"atfsgeoff" (atfsgeoff)
12/20/2015 at 19:55 • Filed to: None
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"atfsgeoff" (atfsgeoff)
12/20/2015 at 19:55 • Filed to: None | 4
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Just got my motorcycle running after about 7 years of sitting. It was outside for a decent amount of that time, so I did a pretty thorough overhaul.
New front & rear tires
Rebuilt front & rear brakes, and rebuilt master cylinder
New AGM battery
Removed and rebuilt/resynced carburators
Drained/cleaned fuel tank and replaced fuel filter
oil/filter change
New final drive hypoid gear oil
Cleaned/lubed shifter/brake/throttle linkages
Cleaned/greased electrical contacts and connectors
She still looks kinda crappy but man, she purrs like a kitten now! I’ve already put about 50 miles on her between Friday and today. Still hesitates a bit at high (over 5000) rpm, but it’s getting better the more I ride it. She started up within 2 seconds, with half choke applied in 30 degree weather this morning. Not many 25 year old bikes can do that.
I’m going to try to run it at least once a week throughout winter, and even take it out for short rides on above-freezing days. I just put friction tape on the grips to help with gripping them in big, bulky winter gloves.
And yes, I will be reupholstering the seat.
edited to add: This is a 1990 Yamaha Virago XV1100. Currently has just under 40,000 miles.
FerioDreams
> atfsgeoff
12/20/2015 at 20:03 |
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Sounds like many more years ahead for you and the bike!
I need to get on practicing riding as I’ll be in Latin America for a few months and will need transportation. This was a good reminder to also learn some maintenance!
bob and john
> atfsgeoff
12/20/2015 at 20:03 |
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quick tip: start bike. rev it. hold rag or something over a carb. vacum will suck out a lot of the grot and grime thats been built up in the fuel paths and what not.
It helps a shocking amount.
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atfsgeoff
> bob and john
12/20/2015 at 20:05 |
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Thanks, I’ll give that a try!
itranthelasttimeiparkedit
> atfsgeoff
12/20/2015 at 21:08 |
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I need to finish my xt225. Got a new gas tank finally like a year ago and have not done shit since...