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so far battery is still charging, almost 12 hrs now. reading while charging is 13.something.

just wondering, since it only has 1 dial/odometer, how do i know the rpm? thanks. u prolly have seen it on my other posts, i ended up getting a 1990 xv250. :)

hello peeps, so i was finally able to obtain a charger and now the battery is hooked up and charging. anyhow, before removing the battery from the bike, i measured the volts. 1) everything off - it was reading at 9.74 2) ignition on - went down to 8.3 something and it kept changing but it...

thanks for the replies/input/offers. i will do my basic troubleshooting, just been crazy busy lately. the bike has just been sitting in the garage. when i moved the bike yesterday to a different spot, i did try to roll start it and it started. another thing i noticed is that the lights get...

thanks chris/cknowles for the info/details and everyone else for their input. this clarifies everything. i also received replies from virago tech and one member mentioned that there is a connection between the bottom and top exhaust which would explain the air coming out of both exhausts...

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im not exactly sure why the mechanic charged the battery. bike's been fine the whole week starting without any issues. it feels like the mechanic pulled a fast one on us (i had someone else bring the bike to the shop). the mechanic didn't even ask and he just went on and did a whole bunch...

thanks for the replies.

it's a virago 250. bike didn't feel underpowered. both exhausts are blowing about the same air pressure when i put my hand at the ends. there's no heat shields on the pipes. and regarding the touch test, the pipes and blocks were plenty hot. very noticeable temperature difference and i...

when i turn the main switch to on, the headlight and front signal lights turn on (and rear lights), anything lit, dims when i attempt to start the bike. stator/rectifier/regulator?! dunno. bike does have a parking light position on the ignition. this past week i tried and turned it on maybe 3...

?!?! does it matter? touched them multiple times with different set of finger(s). right hand. touched both left and right side of the blocks and the fins. my right thumb is still burnt from the bottom exhaust. a friend also checked the temperatures of the exhausts and the blocks and...

hello forumites, here's another issue. background: wed - had maintenance done on the bike, mechanic also charged battery thu - bike started on first attempt, no issue, less than 15 minute ride fri - bike started no issue, less than 15 minute ride sat - bike started no issue > rode the bike for...

hello forumites, i'll go straight to my question/issue. after about 3 hours of riding, i noticed that the top exhaust (stock)didn't even get hot (see pic attached, highlighted in yellow). the bottom one is extremely hot, even burnt my thumb on it. the top one is a little warm, a little bit...

this is interesting and entertaining. for the OP, think about it if it was the other way around!? though i guess the bottom line is your morals no!?

hey there, is this a regular practice done by insurance company/provider/broker?! i had the insurance activated and the broker told me that they would need a copy of the vehicle ownership/title once it has been placed under my name and that i have 2 weeks to provide it. broker lady said that...

thanks vifferfun. would it actually be worth it?! im trying to look at it on both sides. im gonna put numbers here: let's say bike is worth 2k. comprehensive deductible: 500$ quoted value: 1500$ (btw, riders plus is the company im dealing with. the broker agent guy stated that the pay out for...

i've been getting reasonable enough quotes. i've opted out of collision coverage (ie: due to value of the bike). now my dillema is abt the comprehensive coverage. im trying to decide between two insurance providers now: 1) liability with 500$ deductible on comprehensive coverage 2) liability...

sorry, what did you mean by binding? is there like a general rule of thumb for an ideal slack for the cable/wiring?! thanks.

thanks for sharing peeps. ----- hey thanks chris. so far i've just been going back and forth gtam and vtf haha. later.

yeah. i've been searching for a good descriptive article or something which would explain the details. though i found partial explanation. the search continues.. (yamaha bike btw).