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Virago Street Fighter

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#1 ·
This is my latest project. It's a 1983 Virago with only 7000kms on it. My plan is to update the suspension and do a chain drive conversion. Big cam, high compression pistons and a full port job are also on the list......
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#125 ·
Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments. The kick starter has been on the table for a few months now but it's not looking good. The engine case was never designed for a kick starter.......just too much work....sorry. I have started on the exhaust. My engine builder wants the first 10 inches of exhaust to be 1.5" then the next 22.0" to be 1.75" with the rest to be at 2.0". This improves low rpm throttle response and great high rpm power....just like the new dirt bikes. Visually this makes for an ugly exhaust system, so I'm building a double walled system from super thin stainless tube.....lots of work.

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#127 ·
Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments. The kick starter has been on the table for a few months now but it's not looking good. The engine case was never designed for a kick starter.......just too much work....sorry.
Well, I'm glad you looked at it at least.

And nice work with the double walled exhaust. That's some serious dedication to Function AND Form. Good on ya.




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