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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Polock, Mar 3, 2017.

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    They're factory!
     
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    No need to feel that way---- you're better off not buying that one....just sayin'---
     
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    Down the street from me... tempted to go meet him just to explain he might not get anyone to take that thing for free....
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    If he were to list it as an xv920r, which it is, then he might get some interest
     
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    Good eye, there's something funky going on, Virago rear fender installed I think.
    This should be highly sought after by the cafe crazies for $500.
     
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    Because rhe xv920r is a virago
     
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    Note the 920R has a completely different rear fender arrangement. The one in the add has a chrome Virago fender without the hugger.

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    I'm not sure I'm remembering right, but I feel that was just the one year they had them. There were later models that were straight-up Viragos with a bigger engine? like 82-83?

    But... I am going off memory and it certainly ain't what it used to... where am I? Who are you people? I want my oatmeal!
     
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    The XV920R later became the TR1 when the Virago was bumped up to 1000cc.
    North America did not get the 1000.

    These chain-driven things were never badged as Viragos.

    yamaha12011602.jpg
     
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    I had to go back and take another look! Nice one.
     
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    Is there anything more 80's than the seat on that Midnight?
     
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    Well, if he had the back support that goes with that seat AND had it gold-toned to match.......
     

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