cliverlong Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hi,I have "inherited" an "N" reg 250 Virago (XV250 Dragstar elsewhere?). It runs nicely and I am working on getting rid of the obvious rust points.I have two problems that need fixing and I need some help on.The headlight flasher has stopped working. I am assuming when I switch to high beam that filament of the lamp is what the flasher switch powers up temporarily. The high beam works so the bulb is ok (?). Any ideas how I diagnose and fix the problem with the flasher switch?Separately, does anyone know where I can source the down pipes for the exhaust? Currently mine are badly rusted, patched up with gun gum but there are still leaks. I have searched online but I can't find a reference to the exhaust downpipes in the UK. Thanks, Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Wemoto have them http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/xv_250_s_virago/94/exhaust/Bit expensive but at least you know they are in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliverlong Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Regarding the headlight flasher, I have fixed it. I took the switch unit apart and peered inside. Luckily the rocker switch is in a housing that comes apart so the whole thing disassembles. All I did was rub down the contacts with 600 emery paper and wiped the contact surfaces with meths. Flasher unit works now. I don't think a switch unit fitted today would be serviceable. Edited September 25, 2015 by cliverlong Added image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Lucky mate, usually a new unit that you don't need don't want and can't afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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