Lord, but that looked SO Good ! I am so envious. I have this Biike and Model, but I am 72 now and due to incapacity am unlikely to ever ride it again. 😞 Ahh, the Memories, the sweet, sweet Memories ! Enjoy The Reality while you can. .
The Virago in all Ages and CC's will be cherished by new and old folks around the world. The building community loves this bike for its endless capabilities and customization. The Virago will always be the butt of a joke because of its speed. But if you own one. You know that getting there quick was never the plan. We are here for the ride. From a Proud owner of a self Built Custom Virago. Enjoy! 🎉
They definitely have a cult following now - for those who seek out the earlier models to mod like crazy and those who load them up and take them on long trips. Torque is amazing - 3000 rpm is the sweet spot and she'll pull all day. I love these things.
I had an 84 700 that i bought in 2010. Got it running and rode the hell out of it. I'd strap a tent and sleeping bag to the seat and take off every other weekend. Took a solo loop through the south, 3300 miles. Unfortunately it started needing more work than i could do without a garage so i sold it to a friend rather than just letting it sit. I miss that bike like crazy.
My uncle has this exact bike. Same color and everything. It's been sitting for years and has under 13k original miles! unbelievable. He recently had some maintenance done to get it up and running again but seems to be having fuel issues.
Think all your work has paid substantial gains in getting her back in riding trim. Have you done the sync on the carbs? The little devils in all the details kind of thing. Five point five to 60 mph may not be blistering, but fast enough for a thirty plus years Yamaha Cruiser that just came out of hibernation is great. Thanks for sharing.
Yes...very true - every little detail counts and it all adds up. With the carbs synchronized and properly tuned for altitude, this thing is feeling like new again. Like you said, she's not fast compared to today's standards but the torque is amazing - it goes just as fast up hill as it does going down.
Hi there from uk Norfolk, nice ride out and speed you got , I have the 750 from 1993 and love these bikes, I have put a black widow exhaust on mine without jetting it up , it’s been running fine for 3 years,but I am getting exhaust backfire on deceleration have tried new filter,plugs, balance the carbs , but still pop on deceleration so am going to put up with it for now, I did strip carbs down and new jets and gaskets about 4 years ago,so it might want to be stripped down again, keep riding safe .
Hi Phillip!! Thanks for the comment - always great to see others enjoying these classic machines. Backfiring is caused by a quick change in mixture (rich condition) when you close the throttle. The Virago reduces backfiring through a number of sensors including the boost sensor (located above the coils), mixture control valve (left side airbox) and in your case, throttle position sensor. The boost sensor and TPS signals are fed back to the ignitor unit. The ignitor unit then adjusts ignition timing while the MCV adds air to the mixture (leaning) via the front manifold. If the boost sensor has failed or the vacuum lines are open to free air or clogged, or if the MCV has failed or the vacuum lines are open or clogged, then you'll get backfiring problems when decelerating. Check all your vacuum lines and the signal voltage from the boost sensor and check your TPS on the carb. If you have a service manual, there's a section that talks about this. Good luck and ride safe.
@@flippinzippo9670 Very cool! Seems like there's a good number of them in the west. I've seen a few of them while I was out riding. Get funny looks when people recognize the bike. I'm still at work for the next two weeks but shoot me an email at kensworldrestorations@gmail.com and we can chat some more.
I would. They’ve got a low seat height, low center of gravity and low end torque. Depending on how big you are, you can consider the 500cc, 750 or the 1100.
Had a 750 and 1100. Although they weren't particularly fast either could smoke most harleys of the day even ridingg two-up. Which was quite satisfying especially when the hd boys would call them yamaha-ha-ha's
I was kind of in disbelief when I first found out that most stock HD make about 50hp and that's about it. Virago is 68hp but just a smoother ride and better handling without a doubt.
The coils are pretty bullet proof but the regulators are just “adequate” until you start adding things like extra lights, etc. There are aftermarket replacements if yours is acting up and if you have a lot of extra lights (more than 5 amps) you might want to consider an external regulator. If you get a new battery, try the AGM types. I swear by them and they don’t need servicing.
This is the 1000cc. It was only rated at 68HP when it was new. It's not a speed demon in any way but with all the work I did, it's just about back to original.
I have one of these bikes that I've ridden 1/2 way round Australia twice. This vid was informative as to the maintenance done and the countryside is beautiful.
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Lord, but that looked SO Good !
I am so envious.
I have this Biike and Model, but I am 72 now and due to incapacity am unlikely to ever ride it again. 😞
Ahh, the Memories, the sweet, sweet Memories !
Enjoy The Reality while you can.
.
The Virago in all Ages and CC's will be cherished by new and old folks around the world. The building community loves this bike for its endless capabilities and customization.
The Virago will always be the butt of a joke because of its speed. But if you own one. You know that getting there quick was never the plan. We are here for the ride.
From a Proud owner of a self Built Custom Virago. Enjoy! 🎉
They definitely have a cult following now - for those who seek out the earlier models to mod like crazy and those who load them up and take them on long trips. Torque is amazing - 3000 rpm is the sweet spot and she'll pull all day. I love these things.
I have a '95 VX1100. I love her so much! Suuuuper comfy ride. Feels like im sitting on a sofa
Good Video . Riding in the fall is like a spiritual Experience on a Motorbike !
I had an 84 700 that i bought in 2010. Got it running and rode the hell out of it. I'd strap a tent and sleeping bag to the seat and take off every other weekend. Took a solo loop through the south, 3300 miles. Unfortunately it started needing more work than i could do without a garage so i sold it to a friend rather than just letting it sit. I miss that bike like crazy.
My uncle has this exact bike. Same color and everything. It's been sitting for years and has under 13k original miles! unbelievable. He recently had some maintenance done to get it up and running again but seems to be having fuel issues.
I HAVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!! ITS AMAZING! ITS RUNS SMOOTH
Oh yeah...when they're running right, they're sweet.
This video is euphoric. I'll have one someday, probably after I retire in a few years.
Absolutely loving my 93 XV1100 - first bike ever.
Just got an 86 1100
Thats what I was like wait we talking xv1100 I have 91
Them drive shaft driving bike go quick
Think all your work has paid substantial gains in getting her back in riding trim. Have you done the sync on the carbs? The little devils in all the details kind of thing. Five point five to 60 mph may not be blistering, but fast enough for a thirty plus years Yamaha Cruiser that just came out of hibernation is great. Thanks for sharing.
Yes...very true - every little detail counts and it all adds up. With the carbs synchronized and properly tuned for altitude, this thing is feeling like new again. Like you said, she's not fast compared to today's standards but the torque is amazing - it goes just as fast up hill as it does going down.
Hi there from uk Norfolk, nice ride out and speed you got , I have the 750 from 1993 and love these bikes, I have put a black widow exhaust on mine without jetting it up , it’s been running fine for 3 years,but I am getting exhaust backfire on deceleration have tried new filter,plugs, balance the carbs , but still pop on deceleration so am going to put up with it for now, I did strip carbs down and new jets and gaskets about 4 years ago,so it might want to be stripped down again, keep riding safe .
Hi Phillip!! Thanks for the comment - always great to see others enjoying these classic machines. Backfiring is caused by a quick change in mixture (rich condition) when you close the throttle. The Virago reduces backfiring through a number of sensors including the boost sensor (located above the coils), mixture control valve (left side airbox) and in your case, throttle position sensor. The boost sensor and TPS signals are fed back to the ignitor unit. The ignitor unit then adjusts ignition timing while the MCV adds air to the mixture (leaning) via the front manifold. If the boost sensor has failed or the vacuum lines are open to free air or clogged, or if the MCV has failed or the vacuum lines are open or clogged, then you'll get backfiring problems when decelerating. Check all your vacuum lines and the signal voltage from the boost sensor and check your TPS on the carb. If you have a service manual, there's a section that talks about this. Good luck and ride safe.
Im.from.Notti gham i have 1100 1998. Great bikes
Harley Boys now are made in cina
Sequential transmissions don't need the clutch engaged to shift.
Well that’s a familiar road.. howdy neighbour
Hey! Howdy back! You ride up in the NW? What kind of bike do you have?
@@KensWorldRestorations no bike yet, but I found the same one you have in town here, so the first think I did was look up videos.. pretty cool ride!
@@flippinzippo9670 Very cool! Seems like there's a good number of them in the west. I've seen a few of them while I was out riding. Get funny looks when people recognize the bike. I'm still at work for the next two weeks but shoot me an email at kensworldrestorations@gmail.com and we can chat some more.
I’m buying one of these as a starter bike. Would you recommend this bike?
I would. They’ve got a low seat height, low center of gravity and low end torque. Depending on how big you are, you can consider the 500cc, 750 or the 1100.
My 85 vx1000 is missed
Had a 750 and 1100. Although they weren't particularly fast either could smoke most harleys of the day even ridingg two-up. Which was quite satisfying especially when the hd boys would call them yamaha-ha-ha's
I was kind of in disbelief when I first found out that most stock HD make about 50hp and that's about it. Virago is 68hp but just a smoother ride and better handling without a doubt.
where is this video takin?
It's in Alberta, Canada.
@@KensWorldRestorations yes i was guessing calgary , what city ?
Yes - it’s calgary
@@KensWorldRestorations It’s beautiful there all throughout the video. It looks clean too, unlike America which is the opposite.
Good job with elevation data 👌🏻 bad with no driver body weight data 🤷🏻♂️
190lbs or 86kgs.
Love my '91 having battery issues tho
The coils are pretty bullet proof but the regulators are just “adequate” until you start adding things like extra lights, etc. There are aftermarket replacements if yours is acting up and if you have a lot of extra lights (more than 5 amps) you might want to consider an external regulator. If you get a new battery, try the AGM types. I swear by them and they don’t need servicing.
What engine?
This is the 1000cc. It was only rated at 68HP when it was new. It's not a speed demon in any way but with all the work I did, it's just about back to original.
u have1000 moore speedo t use.
how unbelievably boring - that's 7 minutes of my life wasted
What exactly were you expecting? The contents of the video match the title.
@@JAKWEESfor those of us with similar bikes. this was a great insight into your experience with maintenance and final product.
Someone’s jealous
Good. You POOP
I have one of these bikes that I've ridden 1/2 way round Australia twice. This vid was informative as to the maintenance done and the countryside is beautiful.