Funderb's 92 Virago.

[Funderb]

So I branched out a little bit, this time, I've reached out to the cruiser world. Down the street for 400 bucks, a kid had a 92 xv750 virago. (Yammy cruiser.) Now, I resisted my initial CBRfxr inclination to cut the engine out and splice it onto the GS frame, so I'm working with a bike that RUNS!

the only truly bad thing, besides the paint job, is one muffler was smashed in, what appears to be an accident, and was not even on the bike. I am ridiculously cheap, so i am using the existing muffler and creating a 2 into 1 system.

Heres some pics:

When "the wiz first arrived at home:


The epic tank paint:


Lowered, swapped the bars, and propped up the seat and tank for reducing the original shape.



I'm starting small(ish), but may progess to a fighter as things continue.
I HATE the shaping and styling of the 2nd gen viragos (why did you buy one, idiot?) but this is going to be a fun project. (oh.)

Open to suggestions! fire away! seriously, your wish is my command. Lets do something fun with this.

as for the paint job. I am TORN. I don't know if I hate it, or love the originality. someone worked VERY hard on that thing, I just don't know if I can destroy it. I mostly hate it. but really. look at it.

[jestercinti]

First suggestion...Paint over Whizzo the sorcerer.

[xunedeinx]

badass project.

Virago's are badass, with enough work.

[yamahonkawazuki]

yeah. cant beat a viagra. even with teh harry potter theme. as long as this gen doesnt have thestarter issues, and or the coil issues youre golden. BTW NEVER try to service carbs while in bike. or if you do, plug the holes first ( intake holes that is) my xv700 got unwanted surgery because of my carelessness 

[m_melen]

Best. Paint. Ever. Please don't paint over that, it's too awesome

[PatheticPuma]

yeah. cant beat a viagra. even with teh harry potter theme. as long as this gen doesnt have thestarter issues, and or the coil issues youre golden. BTW NEVER try to service carbs while in bike. or if you do, plug the holes first ( intake holes that is) my xv700 got unwanted surgery because of my carelessness 

Try takin this thread down a totally different road? 


You have to take that bike...with that paint to a biker bar at least once. Just cause.

[Tombstones81]

One sick looking bike except for the V shape and that.... paint job! hahahahahahaha

sorry, crap like that has no business being on or around a motorcycle.
Yeah it looks like good artwork.

but I would totally repaint it.

Honestly, anyone with a passion and respect for motorcycling would probably bust your balls Very badly for that!

but, its your bike.

Heres an idea I'll share that I would LOVE to do to mine if only my rear fender and side covers were metal.

If the rear fender is metal (im fairly certain the front is metal)
Strip them down to the Bare metal. (fenders and tank, not sure about that side cover tho, can always paint it silver)
Clean them up & polish it really good.
Then get them clear powder coated.

You have sooo much aluminum and chrome on the bike, I think it would look absolutely Bad@$$!

and yeah, I got that idea from this bike here which is my absolute Fav. cruiser. (look of the bike & all the aluminum & chrome)


(edit)
ugh ya prick! hahaha
got me jealous as hell even tho I dont like the V shape of those old cruisers.

looking at the pics again, polished up fenders & tank and clear coated.... hell I would ride it in a heartbeat!

It honestly would be the cheapest route to go as well if you want to repaint it.

if you do tho, I WANT TO SEE IT!!!! hahaha

[PatheticPuma]

I have the perfect mirrors to accompany that paint job actually.

[Funderb]

hahaha great responses all, i'll keep you guys in the loop. I've enrolled in viragotechforum, its an entirely different world over there for sure.

its name now, and forever more, is the wiz.

I'm not much of a chrome guy, I like brushed steel and aluminum, I WONT be flat blacking this thing out, unless something weird happens to me, like a brain tumor that drastically alters my personality. I want to make this bike more aggressive, but keep it more comfortable than the GS for longer trips. I may (i live at home now that I've graduated) have to sell the GS if I decide to keep this bike.  we shall see.
right now I'm looking at a fighter design, i'm sourcing some lower handlebar clamps or maybe clip-ons, and a new tank.

its going to be kinda sorta like

http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48584&page=7

Not so elaborate, i don't have $$ for forks, so, yeah. Its going to be fun regardless.

update: I have turned, successfully, the one remaining muffler into a 2into1 system, and am waiting on an exhaust clamp to finish her up. My welds were actually not too bad either. I mean, not great, but functional.

[yamahonkawazuki]

yeah. cant beat a viagra. even with teh harry potter theme. as long as this gen doesnt have thestarter issues, and or the coil issues youre golden. BTW NEVER try to service carbs while in bike. or if you do, plug the holes first ( intake holes that is) my xv700 got unwanted surgery because of my carelessness 

Try takin this thread down a totally different road? 


You have to take that bike...with that paint to a biker bar at least once. Just cause.

its an old nickname for a virago ( viagra) like canatuna was for katana etc

[Funderb]

Today I got some bulk welding done, subframe 60% complete.
Tank in place, but needs some fiddling to be just right.

I have a sunburn from the welder, but its going well.




You can almost see what its turning into... more updates as the project progresses

[PatheticPuma]

is that a v45 sabre tank?

[Funderb]

close- off a cb750F, the sporty version. I think they do have a similar tank.

[five hundo]

Very cool.  I have always had a "thing" for Viragos.  My grandma gave me a toy Virago (I still have it) and I'm pretty sure that's what kicked off my fascination with bikes and cars.  Honestly, they are hideous looking rides but that's what I love about them.  I got to ride alongside one this summer on a long weekend ride and it was great.  Someday I will own one of these ugly ass bikes!

I will definitely follow your build.  It looks awesome. 

Sorry to hijack your thread!

[PatheticPuma]

close- off a cb750F, the sporty version. I think they do have a similar tank.

Very similar. I had a saber for a short while but I HATED it. My buddies magna was so much nicer. The saber's riding position was comfy but it was so top heavy that every time I leaned into a turn it felt like it would be last.

[Funderb]

Progress! 

I've got the subframe totally roughed out, the tank in place but not affixed quite yet, the pegs are 90% in place, just a little adjusting to do. rear cropped fender up in place, and looking pretty good I think, the tail section needs to finish being boxed in, still deciding on the shape. bars still need to be flipped a little lower.

here she is so far:



hope you guys like the progress, send me some positive vibes too, I'm trying to patch things up with the Ex,  it seems that my welding skill fluctuates with how well its going with her....  Though I am getting much better at welding, women are a lot more difficult than that shaZam!. 

[MaxP]

Looking good now.  Did you play with the fork angle or is it the same and just an optical illusion it looks more upright? Kept the tank to sell later? Eager to see this finished.

[Tombstones81]

Pardon me.
But, YOU SUCK!!!!!   
hahahahahahaha

That tank and the read end is (how I think its going to look) completely changing the Ugly V shape of the bike!

Got me even MORE jealous now!! 

So far, I think im going to REALLY like that bike when its done!   

[cbrfxr67]

I missed this somehow (facepalm).  Great build going on here Funder!  (Applause!)  That last picture I just see ENGINE.  Sure there are some wheels, tank, etc,...but nah ENGINE.  Fook yea 

[Tombstones81]

I missed this somehow (facepalm).  Great build going on here Funder!  (Applause!)  That last picture I just see ENGINE.  Sure there are some wheels, tank, etc,...but nah ENGINE.  Fook yea 

that and all the SHINE is Exactly whats making me DROOOOOOOOL!!!!

I honestly see something similar being built in my future!
(Yes, I am diggin it That much!)