Is the Virago 250 a good road bike?

Is the Virago 250 a good road bike?

The Virago 250 is still very good on the highway for a 250cc bike – and it has a great midrange torque for a 250. Update August 5, 2013 – This morning there was a strong headwind coming to work.

Why is my Virago 250 running too hot?

7) Exposed Voltage Regulator mod for Virago 250 – The “delete left side plastic cover and expose voltage regulator mod.” http://wp.me/P1LWaM-mX (bottom of post) The voltage regulator runs too hot on some Virago 250s. Basically, mine stays cool if the bike is moving, but gets too hot in stop-and-go traffic or idling.

What kind of bike is a 2004 Yamaha Virago?

Great as an economical commuter and even greater as a first bike for a new rider, thew 2004 Virago 250 is all Yamaha cruiser technology in a smaller package. Packing plenty of punch for two-up rides in the city and even for longer hauls, the air-cooled v-twin engine is light and requires minimal maintenance.

Is the Yamaha XV250 a virago or a V Star?

For 2008 the XV250 was re-branded as a V-Star instead of a Virago. Small, light, but nimble and packing more punch than meets the eye, the 2008 MY V-Star 250 is a great entry-point cruiser for both first-time riders or for people in search of an economical commuter with uncompromised cruiser styling.

What are the specs of a Yamaha Virago 250?

Also called: Yamaha Virago 250, Yamaha V-Star 250 Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: specs. Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: images, gallery. Yamaha XV250 Virago / V-Star: video. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Is the Yamaha XV250 Virago compatible with YouTube?

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Why is my Yamaha Virago XV not accelerating?

Maybe it has just enough fuel to idle, but is not getting enough fuel to accelerate. It appears to be a mechanical fuel pump, because there are no wires going to it, and I don’t quite understand how it works yet, but luckily I have the service manual, so maybe that will help.

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