Motorcycle Forum / General / Yamaha / May 2007

I'm surprised to see more posts here than in rec.motorcycles.yamaha
oh well.....
I'm researching before I buy this used model.
Can someone point me to the best after market site that will get

Occasionally, my 1980 Yamaha XS650 will refuse to run above idle (long story
from a previous post) or it will stumble a bit after it warms up a bit, say
15ish miles into a ride.  I can fix it thusly:  pull a plug wire while the
beast is 'running' and then push the plug wire back ...

Hello, All
              I have a 2006 Vstar 650 that has about 1200 miles on it
and has been running real good as far as power,performance and speed.
The main problem is it has a tendancy to rev after about 15 to 20 mins

I recently bought a great Yamaha Virago XV750 from 1992. It came with
saddlebags mounted, and now I would like to remove them, in order to
clean the bike properly and to see if I like it better without.
But I have not been able to find any info on the web about how to

I have put a new battery in my ViragoXV 1100.
It is not being charged on the bike.
What do I need to replace to get this problem sorted once and for all???
My best idea at this moment is: chop it in for a Honda or Kawasaki, but

I was wondering if someone migtht know something about the shift
lever? I just took my bike out (It's running great) and I discovered
that when I press the shifter foot lever it does not want to spring
back to center position or does so very slugishly and does not come

looking for a front fender for my 84 Maxim 400 on one that will fit from
another make/model/year?
anyone know a parts cross reference site?

Would anyone happen to know where the Brake Light return spring for
the Front Brake is located on this Unit?

yes the solenoid is making a clicking noise when u try and start the
motorcycle now what, does that mean the battery is good what would be
the next step i need to take to fix the motorcycle and thanks for the
help so far

I have a 650 that I cannot figure out why the headlamp will not come
on . Are there any common causes for this? The stator seems fine but I
am not sure about the reserve lighting device/ It does not seem to get
power but I am just using a test light to check it. Any help would be

I have a 1980 XS 650 sidecar rig in need of some diagnostic expertise.
Cutting to the case.....it runs at idle, but will not rev beyond idle.  It
just falls flat on its face.  Burbles, pops, spits.  The problem started
about 5 miles after filling the tank. Cleared up briefly, than ...

I have posted this on alt.motorcycles but I decided to get the Yamaha
view of this.
I'm looking to ride the Alaskan Highway next year after I've built up
enough vacation time at work. I'd like to do it on a motorcycle (Yamaha

I just picked the bike. It has screaming eagle pipes on it. I don't
believe it has been re-jetted. any suggestions on a kit for this bike?