Category: XV250
V Star 250 Oil Change Walk Through
Changing the oil in any vehicle is important. Keeping your oil is good condition will have your motorcycle running smoothly with less maintenance problems down the line. Here is a short video on how to change your motor oil: Below are the step by step instructions as well as the tools you’ll need to get…
How to Replace a Spark Plug in 5 Minutes on a V Star 250 Motorcycle
A good spark is necessary for a motorcycle to run. Clean and properly gapped spark plugs may be the fix for your motorcycle if it isn’t producing spark. Spark plugs may go bad on a motorcycle. When this happens, it will need to be replaced. What do I need to change a spark plug on…
How to replace the battery on a V Star 250
Dead batteries are an annoying problem. Choosing and buying a replacement was just as annoying. I had trouble finding the correct battery that would work for me V Star 250. I will give you everything you need to know about how to choose the right battery and how to properly replace it on your motorcycle.…
What to look for when buying a used Yamaha V Star 250 motorcycle
Shopping for a motorcycle is an exciting time. I love perusing the wanted ads and OfferUp, even if I’m not in the market. I’ve bought 3 Yamaha V Stars and Viragos in the past year. Let’s go over what I look for when shopping for this motorcycle. This process gives you information about the motorcycle…
The Definitive Guide to the Yamaha Virago XV 250
The Yamaha Virago XV 250 or the V Star 250, is a great cruiser style motorcycle. The name may have changed, the classic chrome styling remains. I picked up my second one in October of 2023. Before that I restored a fantastic red 1997 Yamaha XV 250. In this guide, I’m going to share everything…
The Front Brakes Don’t Work on My Motorcycle
I just dealt with this issue on my Yamaha Virago XV250 or V Star 250. The motorcycle’s front brakes weren’t working after I replaced the brake pads. The bike had been sitting for a few years, but the front brakes had worked before I started tinkering. The pads were worn down and the brake fluid…
Where is the main fuse on the Yamaha Virago?
The main fuse on a motorcycle protects the electric system when the starting a motorcycle. A bad main fuse won’t let you fire up your Yamaha Virago XV. The main fuse is a safety device that prevents the other electronic components from being damaged by a surge of electricity shooting through the system. Your motorcycle…