Probe both stator wires with your meter lead. Also the carburetors were downsized from 34mm to 32mm. Also, as for the chicks, most of them don't care whether it's a Harley or not and can't tell the difference anyway. If you consider buying this bike, you should view the list of Look at photos. The rear suspension is a single-adjustable air shock with a maximum travel distance of 3. The sculpted rider seat is still comfortable after hours of riding and the massive backrest makes sure your passenger feels ok, too.
Ask questions Join the group or the general group. Engine and transmission : 1470. It had been well maintained, and I've enjoyed it immensely. Excessive wattage in a batteryless system. The exhaust baffles are worn, so it's a bit louder than stock, but sill very civilized.
Oil changes and basic stuff at 5000 km interval. Voltage regulator not properly grounded. It has an exquisite retro look, thanks to a two-tone paint, big dual slash-cut mufflers, and a speedometer mounted on the biggest fuel tank in this class. Paired to a five-speed manual transmission, the Virago 750's engine generates 52 horsepower and 35. Ran from 2001 — 2004. The beefy rear tire complements the skinny front one harking back to the '70s choppers, while the arching high risers upon which the handlebars are mounted enhance the old-school looks. But hey the Vulcan has been that for years!.
Leather saddlebags look a bit Village People, young man. The five-speed manual transmission has a belt drive that eliminates the hassle that usually comes with chain final drives. Liquid-cooled, it has four valves per cylinder, and a single overhead camshaft per cylinder, while the latest model, since 2001, has been equipped with fuel-injection. It has a very plush seat, adequate handling it's a cruiser, not a sport bike , and enough torque to start a towing service. Place your multimeter negative lead on the battery Charge wire.
Old battery dead cell loose or corroded cables. Identifying Wires: Battery Charge Lead- Wire going from the regulator to battery positive. Switch multimeter to Diode Scale. It also has matte blacked-out engine accents, frame and beefy slash-cut dual mufflers, which add to the visual appeal of the Vulcan. Standing battery Voltage should be 12. It also had fuel injection.
Some bikes have charging systems that get the job done but just barely and will have the most failures, you can upgrade the system with quality parts and a higher output. A low-maintenance belt final drive and light cast wheels make sure your bike runs smooth, and the rear air-assisted shocks with 4-way adju. Bought it my first year in the Army. But for all its technology, the engine feels rather asthmatic, producing only 48kW 65bhp , although it is very torquey at low revs. Age has a way of breaking down a man's false pride.
Faults: Not one single thing. You can sign up for e-mail notifications when other riders answer you. It comes with a brand new paint choice, Candy Burnt Orange. So far, just regular oil changes and basic tune ups. Good luck and have a wonderful day. Discussions for every bike Bikez has discussion forums for every bike. Faulty wiring in the charging circuit.
Add the dual slash-cut mufflers at the end of the exhaust system, and you get a motorcycle that looks and sounds like a clas. Just mix it in the tank, fill it, clear up and put the cap on. It is paired to a six-speed transmission, capable of effortless transfer all that massive grunt to the wheel and, also, the fifth and sixth are override gears, making the bike more fuel-efficient at highway speed. View comments, questions and answers at the. While the lower- and higher-end Virago engine sizes would change slightly through the years, the Virago 750 was a mainstay in the line of cruiser bikes.