I have the 1985 Xv1000. Has a great engine but two very common issues are weak earth wire for starter motor, making people think they have a bad starter. I ran a 4 gauge wire from battery to the rear starter mounting bolt. What a difference. Second thing is the starter gear. They wear very quickly and makes it hard to spin and start. Its been 5 years but I got a different spring online that basically pushes the starter out further. Starts so easily now.
@@tomakafrankconlon3207 many thanks for the comment and the info i will definitely look at the wiring snd have a look round about the different spring, plenty more videos to come and great to hear from a fellow owner, all the best. Mark
@@KawasakiS1C-td2kl Its good to see down to earth bike videos like yours. Thanks for posting. I moved to America 16 years ago and I have never seen another Virago 1000 on the roads so its a cool bike to own. I have a electronic copy of the factory manual for the bike if you want it for free.
I have the 1985 Xv1000. Has a great engine but two very common issues are weak earth wire for starter motor, making people think they have a bad starter. I ran a 4 gauge wire from battery to the rear starter mounting bolt. What a difference. Second thing is the starter gear. They wear very quickly and makes it hard to spin and start. Its been 5 years but I got a different spring online that basically pushes the starter out further. Starts so easily now.
@@tomakafrankconlon3207 many thanks for the comment and the info i will definitely look at the wiring snd have a look round about the different spring, plenty more videos to come and great to hear from a fellow owner, all the best. Mark
@@KawasakiS1C-td2kl Its good to see down to earth bike videos like yours. Thanks for posting. I moved to America 16 years ago and I have never seen another Virago 1000 on the roads so its a cool bike to own. I have a electronic copy of the factory manual for the bike if you want it for free.
@@tomakafrankconlon3207 yes please that would be great, let me know when sent.👍