Resurrection of 1982 XV750 [Virago] Part 1

Rebuilding of 1982, XV750 [Virago]. Watch the journey unfolds.
Cafe racer image courtesy: bikeexif.com classifiedmoto.com & Chiefpep
Cafe racer Footage: The Moto Channel
Special Thanks to Chiefpep, Virago Tech Forum and SMG customizing works.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

[@sanjeetsingha8012]

A daunting task. But it had to be done. The passion burns bright.

[@gerry5134]

I can remember when these first came out; I thought it was really cool !

[@middo1259]

Always good to see another one rescued. But note yours is not a Midnight Special...they had black motor, black exhaust etc etc & lots of gold trim eg the grab rail around the seat. I bought one new in 1983

[@cyclonefish1463]

Do you still have that 83's? Yes I know the difference, but can be converted with paint job. It just reads 'Special' now but might add Midnight on side covers, I guess.

[@jancornelisse9037]

Nice video.With the sound turned off.......

[@richarddodds9326]

I got 1 and the engine was stuck, needs new rings, got another just like it and it runs but ain't rode it yet.

[@dylanlejeune5058]

Hello, nice project!
I have the same one that i had by my grandfather , do you know how works the setting of the suspension, on the "valve" where it's write "dumping".?
Good work 🤜🏻

[@cyclonefish1463]

Turn the adjuster clock or anti clockwise to the chose setting you want, soft, medium and hard (the setting with the slot.) you also need to measure the air pressure in the shock. add air if the pressure is not up to 4.0 kg/cm (57psi). Since this rear shock absorber is old school tech and finding it damaged or air hose oil leaks replace the entire shock. (DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE SHOCK ABSORBER IT CONTAINS NITROGEN) new after market shock absorbers are available if you need to replace it,

[@dylanlejeune5058]

@@cyclonefish1463 hello Thank you very much for those explainations, it helps me a lot bro!

[@ivanlozano6502]

Good, your project is very good. Could you help me with a question I have about the fuel used in this type of Yamaha motorcycle and if you have to mix gasoline with oil?

[@cyclonefish1463]

No. Mixing gasoline with oil only happens in 2 stroke bikes, not with this ?

[@cyclonefish1463]

Do not mix oil. Not with four stroke engine. Oil mix is done only on two stroke engine bikes for example RD350 and other two strokes of other brands beside Yamaha.

[@stephenhipp7859]

I have an 82 750 virago. I ride it all the time

[@user-vf5ns3kq6c]

Where do you get parts for it??

[@stephenhipp7859]

Innerweb

[@cyclonefish1463]

I did managed from various sources online, UK (Starter motor), US , Australia (cmsnl.com) ,Taiwan (headlight), Hong Kong eBay(front fork tubes) and some small items from China. But now I am having issue purchasing carburetor diaphragm, though it's available I am having some payment gateway issues online. It's a last part that have stalled my ongoing project.

[@cyclonefish1463]

That's great to know, where you are from?

[@yngvardharjo3704]

u are not from india

[@cyclonefish1463]

I am.

[@bengtalback7415]

Blody music!

[@cyclonefish1463]

Sorry, I know.