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    drive chain noise

    in Yamaha Workshop

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    ive now cleaned and lubed the entire chain and now letting the lube soak in for a few hours, even after just cleaning i noticed the squeaking noise has gone so hopefully it just needed some tlc but ill keep you posted if the noise returns

    Tapatalk?

    in The Bar

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    is there any plans to get this forum native on an app such as tapatalk? i use tapatalk for all the other forums im on and its so much easier to use than using a browser window on the iphone

    handlebar work

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    thanks for the reply, its all sorted now :) getting some bar end mirrors as i love the look of them and will source another MC that will sit more flush on the new bars. How can I mark this thread as solved?

    drive chain noise

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    ok thanks ill have a go tomorrow, gotta get all the cleaning stuff before i get cracking though! When you say don't clean the chain with the rear wheel in the air do you mean don't have it on a paddock stand etc? If so what's the reason for this as i assumed that was the best place to have it?!?

    I've tightened the chain before (not overtightened) as it sometimes seems like there's a rhythmic clunking noise when I'm driving along which i assumed was the drive chain, especially if I try and take off in a higher gear than I should (newb error). This whole learning process is brilliant but it does mean ill probably be bugging the hell out of people to get the answers i need :)

    drive chain noise

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    hi all, sorry for the sheer amount of posts and questions but i have no real clue about the workings of my bike! I've noticed that the drive chain is making a weird squeaking noise, could this just be a matter of cleaning and lubing the chain or would it suggest that its too tight or loose? Ive checked the slack and there seem to be some spots where it is tighter than other spots, is this normal? Thanks

    handlebar work

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    ive just installed some new, lower profile handlebars on my Virago XV 125, all installed and looking pretty sexy but as they dont have as much pullback as the stock bars i now have an excess of cables going to all controls. How easy is it to trim these cables down so it doesnt look like spaghetti junction anymore? Also due to the new angle of the bars the stock wing mirror mounts are now making the mirrors stand almost vertically. Is there any inserts you can thread in that will take the angle to a more asthetically pleasing angle or is it a matter of getting new mirrors?

    xv125 gear changes

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    hi guys was riding the other day, put a little too much pressure toward the toes on my left foot and the bike shifted down a gear without the clutch being pulled in. wats the cause of this? is the clutch cable too tight? thanks in advance

    front mudguard (fender)

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    hmm ok ill call em and find out. the bike is an import so not sure how easy it will be to find info about it as standard, im just concerned that i may get pulled over due to not having it although i too have seen bikes on the road without front mudguards. maybe ill just leave it on and chop it down instead :)

    eemoving pods off of xv 125 virago

    in Yamaha Workshop

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    hi everyone quick question, i want to remove the pods on my 2000 xv 125 virago for a sleeker look, ive been told that the LH pod contains a thermoswitch or something and it can be mounted elsewhere with minimal effort, is this the case? we then move onto the RH pod. what are the pro's and cons of removing the pod and replacing with a cone filter or something similar and what is involved in the process? if pod removal is somethin people wouldnt suggest then i may just spray them matt black but ideally just want rid of them cos im not too struck on their look

    struts for xv 125 viraqgo

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    i was thinking about getting a springer seat but to be honest most of the ideas are just ideas that I am toying with but will eliminate certain ideas based on what answers I get from more knowledgeable folk like yourself. Do you have any pics or a blog about your virago bobber build? Would be interested in seeing that!

    Cheer

    Customising Virago XV125

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    cool thanks for ur answer, seen a few pics on t'interweb of ppl fitting cone air filters but didnt realise there'd b any significant changes id have to make! as for the handlebars, will it b an issue fitting all the stuff on new bars or will it b a case of swapping em straight out as long as they are the same diameter?

    Customising Virago XV125

    in Yamaha Workshop

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    Aloha ladies and gentlemen, I want to start customising my XV125 Virago and im not sure where to start. Im thinking changing the handlebars as im not a fan of their style, want something slightly more flat and narrower. How hard will it be to customise this bearing in mind I havent done any customising but have a basic understanding of bike stuff. Also does anyone know where to buy good quality handlebars from?

    Secondly Ive seen people changing the air filter for K&N style cone filters, how good an idea is this?

    Cheers

    Chris

    XVS125 alternator issue

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    ive recently had the same issue with my reg/rec and everyone on here was really helpful. I know have a fault finding pdf document which i can email you if you like, as long as you have a multimeter you can check where the problem lies. I ordered a new one from Japan, it works fine!!

    Hope that helps

    Chris

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