've owned my 82 Virago XV920J since August of 07 and have really enjoyed it.
The "starter problem" is not the starter at all; it's the engagement gears inside the case which cause the grinding sound.
As a previous poster recommended I urge all Virago owners to go to: http://viragotechforum.com/phpBB/portal.php where you can learn more about this issue and how to resolve it. You'll also find lots of other info on your bike.
If your oil light flickers on turns, it's just a result of the position of the sensor. Assuming your oil level is good, you can ignore the light. Replacing the sensor will solve nothing. Keeping the oil to the highest level mark will greatly diminish the erroneous low oil light warning. This is NOT a pressure sensor by the way; it's just an oil level sensor.
It's winter where I live now, but I'm looking forward to the 08 season. I wish everyone safe, happy riding.
Hi guys, I just picked up an 82 920 and I was wondering if there is a way to get a bigger gas tank on it?
I bought a 1983 Virga 920 Midnight about 2 years ago. It has been fun, had a 1982 before but didn't like the gauges. My brother has a 96 100 Shadow, but my 920 has better acceleration. Fun in Texas.
Hello everyone. I purchased my 1985 XV1000 Virago in Aug. of 2005 and it had 33K miles on it. It has the gold trim and gold mag wheels, so it's pretty unique where I live.
The chrome is flaking from the gearbox, which is normal and costly to have re-chromed.
There was an electrical problem where the turn signals did not work that cost about $250 to repair. (That was a little excessive). I also took it to the dealer and the mechanic did a full carb job and tune up (another $800). Afterward, it ran like new and had more power.
Over the past couple of summers I have learned to keep a set of spare spark plugs in the "trunk". If you bike starts to back fire a lot and loses power, try changing out the plugs first. Cheap fix and worked great for me.
My starter is loud as well and my oil light goes on occasionally.
This bike has lots of power and gets confused for an HD all the time.
I bought some cheapo saddle bags that help for long trips, and may get a removable windshield and front foot pegs.
Other than that, I love this bike. It is my first road bike and I look forward to driving it every chance I get. The roads of Northern Michigan are a beautiful place to ride! Ride safe.
I agree...
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