Bit of advice - virago etc

proximity · Crazy Courier Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

Well you may know my dad was looking for a bike, but he seems to have changed his mind about the type as those tigers and v-stroms etc tend to be expensive.
He says he wants a Virago 535 because he likes that style and wants to be sat upright and hes no speed demon (unlike me Very Happy

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Weve found a nice one on ebay, but its the 750 version. Basically we are just after a bit of advice because this is only something like 8 hp more and 40kg more than the 535 so that power to weight is pretty much the same. Would you advice waiting for a decent 535 instead, or any other similar bike, or is the 750 pretty good as it is?
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Damn I read the title wrong and thought you was asking for advice on viagra Laughing

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yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

The 535 is a girls bike. Seriously. The XV750 isn't. Buy it.
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Tarmacsurfer · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

Bah, and I found it quite comfortable to ride as well Razz

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proximity · Crazy Courier Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

ok cheers guys
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bazza · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

If he gets a 535, he'll wish he bought the 750 after a month or two, then the 1100 shortly after that.
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Zoffo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Karma :

bazza · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Best bet is to have a look at the Virago Owners Club site here - https://www.vsoc.org.uk/
Also check out ViragoTech and the ViragoTech Forums (click text for links).

I'd take the chance to ask a few questions on there as the Virago models have a few quirks depending on the year and model (e.g. carbs changed for various reasons).

HTH Thumbs Up

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