Motorcycle Forum / General / Yamaha / June 2006

I'm looking at a 1981 Virago 750 and noticed it doesn't have the dual
shocks of the post-84 models. Anyone have any info on how the ride is on
them?

I have a1996 VMAX with 42000KM on it. never had any trouble with it.
Yamaha serviced at 30000KM (valve adjust/carb sync) . Stored in
winters. started up fine this summer,BUT..I was freeway driving at
70MPH when sudenly "lost" a cylinder and had minimal oil coming out LF

Hello everyone... it seems like i have a problem, i only have 8.000km with
my 1 year old XTX
and for a week now i am experiencing a strange thing.
Here is the case:

I have gotten a light scratch in the Clear Coat on my gas tank (06-R6),
I'd like to make a little less noticeable, does anyone have any
suggestions?
Thanks!

I've owned my Virago XV700 for a few months now and have experienced
all the typical problems associated with these bikes (most noteably the
usual starter problems and the rear cylinder not firing). I've already
installed a new starter. A novice can do this in a couple of hours, or

Just rang around the breakers to find a part for my virago without
success can any one help?
I am trying to get hold of a number plate holder, preferably with the
indicator brackets.

i am looking for some parts for my yamaha xv 500 virago.
i am looking for a speedo/rev counter and a side panel for the battery side.

Just stopping by to post a question to a group of guys that probably know
the answer.....is there any talk or rumor of building a Venture on a larger
base model? Something along the 1800 cc level with the trim and extras of a
Venture would be sweet. I think that the 1300 cc model ...

First i'd like to greet You.
I am form Poland and I have been riding XJ 600 for ca. 1 month.
of course its my 1st - my own moto- but I have some experience ( I hope so
;)) from back years :)

Hello, I need to find a servicable -- or even rebuildable -- fuel
petcock for a '84 Virago XV700.
If you can help, please drop me an email.
This bike sat for years and the poor fuel petcock is badly perished.

What's a 2006 R6 with 24,000 km - extra: DnD pipe, Hyper stab, blue mirror
windscreen, led addons .. worth?  I have one for sale, bought it in 2004 and
I haven't used it much at all and I'm looking at selling it; I origionally
bought it for 8k ... oh ya, there's a new ICON ...

Looking for a front fender for VSTAR 1100 Classic 2004
I am in Nova Scotia, Canada

My wife and I are going on at trip here in July. I was wondering I
anyone has pulled a trailer with a 1100 V-Star? I think I would like to
have a little more storage but worry about the bike being able to haul
it.

Thread from June 05...
Was this ever answered besides I shoulda, coulda or woulda?
Ok so I just got my V Star 650 and am playing catch up on the threads. Is
there any upgrade available to the gearing to either add a 6th gear or

do somebody know, where to download Manual for Yamaha Fazer 1000?