Cruiser

Evenin' all I realise that this forum seems to have drastically reduced in both audience and participants, but hoping there are enough people left who can weigh in on a tyre recommendation question. Before Christmas I purchased a 2007 VStar 650 Silverado (American import, obviously). It's currently got Dunlop D404's front and rear (170/80-15 tubed on the rear, and 130/90-16 tubed on the front). Low mileage, so presumably original tyres. The garage I purchased the bike from told me "The MOT has a warning on the tyres as they're cracked, but there's plenty of tread left on them, just run them 'til the tread wears down" ... At that point all credibility for th…

Hi all, new here. I'm looking at buying a Virago DragStar XVS125 from 2002. The photos look good but before I go and see it in person I was wondering if there was anything in particular to look out for on these bikes? Thank you all! TdashJ 😀

I went to change the handgrips on my bike and when I removed the throttle cables on the grip and put it on the new ones I couldn’t get the housing to close. The cables seemed tight so I thought it was the grip so I put the OEM grips and same thing. I tried to adjust the cable and gave it slack but it still wasn’t enough. What should I do?

I was looking at getting the Cobra FI2000 PowrPro Black Tuner for my XVS 1300. A bit pricey, but it tunes on the go which sounds good. However I've seen some complaints it doesn't work that well and don't want to part with that much money for nothing. The lower model seems to be just the same but manual tuning and I'm not changing stuff that much anyway. Does anyone have any experience with a good fuel management system to get rid of the usual XVS quirks, popping and snatching. I have changed the air intake and drilled the stock exhaust on mine (for now).

Hi All, just got the old girl back from the carb rebuild and it’s running brilliantly. The one bugbear I’ve always had is the stiff clutch lever, not helped with a touch of arthritis. Just wondering if anyone has had a hydraulic clutch conversion done? Cheers, Mark

After having the old girls carbs rebuilt twice, and still having low speed running problems, I’ve ordered these https://www.mikunioz.com/shop/tm38-mikuni-flatslide-kit-yamaha-xv-1100/?v=79cba1185463 Hopefully with a tank flush I will be enjoying some smoother running😀 will let you know how I get on. Mark

Hi there everyone, I'm looking for a bullet/spike style air intake for my xv1900.midnight star. I know that they're out there as I've seen pictures, but I can't find on anywhere!!! Can anyone help Thanks Kim

Anyone on here ride a virago 535? I've just changed over from an MT03 660 single to the '96 virago and boy the suspension is... rough. I've never ridden cruisers before and while I get on with the bike quite well (and understand it's a totally different engine), it's the suspension that's giving me trouble (I've already changed the rear shocks for softer ones, checked the tyre pressue, and confirmed the forks are working just fine). Anyone have any experience riding both cruisers and tourers? My voice is shaking from the bumpiness of the ride (when I speak to my husband over our headsets) and my shoulders are taking a beating. Is this just "how the virago is" when compare…

Afternoon all Any other XV950 riders on here, or anybody based near me?

Hi all I've got a 2001 XVS 650A Dragstar Classic, which I'm currently rebuilding (some b*stard in a car knocked me off and left me at the side of the road), and I'm looking at purchasing an XVS 1100A V Star Classic to get back to riding quicker than my resto is going to take. The bike's an American import (obviously, being a V Star), and I *think* it's a California model, admittedly based purely on a sticker on the LHS of the frame. I know of the California models, and I believe I "know" that the specific models were created for the Californian market due to the state's high restrictions on emissions. But, what I've never been quite clear about, is what exa…

Hi all, new to this forum and just wanted some advice before I buy a 2010 model XVS 650. Firstly is a 2010 model an 'A' Secondly will after market exhaust for say a 2007 fit a 2010?? I've read XVS400 is the same fitment as XVS650 all years but I also resd that post 2007 is different fitment to pre 2007? Look forward to helpful replies. 😀

Need help! I have a Vstar 650 classic, all stock. Here's my problem: Starts up no problem. It's running too rich. Symptoms: Spark plugs totally black, fouled. Oil very black, backfiring when decelerating, very bad MPG at around 30, was 50 before. What I did: replaced all jets, cleaned carburetor, checked float level, changed gas, turned pilot air screw 5 times out (normal 2.5 times). Still backfiring... What else can I do?

I've got the dreaded 5th gear whine/noise on my 2000 classic trike. I know the subject has been covered on the internet BUT is there anyone in the Northants are who could strip the engine and sort the gear out?? I've no problem removing the engine and ancilleries but I'm dubious about splitting the engine to get at it. I don't want a full rebuild just done as economically as possible by someone with the knowledge.

Afternoon Gents, ive been away from my bike for a while and recently took it in to a garage for mot and service, also it turn over but not start. Changed plugs, emptied fuel tank and replaced with fresh (just encase). Upshot was a mashed starter clutch, garage changed it. Now it’s misfiring when in idle. The mechanic, good bloke, said he thinks it may be ECU related. I’ve had a look online and there is talk about the ECU resetting itself after just riding it in on a long hard drive. What the general consensus? New ECU? Flash the ECU? Or thrash it? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hi all, I've been trying to find out the difference between the designations after the xvs 125. When I look for parts online my 54 plate bike has 4 listings. 070A and B and 120A and B. Any ideas or can someone enlighten me. Thanks Chris

Hello. I've recently purchased a XVS650 bobber and it has seat mounts that I've never seen before. The ride is incredibly stiff and going over any sort of bumps is jarring. Has anyone seen these before and if so is there a way of adjusting the stiffness? https://www.flickr.com/photos/183749435@N03/48605223221/in/dateposted-public/# Thanks in advance. Sam

Hi Guys I've been (very) slowly stripping my 2001 XVS650A Dragstar Classic down to component parts and re-building her. Everything's coming off, being cleaned, polished, repainted, or replaced - now only engine and final drive left on the frame. On taking the air box apart this evening, I noticed that the 2 rubber elbows that sit inside the air box and attach to the top of the carbs have a semi-solid brownish "seal" around them, underneath the green metal retaining plate. (Turn your air box over, and you'll see the plate). Doesn't look to me like a proper seal - more like something's leaked around the rubbers and sorta solidified. Or someone's put some adhesive …

Hello, Anyone know or can obtain the clearance in cm from the ground to the under frame. I'm planning on using a car jack and a wide steel plate to place up to the engine frame and then raise for servicing etc. Wondering if i need a low profile jack or whether standard is OK Thanks Kev

I've just bought my first bike, a yamaha enticer 125. It was made for the indian market and is an import. Very few in the uk. I'm looking for someone else with one that can give me advise on replacement parts, upgrades etc. Does anyone have, or has anyone had, one of these?

Im planning changing the sheild air intake 2 a cone air filter intake whats peopls thoughts on this and and any suggestions for me