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Cheers Drewpy,That's the one been racking my brains trying to remember it,try and find it on catchup

I saw something in the tv listings a few weeks ago about a one off bike race on ice, anyone remember what it was called. Thanks Dave

Thanks again guys for all your input, still confused as to what the #sign means ,gone with 130cc seems about right,

Thanks guys ,still don't understand what the # sign meens

Hi guys ,I am changing the fork seals on a neighbours scooter the handbook says amount of fork oil is 130cm# anyone know what this means, thanks

One thing to check on the 535 is the exhaust system if it is the original system there is a large collector box right underneath the bike these tend to rot .expensive to replace!

Joined the virago star owners club 17 years ago lots of ride outs, rallies ,meetings etc worth a look if that's the sort of thing you want

Hi Jane ,I also live in Bedford, 125 Virago is a rare bike so is the 250 ,maybe look for a 535 a lot more common. Dave

Thanks Cynic and Blackhat .sorry I didn't reply earlier trouble logging on, Dave

Hi Julesharry I would be very interested in the Zephyr Ive been looking for a project only thing is I couldn't collect for a couple of weeks Thanks Dave

Hi al,l neighbour of mine has just got an old Aprilia scooter he has drained the oil then consulted the manual to find how much to put back in, the manual says 1100cm# any one know what this means ,Ime completely stumped. Dave

Hi all thanks for the replies,I used a rust cure the first time{,its some sort of acid that turn the rust black ] thought this was the reason the ht paint didn't last second time just paint on bare metal .think I might try BBQ paint see how it goes.

Hi all not sure if this is the right place for this please move if not. I have got myself an old twist and go to keep the miles down on the Midnight star ,the problem I have is the header pipe is starting to corrode ,I have tried to protect it by removing the loose rust and painting it with high temperature paint I have done this twice now and both times the paint has burnt off in a matter of days . The paint I used is Halfords own brand, am I doing something wrong ,Ive tried increasing the temperature gradually but it still burns of ,is there a better brand or is a downpipe just to hot for any paint. any suggestions appreciated . Cheers Dave

I have a Bridgestone on the rear of my 1300 its just coming up to 8500 miles and has 2mm left .As for them being plentiful it took my local dealer five weeks to get one Bridgestone bring them into the country in small batches so order it sooner rather than later. Ive heard good reports on the Michelin commander might be worth checking them out, as for mixing tyres my advice is don't

I used to have a 1992 model it had a small fuel tank on the left side under the seat behind the side panel I think this could be the sub tank assembly it was basicly a reserve tank

Thanks thats what I was hoping for.

Hi all I need to replace the rear brake pads on my xvs 1300 my question is do I need to remove the rear wheel or can I remove just the caliper any help appreciated, Thanks

There is an alarm fitted but wasnt turned on its not that the battery went flat that annoyed me its that it wont accept a full charge

Hi all ,recently replaced the battery on my 1300 midnight star I filled it charged it and fitted all as in the instructions everything was fine for a few weeks and then I had problems with the drive belt pully (thats another story)this took a couple of weeks to sort but with this problem hopefully solved I tried to start it only to find the battery completley flat ,so on with the Optimate, 24 hours later still not charged could only get it up to 11volts, when I tried to contact the company to get help I found they will only respond by E mail .They have now told me if I wish to claim under warrenty I will have to send it back at my own cost and if no fault is found they will return it at my cost plus a seperate charge for their experts ? to test it. needless to say I wont be buying from them again. sorry rant over ,thanks for reading Dave

What got me into bikes was joining the GPO (post office) as a telegram boy aged 16 they taught me to ride a 125 BSA bantam (resticted) spent the next two years riding and getting paid for it. then marriage mortgage and kids came along didnt ride much until my 50th then I got myself a Virago joined the owners club and havent looked back since . Dave. ps just noticed that Stormbringer is from St Albans that was where i was a telegram boy

Hi Drewps received patch today many thanks

The Virago star owners club have a stand there drop by and say hello

Hi all been reading this site for a while and now find i need help.Ihave an 07 1300 Midnight star that has developed a rattle from the clutch on idle and out of gear Ive read somewhere that Yamaha will fix this under warrenty Ive looked but cant find it again. My local Yamaha dealer has spoken to Yamaha who deny knowledge of the problem .question has any one had this problem and have they had it sorted Thanks in advance Dave

Hi Jim ,I got a 1300 Midnight star last summer and like you ime not happy with the bars I live in Bedford not far from you I think ,could I have a look at your bike sometime to compare the two before I commit myself to a change Thanks Dave