Awesome video. Great job on the bike. I too follow Iredetas. Getting ideas from both channels for my 2013 vstar 250

@JoseOchoa-dw9vk

4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the same air filter. Right now my carb is apart for cleaning due to hesitation issues. Getting new pipes. Using your videos and IRIDETAS videos as inspiration

Thanks for the shout out man, your bike looks and sounds a treat, congrats on the awesome build

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great videos you put out!

@iRidetas

4 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 nice to hear they were of use to you! 😀

@Xlay16

4 жыл бұрын

@@iRidetas i had great ideeas and inspirations from you aswell mate, will put a video of my xv250 and give you a shout out

@iRidetas

4 жыл бұрын

@@Xlay16 thanks mate

Lovely bike. Sounds good and cruises just right. I’ve got the 535 with few Harley bits on and a smart paint job. Ride safe and greetings from England

I have Yamaha virago 250cc 2003 i love it 👍🏼

My gf owns one, this bike is super fun! Hard to walk reverse because the turn radius. I rode it 75 mph on the i84 and its so comfortable. Absolute perfect starter bike that you would have a hard time upgrading one day because you'll love it so much.

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@emilysimmons7318

Жыл бұрын

As a new rider *and I mean NEW*.. I needed to hear this! I bought a 1999 and we're working out a few bugs, nothing major, before I try doing anything more than rolling 5mph up and down my driveway. It feels good so far though. I like the fit and it really does sound sweet!

I want a little 250 class V-Twin in a Janus Halcyon. Dressed up to look as "antique" as possible.

Love the bike ,sweet ride ♥️

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, labor of love for me.

Love your channel and the work un have done on the virago. Im about to buy one as my first bike. Will appreciate your tutorials!!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

i would be proud of it too. the red and black and whitewalls look good.

Sounds great

beautiful work mate, looks fantastic. #LoveYourWork

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I have 5 bikes currently. Everything from sport, trail and dirt. I am looking at one of these for backroad commuting. I haven't had a cruiser yet, but I am looking forward to some comfort for high milage runs that i can still get some good efficiency out of. I will definitely be modding it. I like cheap bikes that you can really make your own. Great build, and those pipes sound amazing. 👍

Hi I have a xv250.and I love it.i have done some mods to it.i got the seat idea from you tuned out great.

Im just a big Yamaha fan. I love my V Star.

I got the same bike and it was my first bike, got it running and running pretty good! Mine is all stock minus some blinkers and straight pipes i put on it. I have that similar issue where the clutch is way out but ive adjusted it as far as i could and its barely good enough, i put new clutch discs in it and i have a brand new carb on the way aswell as a stage 1 jet kit to get her singing good. I dont ride it enought because i have newer faster bikes but i almost want to upgrade the sprokets but i can get to 80 just barely which i think is fine i jist use it to put around. Love your bike! They may not have alot of power or speed but man are they fun even for experienced riders lile us. Keep up the info amd videos!

Your bike is beautiful, nice work sir. My Virago 250 is a 2001 in stock form other than a sprocket change I did years ago. And a windshield. I went with 17/42 being in the hills in mid East Tennessee. Tires are 130/90-15 rear and 90/90-18 front. Mine runs out to 75mph in 4’th (if I ask it too) and runs out of steam in 5’th somewhere around 95 I’m guessing. It only shows 85 but the engine pulls until the needle is about 1” past the 85 mark. My pipes are factory.. and the reason I haven’t changed them is because the aftermarket pipes over scavenge with these small 250’s and you actually lose a bit of speed using them even when you re-jet the carb for the new pipes. I ride mine out of state and have been enjoying it for years.

I Ride Tas, a legend

That bike sounds and goes really good 👍 I just fitted a pair of them bar end mirrors. Genuine made in England one’s which was a lucky find. Lovely dog by the way

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 Thanks!!!

I have enjoyed your videos on this bike. I'm thinking of buying a motorcycle, and a 250 Yamaha is on of the bikes I'm considering. I have not ridden for quite a while but want to get back into it. A street bike will be more my speed. This video just told me the area you live in, east of Cincinnati. I. travel when I work and was just out there. Continue making the videos.

Slick bike man,

That thang is clean

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Nice build

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I love my 125

Beautiful job, have been thinking of getting an Xv250 as I’ve ridden for 10 yrs but havnt ridden in10 yrs and wanted a small bike to get around on and it’s the best 250 cruiser that I’ve seen and will have good insurance rate as I’m 50 now. What are your thoughts on the big bore kit? Or would porting and some cams along with bigger carb and exhaust be better? TY and wishing you many years of safe and fun riding Bro 😎👍🏻

I like it. 👍

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi DJ, I recently bought a 2010 Yamaha v star xv250 6550 miles on speedometer thanks to you.😁 I absolutely love how easy it is to ride no effort needed. I still have 2010 Honda shadow vt750s which was my favourite until getting the Yamaha virago xv250. Also sold my 2006 Triumph rocket 3 because of surgery I recently underwent for esophageal cancer surgery and chemotherapy, it made it difficult for me to handle all that weight. I enjoy your KZread videos. Stay safe buddy.😃

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I hope you are doing well. I lost a daughter due to cancer. It's hard to go through. I can only imagine how it feels. Good luck to you and blessing come your way.

@keithmason3461

3 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 thank you kindly for taking time to reply. I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I was diagnosed very late and given a year to live in July 2018 but somehow with the power of pray from family and friends God has given me second chance. I was able to have chemotherapy and surgery and more chemotherapy and during 2018 and March 2019 and so far in remission. Thank you sweet Jesus. In a way cancer has been blessing for me it's brought me closer God and made realise I need to cherish my life family and friends. My email is masonkp@outlook.com please can you give your email I would like to send you photos of my bikes. Take care and thanks for your KZread channel it has helped me. Also please see youtube channel called biker bits by Mark Victor he's done build series on a 1998 Yamaha virago xv250.

I will be getting a vstar 250nfor my first bike I hope to make it just like this one what a cool bike

Yo squirrel got a question, do you always rest your right foot over the rear break or only when you are about to use it?

That really is a nice bike! Being an old Boomer, maybe a bike this size n style would be a far better ride for me (and everyone around me) than even an 883 Iron. I have always liked Yamaha. In fact, very few Harley riders speak Ill of Yamaha. Thanks, great video!

Hi! I'm looking to actually buy a used Yamaha Virago 250, and I was wondering if you can make a video on what sort of things to look for with this specific bike, and things to be aware of? Loved your video!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

I will try!

Super cool bike!! Which Air filter are you using? It is looking great!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

I bought the filter on Amazom, just search for VW air filter. Here is the video of me installing it.

that idling seems pretty high. did you ride on the choke or is the idling speed set that way?

Крутой мотоцикл! Мне нравиться! Подписка!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

My 21 vstar 250 does 87 bonestock on level ground

sick fucking bike dude you did a great job

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Good tail 👍❤️

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

i love the bike! what bars do you have on there?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got them on Amazon: amzn.to/30LmHgI

Nice bike. What sprocket configuration are you using ?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

17/40

Doing the same look on my sportster 1200

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! I'm looking for an older Sportster to do it to also!!

@rabid sqirrelgarage. Just found your channel and we seem to have similar taste. I have a 15 vstar 250 and also used to own a cb1000c. Both are great bikes and great job on the build!!! Subbed!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@geraldburmeister9637

4 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 next spring I'm considering an ecotron fuel injection system and the small turbo they also sell. I have the 17-40 sprockets myself but I want to be able to maintain 70mph on the interstate when its windy. My speedo reads about 4 mph fast at road speed. I know a lot of people will say why spend so much on a small bike but I think the build would be a blast and I'd have a one of a kind and that would make it worth every penny at least to me!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

@@geraldburmeister9637 Don't listen to others, do what you find exciting and fun!! This bike is super fun for such a small engine. I plan to ride it a lot.

@geraldburmeister9637

4 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 I don't I was just fending off the crap before it started lol! Small bikes are awsesome!!!!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

@@geraldburmeister9637 I hear ya! Fun stuff!!

Where did you get your air filter !? Thanks in advance

So I got a question so I just got a Yamaha virago and I really like your handle bars and headlight and mirrors and I was wondering where you got those. And your exhaust

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

I got the bars and lights from Amazon and the exhuast from eBay. Check out the play list for this bike, I have a video for them all.

Did you have to get new cables and stuff when you got the taller bars

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

The cables were fine. I did have to lengthen the wires though. I have a video on it in the playlist.

Where did you get the seat?

What size are your bars? Did you need to put on longer cables? Thanks

@h3rm1tspaceballer23

2 жыл бұрын

Unwrap the cables from tree and notice how they are mounted onto the bars. 8 or 10 apes fit. These look like 12 almost with stock it appears (stocks remounted). Might be 10s and its camera effect?

Can you post a link to what kind of handlebars those are? And where you got them I'm going to order some.

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, here ya go! amzn.to/3rvdi8G

But great looking bike

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I'm building a 750 Virago Bobber is that the stock rear fender chopped if so could you tell me what light you're using on the back and what seat

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

I'm using this brake light: amzn.to/3k6cOCT and the seat is stock, I reshaped and recovered it myself in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/paxk0c1rdLS6f8Y.html

I like that seat can you tell where you got it

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

That is the stock seat ! I just cut it down and reshaped it !! Check out my play list for this bike!

sounds like its running a bit lean

i wonder why the Canadian variant doesn't have the Yamaha Star on the speedometer?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Could be the year or in some countries it isn't sold as a Virago but under a different name. Can't remember what the other name is.

Dam noise. Super mc 🇩🇰👍

Could you please suggest a good website where i could purchase good quality original and generic aftermarket parts for my virago xv250 please. For my overhaul project Thank you very much. I follow all your videos are very instructive learnt a lot.

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Looking for parts from China on eBay is the best place I've found. Not much else out there.

@capitanknightfilms3986

3 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 yep seems to be the place thanks anyway keep riding be safe 👌

How did you get the white walls my bike they said they couldn’t bc my tired was to small on my bike it’s the same one as that

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

I did them myself using this: amzn.to/2Q0x2k8 -- You can watch the video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ip-plbdpgtvHabg.html

Are you in nc ? That area looks familiar. If so we need to meet up an ride!

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, Ohio. A ride would be nice though, been working too much, need to ride more.

where did you get the air filter could you tell me?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

I bought to on Amazon, just search for VW air filter. Here is a video of me installing it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYqgk9Crmtjbpqg.html

How tall are you and how comfortable is the bike?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

I am 5' 8" and the seat is a little stiff but not bad. You would definitely not want to ride for more than an hour without a break.

AAA+++Bedford,Texas

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!!

it should do 80mph stock so idk what you did but it aint right

Nice build but you have a hanging idol air leak

A windshield might be reajly helpful at hiway speeds

Hi mate were abouts did you get your air filter from mate

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

I got it off Amazon. Just search for VW air filter.

@michaelpeters2650

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks mate

What is your height 5.9?

plz sir can you tell me how tall you are in feet

I have a 2007 Yamaha Vigaro XV250 that I'd like to put whitewall tires on. Does anyone have them for my stock wheels, and if so, could you please let me know who sells them?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

I looked everywhere I could think of and didn't find any for that size that came with white walls. This is why I did my own. They still look awesome after all this time and riding. I have a video on how I did it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ip-plbdpgtvHabg.html

@marcelfrederick7241

3 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 thank you so much for your rapid response, and all of your helpful videos. Just watched the one on whitewall DIY you made, and it saved me. I just bought my first motorcycle 7 days ago (never even sat on one before), and I've ridden it once. Awesome bike, but already want to modify it. Thanks again for everything you do. 🏍️✌️

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcelfrederick7241 Thank you!!! I hope you journey well and an angel be on your shoulder.

250 isnt that a little bit small?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

Once I put the different sprockets, air filter and exhaust on it, it isn't bad at all. You would know it was a 250.

@kylearruda8419

4 жыл бұрын

Still max out at 70ish?

@rabidsquirrelgarage745

4 жыл бұрын

@@kylearruda8419 I can get close to 80 on flat roads.

Granny shifting throttle dropping squirrel 🐿 🤦🏻‍♂️

You ride like it’s your first day on a bike I don’t wana heckle but I’m more than half way through this and I can’t believe what I’m watching not knowing your gears this is wack HAHAHAHA

Who test rides an old bike let alone a bobber build and doesn’t bring a vice grip with them lmao

You ride like it’s your first day on a bike I don’t wana heckle but I’m more than half way through this and I can’t believe what I’m watching not knowing your gears this is wack HAHAHAHA