Yamaha Customs

Hi all, been a long time since I posted on these forums but I figured I'd come back to share some recent experiences I had. I know a lot of people think that the XVS 125 isn't really capable of much more than 55-60mph. There were some slightly restricted imports due to laws in their country of origin, but most of them out there are just unrestricted 125s. Some have a lot of "optional extras" that add a fair bit of weight. And that's fair enough. I used to agree to an extent. I own a bobbed dragstar, which has had a lot of excess weight removed and drilled out baffles. I was getting 55 up steep hills, and cruising around at 60-70 no problem on dual carriageways. I …

i have a XV125 virago i am breaking where would be the best place to advertise? i also have a suzuki GN125 but have no idea where to advertise

Hi, not long had my star but i really don't like foot boards so would like to change them for pegs, as i am 6ft2 my riding position isn't quite right either so was thinking of forward controls. does anyone know if i can get a set specific to my bike and where? or would i have to buy universal and maybe have to mess about a bit with them?

What do we think then http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Dragstar-Custom-BOBBER-/170975273184?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item27ceeba0e0

Hi Guys new to the forums and really looking some advice. I just passed my bike test on the 28th December and have bought my first bike (dragstar 650). Its still with the dealer getting the restriction kit fitted due to the UK laws, but I am due to pick it up on Saturday and typically luck we have some terrible weather moving in. I live in the Northern Ireland so not getting the heavy snow the rest of the UK is being hit with but we are due for some very cold weather and sleet/light snow. I have no other way to get this bike home but drive it but I'm feeling very nervous about it and wondering if there are any experience drivers who could give me some tips for …

Alright folks The longrunning saga of trying to get my son a decent bike is leading either a virago or dragstar. The question being:- Has anyone here (UK) bought a Dragstar on a restricted licence and got insurance for said bike. If so what are the general costs

any advice on chopping my frame i plan to cut it here http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/754/copyofphoto1835.jpg looking from the other side it appears to be double skinned

Hi there folks i bought my son a xv535 and it will not go over 60 mph, it would do an indicated 105mph when i gave it to him 2 years ago. we have put in a new air filter, cleaned the carbs out and checked them, put in new plugs, several times. it does go through plugs and rectifier regulators (3rd one in 2 years isnt good. any ideas anybody. thanks by the way i'm new to this site but it looks cool and im inpressed with the info available cheers Rockster

Does anyone know if the engine bars from a 1995 virago 750 will fit a 1992 model?

Anyone know of a supplier of pattern ones. Stainless even.

i currently have my bike in bits, and my frame is ready to get blasted and powder coated, but i would like to paint my engine black. how do i prep the engine and what paint do i use, i am a complete novice so please have mercy on me, and use likle words, thanks for taking the time to read this.

Well even though I am still training for my bike test I couldn't resist buying a bike. I was undecided on the choice of a Virago or a Dragstar so after help from some of the members of the forum I tried out both for fit. I couldn't ride them of course yet but had a sit on them and a fiddle around. My mind was made up with the Virago due to the foot pegs being better placed for me. So I did some searching and am now the proud owner of a 1992 Virago 750 with 16000 on the clock and well looked after. I paid £1850 for it and it is complete with panniers, screen, sissy bar, and even a cruise control! Best of all is i don't even have to travel far as it is about 5 miles away. …

Hi, I thought I would post some pics of my first bike, its just a humble SR125 on a 51 plate, but I love it. heres the bracket im making to fit a rack and topbox off the wifes old MBK NITRO. Here it is with the topbox fitted I then changed the big black square front indicators for chrome round ones. Ive got the back ones still to do. I just plan to clean it up and enjoy riding it.

I have bought front and rear sprockets with the chain, Genuine Japanese make. front 13 teeth, rear 46 teeth ( remember like it has to be 47) and 520 chain. Just wanna know what would be the upper slack in the chain...should there be an upper slack? I know what happens with upper slack is that u start in neutral and right after u switch to the 1st gear...there is some powerful forward rotation of the front sprocket till slack straightens..if you get what I mean. This applies an unnecessary force on front sprocket teeth, front sprocket shaft, chain and the rear sprocket..in my other bike the front sprocket shaft was greatly worn so I had to get it the worn refilled wit…

as said did my post about my exhausts just get deleted!!!! no pm no forewarning nothing WTF

i know some may think this is a stupid question but hey thats what im good at lol got myself a new wee bike a 535 believe it or not lol but its got the highway hawk exhausts on it slash cut with the baffle riveted in can i just drill the rivets and pull the baffles out?? anyone done this thanks folks giz

Hi all, I've posted a few times on this forum with various issues and questions! Currently I've got an SR 125 1997, Thundercat and Vespa ET4. I sold my Mobylette AV89 a few months back and am now looking to sell my SR125 as its now not insured. So, in summary I can go very fast or look very city-boyish on the Vespa. (I can't go for a relaxed cruise though....) I was on ebay looking at the values of SR125's for when I put it up for sale and happened to trip on a few XV535's for sale. My SR125 is seemingly worth £300-600 (coincidentally, the same as I paid for it 4 years ago.. Weird), and there's a few XV535's on the net for the £800-1400 bracket. I've seen an america…

hi, finding the OEM bulb in me xvs1300 a bit weak to say the least anyone fitted HID or Xenon bulb? if so any improvement?? cheers chaps, Steve.

Hello again. I'm coming up for renewing my rear tyre and am going to go with the Avon I think. But I've noticed the holes for the spokes on the hub are elongated and as making the loose spoke sound. Obviously I'm concerned about this and am planning a change. Has anyone tried to fit an XVS 1100 rear wheel to a 650 (uprating the brakes to disk ultimately)? Will it fit? Concerns are drive shaft alignment and offset, mounting the calliper I'm not overly worried about right now. Plan to use the 650 drive shaft and final drive if possible but may consider an upgrade there too if it's necessary. All opinions appreciated. Auzz

After years of never failing to start, my 400 has stopped working, I may have forgotten to feed the hamster again but I suspect this time it's the side stand switch. The little 'T' shaped part isn't making contact with the side stand. Can any one tell me if it is supposed to be pushed in when the stand is up or completely out. I am guessing they are the same on both the 400/650 model as it uses the same frame etc. Thanks