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From: SW VA
Originally Posted by vancouverpower
I had a 82' 920 for a while, then the starter went out. How is the starter sounding on yours? They are like $300.00!
Haha...yup...my starter sounds like its bouncing all around in there.
I heard that its very common for the Virago's starters to be so noisy. But there's no sense replacing it while it still works I guess.
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From: abq nm
i had 920 virago and from the git go the starter sounded like it was going to come apart.i had to many bikes to count, jawa 2 of them, greeves 250 (still have it) bultaco 250 alpina, bsa victor, kawasaki 238, 100, 650 w2, yamaha 500. god i have forgotten how many bikes i had oh, frances barnet, true! and a james. brit bikes 1954
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Port Orange Florida
Yamaha XS 440, Kawasaki KZ 650, Honda VT 700, Suzuki GS 550, Honda GL 1000, 1992 Honda NightHawk 750(hit pregnant deer 5 days after buying bike new! Broken back), Yamaha XS 850 and currently a Yamaha Virago 750. Only been at it since 1989. Guess I am still trying to find my perfect bike!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: NE Tennessee
Always wanted a bike but was never allowed one. My dad was killed on his when I was 4. What's the preferrence here? Crotch rockets or cruisers? Seen some nice looking combos. Good power and looked comfortable.
Also I thought about getting a used bike but a friend of mine recently had his alternator go out and was 700.00 for the part. This was an '02 yamaha. I always thought bikes were cheap and easy to work on once ya got the basics down.
Also I thought about getting a used bike but a friend of mine recently had his alternator go out and was 700.00 for the part. This was an '02 yamaha. I always thought bikes were cheap and easy to work on once ya got the basics down.
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From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Stators (alternator) are expensive on just about anything they come on. I would much prefer a cruiser. They look cooler while riding, more comfortable, and you don't look like just another punk teenager. I'm not dissing rockets or anything, I would love to take one for a ride once in awhile, but for an everyday rider I would want a cruiser.
Gone but not forgotten.
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Originally Posted by 57trucker
i had 920 virago and from the git go the starter sounded like it was going to come apart.i had to many bikes to count, jawa 2 of them, greeves 250 (still have it) bultaco 250 alpina, bsa victor, kawasaki 238, 100, 650 w2, yamaha 500. god i have forgotten how many bikes i had oh, frances barnet, true! and a james. brit bikes 1954
Dono
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Las Vegas
I'm going to add my wife's and kid's bikes(1 wife and 1 kid) .
Foremost 3.5 HP JC Penny minibike
Yamaha 90
Kawasaki KZ-400
Kawasaki KZ-650
Kawasaki KZ-750(4 cylinder)
CAN-AM qualifer 250
Suzuki PE-400
HONDA CR-250
Honda XR-200(wife's bike)
Honda XR-350
Yamaha YFM-220(wife's quad)
Kawaski KX-500
Kawasaki 900 Ninja
Kawaski KX-500(second one)
Husaberg FE 600 (non-electric start)
Suzuki JR-50(kid's first bike)
Kawasaki KX-60 (kid's 2nd bike)
Yamaha PW-80(kid's 3rd bike)
Yamaha YZ-80(kid's 4th bike)
Husaberg FE 600(electric start and currently DOA)
Husky 610Te(currently own)
KTM 125SX(kid's 5th bike) currently own
Yamaha Raptor 660(wife's quad)
Yamaha Banshee(currently own)
Kawasaki ZX12R(currently own)
Foremost 3.5 HP JC Penny minibike
Yamaha 90
Kawasaki KZ-400
Kawasaki KZ-650
Kawasaki KZ-750(4 cylinder)
CAN-AM qualifer 250
Suzuki PE-400
HONDA CR-250
Honda XR-200(wife's bike)
Honda XR-350
Yamaha YFM-220(wife's quad)
Kawaski KX-500
Kawasaki 900 Ninja
Kawaski KX-500(second one)
Husaberg FE 600 (non-electric start)
Suzuki JR-50(kid's first bike)
Kawasaki KX-60 (kid's 2nd bike)
Yamaha PW-80(kid's 3rd bike)
Yamaha YZ-80(kid's 4th bike)
Husaberg FE 600(electric start and currently DOA)
Husky 610Te(currently own)
KTM 125SX(kid's 5th bike) currently own
Yamaha Raptor 660(wife's quad)
Yamaha Banshee(currently own)
Kawasaki ZX12R(currently own)
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From: Ontario, canada
I just got a "75 yamaha dt-250 enduro given to me. I managed to get an ontario ownership for it.
I've still got a few PO "mods" left to fix and hopefully it'll be roadworthy before the end of the summer.
Should make an interesting winter project to take apart for paint and restoration, if I dont find any major engine problems.
Have you been to a yamaha parts dep't lately??
$43 (CDN) for a mikuni needle valve......$54 for a 6v headlight
I think its time to go shopping on EBAY...
I've still got a few PO "mods" left to fix and hopefully it'll be roadworthy before the end of the summer.
Should make an interesting winter project to take apart for paint and restoration, if I dont find any major engine problems.
Have you been to a yamaha parts dep't lately??
$43 (CDN) for a mikuni needle valve......$54 for a 6v headlight
I think its time to go shopping on EBAY...
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Just added a 1998 sidecar to my 2002 pearl white Roadking.Had it painted to match and had a custom top made for it.One sharp looking rid.The things a guy won't do for his 16 month old daughter.She just loves being picked up from daycare in it,and even has her name across the back of it.My wife rides a 2000 Duece,so when I feel the need for 2 wheels I can still hop on hers
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From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Fordzlla
Have you been to a yamaha parts dep't lately??
$43 (CDN) for a mikuni needle valve......$54 for a 6v headlight
I think its time to go shopping on EBAY...
My dad sold a working horn from a '53(?) Indian for $256 on eBay. He was one happy old man. haha
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Not this forum
I just sold my Hayabusa last friday (snif) First summer in 23 years I havent had a bike.
But I did get a new tranny built and rear gears for my F350!
I know, it just doesn't compare, does it?
But I did get a new tranny built and rear gears for my F350!
I know, it just doesn't compare, does it?
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From: Ontario, canada
[QUOTE=Boss50]I discovered that a round headlight from a late 70's Ford truck is the same size as the light for my '72 Honda 450, the only thing I had to do was change the plug on the bike.
Yup! instead of the replacing the broken and wimpy OEM coil, I just got a 6v automotive coil from the local auto parts store. Auto coil is an "old school" motorcycle performance trick :-)
Strange thing is, that they had a 6 volt coil in stock, but no standard sized 6v tail light or turn signal bulbs.
Yup! instead of the replacing the broken and wimpy OEM coil, I just got a 6v automotive coil from the local auto parts store. Auto coil is an "old school" motorcycle performance trick :-)
Strange thing is, that they had a 6 volt coil in stock, but no standard sized 6v tail light or turn signal bulbs.