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TOP TEN TIPS FOR 2013 (for Virago 250 motorcycles)
TOP TEN TIPS FOR 2013 (for Virago 250 motorcycles) (important stuff I learned in 2012 – not just “paint your master link white” tips – some of these could save your life.) 1) The magic reflective...
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First ride of the year
2002 Yamaha Virago 250 – Les S. 09 March 2013 – First ride of the year • Today I went for my first ride in a few months. 38 inches of snow – the two big lumps are cars (09 Feb 2013 blizzard Stratford...
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My wife won’t let me buy a motorcycle
Motorcycles are much more dangerous than cars - 30 times more dangerous per mile traveled. But you can do some things to increase your own chances. If you do all these things below, motorcycles are...
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Virago 250 speeds-in-gears charts 17/38 and 17/40
See end of post for paper tachometer overlay you can print out and put on your Virago 250 speedometer. I was driving to work this morning and I just happened to notice that my exhaust note was an...
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Out of gas – but now I know how far I can go on reserve
Today I let my Virago 250 run out of gas on purpose. I carried some spare fuel so I could do this. If you were on I-95N in Norwalk, CT, (in bumper to bumper traffic) about 5:00 PM today – yes, that...
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17/38 sprockets made my Virago 250 faster – higher gearing is not always slower
I just changed (from 17/40) to 17/38 sprockets and drove it to work today with 17/38 for the first time. As expected, it ”moves up” the speed range for each gear. If you used to go 35 to 50 mph in 4th...
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The best new bike for you might be parked outside already
The last part of my route home from work is I-95 North (from exit 15 to exit 33). Around Bridgeport (exit 26/27) the highway goes to 4 lanes – even 5 lanes in spots. I think I learned how to survive...
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Vertical Twin or any bike that vibrates too much – an easy fix !
“My other bike” is a 1981 Honda CM400 - a vertical twin. Some vertical twins vibrate a lot. My CM400 was smooth at 55 mph, but starting about 60 mph you would get more vibrations through the...
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Virago 250 exhaust – low cost 2-to-2 conversion
I just converted my Virago 250 exhaust from 2-to-1 to 2-to-2. [for details. please see the “Exhaust” page] 2-to-2 for XV250 – the fake chrome pipe is not fake anymore
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Carbon Fiber wheels for the Virago 250 ?
Carbon Fiber wheels for the Virago 250 ? I bought my 2002 Virago 250 for $ 1,200 - so spending $3,000 to 4,000 for a set of wheels would probably not be a good idea. With carbon fiber wheels you get...
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Virago 250 – Do not buy chrome parts – just polish the parts that are already...
Please check out this posting: Virago 250 – Do not buy chrome parts – just polish the parts that are already on the bike. Here is the link: http://wp.me/p1LWaM-6w I updated it today. ———– I am not...
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Make your Virago 250 faster – take off the weight
There are four ways to do this: 1) Do not buy accessories unless you really need them. 2) If you do buy accessories, make sure they are lightweight. 3) Take things off the bike. 4) Lose weight...
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Texting while driving vs. motorcycles – how to improve your chances
Accidents caused by texting while driving are increasing in the US. When you stop (like for a traffic light), you should leave your bike in gear and watch your mirrors so you can drive away if the...
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A plastic ATV gas tank on a Virago 250 – how bad would it look?
A plastic ATV gas tank on a Virago 250 – how bad would it look? (Pretty bad, but the gas tank has a sunroof – which is an unexpected bonus.) Best $6.35 I ever spent and a driving technique...
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Planned changes to my bike – How to make your Virago 250 look a little...
this posting is updated often – last update Nov 6, 2012 Spring is almost here in the Northeast US, and I am getting ready to start riding and working on the bike again. Things I want to do...
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