YAMAHA VIRAGO, CAFE RACER FULL GARAGE BUILD TIME LAPSE

[@davidbohner692]

I’m always envious of people that have the time, energy and talent to pull off a project like this. Kudos. More!

[@JamesCouch777]

Great job on the build and the filming 👍 I've got a Virago stashed away in the corner of my shop. After watching this I may drag it out 🙂 I'm just finishing up a 71 Triumph Daytona.

[@JanJanMoto97]

I love how clean and fitment works. Good job.👌

[@az-cafe-moto]

One of the best virago builds I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@614x2]

I've been kicking around doing a cafe build myself from a cb 750. However, I really like this bike as a baseline because. 1. It has a mono shock. And 2. Shaft drive. Rethinking my options now

[@Weldangrind]

That was so enjoyable, I watched it twice. I’d love to see a build series on this one.

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks! Best compliment ever! I have a Virago 920 waiting in the wings, will most likely do a series on that one. Cheers!

[@881qyk]

It’s a good video. I like the builds with your commentary instead of the music but again, good video.

[@cabantingpaulmichaelangelo1817]

This is what you call a content. I loved it so much mate and I hope the others did too. Keep making more like this, you just earned another subscriber. Stay safe, Godbless

[@Micky_Lima]

Es bellisima!!!! nice work!!!

[@joseyamidgomezatehortua5994]

Felicitaciones por ese trabajo que bueno que haya restaurado esa moto son muy buenas maquinas

[@johnross6691]

nice bike you did a good job.

[@ronnieholt3863]

This thing turned out AMAZING man

[@burnhags2572]

Great job

[@davidsimpson9134]

Thanks Steve. Great outcome. Looking forward to what you do with the 920. I have an 82 with the unusual handlebar / meter set up and I'm not sure what to do with it. Maybe just leave it stock but the cafe conversion sure is a temptation. I'll be really keen to see what you do with yours! All the best from Etobicoke.

[@Beachmangarage]

If you don't want to go the clip-on route you can easily convert to a tube style handlebar without messing with the triple clamp setup, gives you lots more options. Yeah, not a big fan of the speedo setup or the headlight on the 920, not to mention that year has a one year only ignition key - and yes mine is broken 🤪

[@donovanlucibello379]

nice build!

[@mikeeger7581]

Damn that virago looks great Steve!👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏💪✌️✌️✌️👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks Mike!

[@chopperchopster]

I have an 81 XV750. I turned mine into a rigid frame chopper. Great motor. I think its only flaw is the starter motor grind. I fixed that problem by welding up the ring gear on the starter. Yamaha factory fix is a shim but they wear out.

[@akulahtinen6076]

Cool race bike 🤘🏻🤠🤘🏻

[@christosganidis]

Hey man congrats on this wonderful and well-executed build. Could you give me any details on the parts used for the front of the bike?(headlight,turn signals, gauges)

[@TheSteveniell]

Awesome! I hope you were here in vegas 😬😅😎👍🏼

[@mikeeger7581]

At least, unlike me, you have the knowledge tools work space balls and ambitions to try it!!!! Thanks 🙏 Mike

[@jalbertopleon]

Very beautiful... 👍🤩👍

[@memsybabe]

Took me about 2 years of weekends to do to my Virago what took you 10 minutes 😁👍. Looks great dude. Sub'd...

[@philsechzi8469]

Watching all your videos just makes me want to start buying bikes and fixing them up

[@Beachmangarage]

lol, Cheers Phil!

[@michaelvollmer9491]

Very nice 👍 Build. I love it🤘

[@joedeleon3435]

brother I have to say that is genius with the connection plate for your rear subframe! I would have never thought of that man! thank you for that idea brother, and absolutely awesome looking build brother, congratulations

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks Joe! Never really planned it that way but it made it so easy to weld and paint. Cheers!

[@robertsteffy9608]

Hey man, beautiful build you have here. I'm building one myself and was just wondering what kind of Speedo you used and how you tied all of that together. I was thinking of getting an Acewell, but am on the fence because of the price. Thanks in advance!

[@vihangaraveen8891]

I want this one❤️

[@darren_black]

Nice build! It always looks cold in your shed mate. But, it must be 'handy' being ambidextrous with a spray gun!

[@Beachmangarage]

Lol, had to get it super warm for the paint. Glad winter is finally over. Cheers!

[@johnbelcher7164]

To be a Left hander you have to be, Ambidextrous ""Truy cutting materials etc With scissors WITH YOUR LEFT HAND

[@AXLL-1952]

It is so beautiful that I like it ♥ ️

[@molic1981]

Great Job 👌👍

[@justinblaketumulak659]

I wish i could have a bike like this someday😊

[@shawnbodendorfer1867]

Awesome JOB

[@MohamedMohamed-hh2mp]

Nice work👍👌👏👏👏

[@edgardoaguilar4518]

Belleza

[@darcicustodiodarci8163]

FICOU MUITO TOP MANO.

[@Omorrow14]

I loved every part of this build! Great job man! I was looking into getting an 82 Virago 750 and your video confirmed that for me lol was that whole seat assembly pre made? Or did you make it?

[@JohnnyNekro]

Looks dope AF

[@LiveFreeMoto]

finding a nice one of those bikes to start a build on is so hard! i just want a 81-83 for that great swing arm!

[@Beachmangarage]

Yep! I was also lucky enough to come across an '83 920 not too long ago... jumped on it as they don't come up often. Great bike to build on.... good luck!

[@LiveFreeMoto]

@@Beachmangarage funny enough i just made a video talking about this. and just found two for sale together for super cheap!

[@LiveFreeMoto]

Combustion Junction yeah thought I had it. Had what I thought was a deal but guy sold it out from under

[@matthewrobinson4613]

I am looking to do my first build. I am 6’2” and was considering a GS build but after seeing this Virago I may change paths. Any thoughts ?

[@suchoi61]

Super video and work !

[@MrNigel1340]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@patrickjoseph6237]

Super nice finished product. Where are you selling your finished bikes? Or are you keeping them all?

[@kihestad]

Nice, this came as a surprise :-) A really cool and unique project, not the most typical bike to build as cafe racer. As always your videos are inspiring!

[@Beachmangarage]

Nice to hear! Cheers mate!

[@Jarrrow-1]

Great job Steve & nice surprise. THX.

[@Beachmangarage]

Cheers Jarrow!

[@charliegutierrez8728]

I like it brother. All it needs is some straight pipes

[@Beachmangarage]

I agree. That would be cool...👍

[@ElGatoox]

great job

[@rickyventaglio5811]

Hey man, I love your work on this bike. Where did you get those bike seat white frames? the one with the screws on and the one that you cut with the Stanley knife to fit.

[@leonardocardenas3477]

Quedo hermosa te pasaste

[@MotoMango]

beautiful!!!

[@bjornstensson7470]

Awesome,just awesome video!!!Thanx Steve!!!So nice good looking bike......Thanx again man for an very good video!!!

[@Beachmangarage]

Cheers Björn! Always great to hear from you! 👍

[@johnbelcher7164]

Brings Back Old Memories

[@Punkerage]

Awesme build! I Saw something at the end, have you checked if the tire will clear the cables if the suspension bottoms out? i guess throttle cable exposed could be concerning.

[@Beachmangarage]

Good catch! The throttle cable was re-run after I filmed it. Yep, looked a bit sketchy there. 😎

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Steve, that looks killer!!! The early Viragos always needed some asthetic styling. With the 79's bikes, have you ever thought about changing out the old style ball bearings in the neck for modern tapered bearings? I did them on all of my 7o's bikes, and it makes a huge difference! By the way, do you have a facebook page? If so, please i.m. me. I would like to be able to converse outside of KZbin. Thanks man, and keep the vids coming! Can't wait to see more on the Kawi 200!!!

[@Beachmangarage]

Hey George, thanks! Yes, I always replace with the tapered bearings, so much easier to assemble as well! Hit me up on the email in the description, and we'll figure it out....Cheers

[@chezmorello9057]

Great build and this conversation is getting very popular but why is the 750 predominantly the model of choice? What's wrong with the 1100 version? Surely this would give more bang for the buck...is there a reason why the 1100 is seldom used?

[@tomthompson7400]

was the hoop and the seat a kit , they seem to fit very well with relatively little work ?

[@evasesh6585]

Hello, I am currently working on an 83 Virago 500. Can you give me any more info on the subframe setup you did for this?

[@Beachmangarage]

This one I designed as I went. There are a couple of prebuilt ones on eBay. Some are more expensive than others but they can give you a good starting point. Cheers!

[@XfireKeenmike]

subscribeded

[@joelkershaw2315]

Just picked up a 82' vx920. what handlebars did you use? mine tend to extend almost sideways, its a weird position for my hand, but yours look like just what i need. great vid BTW. subbed.

[@Beachmangarage]

I used clip-ons - directly on the fork tubes. 920's have different stock handlebars than the 750's, afaik, but the same clip-ons should work for you. I slid my fork tubes up slightly to mount them above the triple clamp. Cheers!

[@joelkershaw2315]

@@Beachmangarage Thanks for the reply! ill look for some clip ons. hope to see more builds from you

[@mikeeger7581]

Like I told you a long time ago I wish you were not so far away from I could have you do my bike!!! Damn that sucks that I don’t have the means to have you work on my bike

[@shaktiprasadmohanty9429]

U should hav added footpeg installation and a bike ride video ... That will be grt if u add

[@Beachmangarage]

Will do!

[@linusbeeck5371]

Great Video! Did you shorten the Forks or did you use different ones?

[@ceec6923]

Sick ! Rep 🇨🇦!

[@ButhMusic]

That Virago was my ex before leaving me 😵😱

[@mikeeger7581]

Definitely looking way better than the goofy style these manufacturers came out with!!! But , but at the time they did I guess that was the style????? Lol 😂

[@AussieAnnihilation]

im doing the same thing with my fuel tank, face plate halfway down, i havent welded it up yet, as i havent mig welded in many years and am worried i'll screw it up. any tips on power and feed? and yes i have gas and anti splatter spray.

[@c_kennmusic5737]

Very cool, incredible job. Where did you get the plastic seat insert? I'm modding my 83 Viagro. First thing that has to go is the step seat!

[@Beachmangarage]

I actually bought a full seat, scrapped the crappy plastic cover, and used the base and foam. The seat was flat, I cut the kick-up at the back and had a new seat cover made. Hope that makes sense! Cheers!

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Lovely job Steve. How is the lockdown treating you , plenty of time for the workshop ?? thanks , Gus

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks Gus! Getting a little stir crazy... Not as much time as I'd like in the garage, my kids are home and need to be entertained 🤪

[@JonasEP]

Did you cut anything off the frame or is it just a bolted on back frame. I like your video very much, and I am going to save it for my future build 😁

[@Beachmangarage]

Nothing on the frame needed to be cut, these year of bikes are great for customizing. Thanks!

[@jalenbrinson4601]

I was wondering because I have a 1982 virago 750 i like the seat set up u did..anyway I could pay u to make me the frame and seat for mine

[@fiftygaragedetail5629]

Con todo el trabajo que tiene la pintura deja mucho que desear...

[@MrFrozone93]

Wow, great Virago build tho.. the best I've seen so far. I would prefer a more decent coloring for the tank but it looks awesome anyways. Where are you from? It's hard to get a drivers permission for those in europe :-(

[@paddy19656]

He's from Ontario, Canada. Modifications are easily done here.

[@gemasdeltiempo]

hi, i have a question. Is your motorcycle's vin number nine digits?

[@plm9546]

Hi, Can you show more of the wiring harness?, im stuck with that, how did you change your gauge? with what wire and what gauge?? and what seat did you buy? thx

[@Beachmangarage]

I have a video here showing how I wire the aftermarket speedo... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIebaH2ljpdgl6M Different bike but the wiring is the same. The gauge is from amazon. The seat, ebay or amazon - I scrapped the crappy plastic cover and modded the base and foam to have the upswing at the back. Hope that helps. Any other questions let me know. Thanks!

[@diamondperformancefab5931]

Thumbs up and subscribe just for the card trick at 5:40

[@ETryan90]

did you have to shorten the front forks at all?

[@happyshaver5786]

I have a 1981 virago rebuild going right now. I'm stuck at the fuel system!please give me all the information you can about how you ran the fuel lines.

[@mariafernandahernandezpera1471]

What kind of paint do I use for the gas tank and what name does that color have?

[@danielgiesel2473]

Cool build! Was that sub frame a kit or custom made?

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks! The sub frame was all custom.

[@Gottayatta]

Hey man I’ve got a 82 and I was wondering where you got your clip ons and speedometer

[@rosstulloch8100]

I got the same one off Aliexpress. It has problems. The oil indicator light is shown as the fuel gauge. It has no fuel level sensor so that part is strange. I don't care but it might effect resale value. Clipons can be found anywhere. Just make sure you have the correct diameter.

[@Beachmangarage]

Both were from amazon. You have to add some relays to get the oil and neutral light working. I have a vid on here about that. Cheers!

[@tilldar865]

🤘

[@LaagniDutch]

Enjoyed the vid, man. Grats on the build!

[@Beachmangarage]

Appreciate it!

[@МОТАВТОСПБ]

👍

[@Gottayatta]

Do You still have the stock tach and speedo ill by them off you?

[@Beachmangarage]

Still have em. Pretty sure the connectors are cut. You’re welcome to what’s left.

[@Gottayatta]

Combustion Junction sweet just saw this how would you like me to contact you

[@isahc1672]

Do you cut the front suspension?

[@Beachmangarage]

No, just slid it up the triple clamp enough to add the clip-ons on top

[@leocavallo6814]

can i ask where did you find the majority of the parts you need to build this?

[@Ch1ckeNug01]

How long did this take you?

[@vintageman7253]

全体像が見たい！

[@CriatorioPapaPompeu]

Só faltou ligar o motor e mostrar ela em movimento.

[@craigmcl9841]

Looks great. Are you thinking about selling it?

[@Beachmangarage]

Thanks ! Yes, it’s for sale. Was going to be displayed in the spring motorcycle show until it all got cancelled 😢

[@craigmcl9841]

@@Beachmangarage Will email you. Assume that the email is [e-mail]? There may be a typo in the email address in the above Info area.

[@lahirushehan37]

🥵❤️

[@insi8107]

Premium👍🏻🆒

[@daniilusss]

алиллуя Бог Благ

[@ThePeavey23]

I have a 1981 xv920 runs good but I have no time, so it's for sale 1000$ obo

[@timhays4290]

I owned a 86 Virago back in the day. They are a dime a dozen these days. Shaft drive from the days of the National speed limit of 55mpg. I knew more than a few guys attempt to run these bikes at modern hwy speed and it just blows the bike up in short order. You can not just re-gear the bike with new sprockets and chain. OK fine if you stay of the interstate except for short distance.

[@mikeeger7581]

Here we go again with another flat seat with a hoop ? Lol 😂

[@Beachmangarage]

Ah, but this seat isn't flat 😁... I actually cut an angle in the seat base as I didn't like how it looked. Cheers

[@andrewperez5550]

This is every hipster douche bags wet dream. Only thing missing is some bar end mirrors. Awesome build tho brother, great work.

[@paulaross7043]

hey thats kates Bike

[@Beachmangarage]

The one she drove from BC? Naw, that was a 400 twin. Prolly the same year tho

[@paulaross7043]

@@Beachmangarage 4 cylinder dude! Great videos btw

[@paulaross7043]

@@Beachmangarage i'm Gonna dig out a photo

[@Beachmangarage]

Would love to see some photos from that trip...... umm, the first half 😉

[@Beachmangarage]

Wasn’t it a XS400?

[@adelinosuezomatomoto1387]

👍