Yamaha took the leap into the chopperesque V-twin market in 1981 with the release of the Virago XV750. […]
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Martin Padilla, a longtime Mikes XS customer, has recently completed his restoration of this killer ’77 XS650. This […]
630, 530, 525 & 520 chain? O-Ring, X-Ring, non-O-Ring? What does it all mean? Chain comes in a […]
Different sprocket sizes – larger or smaller – what is the impact on performance? Final drive ratio. Divide […]
Why change to 530 chain? There are several reasons… 1. Cost savings – the 530 chain tends […]
Up until 1978, Yamaha was the only Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturer that did not have a “superbike”. […]
The air we breathe provides a vital fuel to keep our systems running. Your motorcycle is no different. […]
Beginning in 1970, Yamaha produced its first 350cc 2-stroke motorcycle: the coveted R5. It ushered in a new […]
Our last customer build of 2021 brings us to Massachusetts, where Joe Martorana embarked on his first motorcycle […]