Motorcycle Forum / General / Yamaha / July 2006

Just bought a new VStar 1100 Classic, happy with the bike but seem to have a
hard time getting to 1st gear at lights, stop signs, etc.I toe it down as
hard as possible but sometimes end up in a higher gear and stall. What am I
doing wrong please?

Hello all.  I'm trying to restore an 85 FJ1100 and the front fairing is
SHOT!.  I'm trying to do the whole epoxy/bondo thing, but am having
mixed results. . .definitely not high on the cosmetically attractive
scale.

I want an older (because I can't afford newer ;-) Yamaha Venture, or
similar, and I've found one locally.  Anyone who can tell me about this bike
would be very helpful.  I haven't gone to see it yet, and I need to know
what to ask and look for.

Greetings fellow riders,
 I have purchased a Jardine oil filter relocation kit for my 2005
Vstar 1100 Silverado. Has anybody else installed one of these? If so,
was it difficult? Also, do I need any additional gaskets that would

I just recently got an 83 Virago XV500K. It had sat a while, so I have a
friend who is a Motorcycle mechanic looking at it and he is rebuilding the
carbs, but other than that he said it is in good shape. Is this a good bike?
I used to have a 750 Virago, and I loved it. How dos ...

Hello Group,
   I'm looking for a reliable and relatively cheap place to buy parts on
the net for my 1980 or 81 Yamaha TT500. A full list of parts would be nice
too. I rarely check newgroups, so if you could email this information to me,

I bought my 2006 R6 at the beginning of May. I've babied this thing and
haven't wrecked or dropped it as of yet.
Somehow though I've gotten two cracks on my tail section of my back
near the rear seat. It seems my tail-light is popping out and has

Can anyone tell me where to get a replacemente front brake master
cylinder?  It is for a 1982 Virago XV-920J
I am having a very difficult time finding one.
This bike was bought new in 1986 and I bought it from the original owner

I have an 85 Yamaha Virago that has the following problem.  When first
starting out, it does not have much power and backfires a lot.  Once it
backfires very loudly, it runs great and no troubles.  Over the last
couple of days, it starts fine, but has no power and will no go over 20

I just traded a boat for a '76 Yamaha Thumper in almost excellent
condition.. Seems to smoke quite a bit when cold.  Is this a common
problem?? The previous owner said it really smokes after it's been
trailed somewhere.. I'm talkin 3 or 4 minutes mosquito control white

Hi Folks. Just started at 47. I took the MSF course and bought a
Virago250. I just love it, but you know the scoop - already wondering
if I should buy a bigger bike say next year. Here is my question. I
drive to work (literally 10 miles round trip) and for fun. We're not

I have had my 02 1100 custom in the shop several times since I've bought it,
in 03.  They replaced the starter with the new improved one. Then my rear
end was smoked because things from the factory or dealer prep weren't done
correctly.  Now I have the 3 yr. yes warranty, and ...

Bear in mind just got a Virago 535 1992 and am used to riding non
cruiser bikes.
Have just had a ride out first on my own and then with a pillion.
The front feels very light to me at slow speed but when picking up

Does anyone out there know where my best chance to find this side cover
might be? It is the lower (small) plastic black one. They want $85 for
it but that's just ridiculous unless they're having to pull out the die
and remold it.

Any small virago owners out there? ( the bike, not the owner).
I have read all the sites I can find concerning Viragos but have never found
any mention of the size of the inlet to the air box.
It appears to me that the volume of air that can be pulled  through the