YAMAHA VIRAGO 750 - First Ride!!

Taking the 1991 Yamaha Virago out for its first ride to do a motovlog to discuss the repairs made to get this vintage Yamaha motorcycle to run and get back on the road. After a carburetor clean and some stripped thread repairs it has become a reliable vintage cruiser motorcycle. Ultimately the question is whether I paid too much for this non running project bike.

[@aintnodisco7127]

I fell into one of these about 5 years ago. I was looking on eBay and saw a 1994 V750 custom painted with a horse motif, 9,500 miles. My wife rides horses and bikes, so I bid $1,200 never thinking I'd win it. Well, I won it. Had to pay some money to get it shipped, but finally got it. For a carb'd mid-size (by today's standards) bike, it's alright. Pretty much all you need for some relaxing, kicked back riding.

[@paulberkuta4965]

In 1992 I purchased a new 750 Virago and road the heck out of it for 4+ years. I sold it for a great price. It was the BEST bike that I owned. Before that I bought a used 500 cc Virago which also was a good bike. My last bike was a used 1991 HD FXR. It was a good bike but the 750 Virago was a much better handling bike. Had to sell the HD a few years ago after I had both hips replaced from old age!

[@williamjerge1096]

Seen one about two months ago on craigslist.
Came with a windshield and saddle bags.
Looked like new with 11k on the clock...$1600.

[@dryforkgarage1432]

Dang that sounds like I over payed or that’s a screamin deal! Haha

[@williamjerge1096]

My bad...
Was a 250 not a 750.
Sorry about that.

[@austing5608]

Looks exactly like the one my dad had when I was tractor

[@dryforkgarage1432]

Oh no kidding! 😂😂

[@Yamasutra]

looks exactly like the one my dad had when i was a boat

[@dryforkgarage1432]

Good deal 😂

[@richarddodds9326]

I made open pipes on 1981 have ran it some, not rode and that is loud and sounds good

[@dryforkgarage1432]

Yeah I think a new exhaust would sound awesome!

[@floatingheadproductions]

Do you happen to have pictures of the wiring diagram for this bike i got the same one im building

[@Ryan_S153]

I just bought a 81 for $400 as my first bike and it’s definitely a project lol guess it’s a good thing I’m bobbing it

[@dryforkgarage1432]

That’s awesome! HMU on insta and share the progress with me!

[@p12423073]

Just bought my 94 750 for 1600 from an airplane mechanic. Right place right time.

[@dryforkgarage1432]

@@p12423073 that’s solid!

[@ethanbowers7547]

Any chance you would be willing to help me figure out what is wrong with my bike? been to 2 shops and my issues still aren't fixed. I have a 96 virago 750

[@dryforkgarage1432]

I mean I can’t promise much but I can maybe give a wack at it 😂😂

[@cedricsallie4570]

U recommend this bike for someone who’s about 5’10 in height? Thinking of buying a 95 750 virago and in pictures it looks like it would fit me small so I’m curious. Never seen one in person yet

[@dryforkgarage1432]

Im about 5’8 and I feel pretty good on it. But I have had some of my friends say they feel squished. But I would say it would work. Especially if you put some highway pegs on it

[@josephleister9198]

Nice score for 1300, in my opinion ....And don't bob it please....

[@coyotesguitar76]

looks exactly like the one my dad had when i was a car

[@dryforkgarage1432]

That’s dope!