Virago 250

[sunhuntin]

what are some people opinions on a 250 virago? am currently eyeing on up while my bike gets fixed [the regulators stuffed. wont get it back till at least monday]
the guys fixing scuff have a nice virago in their window.
i had a sit...nice light bike, low as well. v-twin. some paint rubbed off from saddle bags. $4595 [second hand] was actually offered it to ride, but declined...would hate to drop it or something. he said they had insurance, but id still feel really bad if anything happened.

does anyone have one with a givi top box? im lost without my box, and wouldnt be able to live without it, but will it look stupid? also, what saddle bags would be best, and are brackets an essential [to stop more rubbing]

[Ixion]

Something's wrong!

Here's a question about the Virago, it's been up for two WHOLE minutes and Crashe hasn't arrived yet. She must be injured or unwell!

[LilSel]

They are nice bikes...
(have one at home in the garage)

Slow in comparison to ZZR... but then thats the diff between cruiser/sport I guess.
One thing I find with the Virago is that sometimes its a real bitch to find neutral... (its not just me either lol, had a few pple go for a blat n said the same thing)(but that could just be this one... *shrug*)...

Havent got anything bad to say bout them tho

[MSTRS:Me]

... im lost without my box, and wouldnt be able to stop more rubbing...

Virago - nice. An excellent move from a GN. Go for it, if the price etc stacks up.

[sunhuntin]

Virago - nice. An excellent move from a GN. Go for it, if the price etc stacks up.

LMFAO!!!!!

just weighing up the odds here...if i went for it, itd mean new box brackets, which would be at least $100 or more. plus i dont want to ruin the look of the bike...shes a very sexy beast. would be a fun ride, im willing to bet!

[MSTRS:Me]

.... new box brackets, which would be at least $100 or more. plus i dont want to ruin the look of the bike....

Bikeshops are always willing to 'haggle'. If you are serious, then I suggest that part of your purchase negotiation is for them to include fitted brackets. As far as ruining the look of the bike, function over form??

[sunhuntin]

Bikeshops are always willing to 'haggle'. If you are serious, then I suggest that part of your purchase negotiation is for them to include fitted brackets. As far as ruining the look of the bike, function over form??

*cough* form over function... o....we're talking bikes! it does make life easier! plus scuffy looks like her arse has been chopped off.

the brackets were made specifically for the gn...cost me near $200, and the base plate, one of the "stems" snapped clean in half the other day. they were ordered from ventura, and im guessing id have to go the same way again?

i did see one on trademe that had a sissy bar and a softpack on a base plate behind that.

[crashe]

Here I am................ I have just spotted the thread.

Well what can I say about the Virago....

Well they are gorgeous and they are wonderful to handle...
Great around town and also great on country roads trips..

I have been all the way to Napier/Hastings on my bike......
I have been all the way up to Russell on my bike...
She runs as smooth as..... handles corners great....
Economical to boot. She has a 9.5 litre tank.....

They never break down, she just keeps on going.

Really comfy seats (if you have the 5 studded seat)
Low to the ground.... feet forward position and its like sitting on a lazyboy chair...
They are the baby Harleys.... (based on a early harley sportster... but not like the newer sportster out today)

Do I recommend a Virago... Hell yeah.... they do hold their money value..
Do I love my bike........ Hell yeah...

Sunhuntin - Go and test ride one and you too will love the feel of them... They are just the best out there to learn to ride on.... They are just awesome machines....

They have a very quick take off and you can leave others for dead at the lights. Going around country corners after slowing down for the corner again it has a very quick take off.

What year is the bike and how many kms on the clock....
Oh and what colour is the Virago?

[sunhuntin]

cheers for that crashe...you rock girl [good stomping in the mini chopper thread on tm last night, btw.]

might go and have a word to dad about picking up the "V" before work...ride her to work and home, then tool around a bit tomorrow. needs a minor bar adjustment, but thats piss easy.

red and cream if i remember. i think he said 98, but cant be sure. cant remeber how many ks.

[crashe]

Straight bar or handlebars like mine (see avatar pic)

I prefer handlebars like mine... better handling etc.

Is it a jap import or new in NZ....? - Its a New in NZ not a jap import with those colours.

What year is it? 98 - that a good year.. mine is a 97

How many kms on the clock? that helps to know that.. mine has done heaps...lol

What colour is it? red and cream - most common colour..... now they are now black only.

Oh you mean this thread hehehehe: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/M...eadid=12943027

[The Pastor]

They sure are a pretty bike, a nice chicks bike

[Drum]

Isn't there a common issue with the starter motors?

Nice looking bike though.

[crashe]

They sure are a pretty bike, a nice chicks bike

Oh dear young man..... you are gonna get it now...
Did you know that there are a few guys also riding these bikes........

One is ridden by KBers Oscar da cat in Orewa.....
One was ridden by KBer slashwylde in Auckland.
One was ridden by a KB dude in Hamilton...
Plus many others.

[crashe]

Isn't there a common issue with the starter motors?

Nice looking bike though.

Nup thats the 750cc Virago....

The 250 has no probs at all......

[ManDownUnder]

One was ridden by a KB dude in Auckland (mind has gone blank)

THAT explains it - his mind had gone blank!

Actually to be fair I understand they're a reasonably reliable piece of equipment. Great for the "short of leg"