restoring a 84 virago

[nickle]

i bought a 84 virago for a good price. but buying parts are high. got a gas tank and new keys. but having a time finding a starter, any ideas other than buying a new one. which is in the high four hunderd range. just going to ride it around home. so don.t have to ride venture . been fun restoring it so far.

[MiCarl]

Are you sure it needs a starter? If it sounds like it's grinding marbles it's probably the starter clutch (very common in early Viragos).

 

If it is the starter it's likely repairable.

[nickle]

the starter got with it is broke and in pieces

[camos]

This thread describes the best 1st gen Virago starter fix which is essentially changing the left side case to a 2nd gen so the newer starter will fit. Many Virago parts are interchangeable between years and models but not all of them are compatible so it is important to give the year and displacement when asking a question. ViragoTech is a very good forum with a lot of knowledgeable people to ask questions relating to those bikes.

[rod]

What Clive said. Check at Virago tech for starter and parts. Good guys and very helpful. I have a 83 500 Virago and a 98 1100 great bikes. Keep the battery charged and the starter is not a problem. Good luck Rod

[nickle]

thanks for your replys. i will check out the teck for them . sounds good on updating starter

[skydoc_17]

Hey Jim,

I have a brand new starter for your Virago for $130.00 with shipping included!

If I can help you with this project, Let me know.

Earl

[GigaWhiskey]

Cafe that Virago!!!!!

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[nickle]

Hey Jim,

I have a brand new starter for your Virago for $130.00 with shipping included!

If I can help you with this project, Let me know.

Earl

yes i am interested in your starter my email is (morris2151@comcast.net) email me with your address i will send a check or if you use other way of payment. i am a truck driver so be home again thrusday night. if not too late be friday. thanks for replying thats a real discount.

[nickle]

mine will be factory .just a around town ride . going to repaint and clean it up. hope to go too vintage daye in midohio with it . your bike really looks good . head turners hu:photographing: