Cafe Racer (Yamaha XV920R/Virago 1100 by Greg Hageman)
(Legendado em Português)
what does the Vincent Black Lightning have to do with the Yamaha XV920R/Virago?
Aesthetically, nothing.
But technically, at least 3 similarities.
This video will show you 3 different projects based in the yamaha XV920R/Virago 1100, but with 3 different perspectives.
There is only one man in the world, capable of transforming the yamaha virago so easily. Greg Hageman(Hageman Motorcycles) is this man.
Enjoy.
Photos by Erick Runyon & Gears and Glory
Here some interesting links about Hageman Motorcycles:
http://www.hagemanmc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DocschopsClassicMotorcycles
Videos about the Yamaha “Vinago”(Whith sound Engine):
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i have always thought that yamaha looked to vincent for inspiration for the virago series. then the stylists "americanized" it to the bikes detriment.
Awesome bike, i would like to buy a virago 250 and do the same, and it will use chain…
I love this because the builder used a very unappreciated motorcycle engine. Living in the US, I have always loved these type of high revving engines. Honda CB350 rules.
wow. 2 thumbs up if I could :)
As always, the choice in music backdrop is aurally appealing, as always….. which piece is this ?
What a gorgeous build. I love Virago based builds, they're terrific platforms, IMO. The lines of that wide angle v-twin and the gap they create just look epic together.
patricio, que musica é esta???
My DREAM project bike !!!! XV 920……. but whennn wheenn…. !!!
Obrigado racer TV por vídeos tão bons me inspiro cada dia a mais em meu projeto sem vocês talvez eu nem teria pensado em modificar minha motocicleta obrigado.
this is like a love story never ending ,,,,,,, un cuento de amor interminable ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I love Yamaha !!!
Cool auch hier der Beweis, weniger ist manchmal mehr.
Amazing!!
that vincent would not reach 200. the shot with rollie free wearing the bathing suit was done at bonneville were he touched 150 mph.
Dude! You make awesome videos. i have watched them all. Love the music too!
Heya, Beautiful! aberrant sprout !!
well done
Thank you. I have seen pictures of Billy Joel on various different bikes. I didn't know he owned one of those. On the subject of the Vincent, look up Hunter S Thomson review of one. In summary, he liked the engine and the power, but didn't think much of the handling. It was meant to be stable, which it was. But you were also meant to be able to turn it or bank it, which once over about 70 or 80 mph, he couldn't… which would have been less of a problem if it didn't get to or through that speed so quickly and easily…
Anyone else notice that TYPHOON ??? Don't see many if ANY of those anymore… This man has Impeccable taste… I must say.
My Hat is off to this man… Fantastic Machines, Unmatched Skill as well as Vision. I've owned about 5 Virago's over the years…in fact I dont think there is a bike made that I didn't own at one point or another. "Buy Broken, Repair, Ride, Sell at a Profit…Sort of my "Motto" actually.
Say… Since you have also been playing with Virago's… What is your secret to getting them to run properly and or Equally across both cylinders? Carbs? Intake Boots? Diaphragms? Jetting? Air Screw adjustments? These are known issues for many a Virago…they can be very finicky sometimes…but when they are running good…they run GREAT However…So they are worth the time and effort. They just tend to run like shit more oft than not. Also…What is your Electric Starter Solution? If you know Virago's…you will understand the Two of my Questions…and I know you understand, so I'm looking forward to your response Sir. ANYWAY, Excellent work my man…keep them coming !!!