Yamaha Virago Open Pipes Road Blast

Yamaha Virago Open Pipes. The sound is just incredible! Join me as I demonstrate the Yamaha Virago before and after custom open pipes. I was thinking to sell the Virago because I thought I needed a bigger bike, After I put these pipes on, the Virago turned into a snarling beast of a bike! Now I have no plans to sell it anytime soon. You have to check this out.

[@motorbikefu5632]

My 535 sounded like a polite sewing machine. Stuck some open pipes on it and now it sounds like an eater of worlds. Got to love those open pipes!

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+MotorBikeFu Hell yeah!

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+MotorBikeFu I just turned it into a hard tail also. I'll post a video soon.

[@motorbikefu5632]

Cool! Messing with them is half the fun.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+MotorBikeFu Absolutely

[@mario930131]

Lol thank the Lord for loud pipes

[@Gruuvin1]

You didn't 'need' a bigger bike--you just needed it to 'sound' like a bigger bike! Well done, though! It does sound good! With motorcycles, engine size doesn't matter so much, because ALL motorcycles are really cool! I have a V-Star 1100 and later bought a Virago 250, for my wife to try riding with me. She's not into it, but I can't sell it! I love the 250! They are all fun in different ways.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Thanks. Yes that was a great bike. It was a blast regardless of the engine displacement. Sold it and miss riding it but driving the WRX eases the pain.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

Hello again! I'll never get tired of that sound. I'll sleep well tonight thanks

[@UncleRobsGarage]

Reminds me of my 1963 305 Honda super hawk absolutely deafening yet pure perfection

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

I had a 305 Honda also with open pipes! What a sound these things make. Great fun.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

@@MaxSpeedMediaLive yep mine had extractors.

[@trevorjameson3213]

Best looking Virago I've seen! Sounds awesome too!

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+Trevor Jameson Thanks bud. Sold her last year though. :(

[@Toxic2T]

Check my video if you want to hear a meaner one. This one sounds great though

[@jasonswartz1968]

Loving the sound! I like it so much better than the sound of my 250 single.

[@Aaronemmanuel-27]

This is exactly what I want my xv250 to sound like, I'm gonna have to research and look around here in Malaysia to find some aftermarket pipes. Might be able to grab one of these ❤️ wish me luck 👍

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Good luck!

[@zachdavis97]

Dude! So happy to see you still have the Bike, thought you sold her. Bike sounds Rad! Such a Big bike sound for a 250.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Handles great like a small bike though. It's the best of both worlds.

[@josephpoitras465]

great vid, love the sound of the new open pipes they sound amazing!!! keep up the great work!!! :)

[@mario930131]

this bike is super sick the way you modded it out

[@nikolasao]

Nice video you actually show it while riding

[@spencerkochel4390]

Just Bought one of these today. Now you have me excited to do some mods. Looks and sounds great man!!

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Thanks. These bikes are so easy to mod. I have a new video coming soon that showcases the rear fender chop and vertical plate/tail light mods. I also just put the bike up for sale. I hope it doesn't sell. :(

[@allensandven0]

Spencer Kochel I’m thinking about picking one up from a friend that got it in a trade deal , he said he’d take five hundred for it ? 2005 ( I think). I’m to big it looks like a pit bike under me , but would be perfect for my wife or to just play . The bike has 15k miles and a couple of after market accessories but very clean . After seeing this one I’m thinking I better snap it up even if my wife won’t ride I think with what was done to this one I couldn’t possibly lose money? Was that a custom seat pipes and bars ? If so, about what is the parts total ? I’m getting excited now just need to find a place to stash it until spring then I can unveil it her birthday ! Oh yea I forgot to mention I will half to get a bigger matching bike too ! Wish me luck on that one ! 😂

[@jasonharris644]

Love my 250. Yours sound freakin fantastic!

[@Icanreadgood1]

I'm just coming across your videos. Where do I et pipes like those? I have a 2012 vstar 250 and want to do some of the upgrades you did. Also did you have a hard time finding tires for this bike?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

You can find handlebars, tires and other parts at www.jpcycles.com/ The pipes were custom made by a guy from Mississippi. Don't have the contact info but found him in the Virago forums. Good luck

[@Icanreadgood1]

@@MaxSpeedMediaLive cool ty!

[@minibikemayhem9335]

Man that bike sounds great!!

[@uberkritzkreig]

Love the pipes man! Thanks for posting! :D

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

You bet. More video is already in the works.

[@BEEBEE159]

Did you have to jet the carbs or change any carb settings after you installed the open pipes?

[@jarronhaleysorrell]

Yes

[@unionrdr]

I just bought a 2018 V Star 250 last Monday. It'll arrive tomorrow morning. Been lookin' at some pipes for mine. And that 17-tooth sprocket.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Have fun with it!

[@jilliandesantis3287]

Can you share the link for where you got the pipes?

[@nottoday7259]

What song and the band played on 0:34. By the way you exhaust sounds awesome.

[@spokes1355]

How did you jet the carbs. I got pipes on mine and it back fires like hell.

[@seanharris6427]

You might need new gaskets.my 535 was doing the same thing until i put new gaskets in and its made a massive difference.

[@deadshot4245]

sickest 250 out there thats dope man

[@fabiodottomachado9490]

Really great sound!

[@antoniobravo5241]

I am new I just bought a motorcycle 2005 Yamaha Virago, I would like that mine sounds like yours. Did you just install new pipes and/or did you have to do something else? And where did you get those pipes? Thank You.

[@Domitian666]

Its the pipes, you can get new ones for about 165-185 depending on stainless or black finish I have an 05 also and man its a world of difference, also you gotta do the sproket and chin swap. get a 17/38 sprokets and a new chain that will need to be 112 and suddenly you will go from winding out at 55mph and having to shift into 2nd before you get through a red light to easily cruising at 65-70 .

[@nachofalcon5878]

Awesome sound, i like it

[@jaredgreen982]

Dude these pipes are awesome. How did you go about getting them/making them?? I want to make these myself or get someone to do them these are awesome.

[@arianorozco8260]

These are 2.0 Larish41 custom made pipes, check the virago tech forums and you can contact him from there man.

[@jesusfayce]

+Arian Orozco do you have a link to that?

[@patrickmiyat1256]

it sounds great! is that basically a straight pipe or is there any type of baffles in those pipes

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+patrick miyat No baffles. Straight pipe. I may experiment with some baffles to lower the volume and slightly increase back pressure to see if it improves performance. I have larger jets on the way. I put out a new video after the jet upgrade when testing the performance.

[@trobadorloco]

where did you get the pipes?

[@FlamingTightyWhiteis]

that sounds fantastic, i might just do this to my 'Virago, but i do have one question, your bike makes a noise from the left side correct? ihave chain noise, and im not sure if its normal, it sounds identical to yours, and it has been worrying me. first bike caution i guess. is it normal? the only other thing ive ridden was a newer ninja, and all i could hear on it was the sound of speed.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

You are probably hearing the chain noise or front sprocket. If you just got the bike oil the chain and sprockets immediately. If your chain is rusted or dry it will make noise and could snap on you. Not good. It is normal to hear some noise. Check to ensure you have the proper tension on the chain. Not too tight or again, you can snap it. Since I put on the open pipes, the only thing I hear are the pipes! LMAO It's very important to always do a visual and mechanical inspection before every ride. Check your tires, brakes, signals, lights and fluid levels before you take off. It can save your life. Don't want to freak you out, just want you to ride safe.

[@JuanIsaac666]

They look and sound badass i need some for my bike

[@tractorboyz100]

What brand are those pipes?

[@pierrots8217]

Just bought an 07 virago 250, exact color like this one, I really like the sound and look of these pipes, would you know if the guy still makes them or might be interested in making some to sell, if you could please let me know, I m really interested. Tx , great videos!! 5*****

[@phade8712]

that was pretty sweet..... hmmm found my next set of pipes :D

[@thomaszouban7194]

Hello, did these new exhausts increase your fuel consumption?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

No not at all

[@marshalledwards1125]

Did it change your mpg at all either way?

[@octane613]

where did you get those? I can't find any decent pipes for my 250.

[@danielmcgrath9369]

Try Ebay for Sc Products.I have a good set of stainless steel pipes and they sound awesome man.

[@jamiesim9377]

They are custom. He has welded pipes on the originals, see hownthe back pipe comes from the centre of the frame. I got my pipes from webike japan

[@jamiesim9377]

@@danielmcgrath9369 they are horrible quality and for another 50 bucks you can get webike pipes

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

They are not welded on the originals. They are all custom made not original and were custom made by a guy in Mississippi. Can't remember his name but you can find him on the virago forums.

[@codykelton1384]

@@MaxSpeedMediaLive , bike sounds great! This is exactly what I am looking for for mine. What forum is the guy on? I'm from MS so it should be an easy buy for me!

[@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446]

Wow sounds good for a 250

[@richardwebb297]

Sounds amazing!

[@bakosblace]

Hey Man, I wanted to ask you howd you remove baffles? I went to see a Service guy he said he wouldnt touch it because you have to remove the whole unit not just the baffles or something along those lines then he said its a pain in the ass to rejett and adjust the carbs accordingly. Did you have any issues? Definitely want to give it a go if not too risky or too complex. Cheers bro.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

You don't need to rejet and you don't have to unbolt the pipes. The service guy is wrong. Use a hole saw bit on your drill that is slightly larger than the rivets. Cut the hole and pull the baffles out with a long nose pliers. This is an easy job. You can file down the rough edges when done. I have open custom pipes but did the baffle removal on the stock pipes.

[@bakosblace]

Max Speed Media Did it yesterday tooks 5mins. Sounds much throatier and louder, performance seems better too! I had an Airfilter put on and rejetted for it, not sure if that had something to do with it, bike is so much more fun to ride... Be even better if I could get Larish41's here in Sydney Australia!! Thanks Champion appreciate the help and videos, when's your next lot coming up?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

New video should be out within a week or less. Did a complete chop on the rear fender and removed a ton of other parts and weight. Bike is super light now. New side mount vertical plate and tail late. Will detail in the new video. :)

[@bakosblace]

Nice one, look forward to it.

[@gonzaloramirezdelarosa2111]

Max, greetings from Panama. would ya please tell me where I can order 'em? what's the cost? Thank you..

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Please check the comment below for details. It's a guy from Mississippi.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

I got them from a guy in Mississippi named Tim Larish. I believe they were $330. You can find him on the Virago Forum. His user name is larish 41. Search on Google and you'll find him. The bike is a whole different beast with these pipes. Nice power gain, much smoother and the sound is incredible.

[@marinellahobbyfarm-manongb4891]

Do you a link for that exhaust?

[@romulusmayer4619]

Sound it's lovely

[@Voltomess]

Hey I know you sold that bike but can you explain me what's the difference between virago 250 and v star 250??? can I have that awesome exhaust sound also on v star 250??? or maybe i'm wrong and that virago was like 900cc not 250??

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

The virago 250 and the vstar 250 are the same bike. Same motor. vtwin. The vstar is just the newer model. My bike was a virago 250. And yes, the exhaust will sound the same if you put on some nice pipes and larger jets.

[@Voltomess]

sweet thanks!!. I wanna get this yamaha as my first bike .

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Can't go wrong with it.

[@nickdipalo5069]

What tire configuration? Are those stock?

[@williamtveten1568]

Sick love it thinking of getting one of these. Is it powerfull enough for a 6ft 230lbs man?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+Bobber4Lyfe Will Tveten Sure. As long as you don't want to race with it. For a cruiser it's great.

[@williamtveten1568]

Perfect nope just cruise and daily rider

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+Bobber4Lyfe Will Tveten Should be fine.

[@williamtveten1568]

Thanks for the info!

[@Kingdom_Kid]

Where did you get the seat?

[@mario930131]

What size jets did u upgrade to if you did ?????

[@thugcheezer]

Where did you get your pipes?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

They are hand made one set at a time by Tim Larish from Mississippi. aka larish41. You can find him on the Virago Forums.

[@JRSilva-te8ez]

yea but isnt the motor gonna get janked up if your not running pipes with no back pressure?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Nope

[@JRSilva-te8ez]

@@MaxSpeedMediaLive are you absolutley positive? was there a decrease in top speed? ty for taking the time to answer my question!

[@JRSilva-te8ez]

i have a 2014 xv250 (vstar) i cut the pipes off and immediately noticed a descrease in top speed, no longer will the bike do 90mph, also my dad and uncle said its going to fuck up the motor... any input is appreciated, i love the way my bike sounds now, but its not worth it, if its going to damaged the intake/exhaust valves, or do harm to the internals of the engine, i heard you have to tune your carburetor to avoid damage if your going to run open pipes... not sure what to do because i need a welder to put one of the pipes back on, the other can be slipped on/bolted up tight... ty for reading hope to hear from you.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

@@JRSilva-te8ez you need to add more fuel and it's not going to mess up anything. Need to run an actual exhaust not just take off the muffler. You get a custom open pipe that's tuned and that's long enough and you're still going to have some back pressure. You need to increase the fuel jet size or if your bike is fuel injected you need to tune it and give it more fuel and it'll be just fine. My bike was older and had a carburetor so I increase the fuel with slightly larger Jets and the bike was a beast no problems whatsoever no decrease in top speed.

[@JRSilva-te8ez]

@@MaxSpeedMediaLive yea its carb'd... ok ty again for awswering my questions

[@mario930131]

Just bought some drag pipes for my vstar 250 I'm stoked

[@deigomotos8527]

Perfect video 🤩

[@Jabronijalandoni]

Awesome!

[@scannaunderscore1]

I had a vtx1300 but it's too big n bulky, something like this would be great

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

The 250 was super light and handled great.

[@petermotzfeldt4083]

How did you modify the back end, look so good With only one seat. Did it come that way?

[@Quietthenoisecanhear]

i got mine with a passenger seat, you can easily take off three bolts and the seat is off. thats what i did and it looks great

[@frankienegron2130]

Where you get those,I need it for mine

[@Babiker123]

Шикарный звук выхлопа! 👍💪🤘

[@kfiji]

What mufflers are those

[@martinezortiz4240]

Can you tell me where can i get that handlebar?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Sorry. i can't remember. It's been along time. I bought it at one of the larger online motorcycle superstores. Any one should have it. They're Renthal

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Did you do a sprocket change?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Nope. Left it stock. It was geared really low so it accelerated well but revved high. Since I only drove it local and no highways it worked out well.

[@manuelcox9603]

Hey bro where did you order those pipes

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

From a guy from Mississippi I found on Virago forums. You can see if he's still available there.

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Re-jetting of the carb might give more power now!

[@geekrelic7400]

Any time you fool with the exhaust on the xv250 you have to rejet. Never run this bike with open pipes or you will burn your valves. If you remove your baffles you will lose your back pressure, to do it right with the baffles out add a 1/1 2 inch lollipop in each pipe about 2 inchs into into the pipe, this will give you a good sound but you still have to rejet, From 2 Virago 250s experience in our family I found that jetting is pretty much turn key, Idle jet is changed from the 17.5 to a 20, midrange is increased by adding a nylon spacer to lift the needle up, and the main can go from the stock 110 to a 115 or even a 120. Readjust your idle and mixture, every bike is a little different but about I start at about 2 turns out on the mixture and work from there. BE sure to order the correct jet part numbers as Mikuni makes a lot of jets in these sizes and the are not all for this bike (found out this the hard $$$ way years ago, cost me cylinders pistons and rings and a epic battle getting the engine out and back into the frame).

[@geekrelic7400]

I forgot to add if you have a AIS air system (stuff in pod on left side, Calif only) you need to disconnect the 2 rubber hoses that go to the chrome tubes that go to the engine and plug them, also connect and plug the signal (vacuum line that runs to the intake manifold and plug that so you do not have a air leak. These systems pump or allow air to enter the exhaust to complete burning but usually just make annoying backfire. Never were proven to work anyway, Yamaha just told EPA that it was a "Clean air enhancement" and they bought it!

[@juntsmoka]

@@geekrelic7400 back pressure and "burning valves" Is a myth. You don't have to worry about back pressure on a 4 stroke, it's exhaust scavenging that is nice to have. It's just going to make the bike run lean if you don't rejet

[@aaronlinn2582]

Where did you get the pipes from???

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

A guy from the Virago forums. I forgot his name but he's the only guy making them for the virago. Check the virago forum.

[@aaronlinn2582]

Max Speed Media i ended making my own from exhaust pipe bored at work....

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

That's the best way if you can do it right yourself! Custom is good.

[@enriquezambrano1]

Pretty Bike!!!

[@drgreenss3602]

Where did you get them I need some on mine

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

+dr greenss I sold the bike and forgot the guys name but I found him on the Virago forum. I believe he lives Missouri or Mississippi. They are custom made one at a time.

[@drgreenss3602]

Max Speed Media dam ight thanks man

[@thomakis29]

In Europe the Original exhaust is treasure the price is about 1000 dollars

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Whoa

[@dumyjobby]

hi, does the open pipes change performance?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Yes, if you increase the fuel jet size and install a high flow air cleaner. You have to add more fuel and air to get a nice power increase. But that sound though.... 😁

[@MegaSrDark]

What year?? Carburated??

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Well, I sold the bike but I believe it was a 2001.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Yes. Carb for sure. It was a great bike.

[@lucasrayo1]

damn, was insane

[@deborahchesser7375]

Much better !!!!!

[@rafapereira129]

I have on 1100 with Open pipes and OMG when i turn it on its like the devil coming to earth......

[@fekaito-3877]

I need a video of the making

[@CristianOrnelas602]

Where can I get these for my bike

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

You have to search the virago forums. There's one guy that makes these for xv250. That's where I got them. Can't remember his name but you'll find him there if he's still making them.

[@michaelgomez2711]

How can i do open pipes on my 07 virgo

[@nvidiagamern]

how much decibels with this exhaust?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Not sure but you can hear it in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imrOc5tpnqd8e8k

[@hudsonvalleywanderer11]

That sounds coming out of a 250...? ......

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Hey, this are good!

[@tylerpiatt1987]

Can I buy one from ya

[@Ruggedpig]

love it

[@scannaunderscore1]

Sounds beefy even for a 250

[@MrDoc73]

Sweet

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

Much better

[@bikerlad3138]

3:03 oh yes

[@168SamSam]

whats the rev limiter on the xv250?

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

About 8,000 RPM, It may not even have a rev limiter. I have heard of people taking the motor to 10,500 rpm until they got valve float but that's not recommended. It won't make power past 8,000 rpm. I don't have a tach on the bike but it would be nice to see how many rpms she's turning. I think with stock sprockets it will turn 7,500 rpm @ 75 mph. That can easily be lowered to just under 6,000 rpm with a sprocket change. I like the fast revving, stock lower gears because I like to blast around town and it accelerates harder.

[@168SamSam]

Max Speed Media thanks, i've been reving mine without knowing how much i can rev it xD. got it off my uncle. he didnt want it, soo i took it.

[@MaxSpeedMediaLive]

Build it! Start chopping things off and modding.

[@mario930131]

awsome

[@gonzaloramirezdelarosa2111]

Nice job. You should take a look at Erik Lund video on "West Eagle Exhausts"...

[@mattreynolds5122]

The idle sounds decent tho

[@hotshotrooster415]

Sounds like a Harley-Davidson

[@tonygutierrez0393]

Where can I get some lmk please

[@MarkMeadows90]

Sounds like a Buell now

[@kevthebusman4768]

Sounds great but tidy up the cables they look Naf .

[@LuisRamirez-ex6yy]

Watery sound.

[@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446]

I hope you rejected the carbs

[@AntiCoruptionCentral]

Kinda makes it hard to get the mix into the pots then, doesn't it? Try *re-jetted*. SMH

[@tadaleague]

For a video of an exhaust sound, holy f*ck there is a lot of annoying sounds and loud rock music...Maybe tone that down next time :/

[@finleyyoung4085]

Sounds good but not with that music over the top

[@tims001]

Keep the music

[@chrisaskme811]

It sounds like a weed eater under water.

[@dedykurniawantanjung7563]

brummmm brummmm dor dor

[@romulusmayer4619]

Turn bloody music off

[@mattreynolds5122]

Sounds like shit tbh it sounds like a pissed off lawnmower

[@Zainphotography]

how many CCs?

[@ricktipton9563]

It's a 250.