OpenTube

$100 Yamaha XV750 Virago, How Bad Can it Be?

GoldGuy

39,392 views

It's bad, it really is. I don't know what happened to it, it's a mystery. Let me know what you think happened to it down below, and enjoy the video!

Please help me buy more motorcycles:
Patreon: Patreon: GoldGuy
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mason...

Hit that subscribe button to come along for the ride! goldguyrides
Follow me on instagram @goldguy_official
and tiktok: TikTok: goldguyofficial
Check out my parts store on eBay (and merch):
https://www.ebay.com/usr/mcalistermoto
#vintagemotorcycle
#yamaha
#virago750

20 Comments

@SleevelessDave549 1 month ago

Those first generation monoshock Viragos are collectors items now.

@pugnboots5683 3 years ago

Just speculating here, maybe skipped timing on the cylinder with the stuck valve. Chain not tensioned tight enough. then when it hit the piston bent the valve shaft a bit and would not move back in correctly. Once you remove the valves that will tell you the story. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

@randywetzler5976 2 years ago (edited)

The broken cap is for access to the flywheel nut. It is meant to be just lightly torqued as they have an o'ring seal. Users get confused by the directional arrow for manually turning the motor over. They end tightening it and breaking it off as in this case.

@warrennorman4925 11 days ago

Loved it. Thanks bro

@Finnegan6674 3 years ago

I agree parting this one out is the right thing to do. Wheels and tank alone at you are making a profit on it.Great find for $100. Parts for this are worth more than what it will cost to put it back in running order.

@niceone3091 3 years ago

That intro was sick!

@Flashdogger 3 years ago

Got one I'm working on during the summer. Would have liked to see you make a cafe racer . Maybe find another, they are pretty popular for that kinda thing.

@Nrgpack 3 years ago

Yeah, sell the parts. Interesting video GG, big thanks!!

@davehooper5115 2 years ago

Out of the bikes that I owned that XV was my favourite, I had one for 5 years, and wish I still had It

@gorgon9786 3 years ago

Great one, GG!. Get the manual, there are some digital copys out there..

@philipbodenstaff 3 years ago

Verry interestig Video and nice to see how you detct the problem by attacing it step by step.

@blackbartbartholomew7122 3 years ago

Great videos!

@PaulCTownsend 2 years ago

That was fun thank you Great video.

@lbdrummer3 3 years ago

Bummer you aren't going to fix it but I know what you mean. Hard to get excited about something you don't really like. Hopefully another project will come along.

@wattanparrast 1 year ago

Awesome deal! I got one for $125 no carbs, you can definitely make it run... unlock the motor by overfilling it with oil and diesel, put in high gear, and rotate the back tire. It WILL get Un Stuck no worries

@vtcmotors 2 years ago

You know what bad is? BAD IS YOU DUDE!!!

@brianpalmlund6770 3 years ago

Yeah you have a hell of a job

@randypullman1155 3 years ago

Another great vid GG! I don't understand why we can't flip these turds in a single vid...the excitement is in the reveal. Right?

@Pugsandhugs94 3 years ago

Small world! I just bought the same exact bike a couple weeks ago of of Facebook marketplace for 100$ same year and everything! I haven't tried to get it running yet, hoping for the best!