Start To Finish: Custom Yamaha Virago 250 (XV250)

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

I remember in the 60s a 250 was a midsized bike. Most kids had 80, 90, 125, and 175cc bikes. I say kids, like 15-18.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Looks Great 👍......I love the idea of 70-75 mpgs....To make the bike more practical....I'd weld together a nice looking black rear rack that could hold a nice looking triple bag set.....My neighbor drives about 40 miles round trip 5 days a week for work.....In a big V8 Chevy Silverado, I keep telling him a used $2,000 70mpg 250 virago would pay for itself in a combination of gas savings & truck wear & tear.

[@nemowilson3319]

This was absolutely inspiring

[@mozzer8234]

You're a pro, this is amazing to watch and really amazing to see the finished product! Might have to swap my handlebars out to something like that.

[@Yowzoe]

Totally loved your video, the editing, and the tunes. And appreciate your parts list. You did an amazing job.

[@Drew_TheRoadLessTraveled]

I am about to start a top-end rebuild on my ride. Got a few awesome ideas from your videos. You make it look easy mate.

[@joshramesy4306]

Love your work and your videos where you just talk and explain what you are doing. You're very good at it and they are really informative. The music ones, not so much. I turn the sound down because I find the music annoying, as in this one. The parts list/links are especially appreciated. JMHO.

[@m73858]

This video was pure satisfaction.

[@chavodelollo]

Thankful for this video! Gave me some inspiration for my 05 Virago, which is my first bike and project bike! Currently I’m going to have to remove the engine and replace the drive axle on the tranny cause one of the previous owners for some reason welded the engine sprocket in place 🥲🥲🥲 I’d like to restore it as close as possible to factory spec (with a touch of mine) Also, great bike you built, love the blacked out engine parts and brushed aluminum style valve covers

[@markleeson3453]

Small bikes can be so bad. Love your work.

[@cliffmcleroy8168]

Nice video. I've always liked that little V twin and have thought about "un-chopping" it with an 18" rear rim and longer shocks.

[@realbrandonb]

Goin to buy a 2005 virago tomorrow for my first bike. I’m super excited and even more excited now knowing all the possibilities this bike has for styles

[@LeoReo88]

Why such hidden gems were never know or sold world wide 😢

[@uknowwho214]

There pretty much everywhere lol. Sold like that till damn. Near 2020 Yamaha xv250 is the name on other places

[@carstenjnson1663]

It's wondeful bike to work at. I did a somewhat similar job on the wifes xv250 about 3 years ago. Furthermore it is a surprisingly well driving bike. Nice job. Enjoy the ride. 👍😉

[@DmacDomage]

Great to see you got rid of those teardrop electrics housings up front.

[@DmacDomage]

@@MotoGearSolid well it's admirable work. You made the Virago look how it should have in the first place. Thanks for the vid.

[@def-vlog]

It came out so handsome. You did amazing job.

[@alejandroambriz5319]

Im here dreaming about that bike! Small cc bikes are so cool

[@TheREALOC1972]

Not a fan usually of dark colors but that thing looks amazing. I just bought a brand new 2022 VStar-250 and I'm getting ready to bob it. I'm going with a retro 1970's paint scheme though. Painting the frame and all the chrome Burnt Copper, Painting the engine Bright Brown, Tank and Fender will be White with retro brown, yellow and orange fat pinstripes.

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@MotoGearSolid Yeah me too and I got the bike DIRT cheap because it is a left over floor model.

[@ivanatepi9602]

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL JOB

[@ivanatepi9602]

which rear light did you use?

[@bawwaabiodun751]

Amazing Job, how I wish I could do that to mine too

[@patrickmarrone8565]

looks great man!

[@moto_zomby5479]

Came out great! Nice work 👍

[@FullSpeedMoto]

Loved the result. How did you get so good at working on bikes?

[@au1317]

Good job and looks great but isn't it bad to paint the cooling fins on the engine?

[@reggiesparks4357]

nice build

[@PILATUS1968]

nicely done

[@imrichlesnak5474]

Sick build.🤘 Have you rejetted carburetor after installing exhaust?

[@BulletproofPitbulls]

TORONTO? I have one too but I need to find a few parts

[@franciscomelo1048]

A hd brasileira boa demais de presença

[@Bnnycali]

I have a 2007 virago 250. I want to get the best tires I can, would love to know what you put on here?

[@Ambeauinc]

Song name for the teardown section? Dude was shredding😂

[@JuanRodriguez-my1ci]

Muuuuy linda! acabo de comprar una para restaurar yo mismo

[@AlexeyDenisiuk]

Wow. Looks awesome. I have the same bike Yamaha Virago 250 but 2003 year, I need to change a chain. But I cannot find info about how much links should be on a chain. Manual tells 140 (520DS / D.I.D.) but in Amazon there are chains with not more than 120 links. So how many links should be on the chain when it on the bike?

[@AlexeyDenisiuk]

@@MotoGearSolid Wow, I tried to find 1400 links )) Yeah, 140 links are present on the market, thank you ps: I am from Richmond Hill

[@AlexeyDenisiuk]

@@MotoGearSolid by the way, I am trying to understand on how I can decrease a tension of a chain? How to increase I know, it is easy, but the other way, no ideas so far. For example www.manualslib.com/manual/612313/Yamaha-Drag-Star-Xvs250.html?page=55#manual This nut on the #3 goes only in one direction, which helps to increase tension.

[@BKRcustoms]

hey mate, love your bike. just wondering is that rear fender cut or stock length?

[@iEduardian21]

thats a nice ripper bike! whats the headlight?

[@federicorossini9566]

hermoso trabajo , felicitaciones 😎

[@birddaddydetta]

Did you use any manual or resources on how to tear the bike down? I gotta do some tinkering myself

[@murielcosx]

amazing!

[@Uchia598]

idk how you did it man, i cannot find shit for my 2022 XV250, very jealous

[@Uchia598]

@@MotoGearSolid was looking to change the sprockets to a 17-40 but everyone I've talked to says they cannot find compatible parts as the bike is just that "rare"

[@Mrfungolao]

Bellissima!

[@adrianovivstore]

very good!

[@titomaudungca]

are those adjustable preload shocks?

[@piotrbakakalarski5006]

Wow!

[@rofizzleful]

Hey man, I commented on your videos last year as I had the same bike and also within the GTA. I had allot of fun on it but started experiencing issues end of season and the bike would start fine but start dying once I take it into gear. I think it has something to do with the carbs but I'm a newbie so not sure. I want to get rid of it and move onto something more reliable but wanted to reach out if you had any opinions that could help me out and what I should do.

[@ortho333333]

Nice WORK! What clutch and brake levers would you recommend?

[@mudvillebulliespnw1666]

Just got a 93 xv 535 looking for ideas

[@makro3599]

Man really good looking bike. I have xv250 myself. I meen i bought it from my uncle. I wonna make some restauration on it. But is it really most parts from aliexpress? Is it reliable there?

[@makro3599]

@@MotoGearSolid What year was motorcycle produced?

[@makro3599]

@@MotoGearSolid Yeah, but yours? And if its not a secret, how much did you spent into this project?

[@sergio..924]

Buen trabajo.Ahora cuesta el doble

[@Buddychrist420]

Where did you find the parts at?? I can’t even find a replacement choke cable that matches

[@Buddychrist420]

@@MotoGearSolid you are a god among men

[@RobertHerrick-ik9kk]

Ever realize that the aftermarket exhaust bracket is mounted on the swing-arm??

[@RobertHerrick-ik9kk]

Ran into this issue after I bought and installed too lol

[@frxtrd1033]

WooW 😮

[@lokococo9825]

What exhaust you have brother?

[@dinizgaragem-bikesretro7428]

Farolete traseiro é de qual marca se tiver como enviar o link aliexpress do modelo

[@_Inquisitor]

How’d ya get the led blinkers to work ?

[@RichardEllwood]

GOOD MUSIC.

[@biomozgjele]

please tell me where you got those rear turn signals and exhaust pipe?

[@biomozgjele]

@@MotoGearSolid tnx!

[@ryan.thedirector]

i like your prj so nice

[@kieranlavoie8124]

What exhaust is that?

[@HighAway]

That is rad. i bet youre gonna sell it. i have mine as second owner and its completely stock. i really want do two things on it. the pipe and sprockets change.

[@HighAway]

I totally agree however, none of the stuff I have what you have!!

[@MrMelbourne40]

Hi , like what you’ve done to the bike . With the new exhaust and air filter did you have to re jet ? If so can I ask what jets you used ? Thanks

[@zero18v2]

Sound name please???

[@sheharagangul6271]

Can you give me that original parts , Pleaseeee!!!!!!!!!!

[@trevorfox1171]

what a joke. the music sucks, i was interested in the bike, not anymore

[@MotoGearSolid]

You whine like a woman. You must take after your mother.

[@CrazyPalidin57]

Could you please tell me where you sourced the Airfilter pods from if you still recall.