Yamaha Customs

I am looking for a master cylinder repair kit for xvs650 1998 I have seen them for 125 and 250s anyone help me out if I can use on mine or where I can get one or anyone got an old working one ( no leaks, which is what mine has) Regards Chop

Hey all. Been personalising my XVS 125, solo rack/seat, light visor etc. Next step is to make a screen and 2 tone the colours (love that look). Currently the standard black with silver highlights. Was going to use vinyls for the colours. Thinking of keeping the black but use another colour on the sides?? Throwing it out there...what colour do you think for the highlight? Any examples you guys have done? Been able to do 90% myself since I have access to a CNC router and loads of leftover materials. Working in a sign makers has it's perks sometimes. Cheers, Steph

Hi everyone , I have recently a ticking noise. He does it only when driving by speed lowering , so the trothle out (?) As soon as i give more trottle it's gone. But he does'nt do it alway's .Mostly 75% off the time. The ticking runs with the speed of the engine then. I've bin already with two dealers and they drove the bike , but then he was'nt ticking , very anoying!! I controled already the bolt who drive's the belt . I'm a bit desperate .

Hey all. I want to put a set of 16" ape hangers on my xvs650 and was just wondering if anyone out there can tell me where I can get a set of control cables made or where I can get a universal kit from? would prefer to buy in the U.K but if anyone knows of a cheaper option abroad I would go further afield.. would prefer stainless steel.

I have been thinking about building a bobber for a while now, and on my search through the internet for inspiration, i found the Yamaha Bolt. but it was only being sold in America, i was looking on yamaha uk website this morning and it looks like they are selling the Bolt here now!!! they seem to have really captured that 50's bobber look with it. Does anyone on here have one yet?? might have to be getting me one of these!!!

Hi everyone. Today I had a new rear tyre put on my XVS 150 just rode it home there now and there is a terrible metal grinding noise coming from the rear wheel. At first I thought that the mechanic might have overtightend the wheel so I loosened it and tried that but the noise is still there. Any ideas as to what might be causing this. The only thing I can think of is the rear brake might be on backwatds! Either way I'm.bringing it back to the mechanics tomorrow.

looking to make the exhausts on the virago 535 a bit quieter , currently it has slash cuts with no baffles, these exhausts could even at one point have been marked "not for highway use". I know ....go buy another exhaust system...not an option at the minute , looking for a reasonably cost effective way that preferably dont envolve modifying the exhausts by drilling into them. any ideas guys.

Ok have done a search but can't find any relevant answers, I know we all ride differently but on an average how many miles to a full tank of petrol should I be getting out of my XVS650? Did a long trip when I first got the bike and got 102 to the tank but most of that was motorway riding at a steady 70ish....... And more recently just pooling around town I only got 75 miles, thinking I might have a problem somewhere? Thanks Tony

as above can you get these in modern sizes

ok peeps, quick question for you if I may, I have found a sticker on my bike saying that it has been restricted down to 25Kw (see photo) I have a full bike licence so not restricted on what I can ride so my next question is how is it restricted and is it possible to de-restrict it........ cheaply

Haven't posted much lately due to work commitments, have now changed my handle bars back to standard on my XVS650 and have fitted the screen that came with the bike, not sure if i like the screen or not? Does a screen do much? Any thoughts? Thanks Tony

Hey all, The trip meter on my XVS 125 is playing up. All the numbers turn at the same time & at the same speed so all I'm getting is a row of 1's, 2's etc. Any idea how to fix? Don't use it much but it would be handy when going distance. Cheers.

well folks the question was once asked what would be better the xvs or the xv i have now found out the answer THE XVS is way better thats why my xv535 is now on gumtree lol spent a small fortune doing it up but it just does'nt have the same grunt as the xvs got someone coming to see it tomorrow i already got my eye on a honda hornet but who knows what i'll get next lol

Are these still available or does anyone know anybody who makes them. Or,second hand stainless exhaust system.

Im gutted, I broke my foot this morning doing some training and its got to be cast up. I did manage to fit in a quick ride before going to the hospital which cheered me up a little bit! Im going to miss all the bloody good weather!

What you guys think? Would you buy one? Its called the star bolt in the USA. Forgive the lack of a link, difficult to post on work comp

My Dragstar is just too quiet!!! Any suggestions on what to do?? Any exhaust recommendations? Thanx

Getting ready for a rear tyre change, i have run the dunlop k555 but now looking at the bridgestone, i would appreciate comments from xvs1300 owners who have run the bridgestone and what they thought of it (mileage etc) and has anyone run a dunlop on the front and bridgestone on the rear mix. thanks PS. thankfully tyres are plentful now than they were 18 months or so ago and cheaper

ok ladles and Jelly spoons, I have a 97 P reg XVS 650 and lots of the plastic chrome is cracked, pitted or nasty, is the 97 bike specific? or will the chrome cover panels from a newer model fit? thanks Tony

Hi All, When I picked my XVS 125 up it came with a genuine Yamaha screen and some footboards, as I will not be using these I thought I would sell them on, does anyone know if they will only fit a 125 or will they fit anything else? also what would be a fair price? they are in excellent condition and come with all the fittings. Cheers, Gary