That's awesome. I have a XV1100 sitting and waiting for a new life. This in definitely inspiring ideas. I will have to binge watch your other videos soon.
Great video Matt! I have a 1981 Virago XV750 that I've been slowly working on. I had no idea it was this easy to swap a whole engine. Thanks for sharing!
Thankyou so much! Great to hear! Yeah it’s such an easy swap. Great power and torque gains. I’m interested to get some 750 heads and maybe some cams in it in the future.
Great video man. I’m wanting to swop one of my 84 xv700 motors to a bigger one. Builds on my channel. That bike your working on is so nice. Can’t wait to see more videos on it
Thanks big fella! I was pretty happy with it! Yeah get on it! Best thing I’ve done. It absolutely cracks now. The exhaust note is a fair bit different too. Thanks mate! It’s a bloody good thing, I’m obsessed with it. I still have a few more significant plans for it too.
nice video you put together brother keep doing what you doing awesome built btw love the simplicity of it nothing fancy but looks awesome I got a same one gonna start building at some point this year cheers mate
Hey! So sorry for the late reply. Life is crazy atm. Thankyou so much for the feedback, much appreciated. Yeah it’s not over the top, I feel like it’s just enough. But as my skills increase I’m constantly thinking of more things to do haha. I want to build another exhaust and start trimming some weight off it by making some lighter parts. Plus 750 heads, new rear wheel and possibly single carb MAYBE. Haha Good stuff! Make it happen, do you have an Insta that you’ll document your progress? Love seeing viragos in the build.
Fantastic videos, fabulous bike. I've loved these Yam v-twins since my mate bought one new in 1981, I think? Always wanted to street-track a TR1 because the chain drive lets you bugger about with wheel width, but have neither the skills required nor the infrastructure necessary 😅. Great seeing you do this buddy and I'm chuffed for you that it started so easily. I haven't seen the road test yet but I bet the mudrange is vastly improved with the extra 250 cc, just wondering if bigger carbs might be a benefit? Anyway enjoy your new sled buddy!
Thanks mate! They are great little bikes. Yeah ideally I’d love to have a chain drive one day so I can get a proper tyre at the rear of this thing!! Yeah the 1000cc was a huge difference. Loved it. The 750 is great and has enough punch I suppose. But the 1000 is just soooo much better haha.
Thanks mate! So am I TBH 😂😂 I’ll do a sweet Sunday ride vid somewhere and try and capture how awesome this thing is as a retro performer! I should take it to a short track. I think it would be amazing.
Mate nice to see your build is going so well! Mine on the other hand has me pulling my hair out. I got 3 vids up with the issue of the engine if ya wanna check it out lol
I have an XV1100 but am a bit unsure about the dual rear shocks - they just don't look as good as the stealthy mono-shock. Maybe I need to find a cheap 750 and see if I can fit the 1100 engine into it ... That said, I do want to be able to ride 2-up so maybe dual-shock is the way to go. Your bike has certainly given me food for thought :) And it sounds so good too! Normally the short pipes sound crap but yours sounded really good - I can only imagine they sound even better with the end-caps? I'm also wondering about using a sanding disk on the grinder to make those cooling fins on the cylinders a bit thicker - like on the 750 engine ... but not sure whether that will have any significant detrimental effect to the cooling? Nice work, sir.
Oh unreal! Yeah I’m a big fan of the mono shock over the twin. But still I’ve had both and they are sweet. Hah yeah I put abit of time into the baffle and think it sounds pretty great :) stoked with it. Great question, honestly couldn’t tell ya. Thanks mate! Good luck with your build.
Hey bro that's an amazing job, I have a xv500 which is a pain in the arse... Iv converted it into a cafe racer and all the cosmetics are done. I'm having problems with the tci unit so I'm just thinking of throwing the old motor out and upgrading to a 750... Would u have any insights about whether or not the 500 frame can take the 750 and does the shaft align ok with the 500 swingarm?? Any input would be really helpful thanks again bro. Oh and amazing video. Keep em coming great for inspiring motorcycle noobs like myself 😂😂
Thanks mate! Much appreciated! Weather has been crap here. I’m absolutely itching to make a video on it and take it for a proper burn. That’s a good question, I actually don’t know a thing about the frames for the 500s. I dare say they would be different to the models with 750-1100cc engines. I know they have a lot of similarities but I Havnt even seen a 500 in person so I wouldn’t know unfortunately hah. Goodluck with it though. Cheers for the feedback keen as to Keep making more vids!
Good evening, my friend, I would like some of your knowledge..! I have a virago 750 from 1984, could I put an engine from models 1995 and later ..? For example, would an 1100cc engine from 1998 fit..?
Dimensionally they are identical. There are differences between the wiring etc but it’s easy to work out. My 1000 conversion was simple. Swapped a couple of cables in the connector for the pickups and didn’t run a fuel pump or anything. Fired right up.
@@mattfranco8715 In Greece, where I live, there are no 1000cc, they are rare, while I find the 1100 more easily and in very good condition.. Thanks for the answer
Matt Franco, I didnt see you swap the cdi box or add a fuel pump when you did the motor swap. I am wanting to swap my '86 xv750 motor to either a 1000cc or 1100cc, and also considering the 750 head swap onto the newer motor. The larger displacement bikes run the electric fuel pump, is it necessary? And what about the cdi box?
Nah I kept the original ignition unit. I swaps 2 wires on the stator cover connector as they were wired the opposite way and boom. Ran straight away. I’m using mikuni VM34s and it’s fine without a pump. So I never cared to look into it.
@@mattfranco8715 Thanks for the info! Well I purchased a xv1000cc motor to put my 750 heads on. The motor came with a KJS intake and single Mikuni TM40 carb. should I use this setup? My bike has the stock Hitachi carbs still but they work good. Sorry for all the bother, is there a difference between the 750 and 1000 cams? are they interchangable? Thanks again!
Hey mate! Good on ya! Seems like a couple of people have done it now. From what I can see the intake and exhaust lobe heights between the 750 and 1000 engines are the same, but the base circles of the camshafts are where they differ. Oh did it? The Hitachi’s are good, I’ve still got mine in a box somewhere. It’s up to you really, the hitachis will obviously need to be rejetted after the conversion. But if you want to sell the manifold I’ll buy it from you.
@@mattfranco8715 My apologies! I don't recall seeing the comment about you buying the manifold. Would you want the Mikuni carb with it? Shoot me an offer if you like and I will inquire about the shipping, I'll just need mailing info. But coming from Ontario I am not sure what the shipping will cost lol. Also, what would the difference in base circles mean for the cams? I am not up on that knowledge yet..
Oh dude, struggle town over here. One thing after another. Went on holidays, came back, got the flu and it’s been raining non stop. It’ll come very soon. I’ve ridden it for about 20 mins hha. It’s a weapon now. Love it. Stay tuned!
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That's awesome. I have a XV1100 sitting and waiting for a new life. This in definitely inspiring ideas.
I will have to binge watch your other videos soon.
Sorry for the delayed response. But yeah get on it! Best thing ever! I’ve got more plans for the 1000 soon!
Great video Matt! I have a 1981 Virago XV750 that I've been slowly working on. I had no idea it was this easy to swap a whole engine. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks mate!! Oh nice! I’ve got such a soft spot for the bike aye!
Yeah so easy mate! Just time and effort. Goodluck with the build
Well done man congrats, great work!
Thankyou sir! I honestly cannot wait to get out on it for a day and just muck around with it and what not!
Nice video mate, definitely on my to do list, didn't realise how easy it is until I watched this. Love your content, keep it coming.
Thankyou so much! Great to hear!
Yeah it’s such an easy swap. Great power and torque gains. I’m interested to get some 750 heads and maybe some cams in it in the future.
@@mattfranco8715 will 750 heads for 920 engine increase compression?
@@sigma4743 yeah it will.
Pure
engineering .
Beautiful machine
Thankyou so much!
The Intro 🎉😂 the Face to that " pop" ❤🤣
Hahah I’m glad you liked it 😂 I’m always hurting myself or pulling stupid faces so i try and translate that to the edit😏
Thx for the engine swap content Matt. A project I may tackle in the future.
Great videos.
Do yourself a favour and 100% put it on the to do list! Easy power!
Thankyou so much for the kind words aswell!
Great video man. I’m wanting to swop one of my 84 xv700 motors to a bigger one. Builds on my channel. That bike your working on is so nice. Can’t wait to see more videos on it
Thanks big fella! I was pretty happy with it!
Yeah get on it! Best thing I’ve done.
It absolutely cracks now.
The exhaust note is a fair bit
different too.
Thanks mate! It’s a bloody good thing, I’m obsessed with it.
I still have a few more significant plans for it too.
awesome stuff Matt !
Thanks mate! Much appreciated! Very stoked with it! Cannot wait to actually open it up somewhere on private roads ofcourse 😏
Great video! Good picture and sound quality.
Thanks big fella! Love a good little montage. I’m a complete novice at this stuff so it’s good to hear that is looks alright!
doing great things there buddy
Thanks mate! Really appreciate it!
Top job Matt, excellent content and the bike looks great
Thanks Tony! Much appreciated.
I’m super happy with the bike. Still always have ideas on how to make it cooler. But for right now I’m happy!
nice video you put together brother keep doing what you doing awesome built btw love the simplicity of it nothing fancy but looks awesome I got a same one gonna start building at some point this year cheers mate
Hey! So sorry for the late reply. Life is crazy atm.
Thankyou so much for the feedback, much appreciated.
Yeah it’s not over the top, I feel like it’s just enough. But as my skills increase I’m constantly thinking of more things to do haha. I want to build another exhaust and start trimming some weight off it by making some lighter parts. Plus 750 heads, new rear wheel and possibly single carb MAYBE. Haha
Good stuff! Make it happen, do you have an Insta that you’ll document your progress? Love seeing viragos in the build.
Enjoying the vids, keep up the good work
Thanks mate! I’m really enjoying making them. Much appreciated
Fantastic videos, fabulous bike. I've loved these Yam v-twins since my mate bought one new in 1981, I think?
Always wanted to street-track a TR1 because the chain drive lets you bugger about with wheel width, but have neither the skills required nor the infrastructure necessary 😅. Great seeing you do this buddy and I'm chuffed for you that it started so easily.
I haven't seen the road test yet but I bet the mudrange is vastly improved with the extra 250 cc, just wondering if bigger carbs might be a benefit?
Anyway enjoy your new sled buddy!
Thanks mate! They are great little bikes.
Yeah ideally I’d love to have a chain drive one day so I can get a proper tyre at the rear of this thing!!
Yeah the 1000cc was a huge difference. Loved it. The 750 is great and has enough punch I suppose. But the 1000 is just soooo much better haha.
I’d say bigger carbs potentially could yeah. But in all honesty, I think it performs beautifully so I’m leaving it for now :)
Mate well done - solid effort. Looking forward to a burnout video
Thanks mate! So am I TBH 😂😂 I’ll do a sweet Sunday ride vid somewhere and try and capture how awesome this thing is as a retro performer! I should take it to a short track. I think it would be amazing.
Mate nice to see your build is going so well! Mine on the other hand has me pulling my hair out. I got 3 vids up with the issue of the engine if ya wanna check it out lol
Hha! Motorbikes are like that! Abit hit and miss.
Yeah I’ll check it out! On holidays atm keen as to get back into builds
@@mattfranco8715 are you in Sydney? Will be great to here how ya think it runs with a 1000 engine in it
Also what are your plans for the 750 engine? Ill buy it from ya lol
I have an XV1100 but am a bit unsure about the dual rear shocks - they just don't look as good as the stealthy mono-shock. Maybe I need to find a cheap 750 and see if I can fit the 1100 engine into it ... That said, I do want to be able to ride 2-up so maybe dual-shock is the way to go. Your bike has certainly given me food for thought :) And it sounds so good too! Normally the short pipes sound crap but yours sounded really good - I can only imagine they sound even better with the end-caps?
I'm also wondering about using a sanding disk on the grinder to make those cooling fins on the cylinders a bit thicker - like on the 750 engine ... but not sure whether that will have any significant detrimental effect to the cooling?
Nice work, sir.
Oh unreal! Yeah I’m a big fan of the mono shock over the twin. But still I’ve had both and they are sweet.
Hah yeah I put abit of time into the baffle and think it sounds pretty great :) stoked with it.
Great question, honestly couldn’t tell ya.
Thanks mate! Good luck with your build.
Awesome job..hope you don't wake up the neighbors. Ha2
Hahah, on idle she’s pretty quiet tbh.
Once you crack it abit, then it’s spicy 😂
Bro u have a nice Video and talking style keep it up
Thanks mate! I try and be as relaxed but informative as possible. Thanks for the feedback :)
Nice swap. 1100 has a fuel pump, is that because of the second fuel tank lower than carbs? Did you connect both Mikunis to the main one?
I assume so but I wouldn’t 100% know.
The mikunis are just gravity fed.
@@mattfranco8715 I mean do you have fuel petcock on each side or just one for both carbs?
Oh, yeah each petcock goes to 1 carb.
Hey bro that's an amazing job, I have a xv500 which is a pain in the arse... Iv converted it into a cafe racer and all the cosmetics are done. I'm having problems with the tci unit so I'm just thinking of throwing the old motor out and upgrading to a 750... Would u have any insights about whether or not the 500 frame can take the 750 and does the shaft align ok with the 500 swingarm?? Any input would be really helpful thanks again bro.
Oh and amazing video. Keep em coming great for inspiring motorcycle noobs like myself 😂😂
Thanks mate! Much appreciated! Weather has been crap here. I’m absolutely itching to make a video on it and take it for a proper burn.
That’s a good question, I actually don’t know a thing about the frames for the 500s. I dare say they would be different to the models with 750-1100cc engines.
I know they have a lot of similarities but I Havnt even seen a 500 in person so I wouldn’t know unfortunately hah. Goodluck with it though.
Cheers for the feedback keen as to
Keep making more vids!
Thoughts on the power difference. Can you feel the difference alot?
Massively. The power is hugely noticeable. The bike has much more torque and power and you can instantly feel it.
What year is that 1100?
Did you still use the same TCI?
I have the 96 xv750 but I want to do that swap too.
Great job bro, keep it up!
That’s a 1000 and it’s an 84/85. That’s the only 2 years that made that capacity.
Yeah do it! It’s easy. Thankyou sir! Much appreciated feedback.
Also, yeah I used the original TCI. Just had to re pin 1 connector for the coil pick ups
Good evening, my friend, I would like some of your knowledge..! I have a virago 750 from 1984, could I put an engine from models 1995 and later ..? For example, would an 1100cc engine from 1998 fit..?
Dimensionally they are identical. There are differences between the wiring etc but it’s easy to work out.
My 1000 conversion was simple. Swapped a couple of cables in the connector for the pickups and didn’t run a fuel pump or anything. Fired right up.
@@mattfranco8715 In Greece, where I live, there are no 1000cc, they are rare, while I find the 1100 more easily and in very good condition.. Thanks for the answer
Matt Franco, I didnt see you swap the cdi box or add a fuel pump when you did the motor swap. I am wanting to swap my '86 xv750 motor to either a 1000cc or 1100cc, and also considering the 750 head swap onto the newer motor. The larger displacement bikes run the electric fuel pump, is it necessary? And what about the cdi box?
Nah I kept the original ignition unit. I swaps 2 wires on the stator cover connector as they were wired the opposite way and boom. Ran straight away.
I’m using mikuni VM34s and it’s fine without a pump. So I never cared to look into it.
@@mattfranco8715 Thanks for the info! Well I purchased a xv1000cc motor to put my 750 heads on. The motor came with a KJS intake and single Mikuni TM40 carb. should I use this setup? My bike has the stock Hitachi carbs still but they work good. Sorry for all the bother, is there a difference between the 750 and 1000 cams? are they interchangable? Thanks again!
Hey mate! Good on ya! Seems like a couple of people have done it now.
From what I can see the intake and exhaust lobe heights between the 750 and 1000 engines are the same, but the base circles of the camshafts are where they differ.
Oh did it? The Hitachi’s are good, I’ve still got mine in a box somewhere.
It’s up to you really, the hitachis will obviously need to be rejetted after the conversion. But if you want to sell the manifold I’ll buy it from you.
@@mattfranco8715 My apologies! I don't recall seeing the comment about you buying the manifold. Would you want the Mikuni carb with it? Shoot me an offer if you like and I will inquire about the shipping, I'll just need mailing info. But coming from Ontario I am not sure what the shipping will cost lol. Also, what would the difference in base circles mean for the cams? I am not up on that knowledge yet..
W00!
🤙🏼
When's the test ride vid my guy?
Oh dude, struggle town over here.
One thing after another.
Went on holidays, came back, got the flu and it’s been raining non stop.
It’ll come very soon. I’ve ridden it for about 20 mins hha. It’s a weapon now. Love it. Stay tuned!
750 heads!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Don’t you worry, im already seriously considering it.
Can I buy your old engine 🙏🤘
Haha sorry, not for sale. It’s crazy how many people have asked to buy it for me. I’ll be keeping it for parts.
Sub ! Share , repeat
Indeed 🙌🏽
u need only one carb!
The twin carb setup on this bike has been flawless mate. Absolutely love it. Easy to work on and tune. Love it. Rips.