V twin! probably not what ya think

TricDick

Been Around the Block

• Oct 12, 2012

• #1

finished this 82 Virago a couple weeks ago, really fun bike to ride.

 

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Scott84

Active Member

• Oct 12, 2012

• #2

Looking good! My grandpa has an old 84 virago thats all original with 2400 miles thats pristine but your virago makes me want to cut it up!

 

Getnjgywitit

Four bikes and counting!

• Oct 12, 2012

• #3

Good looking bike! And boat!

 

SONICJK

Reminds me of...me No, I'm sure of it. I hate him

• Oct 12, 2012

• #4

Great lookin bike. The more I see the viragos the more I want one!

Ps your gauges are too high

 

TommyRocker

Been Around the Block

• Oct 12, 2012

• #5

I've really been digging all the recent Virago activity. Nice bike

 

Rich Ard

doin' the backstroke in an estrogen ocean

DTT BOTM WINNER

• Jan 11, 2013

• #6

That thing must be loud as hell! Did you sneak air filters in somewhere?

 

TricDick

Been Around the Block

• Jan 11, 2013

• #7

no, need some air pods, did sneak some 6in silancers in the exhaust, not to loud. Thx Rich

 

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gas_fiend

New Member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #8

I know this is a suuuuper old thread revival.... but are there any more pictures of this? i found a Virago for pennies on CL and i'm looking to do something similar to what you have here. I like it.

 

Calliway

New Member

• Jan 31, 2013

• #9

Really clean looking and I too absolutley love the Virago craze right now. Super job.

 

TricDick

Been Around the Block

• Feb 1, 2013

• #10

gas_fiend, here ya go brutha.

 

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TricDick

Been Around the Block

• Feb 1, 2013

• #11

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TricDick

Been Around the Block

• Feb 1, 2013

• #12

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Sonreir

Oregon

DTT SUPPORTER

• Feb 1, 2013

• #13

Am I the only one who thinks this is what the battery box looks like?

 

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gas_fiend

New Member

• Feb 1, 2013

• #14

thanks! the virago really is an interesting base to start with. so ugly stock, but that v twin is sexy and the customs i've seen from it, including this one, just look awesome.

 

beachcomber

TJ - Beachcomber

DTT SUPPORTER

• Feb 2, 2013

• #15

There's definitely something addictive about these bikes ! I have 4 projects now based on the UK version the TR1 [ 980cc / chain drive ].

The first is to be a 60's Brit style Cafe Racer [ my era ]. I've managed to collect most of the parts needed over the past 12 months and the donor [ 18K mile 1 owner bike ] has been stripped down to the bare frame / motor and all the unwanted squitter sold off to finance the project.

Won't duplicate the info here [ it's over in "Vindicator" - Cafe Racer in the Projects pile ], but here's just the basics - a different approach to most of my US and Canadian cousins.

Alloy rimmed steel spoked wheels [ XS650 ]
Grimeca 4LS front hub / brake
AJS 7R influenced 5 gall tank
AJS 7R seat base
+ all the usual clip-ons, rear-sets, etc, etc.