Yamaha Virago?

[re_animate]

I need a bit of first buyer advise on the value of this bike.

What would you value a second hand Yamama Virago?
I found one for 3.4k. It's got 3months rego, 1 year wof and 18,000ks on it.

What's a fair price to offer? - it's all minimum slave wage earned cash and it would be painful to see it wasted, i still need to get gear and all

Thanks

[blackdog]

I assume it's a 250?

What year is it?

[Berries]

2011.

And a Sunday.

[Motig]

2011.

And a Sunday.

LOL!

[Virago]

The one-year WOF suggests that it is <6 years old, and 18,000 kms is very low.

At $3400 it's a bargain.

[Tigadee]

That is a very good price. Have a good old once over and test ride before you buy...

[tigertim20]

I agree with Virago.
I went to look at a virago for a guy about 7 months ago, he got it for about 2k, BUT, it had fucked headstock bearings, had 50k on the clock, and needed a couple things tidied up.

At 3400, I think this sounds like a good price. Virago (if you couldnt tell) owns the bigger version of the 250, and his wife HAS the 250, so he can attest to how they are as bikes, If I remember cprrectly, they have had their two Viragos for quite a long time.

Just as an aside, it sounds like your first bike, spend the extra $100 or so, and take it to a mechanic (NOT the AA vehicle check, those cunts are useless, take it to a local bike shop with a good reputation) and get the thing looked over, just to make sure it is in good nick, and will not need a clutch, tyres, chain, sprockets, bearings etc in the next few months and cost more.

[caseye]

Ol Virago ain't the only one around here with a damn fine Yama Ha ha in the garage(BUTT! He most certainly knows em inside out) Sounds like a very good buy, most certainly take it to a reputable Yamaha dealer and have it looked over, then buy it! You can't go wrong at that price for a mint Yamaha of this age.

[The Lone Rider]

Yeap, good price.

But you should still give it a full look over.

- Pitting in chrome (been left outside in rain, or ridden near ocean area a lot)
- Brake lights, indicators, horn, starter etc all work
- Clutch engages and disengages smoothly
- Brakes engage and disengage smoothly, with appropriate amount of stopping force
- Exhaust has no holes or leakage
- Suspension appears to do it's job
- Tread on tires are a WOF approved depth
- Sprockets and chain not on end of their life
- Battery does not struggle to start bike
- Rust may indicate further investigation is needed

Bring some tools- spanners, sockets, multi meter - and ask if you can pop the seat off etc...

[re_animate]

Shat myself.
Bought it.

Gutted about the weather though.

Any tips on taking care of my bike? I wanna make sure she'll last

[Tigadee]

Heaps of tips, even if the bike isn't the same as yours.

Some of the best I remember is:
1. Lube the chain every 500km or after riding in rain
2. Buy a pressure gauge for checking the tyres every time before you ride. Better yet a pump as those have a gauge.
3. Wipe down your bike after riding in rain, keeps the rust away. Better yet, get an anti-corrosion product like Inox Lanolax and apply.
4. Ride gently in the beginning if you have to ride right after starting - otherwise, let the bike warm up while you put on your gear.
5. You don't have to use 98 petrol unless stated in your manual, just 91 will do

Heaps more HERE...

[Old Steve]

1. Lube the chain every 500km or after riding in rain.

Buy, and have fitted, a ScottOiler. Cost you about $300 or so, but all you have to do for assured chain lube is to keep the reservoir bottle full. Set it for one drop every two minutes, too much lube spatters everywhere. When you do have to replace chain and sprockets, get X-ring chain fitted. The extra cost is small for the extended life you'll get from it.

[skinman]

I had one that had a habit of getting a sticking rear brake switch so lube that periodically otherwise your brake light will be on all the time.
It shouldnt still have the factory front tire on it at 18,000km but if it has I would replace it with something good. Did it to mine & made a huge difference. (same goes for rear but front is really important) front end slides hurt

[Tigadee]

Oops! Found out too late that VIRAGO means "loud, ill-tempered, shrewish woman"... Oh well, hope you enjoy your loud shrewish bike...