by Chief_Mechanic at 02-16-2018, 11:25 AM
In this thread, I want to discuss any technical problems people may be having with the forums.

このスレッドでは、フォーラムの技術的問題について話し合いたい。

If you find any errors or have trouble with any part of forums, please post here and I will work on getting them solved.

何かエラーが見つかった場合やフォーラムに問題がある場合は、ここに投稿してください。
by Chief_Mechanic at 02-16-2018, 11:19 AM
I'm trying to find a more mobile device friendly theme.  As you may have noticed by the announcement, one is available.  Just follow the instructions below to check it out.  Styling isn't really my forte, so if you have any suggestions - PLEASE let me know.



If you want to check out our new mobile theme, go to the bottom of the page and click "Default" then choose "MobileSRV250."  It should be better for mobile devices.  Let me know if you have any recommendations for changes!  モバイルテーマを使いたい方は一番下の"Default"にクリックして"MobileSRV250"を選択すると携帯やタブレットにより適切なテーマになります。何か見た目に関してのアドバイスなどがあれば、メッセージで教えてください。
by Chief_Mechanic at 01-10-2018, 09:27 PM
You'll notice that most of the attachments have managed to be deleted.  That's thanks to me being an idiot combined with the asinine updating system for MyBB.  I'll get on it this next weekend and should be able to repair most of them. from a backup.
by flowerlandfilms at 12-08-2017, 11:07 AM
I'd heard a lot of talk about an SRV engine being identical to a Virago, and that they could be swapped interchangeably, but I couldn't find anyone who had actually done it.
So when my 1995 SRV-250 engine seized, I SEIZED the opportunity, purchased a 1998 Virago 250 engine from a wreckers, and swapped it in.. and it works!
It was two weeks of hard slog, especially because I'm learning about motors as I go, and I've never been in an engine before now.
A lot of my SRV bolts and screws were stripped/rusted/frozen, and had to be drilled/coaxed/chiselled out, which didn't do my arms any favours.
But despite claims to the contrary there are some differences and incompatibilities people should be aware of. I hope this list helps if you are in the same predicament as me:

- The Cylinder Heads are NOT the same. Virago heads will fit in the SRV, but they will not be correctly spaced apart for the Carburettor joints for the twin carbs. The virago carb ports are flush with the fins, the SRV ports are recessed into the head, to make more room for the twin joints.
You could use the Virago heads with their own carb, or possibly with a different carb setup, but you must have the SRV heads to fit the SRV carbs. Virago heads could be turned into SRV heads if you took a hacksaw to the fins I think, but I aint that desperate.

- The Cams have different shaped lobes affecting performance, but each head will take each cam with no problems, the recommended valve clearances are the same for both bikes: Intake Valve 0.08 ~ 0.12 - Exhaust valve 0.10 ~ 0.14

- The Cam Sprockets are identical

- The 1995 SRV that I own mounted its drive sprocket with one big central nut, and a washer bent around it to hold it in place. The Virago sprocket has two screws either side which go through a guide plate. The sprockets were incompatible so I had to switch to the Virago sprocket.
You could probably drill two holes in an SRV sprocket to make them work, or if you wanted to you could probably replace the shaft and mount an SRV shaft in its place, but once again that seems like a lot of effort, I can just buy Virago sprockets from now on.
MY SRV chain length was fine and it fits the sprocket no problem, I believe the amount of teeth on the sprocket is the same if stock.

- All the engine covers can be swapped so the Virago engine looks just like the SRV engine. (Of course apart from the ID Number, I went from 4DN-000136 to 3LV-021734 [Image: icon_oops.gif] ) The Virago engine had a plastic chain/sprocket cover, so I was happy to be able to use my steel SRV one.

- The cylinder head covers on the Virago mount from the top, whereas on the SRV, they mount from the side. Each engine has different shaped brackets to achieve this, so you will need SRV brackets to fit SRV head covers. But either bracket will fit on either engine.

- The screw which holds the clutch actuator arm in place, not sure what it's called but it's a specialty screw with a built in copper washer, and a notch cut out of the end, has a slightly different shaped notch for each bike.
I am not sure if this effects compatibility, it might just be a redesign of the part and work for both, but to be safe maybe use your own engines screw.

- There is a thick hose which comes off the back of the engine, I'm not sure where it goes, the Air Filter or something? Anyway it goes out to the right of the Virago engine, out to the left of the SRV engine.
The hose on the SRV will not be long enough to reach it due to the switched sides. You will need a longer hose. I got one at SCA, I think it was for a Holden Statesman.

It's running well, and i've not had any problems with it so far. Virago cam performance definitely has less "Up and Go", I'll see what effect this has on Fuel economy before going back to the SRV cams.
by Otto Zen at 12-02-2017, 03:53 PM
Hi from Perth Western Oz. Middle aged motorbike fan. Currently ride a 2015 Triumph Tiger 800XCx which sees a lot of dirt.
I have just bought (rescued) a lovely 1994 SRV Classic.
Metalic green (forgot the real colour name, I'll have to look it up) 17,000km and never modified, which is why l say rescued.
The paintwork on the tank and side covers is in fantastic condition for a 23yr old bike, just a couple of chips to touch up on the tank.
The frame is ok but will be getting stripped and repainted the exact same green.
When this happens it will be off to the chrome factory for all shiny bits and the engune externals will get a good clean and polish.
It may get some flatter bars and if l can get my hands on another original seat l will have it re-shaped.
I refuse to cut, chop or hack any part of the bike to make it look like a hipsters wet dream.
Original is best.
That's the good news.
The bad news is its on the other side of the country in a family's shed and l won't be having it shipped here until next year, February at the earliest. 
So hello to all 22 of you, I'm #23.
I'll work on getting a pic up, same as my avatar.

Otto.

Anyone here from Osaka?
by Chief_Mechanic at 08-29-2017, 09:28 PM
I didn't think there were any, but I found a Soulful V-Twin in the good ole' U.S. of A.  And it's for sale!!

You can see it here at Bike-urious.com.
by Chief_Mechanic at 06-24-2017, 09:15 PM
I'm looking to improve the site's appearance and wonder of anybody out there could make a better banner for the top of the page.  I'm just too damn busy to give it any time right now but would appreciate any recommendations.
by Forest gump at 06-23-2017, 05:13 AM
Hi.

First of all I am new here so I would like to say hello to everybody. My story is short. I have yamaha srv 250 for about a year now. I am located in Ireland and I think that nobody have the same bike here so I consider myself as a lucky guy.

Now to the point. I changed fork oil seals today. Everything was good until I checked service manual. It says that i need 367 ml off oil and the level will be 125mm from the top. In my situation the level is around 150mm. My fork spring is also few cm shorter than in manual 394mm. Is it only on my bike like this or somebody had same problem?

Thanks for your help.
by Chief_Mechanic at 01-02-2017, 11:41 PM
Here's an excellent video of design and installation of Ammo box saddle bags on a tracker style SRV.

by Chief_Mechanic at 11-16-2016, 09:51 PM
The Australians in the SRV250 Facebook group are doing some beautiful work.  Here are some pictures from another really nice rebuild, this one done by a Mr. C.W.  I'd love to pick his brain about how he did the wiring harness and where he hid all the electricals.
       

       

Click on the thumbnails for bigger pics.
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