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		Virago owners - and a majority of non-Virago owners - are familiar with the clean and simple lines of the bike. I was attracted to this Yamaha cruiser back in the late eighties and early nineties when I went hunting for my first ride.


	Stock Virago XV1100				Well, I've been through an '84 BMW R100RS and an '83 BMW R80GS. I was only in my early twenties so it could be argued by some that I was riding beyond my years. It's funny how after having 3 kids, I've become less conservative in my ride of choice. Only last year did I finally pick up a '98 XV1100 with 5300 km.



			Of course there are far less conservative bikes than the Virago...but I don't buy into the Brotherhood of Brandname. That goes for any manufacturer. Having said that, I was dying to try my hand at customizing and I wasn't prepared to blow the 10's of 1000's of dollars on billet afterthoughts. And so, the project began...

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