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    Need a Machinist, See inside Thnx

    I need someone to save me from myself!! I will fire up the lathe and mill and try to clunk these out, but I would rather let an exp machinist knock them out. T6061 and I can supply same drawing with dimensions. Any suggestions?
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    Yet another 81' Virago XV750 custom

    I am looking for a simple yet very high quality set of switch controls for the bars. Pref billet, anyone have a fav setup?
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    Yet another 81' Virago XV750 custom

    After a long break I am at it again. Standby...
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    Yet another 81' Virago XV750 custom

    The Sportbike fork swap is easier than most make it. The Virago stock stem is approx 30mm in diameter where it presses into the lower triple. The GSXR stem measures approximately 32mm. I pressed the stem out if the original, tig'ed the stem from the bottom about 1.5" up all the way around, and...
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    Yet another 81' Virago XV750 custom

    Started trimming the fat on the frame. Removed many tabs, original carb connections, and wire tabs. Worked on the rear subframe, will finish the back when I decide on a seat. Thinking about using the DCC original. I like the stinger look on the back. But will use alcantara and leather. I...
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    Yet another 81' Virago XV750 custom

    Started here..... With a few pages of motivation on the wall behind. First order of business, no more chopper style front end. Sitting a bit better with the 16" wheel up front. Starting on the single carb manifold. Cleaning up the frame for powdercoating. Still have to cut...
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