bikerbrian

Does anyone know of a decent group around the Spalding area for the occasional rideout with similar bikes like choppers rather than sports bikes I'm not too keen trying to keep up with the sports bikes who like to make more progress than I feel comfortable with.I've got a 535 Virago. Bikerman

Thanks for the reply Goff.Ive now sorted it,they were splined & banged into the ends of the bars then rusted up a bit hense the need to be a bit more aggressive .I just had to replace the solenoid on the bottom of the lower tank, what a job!!!I found a novel way of avoiding having to strip of the top tank & & pulling the bike to bits to do it so if ever you need to just get in touch. Regards Bikerman

I have a 98 535 virago with chrome plugs on the ends of the handlebars.I want to fit suitable heated grips but cant see how to remove the end plugs assuming they are just plugs.Ive tried to unscrew them in both directions & knock them out without at this stage removing the throttle itself.Nobody seems to know how they are fitted in or even if they are just a solid thing part of the throttle,can someone enlighten me so I can seek out the correct type of grips to buy????? bikerbrian

Ive just bought a 98 535 virago.I think its American spec,as there isnt a center stand fitted I bought a pattern one,but just realised there isnt much to get hold of within reach to help heave it up onto this stand.Does anyone know of a grab handle of sorts thats on the market somewhere that could be fitted to help in lifting it when putting it on the center stand??? Failing that I'll probably have to make up something to bolt somewhere near the seat there is a couple of strong points there.