Good morning Max, Hope your life is going well my friend. I still watch your videos and still remember my first carburetor repair that you helped me with. Your a great mechanic and a funny guy. One day my friend we will meet and I can thank you in person. Have a great life and be safe...Mark
WHOA! I currently have two 1987 XV700's in pretty much the EXACT same situation. Since the season is pretty much over I am making this my winter project. I should be able to build one really nice complete bike fairly easily with a motor swap, and then focus on really getting into the other, which has way more issues. Thanks for sharing your projects with us! CHEERS!
Glad to see your still doing videos max. Had to swap a shadow vt700 engine by myself in my 84 model. This one goes out ill just probably bore it out to a 750. Only reason why i hang on to it is it was my brother in laws/bestfriends bike that passed away. Plan doing a frame up restore on it at some point.
Good to see a new video from you. Now, I don't mean to teach you how to suck eggs and I know sweet FA about these particular bikes, but I did notice that the front u j split from the drive shaft in such a way that it was perhaps possible to allow the u j yokes (front / rear) to become misaligned with each other when reassembled (that is, the spline being able to separate between the two u js). Normally if the front yoke is not perfectly aligned with the rear it will usually cause a lot of vibration in the shaft when ridden.
Hmm thats interesting I didnt think to check on it. I didnt notice any unusual vibration during test rides, or I should say anything more than a v-twin normally makes. Perhaps I got lucky?
I recently tried swapping this way. Too hard. The better easier way is to use centerstand on concrete and a ratcheting strap over the frame and under the engine to lift and guide in place. I kept a hydrologic jack underneath when lowering as the ratchet straps tend to unwind to quick. Also note: the xv1100 has a flange on the engine that you have to work up and over part of the frame. If you just put bottom bolt in and expect the engine to roll up in place, it wont. The flange catches at the frame. So you have to lift it up and guide flange over. The strap works well. Also check that you havent pinched any wires before bolting. Dont ask how I know.
Wanting to build a virago cafe racer. Have a cx500 I could build but really love the look of the virago once converted. I know there are issues especially with the starter on the 80s 750 and 920, but I think i may try and find the 1100. Pretty sure it will bolt up to the 81 through 83 frame. Hopefully will find out soon.
keep the new videos coming. ALSO you should look into setting up a patreon account with your youtube. Basically pay a membership fee every time you make a video. I am sure some of us would be cool with dropping you a couple dollars every upload.
Good to see a new video Max !! Why didn't you use the best looking parts for the running bike ?? Are you going to resale on ebay or something like that to max out the profit on this deal ?? Are you planning to refresh the black paint a nice coat of satin black would really bring it to life !! just wondering is all great to see a good bike given a new hope !!
Yay a new video by Max! You said that the bike has a real and a fake airfilter. Could you explain what that means? Never heard that before. Thanks in advance!
Yeah so the one on the right connects to the air intake and has a filter in it. The one on the left looks the same and has a chrome cover, but underneath is some kind of emissions equipment
Hello there, i have a question, i'm maybe getinge a virago 125 98 and i'm wondering if it's possible to change the motor to a 250 because i have heard that some yamaha virago motors that was 125 was achully a 250 motor but whit less drilling, thos holes in the motor was smaller is what im trying to say, dont know what thy are calld... sow im wondering if anny one knows if this is true on the 98, and if its worf it, like is it really that big differens. Im thinking about it bucuse i cant get a mc whit more then 125cc becuse legal resons.. sorry for my english, not my first language.
Hi max was wondering two things I just picked up my first bike 86 700 virago engine knocks so I want to rebuild it I've done some auto repears in my life so I can turn a wrench but never a bike any advice on best rebuild kit to buy Second question will an 1000 engine fit on a 700 frame ?
Hi George thats good you are trying to restore that old bike, to answer your questions, ive never ordered any kit to rebuild these motors so I cant say which is best, that might be a question for the virago forums. They too would know for sure whether a 1000 fits in a 700, i am leaning towards yes because if i recall I did the same research for this bike and found it was possible, but it was like 5 years ago so check with them for sure
Nah, its a bike like any other, all the principals are the same. I do know theres a large virago online forum with a lot of active members if you ever need parts or real specific troubleshooting help
should be fine, youll want to bring over the carb and maybe some ignition components from the 750. Before you start check with the virago online community to be extra sure
