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Just wondering if anyone has used this seat or anything like it on a build. Going on my 82 xv750. Plan on using square tubing http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cafe-Racer-Seat-Cushion-Brat-Tracker-Universal-/171804574524?var=&hash=item280059c33c&vxp=mtr#ht_441wt_1363

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" I am still working on the bike. Progress has been slow due to a long vacation back home. I got the case back together. Pistons and rings on studs back in. Cleaned up one head and new valve seals still working on the second head. Sent from my XT1080...

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" Nope my mistake. Should have opened up the kit before posting. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" No gasket I was wrong. I opened up the set and it was a side cover gasket. 518 it is. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" Repair manual says to use yamabond and nothing about a gasket. But the engine gasket set from bike barn has a paper one for it... Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" What about the paper gasket that comes in the kit? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" Thanks will be picking up some 518 Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" Question though. What is the best for sealing the two case halves? Should I just stick with yamabond? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

So had a little progress lately. Ended up cutting off the original swing arm and found the threads were gone anyway. New one came in. Needs to be sanded and painted. Replaced the rod bearings and heated the case to reinstall the crank into the new left side case. Got my cylinders back from...

Lest see some progress ! I'm from southern md LA plata , Charlotte hall area. I'm currently stationed in tx and doing a virago build.

I sent the new pistons and cylinders to the machine shop. I'm going to try reusing the stock subframe since it already has the mounting tabs and looks to be darn close to what I want to do. Just a rough idea with the r6 taillight sitting inside. The lower swingarm bolt is still stuck it must...

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" Alright status update. Currently fighting the lower swing arm bolt. Its siezed inside the bushing. Safe to say I might end up ordering a new swing arm,bolt and bushing kit. FML everything on this bike is junk. I could have just pieced this thing together...

Re: 82 virago 750 "desert rat" Yes that is in the plan but not the budget. As of right now I'm keeping a eye out on eBay for 2006-11 gsxr complete front. My main concern is getting the engine back to like new. If I don't find one before I get it on the road I'll just run the stock...