1982 Yamaha XV920J Virago review from United States of America
"An excellent bike for daily driving"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Starter motor gave out completely.
Crankcase seal started leaking.
General comments?
I bought this bike last spring, after having not ridden in 20 years. I love it, the power is good, comfort is great, and having a 920 instead of something too small is nice.
I love the looks, and the comments. It is especially nice because it seems like I keep running into other bike people that have either had one previously, or still do.
While I have had the "standard" Virago problems, such as the starter motor, or the kickstand sensor, I was actually able to find another '82 920 that hadn't been ridden in 6 years, that the guy was selling for $400. I bought it, and that is my spare parts machine.
That's the other thing I like, overall, the bike is pretty easy to work on in the garage, and I haven't found a repair yet that I can't handle.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
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| Distance when acquired | 11000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2007 |