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Category: 1981 Yamaha Virago 750

Neutral switch replacement

September 10, 2020Nicholas HarrisLeave a comment

One of the issues I noticed early on with my 1981 Yamaha Virago 750 is that the neutral switch rarely triggered correctly when the transmission was in neutral. The neutral switch is used in the electrical system, mainly as a dash indicator which will tell you if the transmission is in gear or if it’s…Read More

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Exhaust Leak

September 10, 2020Nicholas HarrisLeave a comment

After draining the carbs and playing around with the choke a bit, I was able to get it to start. However, it runs for about a minute before bogging down and dying. While running, I could hear the sound of air escaping, and smoke was coming out around the rear cylinder header. Looking at the…Read More

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1981 Yamaha Virago XV750 Project

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020Nicholas HarrisLeave a comment

Earlier in June, someone posted a 1981 Yamaha XV750 for sale on Craigslist for a whopping $200 – clean title and current registration, and he was even willing to drop it off. It wasn’t in a running condition, and it wasn’t entirely clear what issues it had. It barely started, and when it did it…Read More

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