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Found this on the net http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xv750_virago%2081.htm The only thing that's usually different between the USA ones and the UK ones is the lights are on when you turn the key for the US ones and you have to be able to turn the lights on yourself if it's a UK one, not really rocket science but there you go, so if yours has the US spec then the only thing I can think of that might be unusual is if you have to change the loom at any time you will need a US one not the UK version. Other than that they are usually fairly standard across the range regardless of where they come from in the world, the Japanese ones might have a few extra mods than others due to the fact that they are built there. PS just to say that the reason I say the loom will be different is that on my old XJ I had to use a UK loom as the fittings on the US ones were different, the plugs had more or less wires going to them and it was not possible to chop the old plugs off and use them.

Off to Norfolk tomorrow morning to pick up the FJR, really looking forward to the ride home, 200 miles or so and that should blow the cobwebs out of it and me. Will try to do a vid of the ride but hopefully it will be all sweet. Staying off the M25 and M4 going to use the A roads to give it a bit of a workout, if it's anything like my 1200 I might just fill it with fuel and never go home !!

Hi Blizzard, welcome to the YOC, I'm from the smoke to (East Ham) and been exiled to Gloucestershire, my wife says it's cos I'm a smart arse !!!

Welcome to the YOC.

I've got a swimming pool, well when it rains anyway plus it's only 12 degrees outside so I also need a drysuit to us it.

That will be a NO then, Oh well can't say we didn't try !! Hope the info was helpful anyway, would have been nice if you had even said "thank you" tho. Ho Hum.

That's a handy thing to know Airhead, is there somewhere that these sort of things can be stored or collected, it seems a shame that we have to go searching around for info when we could have a spot to just look up people or suppliers that can help out with parts and supplies. Just asking mind, as we get loads of folks asking the same question over and over, it would save time and effort if we had a one stop info shop thingy !!!

Hi Phil, Welcome.

Ok why would there be water in the oil? Not sure about your reasoning but if you feel that's right then your options are drain the oil and refill, should cure it if that's what's wrong, or check the clutch action to see if the cable or lines are broken or trapped, finally take the clutch cover off and really see what's going on. Not much else comes to mind. Hope you get it sorted but still unsure why you think it's water just cos it's been standing in the cold or has it had water pouring over it for weeks cos even then most engines are pretty waterproof if they weren't then if water can get in then oil can get out.

I bought the touring screen for mine from the FJ owners club, made all the difference and you could do over a hundred without your head getting pulled off. It only adds a small flip up at the top but it really makes the bike handle better and gets rid of the wind up your nose problem. You do have to hunch down but who wants to be sitting up at 110 mph ?

Follow the above link to a PDF file if you want to. I think it's your bike WR125 is it?

Ok then your looking for the WORKSHOP MANUAL not the Haynes or Clymer type. not easy to get hold of but you can usually get a copy from online somewhere. As usual I'm not allowed to say where you should go looking cos they are usually copyrighted but suffice to say that if you type in Workshop manual into something like Google and follow any and all links you might find what your looking for, it won't be cheap if it's a good one but it will save you money in the long run plus it usually has a section on common faults and proper servicing procedures. Look here for a hint http://www.yamahar125.com/threads/download-yamaha-wr125r-wr125x-service-repair-manual.2900/

Christ Grouch if you didn't have bad luck you would have no luck at all would you? I understand that you want a full Yam dealer service book but really ! How much would you lose if you just serviced it yourself and then sold it? Not as much as these robbing bastards are charging you I bet. Buy the frigging manual and learn how to do it yourself, you say there isn't one ok how do the garage service it then fucking psychic are they?

Found this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-TURBOCHARGER-SECA-TURBO-CHARGER-650-XJ650LJ-XJ650LK-82-83-XJ650-LJ-LK-/231538883748?hash=item35e8cafca4 Or this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/82-83-YAMAHA-XJ650-SECA-TURBO-ASSEMBLY-W-MANIFOLD-/331524761813?hash=item4d306a68d5 And this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ650-XJ-650-Turbo-Exhaust-Downpipes-/371309009851?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5673bddbbb 2 are in the USA and the last one is in the UK. A new Turbo will be in the realm of £400+ Hope some of that helps. An intro in the New Members section is always helpful, let's folks know your not just a one hit wonder. Don't mind helping but it's nice if you say Hello first.

Might be an idea to check to see if the bulb is ok, usually if one works but the other don't it;s a blown bulb, they use the same circuit.

Well that's a bugger of a place to put it, still better than inside the engine I suppose that will be next years model !!!

Hello, any chance of an INTRO?

As you say it's usual for the front to pull off once you have the bolts undone. Spray some lube on the rubber and leave it overnight to see if that might make the bugger come off, when you think about it it's supposed to be tight to keep the water out at 80MPH !! Or you could use the wife's hairdryer to warm the casing up to see if that might make it rattle free, just guessing.

Didn't know you were a "POWER RANGER" Drewpy. Nice bit of kit tho.

Yes change the switch. Sounds obvious but if it's not working then you need to swap it out. Usually 2 screws or bolts on the switch body hold it to the frame then follow the wiring to the connector unplug it and your done, reverse to put on a new one. Lube the connectors before you put it back together just to make sure there is no corrosion after you have rebuilt it. Hope that helps? It's usual to do an intro in the new members section before you do a "how do I fix my bike" question, just polite to say Hi before you ask strangers to help out, just sayin !

I had the 400T, I really thought it was the dogs bollocks till it imploded, rebuilt and sold it 20 years ago, the only thing was the brakes were horrid, mine was the same colour and everything. I wonder if my wife will let me put the FJR in the sitting room, nope no even going to ask !!!

Sweet mate, glad you got it sorted.

Happy Birthday mate, one more step towards the GRIM REAPER

NO Prob, found these guys, don't know them but they might be able to give you some advice or even point you to someone local. http://hilltopmotorcycles.co.uk/ Don't know where you are in the world so not sure how relevant this is.

I'm not sure, but I seem to remember that they don't usually do anything smaller than 600cc bikes, now I could be wrong but searching round the net has brought up a few firms that do "remapping" but all seem to be for large bikes, your best bet is to give a few folks a call that do remapping and see what they say, it might be that someone does do your bike, sort of off road type thing, but they may be as rare as rocking horse shit. Someone on here might have a better idea on what's out there, wish you luck tho and if you do get it done please chuck it up on here as others will no doubt find it interesting.