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27k is a lot of miles for a 2 stroke 50cc, my first moped(a 1989 Tomos moped 50cc 2 stroke was on its 2nd top end rebuild at 10,000 miles. Wonder how many top end rebuilds that’s had. Sounded nice though, A 16yr olds wish list bike back in the day.

Well that was a trip down memory lane. Thank you. I had a 1981 model when I was 17. I used to ride with a pillion a lot of the time. It was not going to win races but it was a comfortable bike to ride.

The Deauville will give you at least double the MPG of the big V twin Varadero, you need a petrol tanker behind when riding one of those machines.

Hello! Congratulations for your always very interesting videos on the Virago 535! I have a question: what brake disc does yours have? I bought a new front rim but it has wider bolt holes that fix the brake disc (75mm hole spacing) than the original (40mm). What you put seems to be right for me... do I also have to put additional components in the disc (dust guard on the speedometer side, disc side or something else?) Many thanks!😀

Great looking bike. I bought one new in 1973 when I was still in high school. I rode it halfway across America and back (twice), and up and down the East coast. I loved it. Traded up to the 400 CMT in 1980.

My 310 bike chain is completely loose. It comes without a pin lock, so how to tighten it now.😢

Helpful video , thank you !

I took the nut off with an impact. Easily came flying right off

Got a slight weep from the bottom of the oil filter cover after first service, think the dealer left the original O ring in place. How did you get on with out changing the O ring ? Great video 👍

i've owned mine for about 5-6 years now, and its cost me a fortune just to keep on the road. something you'll probably find reassuring is those micron cans are fairly desirable and that one looks in decent nick, and a running engine can go for about £300 on its own in good nick from reputable sellers on ebay. i'd probably price this one down though based on the fact its got a manual CCT, people only really do this to get extra life out of the Cam chain. as a manual CCT can keep the tension for beyond the max extension of the stock auto CCT (some also change it out of fear the stock one will fail). other than that though, a tidy up and powder coat on that frame should bring a good return on your expenses. i'll save any further comments so as to not spoil your adventure, but depending how much elbow grease you want to put in to clean the parts up, will be the biggest difference between a small profit or a big one, since at £300, i think you'd be hard pressed to turn a loss :D

I purchased a 1983 12v version in 2015. Was a 3 year project doing it up in between a full-time job. Ive still got it and ride it to and from work in the fine weather. Which unfortunately is not that often. Not a speed machine by any means but so comfy and feels good on the road. Drum brakes are ok but more distance behind traffic is required for any urgent stopping 😂

I came to London in 1981 from San Francisco on an extended visit and bought a nearly new 1980 CB250N from Coburn and Hughes at Green Lanes London for about 1500 pounds. They mounted me a rear rack to hold my backpack and gear and I put 10,000 miles on it in the next three months covering most all of England, Scottish lowlands and Ireland crossing to the Continent through France, the Low Countries, Germany, Yugoslavia, Italy and back to London. I was between wives and jobs and it was an adventure not to be duplicated. The 250N was a near perfect choice for me as my chief concern was reliability. There were certainly times I could have used a bit more power but the Honda was able to comfortably cruise at 60+ MPH fully loaded. Changed the oil a couple of times, replaced the chain and rear tire but she never failed to start or gave me any problems. Not sure if any modern bike could provide similar performance for the relative cost. Thanks much for the look back!

Great video man, tiny personal question. I also have an Yamaha virago 535 project bike. After cleaning the carbs, and trying to start it. It wouldn’t run, the front float chamber stays dry/empty, and the back one does get fuel. Do you have an idea?

Absolutely loved the rant, so true. I can only afford one bike, limitations being, tax, insurance, space to keep it and the initial cost! Makes me lose my sh*t when I hear, "I'm not sure where this fits in my stable, if I were to add it to my collection?" Well, here's a news flash, if I add this to my stable I'm going to go hungry... 😂

Well done job, and wonderfully explained!

imagane how great it would be to have a big wheel version of one of these and have belt drive. They would sell millions.

have a cb250 nighthawk: 11T/33T can take off in 3rd gear...love it for city ridding...

Thanks!! What oil do you use for it?

Ahhh the memories of riding on the back on my dads 250N (which was the exact same colour just with black wheels) with my dad on the way to school

That's either very clever engineering to have the oil filter in the sump or the opposite. I'll let you decide and say what you think.🤔🤗

I nearly got one of those but I went for a BMW R650 that wasn't a very good starter after a while. Probably should've gone with Honda reliability in hindsight. Bike press at the time raved about the Beemers. It was a very easy bike to ride tho with the low centre of gravity.

any changes in fuel average ( miles per litter) after installing 16 teeth sprocket

Speedo is 10 mph off

im scared of watercooled bikes. zey usualy are more powerfull and can leak like my car does... in old..er cars it can be common and just filling it up is cheaper says our mechanic... how leaky are old motorbikes?

What coolant would you use to put back in as I have a 1990 and need to fill it up

Day after day dozens more "reviews" of the barge-like Mahindra. One wonders if money is somehow involved.

I had red one on 1987 E plate. Did no more then 30 mph wasn't dangerous at all I was 17 year old had it 18 months no one brake down on it. Cost me 729 bran new from c e Barnes in hull

Those cables that are connected above the carbs, what are they for? I bought a virago and it came with those cables disconnected I’m not sure what was connected before

Great seeing this video. I had one back in 1980 DGY871T really nice bike would love it back now.i remember swapping the tyres to I think Avon Roadrunners totally transformed the handling.

Uh as it happens my virago wont start ! Charged battery. Replaced spark plug, but there is nothing 😢 ignition on, usual buzzing and thats that. No revs nothing 😢 any suggestion if cleaning carbs will help? Or where should l look ?

Nice bike

I had one in the 1980s ! Fantastic reliability, and took me to and from work in all weathers for many years ! Happy days .

Shame to dismantle it, but I guess it will help keep some other examples of this Honda on the road. Hopefully you will make your money back and a few quid for the effort 👍

XCP clear coat is supposed to be a lot better than ACF50.

Yeah its an US import 🎉 like mine. Love this colour. I think the cherry red is so ugly 😂

Great content on Virago. I have not used mine in 2 years so will be changing few bits and pieces and getting it ready for the road again🎉

Was close to buy one but ended up with a -81 CM400T instead and I don`t regret. Looks a lot better and runs the same

I had the same version back in the 70's . Yes the original blue was sparkly candy blue it was very nice .. That one does sound like loose camchain but it's very easily replaced . Around 75 to 80 top speed but the headlight is only 35 watt and there's no voltage regulator so if you upgrade headlight it'll slowly drain the battery so don't ride for hours at night like I did . Great bikes . Cheers !

Hi guys.I own a cb 250 1971.Iam finding it difficult to source the right carburettor.If the original once not available then can you guys suggest a replacement for the original carbs.

anything about speedometer error ?

Floor mat bad idea...racks great idea.

restoring mine at the moment i have the 2 into 1 exhaust tho motard one ;)

Great bike…I had so much fun on one

lve change air filter without removing all fuel pipes, you can just lift the tank. nerve wracking lol but l did it !

Subscribed just because of the rant , couldnt agree more !!

still have this? are you in Sussex?

Cant fault the old yamaha dts mine never misses a beat 👌💨💨

Would you guys recommend it as a 1st bike for someone?

Very good bike and cb350s

My mate had one and it was the most gutless bike I ever rode, heavy too for a 250.