Dealing With Your Yamaha Virago Gas Tank

Finding a solid yamaha virago gas tank can be a bit of a nightmare if you're dealing with a bike that's been sitting in a shed since the nineties. Whether you're restoring a classic XV750 or you're mid-way through a bobber build on an XV250, the gas tank is usually the first thing that needs attention. It's the centerpiece of the bike's "teardrop" silhouette, but it's also the part most likely to be filled with crusty old fuel and flakes of rust that want to ruin your carburetors. ...

May 21, 2026 · 7 min · Fisher Erika