1996 Yamaha Virago XV1100 ride along in Vancouver BC

I ride a loop in East Vancouver near my house in Burnaby. It was a great day for a spin; I talk a bit about the work that I've done on the bike along the way. ** I'll point the camera more up next time so you'll see more of the view and less of the fuel tank; sorry!**
Thanks for watching!

[@MoparStephen]

Love it - my 1st bike ever, was a 93 Virago 1100. Have just under 700 miles on it this season. Loved every minute of it, along with all the training.

[@artiecisneros4691]

Wish I still had my Virago. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bikerguy5845]

I have a 1995 1100 and it had less than 4,000 miles on it when I bought it 10 years ago I have over 76k and on it now. I am located in Michigan. I always wanted to go to Port Dover on Friday the 13th but I don't think that will happen with all the restrictions now. The next meeting will be in May of 2020. Love my Virago!!!

[@seniorrider9337]

Very nice Virago. I have a 97 with 9400 miles. Looking forward to some rides as soon as my mechanic has time to install the new Dunlop Elite 4 tires and balance them. Ride safe and keep the rubber down.

[@johnhsmith8566]

Stick with it man ..cool ride .

[@darcy32171]

Just came across this video. I also just bought one that has not ran for 5 years and a rusty tank. Got all that done and it runs nice!!! From Saskatchewan. Never been to BC. If ya don`t mind, you should do another and raise your camera up...I`d love a scenic tour!!!!

[@dreamdiction]

You need to point the camera higher.

[@Nexis1701]

Great bike. I got the same one. Love it ☺️ That knocking you mentioned at the start. I have the same sound when it's cold. Think it's normal 🤔

[@marekbrodowicz8950]

Hi I have the same year,and color of the bike,it is fantastic too drive Have nice time whit Virago 😊

[@trailingarm63]

Nice film. I really like the big Virago. I feel this was the sweet spot for custom cruiser weight, power and handling. After this they became too long, too low and too heavy. I ride a BMW R1200R which is brilliant, but for nostalgia purposes I'm thinking about getting a bike like yours - along with an open-face helmet, shades, a moustache and some cowboy boots. Nice location. I'm from the UK but I spent two years in northern BC when I was just out of college (forty years ago). Happy days!

[@RVRCloset]

I have a Kawasaki W650 that I really love, but my wife want me to get a bike with a back rest, so considering getting a Virago 1100 for when my wife like to ride along. Looks like a great bike, and you can get them really cheap.

[@matthewnovosedlik3302]

All that bike needs is a spit fire wind deflector. It could also be made in to a Bobber or cafe and you still have your KLR

[@sigma4743]

Where did you buy it? Was it online? I didn’t see Virago 1100 same condition for 1200 on fb

[@EvendimataE]

i saw one for sale online, but its 50 miles away from me and i dont even know how to ride....if only its near my place i would check it and buy it if its really as good as whats on the pic....and worry about learning how to ride later LOL

[@HighAway]

you had your choke closed for the most of the ride. enriching the engine too much fuel

[@moparmatt5896]

too bad your camera was too nosed down

[@chewitt6426]

boring