????? To store and cost of a XV 250 engine (Virago)

**sunhuntin** · 15th December 2006, 21:57

Originally Posted by T.I.E

cam chain? whats the set up on these bikes? or sounding silly but hows ya chain and sprockets?

wouldnt have a clue about set up, but shes just been serviced a few weeks ago. they tightened the chain [which was nearly falling off], put a bigger foot on the stand, and replaced the mirror and indicator.

cheers for the tip, waylander. saw a real nice tank on there some time ago that had betty boop on it, but they wanted way too much.

**crashe** · 15th December 2006, 22:00

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

wouldnt have a clue about set up, but shes just been serviced a few weeks ago. they tightened the chain [which was nearly falling off], put a bigger foot on the stand, and replaced the mirror and indicator.

cheers for the tip, waylander. saw a real nice tank on there some time ago that had betty boop on it, but they wanted way too much.

Indicator lens covers for the genuine round ones are $12 up here.
I had to replace my RH front one after my accident.

**T.I.E** · 15th December 2006, 22:01

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

wouldnt have a clue about set up, but shes just been serviced a few weeks ago. they tightened the chain [which was nearly falling off], put a bigger foot on the stand, and replaced the mirror and indicator.

do try the cam chain tensioner, it may be playing up, also depending on some services they might not cover it. so best check it out, if its playing up and it does something silly it's gonna be ugly. but good luck and ill keep an eye out let me know what it was.

**sunhuntin** · 15th December 2006, 22:15

Originally Posted by T.I.E

do try the cam chain tensioner, it may be playing up, also depending on some services they might not cover it. so best check it out, if its playing up and it does something silly it's gonna be ugly. but good luck and ill keep an eye out let me know what it was.

next service is meant to be 45thou, but i might put it off till 50. depends how my money is. got last bill from them due the 20th [400 odd] and credit card due the 21st. never mind...my savings can be eaten into for a bit.

ill get them to check it asap. thanks for that.

**crashe** · 15th December 2006, 22:17

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

next service is meant to be 45thou, but i might put it off till 50. depends how my money is. got last bill from them due the 20th [400 odd] and credit card due the 21st. never mind...my savings can be eaten into for a bit.

ill get them to check it asap. thanks for that.

What the hell did they do in the service for that amount of money?

I been quoted a lot less than that for a service.

**FROSTY:Me** · 15th December 2006, 22:40

dump the oil --over fill it with new stuff -Id give motu a yell about storage

**crashe** · 16th December 2006, 10:58

Ok I have been in there and scored a box full of VIRAGO parts...

I checked out the engine..... I cant get to hear it go at all....
But it has been damaged in a accident.
The oil filter cover has a huge hole in it.
Another part has been damaged as well.

So it is still sitting there...... do I or don't I get it??????

This is what I scored today:
A complete fuel tap componant.
A dash ( High beam, neutral, turn) switch
A horn
A mirror (A round mirror)
A plastic box thing that holds the battery in place.
A handle bar grip
A metal thing that holds the headlight
A brake cable
Another cable
A battery terminal cable
A light signal flasher unit
A few other connectors
A headlight surround - To be yet confirmed it is the correct one - Tis a 535
A huge rubber mount thing

All that is left there for a VIRAGO is:
A rear wheel with everything attached to it... going for $100
The engine is going for $350.
I am going to find out the cost of the oil filter cover first before I make the decision.

**Disco Dan** · 16th December 2006, 11:14

I would go for it crashe, if you got the space to store parts for your baby then do it. You will thank yourself later when something breaks/falls off and all you have to do is walk into your garage and pull out another from a box!

If you can store the engine do it! even if you rig up some weird lever thingy on the side so you can turn the engine over every so often to make this easier.

Where is this wounderful sounding bike wreckers?? is there any out west?

**crashe** · 16th December 2006, 11:18

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

I would go for it crashe, if you got the space to store parts for your baby then do it. You will thank yourself later when something breaks/falls off and all you have to do is walk into your garage and pull out another from a box!

If you can store the engine do it! even if you rig up some weird lever thingy on the side so you can turn the engine over every so often to make this easier.

Where is this wounderful sounding bike wreckers?? is there any out west?

28 Crummer Rd......Grey Lynn.

Open til 4pm today.....

Do you need parts..... I can get on my bike and take you there. so that you wont get lost........

**Disco Dan** · 16th December 2006, 11:21

Need new front disc but will prob look into gettting it after new years, I still need to generate some $$ for xmas shopping yet... so bike parts are a very low priority!

**crashe** · 16th December 2006, 11:22

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Need new front disc but will prob look into gettting it after new years, I still need to generate some $$ for xmas shopping yet... so bike parts are a very low priority!

This wreckers is shutting down this weekend...... hence the huge big sale happening.

**Waylander** · 16th December 2006, 12:52

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Need new front disc but will prob look into gettting it after new years, I still need to generate some $$ for xmas shopping yet... so bike parts are a very low priority!

You got that all mixed up.

**sunhuntin** · 16th December 2006, 16:38

Originally Posted by crashe

Ok I have been in there and scored a box full of VIRAGO parts...

I checked out the engine..... I cant get to hear it go at all....
But it has been damaged in a accident.
The oil filter cover has a huge hole in it.
Another part has been damaged as well.

So it is still sitting there...... do I or don't I get it??????

This is what I scored today:
A complete fuel tap componant.
A dash ( High beam, neutral, turn) switch
A horn
A mirror (A round mirror)
A plastic box thing that holds the battery in place.
A handle bar grip
A metal thing that holds the headlight
A brake cable
Another cable
A battery terminal cable
A light signal flasher unit
A few other connectors
A headlight surround - To be yet confirmed it is the correct one
A huge rubber mount thing

All that is left there for a VIRAGO is:
A rear wheel with everything attached to it... going for $100
The engine is going for $350.
I am going to find out the cost of the oil filter cover first before I make the decision.

damn, good haul! even if you dont need the parts, get comfirmation they are virago and what year [if poss] and throw the lot on trademe...they will sell. im yet to see anything other than a complete bike for sale on there.
and bugger, my mirrors are rectangle.

**crashe** · 16th December 2006, 16:42

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

damn, good haul! even if you dont need the parts, get comfirmation they are virago and what year [if poss] and throw the lot on trademe...they will sell. im yet to see anything other than a complete bike for sale on there.
and bugger, my mirrors are rectangle.

The Headlight plastic surround is bigger than my one...... but it is a genuine Yamaha part. But to which bike that Im not too sure about.

Everything else does belong to the Virago....

You can put on the other type of mirrors.