Classified Moto's 1982 Yamaha Virago custom

The stock Yamaha Virago is no great prize, but Classified Moto’s John Ryland loves putting a positive spin on one. ‘XV920R6-R’ is the latest Yamaha Virago to roll out of his Richmond, VA workshop, and it’s gone straight to lucky new owner Bob Ranew of North Carolina. Bob fell in love with a Virago 750 that Classified built last year, and once a direction was agreed, John tore into a 920 he had on hand in the shop. ‘The 920 was blessed with a rare chain drive,’ he says. ‘I assumed it was a shaftie until I removed the hard...