How much does a 1984 Yamaha Virago cost?
1984 Yamaha Virago , 1984 XV1000 – Gold Edition $2,500 FIRM (includes the bike as seen and extra parts) Bike runs great – it was my daily rider until I bought a Victory 4 months ago – I rode the Virago to Arizona last June (over 3200 mile trip temps up to 110 F plus no overheating issues).
How tall is the seat on a Yamaha Virago 1000?
The seat height of the Virago 1000 is about 26 inches. This allows you to sit on the bike with both feet flat on the ground. Anyone with a short inseam will find this a good feature. The wide and well-cushioned seat is comfortable on long rides. This has been ridden 854 miles a year, { for a total of 25621}.
How big is the fuel tank on a Yamaha Virago?
The Yamaha Virago’s reputation as a trusty cruiser is sometimes hampered by its dismal fuel holding capacity, particularly for the Virago 535, a small 12-liter tank. Virago owners are often reluctant to take long-distance moto-trips on their Virago; the tank only lasts only about 100 miles.
Why does my Yamaha Virago keep losing power?
Once the bike is back in use, the sludge-clogged components interfere with the fuel’s bath, and the bike is “starved” of fuel. This causes the motorcycle to sputter and jerk while riding. If the fuel supply has been restricted severely, the bike may lose power completely. Another hidden culprit of poor performance on a Virago is rust.
1984 Yamaha Virago , 1984 XV1000 – Gold Edition $2,500 FIRM (includes the bike as seen and extra parts) Bike runs great – it was my daily rider until I bought a Victory 4 months ago – I rode the Virago to Arizona last June (over 3200 mile trip temps up to 110 F plus no overheating issues).
Do you need a tuneup for a Yamaha Virago?
If your bike’s running strong and true, just change that oil a lot (and some of the other fluids now and then as well) and enjoy your career as a Virago rider. B ut there will always be a few folks who think they need a Yamaha Virago Tuneup, and maybe they do.
The seat height of the Virago 1000 is about 26 inches. This allows you to sit on the bike with both feet flat on the ground. Anyone with a short inseam will find this a good feature. The wide and well-cushioned seat is comfortable on long rides. This has been ridden 854 miles a year, { for a total of 25621}.
What’s the proper idle RPM for a virago?
F inally, the easy one. Set your idle to the proper number, usually 1,000 rpm for Viragos. This is done with the little wheel screw located on the right hand carburetor. T he above represents about all I know to do to a Virago under the general category of “tuning”, but three other things are worth mentioning.