1982 Yamaha Virago XV750 Custom Cafe Racer Greg Hageman Inspired

[@TStanley27]

Hey Guys!! Sorry for the late reply. I visited this page when the first day it was posted and saw a few replies. A few months past and there's 124k+ views...wow!!. Thank you Moto Channel for letting me share my bike build. It was a fantastic experience. I was nervous and frankly a little shy.....still am. Thank you all for the encouragement and positive replies. I'll reply to as many questions as I can. Cheers.

[@03flhtcui]

Stanley, fantastic job! The bike looks absolutely awesome. It is by far one of the most unique and cool cafe racer's that I've seen.

[@thejosh0205]

I saw this video on 2013, I fell in love with Cafe Racer style. Now I happily can say that I own a Cafe Racer. Im a really proud owner of a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

[@horacestickman6769]

Usually, even if I like a bike, there's something I'd want to change, the color or the tank or seat or whatever, but I see next to nothing I'd change on this bike. It's just about perfect.

[@marcohercante]

I only can wish I could have a bike like this one day. It really is a beautiful cool looking bike!

[@PavelGolts]

About a year ago I've started to collecting parts and suff for that bike. Now I have almost everything. just got the wheels built. It took about 5 month to find parts jus for wheel set. Now i'm really happy that can start working on other things once wheels are installed! Thanks for sharing a good experience!

[@TheRonnieBecks]

I've had this bike as my wallpaper for ages and knew nothing about it! One of my favourite ever cafe racers.

[@rb3166]

Best Yamaha I've ever seen!! There should be a shop to make copies of that build for other people.

[@dougcox3990]

I bought a new XV750 in 1981. If it looked like this I'd still have it. Nice job.

[@freestylecorp8333]

This is proof that a cafe Racer doesn't have to be a Honda CB, even thou I am building one. All you need is creativity. This is inspiring and motivating......

[@ratjaw75]

I really like that machine. Every little detail is just right.

[@federicoalinovi396]

Nice job, I love cafe-racer conversions. Those tank caps used to be everywhere in Italy, back in the '70s and '80s, as many constructor would resort to third parties for tanks, forks, seats and every item they could not make in-house. I even had one just like that on my first bike, a Gilera 5V Trial 50 cc. I shall have a look around just in case I can find one for you.

[@SS-sh6ww]

Arguably one of the Best made custom bikes i have seen in a very long time !

[@AndresPerdomoc]

Nice to see a person so generous sharing the bike information, inspiring.

[@tiny11231]

I watched this video about 5 times. Im in LOVE with the ride! DAMN!!!

[@polskatoja]

RalphMalf Same here....

[@EvanCB7]

This is THE nicest cafe I've seen yet. Am absolutely in love with EVERYTHING about this bike. Could even call it my dream bike. Would pay some serious cash for this beauty, if i had the money.. one day.

[@ToastToGo]

LOVE this!!! He did an awesome job.

[@darrak4851]

I usually don't care for cafe racers, but hands down, this bike looks like a work of art!

[@scratchnsniff7528]

This is not the first time this video lured me into watching. Gorgeous bike!

[@TheIrishman867]

Perfectly done cafe bike. Really like the paint job on the tank, very nice lines on this bike.

[@budshure3183]

BEAUTIFUL! Very cool bike. Stanley seems pretty cool as well.

[@arnomaas6452]

very pretty and complete build !Stanley,you have excellent taste in parts selection and paint !!!! very authentic cafe racer sound too !

[@wayfastwhitey2699]

Just picked up a Virago 750 myself...cant wait to do something like this to it!

[@scientifico]

Every time I see a bike built on the virago platform I'm amazed. Good job!

[@BabyDropHead]

Wow.. i never really found myself drooling over a Virago but this is beautiful.. great work! Totally changed my view!

[@mongomoonbladder8023]

Wow - I've never seen such a beautifully proportioned bike - Gotta have one of those !

[@ask412]

*Beautiful conversion*, the attention to detail has paid off. _So often conversions are wrecked by not knowing when_ _to stop, where far to much detail is added_. *Well done*. _Great bike for California or here in Australia_ _where it doesn't rain as often as North America_.

[@itsbeckon2017]

I would immediately buy it, it meets my taste perfectly! Great job

[@barryroberts2474]

One of the best Virago builds I've seen. Classy work.

[@roscoeskipper7846]

Had one of these in the late 80s, hated the ergos, loved the engine, Stanley, you made a wise choice my friend. Love the look, the profile, the ergos, the sound. Great bike.

[@MrSpeedtwin]

one of the nicest caff racers ive seen from the states

[@Ff6022]

Really diggin Cafe style at the moment, once the house is brought I'm going to do my own project. Inspiring dude, lovely piece

[@matthiasrappe3809]

This bike gets me so pumped up to build a cafe

[@boulonman]

Nicely done, Slick & simple, looks EZ but can tell how much work & head-scratching went into this..Kudos CBass....

[@govnor1495]

Thank you for telling where you got stuff. This is the sickest cafe build I've seen on youtube so far. The only thing I would change...front fender man! How are you going to ride in the rain! I know, you probably won't get caught in the rain but it does happen.

[@shanebutler9941]

I just purchased a 1982 750 Virago, considering doing the same thing with mine in time. Great video, thank you!

[@jaycrowder3070]

Awesome feature guys! Very, very good work Stan!

[@XCVIII1]

I wish there were more bike build videos like this.. Great detail..beautiful bike!

[@dbducatist4]

Excellent job. A fresh take on a great classic bike.

[@Gims110]

That is a phenomenal job. Lots of help for my future build. Thanks for sharing all that great information. I us to own a 1977 Ducati 860 that this bike reminds me of. Very impressive build.

[@gypsyking1761]

i had an 83' Virago i stripped it down to the basics with straight pipes etc-it was a fun ride!

[@luckydog9500]

Finally someone that can talk and tell us about the bike! Thanks for the excellent video.

[@AlexA-gx8yg]

Love the bike, man. DTT member here and read your post after you completed this cafe. Three to four months. Insane. I've been working on my XV on and off for about 5 years now. Ha!

[@sinvalpinheiro]

One of the more beautiful motorcycles What ever seen ! Congratulations !

[@Jotalle1991]

Great video production. I love how you put the info sandwiched between action shots. Plus what a beautiful bike.

[@huylq202]

This is the most beautiful Cafe racer bike that i have seen. So powerful and impressive. I dont have any cafe racer shop near by in Phnom Penh Cambodia. So hard to make one.

[@cristiansosa1512]

I love the artwork on the fuel tank. A real beauty.

[@gabrielsallen4736]

Hello I do not understand English but your bike says it all for me is a inpiracion congratulations

[@willadelphh]

love this build! thanks for making this video

[@Shibby13499431]

Beauty! I've always liked the Virago builds. You did an amazing job.

[@buellv]

Beautiful I loved the Virago too. In cafe trim, even better. Thanks, REX

[@richardmurphy9006]

Just beautiful bike and an appreciation of Eighties Tech

[@JLfromSF]

She is beautiful. Congratulations on a job well done.

[@johntaylor346]

I always wondered if the Virago had any potential. Now I know. That is one of the best custom out there IMHO. Great job.

[@lee53597]

Blows me away, a custom I can really dig. Wish I had one like it!!

[@barneyboscoe]

What a beutifuly balanced machine, well done Stan.

[@SW20AE86]

Look's and sounds great. I never would of deemed a virago to look good in the cafe style.

[@zulu5oscar765]

Great build! Your video inspired me to transform my 82 XV750 to a custom project.

[@mcyclecollectorsmith7341]

I ride Harleys most of the time,and I always thought the XV750 virago was a poor imitation of a Harley.You have transformed this dog into a cracking motorcycle. You have talent my Man. Makes me want to go out and by one to do the same>>>

[@BradDilleshaw]

WOW thats the first cafe racer that i actually like! you did an amazing job.

[@BigRedSnuffy]

I WISH I had his skills! What a gorgeous bike.

[@theptownpunk]

Man,that is a beauty. Had a few Yamaha's love them the oldies....

[@403patriot3]

i own a couple yamahas, including a 98 xv750. i always wondered why more guys don't build these old girls up, they sound great and last forever. this is a real nice build, and seeing as cafe racers are not my thing in any way...i am honestly impressed by this bike.

[@1400IntruderVS]

Love it! I couldn't agree with you more about the Virago platform.

[@99milesaway41]

Gorgeous work, brother, absolutely inspiring. Makes me even more motivated to finish my basket case '82 Virago finished.

[@tyrssen1]

Wow -- that's gorgeous! Well done, Stanley!

[@kookiethebear]

I agree with the majority - fabulous job with paying attention to detail and putting this beauty together. She sounds wonderful. Too bad it takes an artist to design something like this and the major manufacturers won't listen to their potential clients.

[@mrrickr]

Looks fast just standing still. Great job... Love the white tank

[@Nesquickster240]

Most beautiful bike I've ever seen

[@mikemessier7977]

Looks perfect & classy. Attention to detail!! Good work Sir.

[@JellyForSale]

Still looking for my donor bike, but I love the look of his, it will definitely look similar to his. Great video!

[@j2koolc922]

beautiful bike , great vision on what you want on a cafe racer

[@robertconyers9637]

Love the bike and the use of as many stock parts as possible and all of the great information thanks awesome video and build

[@CharlesDHall1961]

Love cafe'd Viragos. Well done and thanks for sharing detailed information. Thanks again from Alabama.

[@behemothsuperknife]

Virago is a pretty quick motor too. Tried one stock years ago. They're fun.

[@AceOutlawCustoms]

"i named it cbass, because whenever i get on and ride it, it will remind me of riding my wife.

[@luckyzephyr]

Dude, this is the best Virago cafe conversion video on youtube. I have an 81 XV920RH (that's right, chain drive!) that I've kept in storage for years. Hopefully I'll have my own place by the end of the year, and it'll be wrenching time. Thanks for the video! C-Bass is beautiful!

[@rayranson]

Great details on the build. Beautiful job.

[@theklrdudeoo9173]

I bought the same tank for my Yamaha rd 350 café racer and the cap is indeed hard to find so were the petcocks what a good looking tank though the guy who designed it should get an award !

[@TStanley27]

theklrdude oo I used petcocks from a moped site.

[@iwens1966]

Dude, you ROCK! You have inspired me to build one before I die!

[@JamesStancil91077]

Great looking bike! Nice personal touches.

[@SolarBlackShine]

Beautiful. I now want a custom Virago

[@TheStevemcqueen68]

Very well put together, looks great. very café racer,

[@michaelclay6286]

NICE! Very good work... Love the engine sound, reminds me of a 1979 Suzy GS850 I owned.

[@LosWackos]

Slick slick bike, would really like to own this

[@oldfrogdivin8534]

spacecoast craigslist search virago café there is one for sale.....

[@zirconce]

Great bike! I luv that narrow design of the v-twin too. air-cooled as well.

[@bugbomb8048]

I'm a big fan of the slight off white color on anything from a car truck... motorcycle. I always used a 58 Ford white it was easy to mix. I'm also a big fan of the Yamaha block stripes and the insignia. I think your choice of the tank made the bike of course the rear wheel was real jewel especially for the hard line Virago owners.

[@ianstradian]

Very nice work sir... Impressive. Someone gave me a Virago that had electric issues, I got it sorted out but because I had two other bikes it never got ridden, one of my neighbors was a single mom with a 16 year old son, so I knew he needed a mode of transportation so I gave it to him. To the best of my knowledge he kept it into his freshman year in college. Not sure what happened to the bike after that, I hope someone is still riding it.

[@allwaysright7633]

Great Job. I should be so lucky to complete a project like yours. Thanks for sharing. Stay Safe. Happy New Year to you and your Family

[@ylism]

Nice looking bike, looks so much better then a parallel twin, or a I-4 of that era.

[@SebastienBarrau]

Awesome headlights

[@Nekminute]

Really nice bike man so much time and effort went into it you really see it

[@siegelsdad]

Outstanding build job Gorgeous bike...

[@walterfechter8395]

Love this! Fantastic work here, Stanley!

[@crownmoto]

Awesome custom! Motor sounds killer, and I love the "whirrr" of the floating disc brake at the end too!

[@justgjt]

Awesome result. Nice ride Stanley

[@SteveJohnsHB]

Nice. I just picked up an '81 virago project bike . Good build

[@RulfusTheBear]

Everything about it is so awesome

[@LetsGoPens97]

Beautiful build my man. Love the look of that Virago V.

[@loosenoose]

Very nice looking bike. I might be picking up a virago 750 to convert to somethjng like one of hageman's awesome viragos