yamaha XV920 midnight virago

[davipu]

so what can all you old farts tell me about these bikes?

[davipu]

and any info about Yahama srx600's

[The Buddha]

Virago is a lovely bike,sorta ruined by that damn starter issue... watch out for other shitty electrics, but other than that robust as hell... BTW I have a large pile of parts and crap that will fit on that lying about the place...
Cool.
Srinath.

[davipu]

so we have one here that willing to admit he is a old fart. :mrgreen:

[The Buddha]

Yea kiddo... "back in my day we ushed to take thosh ole veeragoesand rache them..."
Cool.
Srinath.

[VTNewb]

I have a Maxim 700 and my buddy has one of those Viragos. Being a twin the virago has a little less pull, but they ride the same. I really love my maxim and he really loves the virago, we both havn't had any problems.

[cernunos]

I remeber looking at the Virago and thinking "wow, what a technological marvel". Love the Baby G, the forum, and growing older.

C.......

[scratch]

I don't recall the 920's having the starter problems, but I wouldn't be suprised if they did. What was really neat was the 920 Euro model, which had a completely enclosed chain drive and the first all digital speedo and tach. All the other 920's are shaft drive.

They are competent handlers and a fork brace was a recommended upgrade to take advantage of the bike's handling.

[SPARKPLUG1977]

The srx 600 may be one of my favorite bikes ever.  Great 600cc thumper. Lightweight, almost flickable.  Rides like a mellow enduro, but engineered for the street.  If given the right price and opportunity I would buy one in and instant.  mmmmmm....

[scratch]

Ahhh, the big SRX thumper...very rare and hard to find, very sought after; fun, light, great handling, ground clearance for weeks, with the exception of grinding the heavy, stock can on the ground. 18" rims, 2.15 width in front, 2.50 in rear. Four valves, threaded adjusters. Dry sump. Dual stage carburetors (the second carb kicks in at higher rpm's) that are better off traded out for a pair of larger carbs to go with the Supertrapp. Rear shocks to be traded out for Koni's. Progressive fork springs. Get a battery eliminator to lighten it up even further. Do not go too big on the rear tire unless you can obtain a set of FZR400 rims and swingarm. You have to weld tabs on the swingarm for the dual shocks. You have to use 1986 FZ750 tripleclamps to use the 3" wide FZR front rim.

[davipu]

what about one of these?

RZ500

[SPARKPLUG1977]

Rz500's don't exist.
but this does.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35599&item=2491188303&rd=1