Chris_Lowe Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 hey guys im bobbing my virago and want to replace the rear springs with rigid struts. Am wondering if anyone knows of anywhere to get any as I cant seem to find some anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 your going to struggle finding struts for the little xv 125 virago. as far as i know there not an aftermarket part and have been custom made. if you know someone who can weld then its a quick easy job to make some out of some tube. just to give you something to think about .......are the roads silly smooth where you ride? any pot holes or dips? if you put struts on then unless you get a springer seat your going to feel EVERY nut and cranny going through your spine. could you live with that day in day out? when i re-built my xvs 125 into the bobber it is now, i decided to keep the suspension and to be honest im glad i did as the ride is so smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Lowe Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 i was thinking about getting a springer seat but to be honest most of the ideas are just ideas that I am toying with but will eliminate certain ideas based on what answers I get from more knowledgeable folk like yourself. Do you have any pics or a blog about your virago bobber build? Would be interested in seeing that! Cheer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 i was thinking about getting a springer seat but to be honest most of the ideas are just ideas that I am toying with but will eliminate certain ideas based on what answers I get from more knowledgeable folk like yourself. Do you have any pics or a blog about your virago bobber build? Would be interested in seeing that! Cheer just type "xvs 125 bobber" in google images and you will see it (1st pic) it will redirect you back to the forum. or type xvs 125 bobber in the search bar on the forum. it will all be there from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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