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Another Virago :-0
« on: April 26, 2011, 08:33:30 PM »
 ::) I know?  They keep making it to my garage for fixing.
This one belongs to the guy who built my rock walls last summer and helped me with my pond and waterfall ;)

1982 Yamaha virago XV 750.
Problems:
*Broken on/off handle bar switch.
*Needs new fork seals.
*Has some wiring issues.
*Has Starter issues. He says it goes clakity,clacky clack :o  Shim looks to be the answer, although I haven't done it before.
*Carbs are probably filthy.
*Oil leaks on side covers.
*Needs new tires
*Another 10 things I haven't found yet ;)

Bidding on the new switch on Ebay now.


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Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2011, 08:59:27 PM »
I thought you were looking for work for someone else  ;) I could use a mechanic that works quick - you charge much  ;D
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2011, 09:58:52 PM »
Beer and weed, but I don't need any weed ;D
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2011, 10:08:10 PM »
Hired! We call it medicine in Colorado  ;) I'll have a half vacated house in a few weeks. Maybe we could open up a brothel too  ;D
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2011, 10:18:39 PM »
Quote from: seaweb11 on April 26, 2011, 09:58:52 PM
Beer and weed, but I don't need any weed ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D................ 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)....I think itsa true story!!!
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 09:13:11 PM »
 ;) Started.
Gave buddy some 400/600/800 wet sand and an aluminum part. I'm hoping he will see the value in cleaning some of this poo up.


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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2011, 05:38:50 PM »
Hard at er ;)
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2011, 05:52:42 PM »
Good to see you busy Derek, keeps you from thinking about "other #$%*"..... ;)  Hows the Suzuki going.?
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2011, 07:43:13 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 05:52:42 PM
Good to see you busy Derek, keeps you from thinking about "other #$%*"..... ;)  Hows the Suzuki going.?

I hear you ::)
   I rode the #$%* out of the Suzi today, it's a hoot!
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2011, 07:45:21 PM »
Quote from: seaweb11 on April 28, 2011, 07:43:13 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 05:52:42 PM
Good to see you busy Derek, keeps you from thinking about "other #$%*"..... ;)  Hows the Suzuki going.?

I hear you ::)
The I rode the #$%* out of the Suzi today, it's a hoot!

Only problem with the Suzuki is that it makes the old Honda's feel a little slow.... ;)
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2011, 01:34:15 PM »
Someone posted a very detailed thread on the Virago starter kit install recently. Anyone know where it is?
There was something about turning one of the gears around?
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2011, 02:09:06 PM »
^http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=86369.0...post by Ilbikes, about 3/4 of the way down.
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2011, 02:32:09 PM »
Thanks so much.
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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2011, 06:05:59 PM »
Still doing the 2 week mail wait for parts, but I did keep busy.
Disassembled the starter and started some serious metal/grease removal.

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Re: Another Virago :-0
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2011, 10:46:16 AM »
Another one out the door. Now if the guy would just come and pay for the work & parts I would be a happy camper ::)

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