[Ep 03] Yamaha Virago XV920 Cafe Racer Project

[Ep 03] Yamaha Virago XV920 Cafe Racer Project - Engine Refresh/Reassembly

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Жыл бұрын

I've purchased yet another derelict motorcycle with plans to build something cool out of it. This Yamaha Virago XV920 is a non-running basket case with no paper work but with time (and money) it'll be a sick V-twin custom. The original Virago (XV750 and XV920) was always an oddball because they don't really fit the cruiser look well, but they have gained a second wind in recent years as the unique construction allows for sick custom builds. Let's dive in; this time we are cleaning, painting and reassembling the engine.
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@EllaBananas Жыл бұрын

Ahhh the soothing sounds of Bully. You know its an illest build vid when that soundtrack comes out.

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Its like royalty free music...but good! XD

@joelginbey3481 Жыл бұрын

Please please pleaseeeee make more😅 im sotting here in my garage putting a new Rocker cover gasket on my 06 zx10 and I needed a break so I watched the vid and damn man gave me some motivation to keep going on my 10🤙🤙🤙 love the vids I've been watching since the bmw plz keep them coming

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Of course, will definitely do. I can't wait to finish the engine stuff so I can do the fun stuff. Good luck if you havent finished the gasket yet.

@joelginbey3481 Жыл бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 ohh man I had that 10 torn apart and back together in an hour and a half even went for a feking hoon at 2am 🤣🤣

@pnotuner1 6 ай бұрын

I just got a 920 basket case and parts missing. So the hunt is on for a more complete roller, hopefully with a title. I'm in the Houston area

@devinshort9029 Жыл бұрын

We are ready for the next episode! Love your content. Thank you!

@devinshort9029 11 ай бұрын

Bro we are hungry for the content lol

@kenwolfe5697 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Keep it coming

@coekiemantrance Жыл бұрын

looking forward for your next episode!

@hellbilly6532 Жыл бұрын

Great episode

@ZediMaster Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. You made it look so easy and straightforward; don't recall any of my engineering classes were that straightforward... Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.

@joef6858 Жыл бұрын

Another great vid.

@kdsmith0505 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your builds man

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

@trevorjohnsen4303 Жыл бұрын

Loving this build! Makes me miss my old 535 but i felt so big on it lol

@joemaxwell7443 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, looking forward to next vid

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

I'll try to get it out with speed!

@StraightLineCycles Жыл бұрын

This is such a great series man!

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying!

@blipco5 Жыл бұрын

Great job. The Virago twin looks like a simple engine. This is a nice build.

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@kdsowen2882 11 ай бұрын

Gentle 'tapping' with a very-small engineers-hammer , gives more-even-torques and helps-release any binding-tensions ie ; on big-end-caps, nuts etc , then re-torque , obviously taking-care where you-tap, not distorting the 'flats' on nuts etc . The same-technique can be used when welding 'Cast' , stops stress-fractures by relieving tensions in the metal . Dave NZ

@mattus1gig Жыл бұрын

You’re doing a fine job my man 👍

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@mattsawyer5359 10 ай бұрын

Whens the next episode?! Great videos

@MotoMango Жыл бұрын

Excellent work dude! I hope to get my hands on a Virago one of these days 👌👌

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Go for it while they cost nothing right now! The monoshocks werent around that long so I see them going up after they get ran through.

@crankybear1236 Жыл бұрын

I respect the skill and dedication. I have never heard of a split cam before. I would think a regular cam would be better to prevent gear lash because it is one moving part instead of being split. Very interesting.

@johnkarlsson2167 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the next episode, 3 months now, its killing me xD

@upsidedowndog1256 Жыл бұрын

Looks real nice! I have never had a leak using Yamabond 4. It's meant for gasketless metal surfaces and is great stuff! I have always wanted to try it on aircraft engine cases and oilpumps but have not yet. We have to use inferior FAA approved substances that many times do not work!

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Thats reassuring, finding out this is better than aircraft stuff! haha.

@blipco5 Жыл бұрын

Motorcycle engines are put under stress quite often but never seem to leak unless impacted. Downdog, when you apply Yamabond, do you apply it in a bead (which will flatten out once the case halfs are bolted together) or do you apply in a thin coat?

@upsidedowndog1256 Жыл бұрын

@@blipco5 Yamabond 4 is kind of runny so a bead is not really possible. It doesn't take much. It also should be said it doesn't have a long shelf life once opened. I usually buy a new tube when assembling a bottom end. A thin coat is all that it takes on nice surfaces.

@blipco5 Жыл бұрын

@@upsidedowndog1256 Ok thank you. My favorite of all time for side covers is Hylomar HPF made by Permatex. My twenty year old tube with a few drops left in it is still good like the day I bought it, while the new Hylomar skins over quickly and the opened tube goes bad in a year or so.

@upsidedowndog1256 Жыл бұрын

@@blipco5 I have used lots of Hylomar over the years. We used it on aircraft engine case halves for years. It was invented by Rolls Royce for imperfect machined surfaces on aircraft engines and can actually be used where oil never quits running out like a prop governor. DO NOT USE IT NEAR ANTIFREEZE!! I like that stuff bt Yamabond 4 is next level better in my experience (33 years aircraft, 42 auto and motorcycle).

@lowboi_media 3 ай бұрын

i guess he dipped with the money

@jordanhorst6 Жыл бұрын

I plan on doing a virago 81-83, it's a bitch to find a donor bike near me though. The only 3 I've found within driving distance are either too rusted out or too perfect. The only reason i want a Virago is for that monoshock. If i could just find one with a decent frame I'd be happy, I'd even do an engine swap and I had planned to do a custom carbon fiber tank and levers/pegs. If I did the engine swap I'd definitely look at doing a forged carbon swing arm as well to reduce sprung weight and look good. Your build is coming along dope though.

@getoffmygrass6974 Жыл бұрын

Looks good Ill. Of course if you're looking for that close to Harley sound, the single pin crank, double valve heads is the way to go.

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, thats what it is that gives it that.

@getoffmygrass6974 Жыл бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 yes sir.

@ItsDaJax Жыл бұрын

For about a year or two Honda had a split journal crank in the Shadow, I think it made more hp, and slightly better fuel economy. Would like to find one. They stopped making them because they didn't sound "like a harley".

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, interesting. Honda would outdo themselves lmao.

@trdnismoguy Жыл бұрын

Something that might be helpful when deciding to reuse or not if anything has a torque to a number then angle that's is torque to yeald and should not be reused. In theory anything else that is in good condition can be used agian. Most race teams will only use a bolt 2 times. Any stud, and nut can be used agian and agian. By the way. love watching your builds. because of you I'm going to be going pretty deep in to a cheap bike I just got. I have a nicer bike I do matince on and mild modifications but I haven't done an engine yet.

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Gotcha, thanks for the tip Kevin. Im glad I could offer a little motivation. Lets see who finishes first lol.

@trdnismoguy Жыл бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 probably you but I'll give it a shot.

@eightbysixteen8144 Жыл бұрын

Put a clear bag over piston, stick y hand in and pop that ring. Bag stops it goin rogue 👊

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Lmao, good idea!

@dakotatait7759 9 ай бұрын

Need more videos

@kdsmith0505 2 ай бұрын

What happened to this build series? I was soo hoping to see it completed

@stugixer57 5 ай бұрын

When is the next episode………we’re waiting😂

@dfleon75 Жыл бұрын

👍

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

@wilgarcia1 Жыл бұрын

NICE =D

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always man!

@mcrand7887 Жыл бұрын

Good video with great details, but why are you opening up the engine? Is something wrong from the inside? I am also working on my '82 XV750 but so far I don't see any reason to open it up.

@pnotuner1 6 ай бұрын

I hope you changed the valve seats.

@coekiemantrance Жыл бұрын

When will epi?sode 4 be available? no pressure ;)

@lucasazeredo1 Жыл бұрын

nice work, how's the build going, did you abandon it?

@joshwright417 Жыл бұрын

I got two questions. One being can they vapor blast an engine without a complete teardown? 2 the smaller wire brush where did you get? Is it something you made or something that can be bought?

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

If you get the engine parts blasted they have to be completely stripped because the "media" or grit material can get embedded in places and ruin the engine when you run it. The wire brush is available here

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Wire Brush for Drill Set 21 Pcs,... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1H6NMJ9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@stefanostokman Жыл бұрын

What kind of torque wrench do you have? I have never seen one with a screen, very cool!

@ItsDaJax Жыл бұрын

Digital one, they aren't rare.

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Yeah its just an AC Delco digital 1/2 wrench. I think theyre on amazon prime.

@dalewatkins8417 Жыл бұрын

Not all V-twins have a single shared crank pin like yours. That design limits horse power which explains why Harley engines have lower specific output compared to, say a Shadow 1100. Several Japanese V-twins have seperate crank pins offset to make if fire closer to 180 degrees.

@Theillestrator1050 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, thats interesting to know. Looks like the shared pin is just for the Harley sound