Tag Archives: V-Star 250

Texting while driving vs. motorcycles – how to improve your chances

Posted on October 29, 2012 by lstrick115

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 driver behind you … Continue reading →

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Virago 250 – Do not buy chrome parts – just polish the parts that are already on the bike – original posting was updated

Posted on June 15, 2012 by lstrick115

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 finished polishing the … Continue reading →

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Virago 250’s from around the world – Part 14 – modified bikes

Posted on December 21, 2011 by lstrick115

Here are pictures of customized Yamaha Virago 250′s from around the world. Click on each picture to make larger. Run your mouse over each picture to see what country the bike is from (if available). … Continue reading →

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Virago 250’s from around the world – Part 2 – modified bikes

Posted on November 26, 2011 by lstrick115

Bike of the week: ———————————————– Here are pictures of custom Yamaha Virago 250’s from around the world. There are choppers, bobbers, and customized xv250’s. … Continue reading →

Virago 250’s from around the world – Part 1 – modified bikes

Posted on November 23, 2011 by lstrick115

Here are pictures of custom Yamaha Virago 250’s from around the world. There are choppers, bobbers, and customized xv250’s. Custom Virago 250 of the week: ———————————————– —————— Today’s completely random thoughts – When you see brake lights ahead, … Continue reading →

Make your own Virago 250 dipstick

Posted on October 29, 2011 by lstrick115

If you have trouble reading the oil sightglass on your Virago 250, it is easy to make your own oil dipstick. Cut a piece of thin plastic about 8 inches long and about 3/8 inch wide. I cut mine from … Continue reading →

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Virago 250 – Do not buy chrome parts – just polish the parts that are already on the bike

Posted on October 16, 2011 by lstrick115

Polishing the Virago 250 – get more chrome without buying chrome parts For polish, I use “mag and aluminum polish”. If it needs more than just polish, I start with fine steel wool, then polish. If it needs even … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Front Fork mods – Yamaha Virago 250 – the stock forks may be better than you think

Posted on October 14, 2011 by lstrick115

Here are some low cost front fork mods and maintenance that I did to my 2002 Yamaha Virago 250: 1) I changed fork oil and put in a heavier oil – it comes with 10w – but increasing it … Continue reading →

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The 2012 V-Star 250 has low handlebars!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by lstrick115

The 2012 V-Star 250 has low handlebars ! Hopefully that is good news for a lot of people. But some people really like the high handlebars of the “older” model. ——– Click on each picture to make larger. … Continue reading →

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Other small V-Twins (other than Virago 250)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by lstrick115

This site is mostly about the Yamaha Virago 250 – but here are some of the other small V-Twins. If you have pictures on any others, please send them to me at LStrick115@aol.com. Has anyone heard of any small (less … Continue reading →

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