| Article |
Category |
Type |
Author |
Date |
Views |
Adapting a HD Air Cleaner
K&N Adaption
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Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Mike_in_SC |
Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:07 pm |
60 |
Ist gen starter ring gear fix
JB Weld ring gear to prevent spinning
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
eddiethetech |
Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:48 pm |
162 |
Virago Facts & Trivia / Model Number Explain
Virago Facts & Trivia / Model Number Explain
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:08 pm |
9086 |
Submission Instructions
Submission Instructions
|
Read Me |
Type 1 |
ms8238 |
Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:47 pm |
989 |
Fork Seal Job - With pictures
Detailed DIY guide
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
pachakutek |
Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:45 am |
672 |
Check or change your plug cap & wires.
Find ign faults before they leave you stranded.
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
Matthew |
Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:26 am |
2412 |
Getting the Garage queen back on the road
Get a bike that's been sitting too long up and running again!
|
Tech Tips |
KB Fix |
Xumi |
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:34 am |
246 |
Getting the Garage queen back on the road
Get a bike that's been sitting too long up and running again!
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Xumi |
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:34 am |
138 |
Manual Petcocks for the Virago
Aternatives to vacuum petcocks
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Jake |
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:55 pm |
506 |
Solenoid swap w/pics
Riding mower solenoid instead of Ford
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
eddiethetech |
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:48 am |
369 |
Cycom Faded? Add some polarized screen.
Refreshing the readout on the cycom
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
funkamongus |
Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:58 pm |
134 |
Brake pad break-in 101
Brake pad break-in 101
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:22 am |
167 |
replacing starter button on handle bar control
Starter Button Replacement 1981 XV750 - Article Submitted By Frizbdog
|
Fix It / Mods |
Tech Article |
grazingazer |
Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:09 pm |
243 |
XV535 - Setting float levels on the bench
Initial bench set up
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
coalstoves |
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:29 pm |
277 |
XV535 Carb Rebuild
Parts you need
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
coalstoves |
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:20 pm |
294 |
testing the xv1000/1100 pressure sensor
submitted by smibroncos
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
grazingazer |
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:01 am |
472 |
advertising on the forum
the administrations rules for advertising in your posts
|
Read Me |
Personal EXP |
grazingazer |
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:58 pm |
68 |
XV1000 Disabling the Mixture Control Valve & Air Cut Valve by Rod Hegerle
From: Rod Hegerle
|
Fix It / Mods |
Personal EXP |
Matthew |
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:14 am |
481 |
synchronizing hitachi 1st generation [1981-1983] virago hsc40 carburetors
article submitted by sirpug
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
grazingazer |
Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:48 pm |
1384 |
xv535 starter fix with videos
submitted by American XV535 1996
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
grazingazer |
Mon May 18, 2009 5:39 pm |
288 |
1st Generation Starter Upgrade
Submitted by Club C
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
grazingazer |
Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:47 pm |
1723 |
Building and Using a Leakdown Tester
by Mike Nixon
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:01 am |
394 |
restoring your shed queen
submitted by HAWKEYE60004
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
grazingazer |
Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:09 pm |
1504 |
10 quick checks
trouble shooting your bikes' pms
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Fix |
grazingazer |
Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:48 pm |
1454 |
Mounting a Harley Davidson FLH gas tank to the 81/83 series Viragos
Article: Written by "akoutlaw"
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
grazingazer |
Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:40 pm |
753 |
Replacing the stock Virago tank with a Harley-Davidson FLH fuel tank
Getting more gas, while looking good.
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
akoutlaw |
Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:31 pm |
736 |
Replacing the stock Virago tank with a Harley-Davidson FLH fuel tank.
Adding more fuel for the long rides.
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
akoutlaw |
Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:26 pm |
1411 |
CARBURETOR FLOAT ISSUES
SUBMITTED BY TOMSWIFT99
|
Tech Tips |
KB Fix |
grazingazer |
Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:19 pm |
1623 |
hydraulic brakes
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
grazingazer |
Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:37 pm |
298 |
xv750 casing bolts
submitted by erick1740
|
Documents |
KB Fix |
grazingazer |
Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:59 pm |
273 |
Brake Fluid Facts
Brake Fluid Facts
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:49 am |
932 |
Wimpy Charging & TCI issues
DIODE/RECTIFIER CHECK
|
Tech Tips |
KB Fix |
HAWKEYE60004 |
Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:55 pm |
999 |
The Season of the Bike
The Season of the Bike
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:56 am |
237 |
Motorcycle Tire Size Conversion Chart / Load Index
Motorcycle Tire Size Conversion Chart / Load Index
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:00 am |
328 |
Camshaft theory explained, demystified, simplified...
Camshaft theory explained, demystified, simplified...
|
Documents |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:46 pm |
1585 |
Metric fork tube diameter
Fork Tube O.D.
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:13 pm |
1430 |
Pilot Jet Mod
Pilot Jet Mod
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:43 am |
3309 |
Cleaning Virago Carbs
Detailed Carb Cleaning, including all jets, passages, ports; with pictures.
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
MDawdy |
Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:58 am |
2233 |
Carb Removal & Re-install
Detailed How-To for Carb Removal and Re-install
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
MDawdy |
Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:07 pm |
1941 |
Fuel Tank Removal and Re-install
How to remove and re-install both tanks on XV1000, XV1100
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
MDawdy |
Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:47 am |
544 |
Virago Manuals
Comparison of Clymer and Haynes Manuals ...
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
MDawdy |
Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:34 am |
1364 |
Synch Screw Repair
What to do when the "Roller" is worn so you cannot synch the carbs
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
MDawdy |
Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:30 am |
426 |
test
te3st
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:10 pm |
214 |
Part Manuals
Part Manuals
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:35 am |
3181 |
Virago Petcock Fix
Virago Petcock Fix
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:11 am |
4340 |
Changing Your Stator
Changing Your Stator
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:06 pm |
876 |
Relocating back turn signals using the front signal bracket
Useful with medium to big size saddlebags.
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
pachakutek |
Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:51 pm |
1150 |
Disabling Batt Light in Cycom
Useful with sealed batteries or just to cancel an annoying light.
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
pachakutek |
Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:01 am |
669 |
lowered headlight and cycom by Geo
Author Geo
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:54 pm |
609 |
New coils by bounty_hunter
Author bounty_hunter
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:59 am |
1381 |
Lowering mod by Geo for the 81-83 bikes
Author Geo
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:55 am |
1197 |
Vacuum to manual petcock / petcocks notes
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|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:04 pm |
1134 |
Oil Cooler Install Direction , Cover Mod Diagram
Oil Cooler Install Direction , Cover Mod Diagram
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Sun Aug 05, 2007 4:26 am |
1659 |
Dano Exhaust Mods
Exhaust Mods Article
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:36 pm |
2299 |
All Copper Intake Manifold
All Copper Intake Manifold
|
Fix It / Mods |
KB Modification |
Matthew |
Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:32 pm |
1813 |
Starter clutch and idler gear fixing video
Starter clutch and idler gear fixing video
|
Tech Tips |
Personal EXP |
Matthew |
Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:25 pm |
1923 |
Fault Find Flow Chart for electrical systems
Fault Find Flow Chart for electrical systems
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Thu May 31, 2007 4:24 am |
711 |
Clutch Replacement
Clutch Replacement
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:28 am |
582 |
Removing the carburetors
Removing the carburetors
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:27 am |
848 |
Replace Your Flasher Unit For Use With LED Turn Signals
Author: Brent Weide's
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:25 pm |
714 |
In-Depth Hitachi
Basics of Hitachi Carbs
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:57 pm |
6204 |
Wiring Diagrams
Mics
|
Documents |
Tech Article |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:07 pm |
1308 |
Indepth Mikuni
Whats inside
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:57 pm |
2679 |
Using a Compression Guage
How to Perform a Compression Test, and Understand the Readings
|
Documents |
Tech Article |
elcamino121 |
Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:25 pm |
373 |
Using a Vacuum Guage
Hook it up, Analyize the Readings
|
Documents |
Tech Article |
elcamino121 |
Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:16 pm |
655 |
How To Read and Select Spark Plugs
How To Read and Select Spark Plugs
|
Tech Tips |
Tech Article |
Matthew |
Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:10 am |
856 |
Why is waxing/polishing your vehicle important?
Why is waxing/polishing your vehicle important?
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:49 am |
606 |
RED-KOTE ® FUEL TANK LINER
RED-KOTE ® FUEL TANK LINER
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:01 pm |
696 |
Painting 101
Painting 101
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:26 am |
741 |
Virago Juice
One of the most common spark issues revealed
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:47 pm |
2152 |
81-83 Virag Starter
The ugly of it all
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:52 pm |
2578 |
Tech Info
Tech Info
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri May 12, 2006 6:36 am |
1519 |
Tech Articles
Tech Articles
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri May 12, 2006 6:24 am |
1266 |
Mig and Tig fom the people who know
MiG TiG info
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:26 pm |
610 |
U.S. Standard Metal Gages
U.S. Standard Metal Gages
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:57 pm |
275 |
The Truth about Rake and Trail
How to get your's
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
P.O.L. Mafia |
Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:20 pm |
792 |
The Pilot jet's on the XV500 with MIKUNI carbs is very easy to adjust/MALadjust. On the Right side (
The Pilot jet's on the XV500 with MIKUNI carbs is very easy to adjust/MALadjust. On the Right side (when on the bike) on either side of the triangle chrome cover are the pilot jet adjustment screws down a long hole right next to the rubber manifold l
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
ms8238 |
Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:51 am |
597 |
Yuasa’s Motorcycle Literature
Yuasa’s Motorcycle Literature
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:54 am |
782 |
Battery charging info
Battery charging info
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:23 am |
1177 |
Ign. system with pressure sensor check.
Ign. system with pressure sensor check.
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:15 am |
595 |
Battery dead cell check
Battery dead cell check
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:04 am |
470 |
Does using a resistor spark plug, with a resistor spark plug cap effect the spark?
A bit about resistance.
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:45 am |
1068 |
Do's and don'ts of washing your bike.
Do's and don'ts of washing your bike.
|
Tech Tips |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:23 pm |
2451 |
XV500 pilot jet adjustment
How to get rid of lean stumble/bucking in that on/off throttle position escpecially when cold
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
foxrocks |
Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:21 am |
786 |
SafetyBits: Braking
SafetyBits: Braking
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:30 pm |
567 |
Safety Bits: Foul Weather Gear
Safety Bits: Foul Weather Gear
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:29 pm |
389 |
Safety Bits: Low-Speed Riding
Safety Bits: Low-Speed Riding
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:27 pm |
804 |
Safety Bits: High-Speed Steering
Safety Bits: High-Speed Steering
|
Documents |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:25 pm |
794 |
Valve timing adjustment
Valve timing adjustment
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:19 pm |
4132 |
Starter Brushes
Starter Brushes
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:53 am |
1304 |
Ign. system with pressure sensor check.
Ign. system with pressure sensor check.
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:49 am |
866 |
Plug Caps & Coil Wires (Final Draft)
Most Virago's have the Beru Spark Plug Caps.
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:41 am |
1241 |
Mixture control valve removal.
Mixture control valve removal.
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:20 am |
2763 |
Fork Seal Replacement
Fork Seal Replacement
|
Fix It / Mods |
Type 1 |
Matthew |
Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:41 am |
2975 |
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