The Virago is not the best frame to start with. That's what everyone told me at least. If you go searching around forum after forum will discourage people from using this kinda bike for a Cafe project. While it may not be the most ideal bike obviously with some work and imagination it's not a bad choice.
Indeed cheap. So far I've only spent money on registering it and a few bucks on sand paper and primer. In another week I'll be spending the money on the expensive stuff, but even after that I'm looking at far less then $1000 on the whole bike.