Yamaha Virago XV1000

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Ah yes, my motorcycle.  The object at which I throw all of my spare cash.  She's a 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000.  My friend, Samantha, gave me a great name for her. "Dirty Girl". 

She likes to be rev'ed and I can ride her whenever I want,
but she's loud and she smells.
My Dirty Girl!

I bought it in the Spring of 2000 and have been changing the looks and improving the performance ever since.  If you're interested in doing your own customization and/or maintenance, check out my WorkShop page.

Visit the Online Forum. Post questions, read answers or just say "HI" to other
Virago Owners.

For Sale: Leather Oil Filter Washers

I am in the Custom Leather business.
Paul Bastow Custom Leather

Click here to read about the Large tank.During the time I've owned my bike, I've modified it extensively.  I've added a larger fuel tank, fashioned some forward controls, re-chromed a great deal of the components and upgraded the lighting fixtures.  The chroming and most of the supplies were procured from Gary's Custom Cycle, here in Ottawa [(613) 565-7166] at a reasonable price too, I might add. If you would like to see a complete list of mods I have performed on my bike, click here.

If you're looking for an item, custom made out of leather, check out my leather webpage. I promise you a product unlike any other!
http://pbcl.ca

There has always been a problem with the seat on the Virago.  It's padded in the wrong places and the foam has a tendency to compress as it gets older.  As a result, you slide down when you hit the smallest bump.  Several people in the Ottawa River Riders have gone to see Lonnie of Lonnie's Upholstery, Stittsville, ON (613)836-2157.  For under $100 he'll reshape your seat, adding foam up front and change the depth of the bucket, so that you'll be held more firmly and comfortably in place.  It sure beats buying a new Corbin Seat® for $350 or more.
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Me and my ride!
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How she looks as of June 2006

Click on either of the two photos to see my photo album

I also have a series of links that I often reference when looking for parts or information about bikes.  Click here.

See these links? Many thanks go to Google's AdSense for giving me the opportunity
to make a penny here and there when people click on these links.


Thank you :-)

Ok, I think I've shown off enough of my bike. It's time to show off pictures of OTHER PEOPLE'S bikes. If you have a picture you want to send me, please do! Don't forget to tell me the following;

 

  • Your name. (Only your FIRST name will be posted)
  • The general area in which you live. (State, Country, Province, whatever...)
  • The particulars about your bike. (What have you done to it, what are you planning, where have you taken it...)
Send me a picture
Send me a picture

 

For organizing and sharing my photos,
I use Google's FREE photo organizing software.
I recommend it, It's really good!

Last updated: Thursday, April 3, 2008 3:03 PM