I got a new cuiser

[Odin]

As you might or might not know i have been on the prowl for a Yamaha xv 400 - 600 at a desent price. And thanks to a well known "garbler" on this site I have now got it. It a Yamaha xv500 1988 and perfect for me right now.
But.... (there always is one ay ?) the pipes are a bit.... ehhh... mouldy ... so I will be looking for replacement pipes. I would really like to have to slach cut pipes on one side or something like that but not quite willing to pay 750 for them
So if anybody knows any body .... please let me know

[John]

Wow, doesnt look to shabby - looks like there maybe some fun in riding it - have fun with it

[Waylander]

WOOHOO Go the VIRAGO!!!

Ya got the special too. Very nice. If you dont mind ordering from the states you could check ebay. Some very nice ones like mine on there right now. They don't have the colector under the centre stand so they sound much better. Might have to do some custom work to get them to fit though. If ya take a pic of the underside area I'll be able to give you more info on doing it.

Or there are these off of a 535

[wari]

AHem ... garrble garrbell ... AHem ... I"ma match makerr ... DAtts whatt I do ..

[Ixion]

It looks rather nice. I can't make up my mind about cruisers. I used to hate them, but nowdays I think I may be changing my mind. Maybe I'm just getting old. Or maybe it's a reaction against the extremism of sports bikes.

[Grizz]

As you might or might not know i have been on the prowl for a Yamaha xv 400 - 600 at a desent price. And thanks to a well known "garbler" on this site I have now got it. It a Yamaha xv500 1988 and perfect for me right now.
But.... (there always is one ay ?) the pipes are a bit.... ehhh... mouldy ... so I will be looking for replacement pipes. I would really like to have to slach cut pipes on one side or something like that but not quite willing to pay 750 for them
So if anybody knows any body .... please let me know

Have you tried custom chambers in East Tamaki?

[Odin]

WOOHOO Go the VIRAGO!!!

Ya got the special too. Very nice. If you dont mind ordering from the states you could check ebay. Some very nice ones like mine on there right now. They don't have the colector under the centre stand so they sound much better. Might have to do some custom work to get them to fit though. If ya take a pic of the underside area I'll be able to give you more info on doing it.

I don't mind to much ordering from states as long as the price is right. Have you got a pic of your pipes (not to be misunderstood).

I shall get a pic of the underside tomorrow.

Ixion : Cruisers are nice and you don't HAVE to be old (I'm very young still ) but if you'd like to go 160+ at all times they can get a bit windy.

[Waylander]

Yea I have a pic just give me a sec to dig it up. And no you don't have to be old. I'm only 21 and I ride a bug cruiser.

Mounting a set like mine should be easy to do though you may need to get a set that has the header for the rear pipe included. That's why I need to see the underside to see where the header of the rear cylinder goes. Can't find the '88 500 on Yamaha's website.

My pipes look a bit crappy right now but I plan on pulling them off to get cleaned and re-chromed when I have the cash.


Have a look around in here to get an idea of what you can find on Ebay. Just do me a favor if you run across any gauges for an 1100 between 1990 and 1998 let me know.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/Virago...trypageZsearch

[Odin]

mmmmmm, rrrrrrrrr..... piiiiiiiiipes ....mmm

Looking good, how much did you have to spend on them ? I think you should get some new ones and I'll get rid of them there for you, no charge

[Waylander]

Actually they were on the bike when I got it. I think someone may have done it even before my dad bought it becouse I always thought they were stock until a few weeks ago.
As for giving you these. Nah I'll keep them beside you dont want them. If you could see the headers and the rest of the pipes thay are dull and rusty. Gonna have to have them sandblasted before they can be chromed again.


Though I wouldn't mind getting these here but I wont have the money for them in a long, long time.

[Odin]

They look good. Have you bought on e-bay US before ? and had something shipped to here ? How much do you think shipping might be ?

Id get these for that price.

But i think i need something that will fir like these. I think these would replace them but thats not what i want.
Might have a look at aus ebay :-D

[Waylander]

Never had shipping from states to here but I have bought off ebay before. Shouldn't be too exphensive and if you don't mind waiting a couple of weeks it might just cost you just over $30. That's just a guess though, you can talk to the seller and arrange for cheap shipping.

The first ones are allright but they will be a bit quiet with the collector on them. Up to you though. The second one is pretty much the same thing you have on there only cleaner.

Didn't even know there was an Ebay.au, gonna have to check that one myself.


Edit: Checked Aussie. Nothin there but a couple of mint XV250s.

[Holy Roller]

As you might or might not know i have been on the prowl for a Yamaha xv 400 - 600 at a desent price. And thanks to a well known "garbler" on this site I have now got it. It a Yamaha xv500 1988 and perfect for me right now.
But.... (there always is one ay ?) the pipes are a bit.... ehhh... mouldy ... so I will be looking for replacement pipes. I would really like to have to slach cut pipes on one side or something like that but not quite willing to pay 750 for them
So if anybody knows any body .... please let me know

What a great bike
A year younger than my old one. You will certainly have fun on that. First thing I would do is drop off the back wheel and remove the diff unit and apply some grease to the splines that connect the shaft to the diff. Should be done at every tire change. Not being aware of this maintainance requirement could see a fantastic trip away leaving one with no go and much disapointment. They are great in the twisties though watch for the pegs grounding out can give you heck of a start if not expecting it. I had mine for 5years and no major probs, battery replaced and clutch, tires and oil.
I do love shaft drives
Keep the rubber side down


The pipes will be throatier if the rear baffle cover is unriveted from them.

[gav]

Re ebay, first thing is to check whether seller will send to New Zealand, come prefer US only, then ask them for a price to ship out here. I'd imagine a set of mufflers and/or pipes could be pretty expensive because of the weight/size etc. But no hartnm in asking. I've had boxes with fairing panels sent and also had a carbon fibre muffler sent, on air looking about 5 days.

[crashe]

WOHOOOOOO another Virago rider.....

Waylander: whats the link/site to check out the mint 250's in oz?

I am looking for either a sissy bar or a pack rack to go on the back of mine...
Want one reallllllllllllll cheappppppppppppppppppp.