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It's fun to ride but I am ready to move on to bigger bike.I have vulcan 1500 or 1600 in mind.
I am 27,male 200 lbs @ 6'Have a safe ride.

An experienced biker doesn't brag about how fast he's gone. As a new rider, doing 98 mph is not only unsafe but really stupid.

I had to test and see the ...

Funny I am in the same situation either vucan 1500-1600 or boulevard.
I am leaning toward vulcan due to watercooled over c90 beng aircooled.
I also like style of vulcan more then c90.It's the price tag makes me hesitant...

Probably will go with Vulcan anyways.

When I have to stop on the hill I just hold the bike on the front brake.Both feet on the ground or only right one.
Once light turn (or you ready to go anyways ;) I just clutch it ,put on gear and start on going the same way as if i was on a flat.
Important here to feel when your clutch start on ...

Nurse,where r u from? Is your Virago red by any chance?

I ride a 535 Virago (1994). It's my first bike, and its great! I am 25, ridden a bicycle oh 15 times, I can drive a stick shift car, and Im not very strong lol...and its not to much for me! I need a new regulator, it will cost under 100$. I ...

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Good evening folks.
I started with XV535 Virago model of '95. I get about 100 miles on 2.3 U.S gal.
The fstest I went on it was 98 mph but that was with the wind blowing from the back.
I don't have a windshield but ride in full face helmet.
It's fund to ride but I am ready to move on to bigger ...

Topic is pretty much selfexplanatory...Please help as i can't find one here in Jackson,MS.
The dealership that has bikes on the showroom floor,not just ordering parts kind of dealership

Thanks ahead.
Mit

todostusmuertos wrote:Thank you for the information about "rejetting".

Glad to help.

try to contact manufacturer of your pipes.Sometimes they also manufacture jets for your particular carburetor

flynrider wrote:

biker_mit wrote: What do ya fly bro?:)

'68 Cherokee 180

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I really have no idea what "rejet" means but thanks anyways.

Re-jetting is taking your carburetor apart and changing jets inside for either bigger or smaller depend on requirements.In yoru case it will be bigger jets.Every jet has a number stamped on them.You can find it in yoru bike repair ...

And I want to clarify my earlier post as well...

I didnt say that ebay sales suck.I once bought a truck for 230$ that needed a head.I still sdrive it 45000 miles later.
What i am saying is pay particular attention to details in the ad.Like I almost got burned...Guy gave ad.For Vulcan.Just what i ...