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hi everyone I'm just looking for help with a problem i have every time i take the bike out for a ride it just suddenly slows down then stops and i have to wait abit before i can start the bike again i have but new spark plugs in and done a few others things any help would be great thank you

Hi all, Newbie here and newbie to biking, just bought an 2002 xvs dragstar 125. This bike is in A1 condition, only 1230 miles on the clock and looks like its just come off the forecourt! Can't believe I left it till the age of 38 to experience the amazing feeling of riding, but there we go! The paperwork confirms one previous owner who bought the bike at the age of 70!!!! With the last 5 years amassing an amazing 86 miles and the bike has never seen rain! The questions I have are that it gets upto 50 mph pretty quick, however sadly there's not much more!!!! Was wondering if these bikes are restricted in anyway? Another question is that I struggle to get the bike into…

my 2003 XVS1100 struggles to swing over hot or cold and sometimes the motor even 'stalls' the starter-motor. battery reads 13.3VDC standing and 14.2VDC at idle. Is it true that these bikes 'strip' or break their starters as a model problem? welcome any suggestions and advice... thx Miguel

The bulb in my XVS1100 blew the other week. I picked up a cheapy replacement and it blew almost straight away. It was only £1.99 from The Range, so I put it down to being a cheap and nasty bulb, and the bike being a thumper, the vibrations. Bought a decent one (OSRAM Night Racer Plus H4). This lasted a day before breaking (both main and dipped). I have of course been ultra careful when fitting them to not touch the glass etc. Fitted a 3rd bulb and will see what happens, Is there something else I should be looking at? Thanks.

Ta-Daaaaa! Finally, after a torterous amount of time, money, effort and lest we forget the mountain of paperwork, Bobsan arrives from Australia and it has to be said is running like a dream in her new climate! Muchos appreciatas to everyone who chipped in when it was needed. See you all out there sometime...

Hi all, I`m in need of a bit of expert advice (so whats new lol) I am not exactly mechanically minded, but will give anything a go with a bit of help. I last used the Draggie in November for a Remembrance Day parade, got her out last week, started up fine, left running to warm up, then when I switched off, the starter motor was continuously turning even with no ignition on, I removed the key and it was still turning, I had to disconnect the battery to stop the bloody thing, solenoid?? What do you guys/gals think?

Hi all, I'm a newbie to the forum and I have a couple of questions relating to my XVS1100a I've had for six months. The bike is a 2004 Custom and I love it, but I don't love the soft suspension. I'm thinking of putting some progressive fork springs in, but would like to hear from anyone who has done it and what was the outcome. Next question relates to adjusting the preload on the rear shock, how is this done easily? Thanks

Afternoon all Just in case anyone ever needs to know, it appears a Dragstar will go 204 miles (including reserve) before she splutters out. Which cheered me up. Especially as I was 50 yards from a petrol station. Cheers Dom

So to add to the ongoing niggles over the past year, I now have an oil leak but not sure where from? When she's been sitting for a few hours there is no sign of a drip anywhere, it is only when she's been running that it comes out and there is a lot splattered on the underside toward the rear of the engine. Losing what looks like about a tablespoon when it's parked, not sure how much when on the move (keeping the level topped up obviously). It tends to drip from the frame on the left hand side just behind the sidestand, may be running from the seam in the centre (hope not). Not missing a beat and no tapping or mechanical noises of concern but obviousl…

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good (cheapish) sites where I can pick up some aftermarket parts for my XVS125. Ive been scouring ebay but can only find a selct few (usually the same constantly) cheers.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good (cheapish) sites where I can pick up some aftermarket parts for my XVS125. Ive been scouring ebay but can only find a selct few (usually the same constantly). Im also feeling good, 2 weeks ago I would of needed to take it in to a garage to sort anything out that perhaps was amiss but this weekend I attached new brake pads on the front and tightened up the chain but still cant find the resevoir for the chain lube lol.

Hi folks, I am thinking of doing the CBT this summer and getting myself a little 125 cruiser. I'm really drawn to the dragstar 125. I'm 5'7"/5'8" never really driven a motorbike in my life and will only be using for nice weekend rides and things like that. I would appreciate any input by owners/previous owners and just anyone who has any knowledge of the bike. Thanks in advance

Hi guys! First post here so hello to everyone! So to get straight to it, I want to convert my XVS 125 Dragstar to a Bobber and I just wanted to ask if anyone else has done it and weather they ran into any particular issues or tricky bits? I'm going to keep it suspended on the back, not hartailing it. Thinking of cutting the rear mudguard frame off just after the first "ridge" so that the custom mudguard going on there will have a bit more support, though i'm not sure yet. Thanks for any help guys, when I have pictures I'll post them up on here Cheers Again! Adam

hi all, i am a newbie to all this but can anyone please help me obtain a workshop manual for my xvs125 2002 model.i have tried the links on the site but they wont work. many thanks

I am trying to find out the firing degree of the 125 xvs. I have purchased a xvs950 engine that fires at 300deg and 420 degree and i dont want to use the CDI associated with the engine as i dont intend to run fuel injectors and all the associated safety connections needed for that set up. I want to feed it with a S&S super carb and have a CDI from a 125 but i think the firing different, just trying to find enough info to make something work here.

Hi I was already having an minor issue with the bike misfiring and losing power. Had to take it in to Yamaha (they bent me over) and have the carbs cleaned, new plugs. She now runs well all the way through the gears when warm but in the mornings its taking up to 20 minutes to get it started through a mixture of bumping, turning over on starter (without killing it), and bumping again. It will stall on the tickover a good 3 or 4 times on or off choke. Full choke will not increase idle speed. If I rev it, it almost dies, then slowly increases to a rattly mid high range rpm without that deep pop/firing sound I would expect from a happy warm engine. Go back to start of the yea…

To wind it back, the rear timing sprocket sheared the key and timing slipped and bent both front and rear cylinder valves. Replaced the heads and tried to set the timing from the service manual. after 4 days of failure i sent to a mechanic to do. Well he returned the bike 2 days and $600 later and it stated right away with very strong sounding engine, i took it out several days later and it started first crack, put it in gear and took off strong but once i got up to 20 mph it was double beating and shaking and un ride-able. I opened her up and it seemed the front cylinder was timed perfect to the marks but the rear was off by a few links so i pulled it lined it…

Hi all. I'm new to this forum. I have the Yamaha XV950 bolt and am.... I know these bikes were geared quite high and hear that a lot of owners changed there front pulleys? any info would be appreciated. (Edit)The classified are for wanted items. Cynic

hi, just all got a midnight star 1300, great bike but a bit too quiet for me, now should I just drill out the baffles or get some slip ons. If I go for slip ons what should I go for? I don't need loads of noise but a little more would be great,any advice or comments would be welcome.

got a 2009 1300xvs midnite star went to go out on bike but wouldnt start turned key all lights came on press starter went through the motions but just wouldnt fire up can anybody help before i fork out a fortune to a garage cheers. ( before this was working a dream ) i live in the helensburgh area scotland