When was the last year a Yamaha Virago was made?
Yamaha Virago. The last motorcycle to bear the Virago name was the 2007 Virago 250. For 2008 it was renamed the V-Star 250. According to Motorcyclist magazine, the early Virago has a design flaw in the starter system. This magazine states that the starter’s defect exists in early Virago models made in year 1981, 1982 and 1983.
What was the first year of the Virago?
This magazine states that the starter’s defect exists in early Virago models made in year 1981, 1982 and 1983. XV700 models of the model years 1984 and 1985 also had the weaker, fully mechanical starter system.
Is the Yamaha Virago 125 cc or 125 cc?
A short production (1997-2000) of 125 cc was also manufactured. Yamaha made an XV125, XV250, XV400, XV500, XV535, XV700, XV750, XV920R, XV1000/TR1, and an XV1100, with the XV400SCLX being the rarest. XV125, XV250, XV920R and XV1000/TR1 were chain driven, other models were equipped with shaft drive.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha Virago?
I receive many repeat problems from Virago owners all around the world, but one of the most common scenarios goes something like this, “I just bought this great bike, a 1982 Virago with 13 actual miles on the clock, not a scratch on the bike and the owner had it since it was new.”
Why does fuel evaporate on my Yamaha Virago?
Also, the fuel in the tank would tend to evaporate over a period of time and leave sludge on the bottom of the tank. Likewise, fuel in the carbs and in the float bowls tend to evaporate and leave sludge as well as the carb having built up some varnish from whatever amount of time the bike had been run.
Why does my Virago bike quit after 20 miles?
The next statement goes something like, “The bike ran great for the first 20 miles then it started running rough and it finally quit . . . now I can’t even start it. Did I get taken on this bike, did I get a lemon, or what?”