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[ColdBlooded]

This might be the last place to ask such question, but let's give it a try bud.

I own a 1980s Yamaha Virago (First Gen) VTwin Engine, Shaft-driven.

I acquired it a few years ago. No knowledge nor experience with big bikes/cruisers/bobbers before buying. And yet, within the span of 3 years, I learned how to check compression, voltage reading, spark plug reading (decent knowledge), fuel line troubleshooting, engine and gear oil change, basic maintenance.

Ang inaaral ko right now is how to convert back to dual carb, how to change clutch plates, and how to drain/replace brake lines.

Feel free to share your ride and/or experiences.

 

[ToxicBong07]

Nice bike pare! First gen Virago is a classic. Talagang makakapag-diyay ka lang nyan dahil simple naman architecture ng shaft drive. 3 years to learn all that is impressive, specially the compression and spark plug reading. That's real mechanic territory na.

For the dual carb conversion, medyo challenging lang ang syncing niyan once naka-install na. Invest in a good vacuum gauge or make a DIY manometer para pantay 'yung idling ng both cylinders. If hindi synced, magvibrate sobra 'yung bike mo.

Clutch plates naman, remember lang na i-soak 'yung new plates sa engine oil for at least an hour bago i-install. Don't forget to check 'yung clutch basket notches din for wear while you're in there.

Brake lines, bleeding is the hardest part if walang speed bleeder. Gravity bleeding works naman, medyo matagal lang. Just make sure bago fluid and walang air pockets.

Share mo naman pics 'pag okay na! Maraming dito naghahanap ng classic cruisers.

 

[ColdBlooded]

Mine is running since 2023. Using to this day as a daily ride. What I should've told myself earlier is that with owning a classic bike comes with unexpected breakdowns haha

I got the original Hitachi CV dual carb. Ang hirap ng parts, I ordered the repair kit and rubber boots sa ebay. May mahihiraman ako ng vacuum gauge.

Hati ang custom community. Okay na raw kapag single carb, maintenance-wise. Pag dual naman much better, your just chasing that sweet top end speed.

As for brake lines just finished yesterday. Solid advice bro. Napalitan na rin brake master.

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Anong ride mo bro?

Any classic owners here?

 

[ElectricTambay]

Daily rider ka pa talaga? Respect pare! Mas mabuti pang ginagamot sa sakit yung old bike kaysa nakatambay lang langgar, tinatabran din ng kalawang. Totoo yang hirap sa parts, talagang eBay at patience ang key. Mahal nga lang shipping pero okay na lang yun basta makakuha ng OEM quality parts.

Sa carbs, tama yung sinasabi nila na mas madali ang single carb pero mas bitin 'yung power. Since original Hitachi CV pa 'yung sayo, sayang naman bawasan cylinders. Keep the dual carb setup bro. Hassle lang talaga sa syncing pero once nakuha mo 'yung sweet spot, masarap gamitin sa highway. Bantay lang din 'yung rubber boots, baka kumakalat na ang vacuum leaks kung luma na.

Congrats sa pagsayo ng brakes! New master cylinder talaga 'yung game changer sa feel. Safe na 'yung huminto.

Ako currently naka-XSR155 lang pang-grocery pero dream ko talaga magka-bobber someday. Hirap lang humanap ng solid donor bike dito na hindi pa kalawang na. Sana may madagdag pang classic owners dito para masaya usapan.

 

[ColdBlooded]

Sabi ng old mechanic na tropa "hanapan/solusyonan mo lang lahat ng sira nyan lalabas at lalabas din ang sira eventually, hanggang sa maubos mo.......ang pera mo." haha

Yung sa rubber boots and payo lang sakin, stay away from lazada/shopee.

Everytime napatakan ng brake fluid sa tapalodo kagabi, buhos agad ng tubig e

As for the donor bikes/papers ayun lang. FB niche groups for the bike itselft lang. Madami talagang kalawangin bro. Baka "patina" kasi haha

Ganda ng XSR155. Modelo Sir head turner. Looks like a naked bike ng naka stock? Reminds me of ktm.

Daily rider ka pa talaga? Respect pare! Mas mabuti pang ginagamot sa sakit yung old bike kaysa nakatambay lang langgar, tinatabran din ng kalawang. Totoo yang hirap sa parts, talagang eBay at patience ang key. Mahal nga lang shipping pero okay na lang yun basta makakuha ng OEM quality parts.

Sa carbs, tama yung sinasabi nila na mas madali ang single carb pero mas bitin 'yung power. Since original Hitachi CV pa 'yung sayo, sayang naman bawasan cylinders. Keep the dual carb setup bro. Hassle lang talaga sa syncing pero once nakuha mo 'yung sweet spot, masarap gamitin sa highway. Bantay lang din 'yung rubber boots, baka kumakalat na ang vacuum leaks kung luma na.

Congrats sa pagsayo ng brakes! New master cylinder talaga 'yung game changer sa feel. Safe na 'yung huminto.

Ako currently naka-XSR155 lang pang-grocery pero dream ko talaga magka-bobber someday. Hirap lang humanap ng solid donor bike dito na hindi pa kalawang na. Sana may madagdag pang classic owners dito para masaya usapan.