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| Build quality | 7.8/10  |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 9/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.5/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7/10  |
Full review by
ghostbiker
on 31st May 2008
User Rating : 8
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Good Points: well my 17th bike. the looks' seat height 'weight. very nimble. .chrome wheels.comfort.style.great for girls.to own.
Bad Points: Well only the 2 that € s the electric fuel tap. Can go haywire. Dangerous on a motorway if you want to change to reserve quickly. if it don € t you are in big trouble better like me stay in slow lanes. Safe......... and another bug. Fuel reserve is 5 miles I aint kidding. as I had to push my bike twice .to fill it up. as I run out. better get a Harley Sportster tank. I know but it looks awful on this bike. But its better than normal tank. fuel econ was ok 85 miles the best as it € s a very small tank. And the dreaded reserve was 5mls so watch out. Thats all.
General comments: the yamaha 535 dx was a great bike to own for a long time.
and the stomp is great too.but the fuel tank and reserve switch''
was no good to me.but a damn fine bike.
ghostbiker's review and ratings | 169 words
Review by
paulh1717
on 15th May 2007
User Rating : 8
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I got the Yamaha Virago 535 DX because I hired one on holiday and it was a hoot bombing around in the sun. Back in England the bike I got had been used during the winter by its former owner and the results were not good I must say, so I changed several of the cycle parts and restored it mostly. It really is an easy bike to get on with and the engine is willing enough for a midi cruiser the handling is nimble enough for its type. After the 535 I got the Yamaha XV1100 Virago and found the handling ...
paulh1717's full review | 243 words
Review by
brian4712
on 4th Sep 2005
User Rating : 9
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The 535 is a custom style cruiser. Personally I think it's a great looking bike even the old ones still look good. The new dragstars look bloated to me (OK maybe it's just I can't afford one) maintenance is simple, even valve adjustment is a doddle. The low seat height and low centre of gravity make the 535 handle better than you would think. Light weight helps the performance - these are quick bikes, top speed is around 105mph but you wont want to do it. The dynamics of this style of unfaired b ...
brian4712's full review | 179 words
Review by
Robot
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on 23rd Apr 2005
User Rating : 9
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My Yamaha Virago 535 DX is a mid sized custom cruiser, is one of the last of this model. 1st registered Sept 2002. Black with lots of chrome. When out and about it always draws lots of attention. I've met lots of people who just want to have a look and chat about the bike. The combination of black paint and chrome makes it very stricking.
I use it to get to work when it's dry. In fact I'll always ride it on dry days in preference to my car. I've fitted 4 inch billet chrome risers and ...
Robot's full review | 301 words
