"CBass" -- Yamaha Virago XV750 Cafe Build (Finished!! Updated with Pics and Vid)

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Nice, guys! Mine took weeks to inspect, clean, and paint. Surprisingly, my starter gears were in fine shape and the magnet didn't have many shavings. Bonus!
 
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im normally not too much of a fan of chrome/polished metal....

but damn.....
those forks look great!
 
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biker_reject said:
Nice, guys! Mine took weeks to inspect, clean, and paint. Surprisingly, my starter gears were in fine shape and the magnet didn't have many shavings. Bonus!
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Starter and gears look good. I was thinking of upgrading to a 4 brush starter down the road.
 
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sinbad85 said:
im normally not too much of a fan of chrome/polished metal....

but damn.....
those forks look great!
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Thanks. I hate polishing..but like the outcome :)
 
Re: "CBass" -- Yamaha Virago XV750 Cafe Build

wow looks unreal man, talk about moving right along with the build. love these xv's
 
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Update - I dont have a welder so I went to visit my friend Wompy.


I purchased a Benelli Tank back in 2011 before these became a hot commodity. We needed to widen the tank a bit to fit over the frame and fill in the ugly gap on top. He then CNC'd some brackets to secure and lift the tank. He then welded a bracket onto the frame that holds the rear shock rebound adjuster.



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your mate certainly knows how to weld!
very nice
 
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- Removed tabs and brackets not needed
- Powdercoating finished 60% Gloss Black


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- 78' XS650 36 Spoke Front Hub
- 86' xv700 36 Spoke Rear Hub
- 18x3 D.I.D. 36 Spoke Front Hoop from Bucannan's
- 15x3 D.I.D. 36 Spoke Rear Hoop from Ebay
- Powdercoated Hoops 60% Gloss Black
- Custom Stainless Steel Spokes by Bucannan's


Took a snapshot of before I dropped it off. They needed the rear hub to measure to my specs. Rear hoop needed spokes and lacing 10mm from center of spline.


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Re: "CBass" -- Yamaha Virago XV750 Cafe Build

Wow man, this will be awesome!
Love how the engine came out.
 
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Pattheswede said:
Wow man, this will be awesome!
Love how the engine came out.
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Thank you sir. As always, its a tedious and you can't shortcut the work, otherwise it'll look like poo.
 
Re: "CBass" -- Yamaha Virago XV750 Cafe Build

slow down ! You make people think what they show on discovey channel is for real !



:)
Just kiddin great build !
 
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Tetter said:
slow down ! You make people think what they show on discovey channel is for real !



:)
Just kiddin great build !
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It is!! Everything on TV is true!! ;)
 
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Just finished cleaning up in the garage. Luckily I have a very understanding wife letting work on my bike while she watches her TV shows 8)

Got to assemble part of the bike night. I picked up my wheels from Bucannan's today. They look amazing!!

- Frame mounted
- Installed All Balls Tapered Bearings
- New All Balls front bearing kit
- Test fitted new front wheel (D.I.D Aluminum 18 x 3)
- Machined steel spacers to test fit new front rotor (MikeXS)
- Mounted Bridgestone Spitfires F&R


I am thinking of just of leaving on the machined spacers instead of CNC'ing a solid spacer. They are spaced correctly and the center of the rotor still fits in the hubcentric part of the hub. There is no wobble and within .002 inches of room when spinning the wheel. What do you guys think?



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Re: "CBass" -- Yamaha Virago XV750 Cafe Build

Very nice build! taking care of business - i like!
 
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If the existing spacers work OK - I'd use them. But then I don't have facilities / skill to make a bespoke one ! ::)

The side view pic of your frame / engine has given me some new ideas on modifying the main frame - thanx.

Very nice work BTW. 8)
 
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beachcomber said:
If the existing spacers work OK - I'd use them. But then I don't have facilities / skill to make a bespoke one ! ::)

The side view pic of your frame / engine has given me some new ideas on modifying the main frame - thanx.

Very nice work BTW. 8)
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I'll go with that for now. Once the bike is running, I have a better idea of what direction with the spacers.
 
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