What kind of oil does a Yamaha Virago use?
Virago Specifications Engine oil XV-920 (1981-1982 CHAIN DRIVE) 8.9 oz (264 cc) XV-920 (1981-1982 SHAFTDRIVE) 10.2 oz (303 cc) XV-1000, XV-1100 12.6 oz (372 cc) Final Gear Oil (SHAFT DRIVE) .21 qts (200 cc)
How do you change oil on a virago bike?
Once the caps are off, you can change fork oil (and springs), without removing the forks from the bike. Drain screws on the lower legs allow you to drain the fork oil and you can also flush the forks with a mild solvent (such as kerosene) if you want to.
What should the air pressure be on a virago?
The manual says that the permissible range is 0 to 17 psi, with the ‘standard’ amount of air being about 6 psi. As long as you don’t exceed the maximum you can run the amount that gives you the best ride. Over the max you run the risk of blowing air and oil out past your fork seals and maybe hurting them.
Where can I find the Yamaha Virago service manual?
California 91320 USA . Our thanks to Mitsui Machinery Sales (UK) Ltd for permission to reproduce certain illustrations used in this manual. We would also like to thank NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd for supplying the color spark plug condition photos and the Avon Rubber Company for supplying information on tire fitting.
Where can I find specifications for a virago?
The following specifications were assembled as a courtesy to our fellow Virago riders. If you have others to offer, please email us or post in the forums. Thanks!
Is the fuel octane on a virago 87 or 89?
*NOTE*Also, Fuel Octane is 87 not 89 – unleaded. Unless there are exceptions that are higher compression, but I believe the bulk of Virago’s are 87 Octane*
What kind of brake fluid does a virago use?
It has a distinct color bluish-purplish color. http://www.clearcoproducts. com/dot5-brake-fluid.html The chart makes it look as though it can be mixed “DOT 3 or DOT 4 or DOT 5”. If Dot 5 is to be used, the whole braking system will have to be purged of all of the glycol-based fluids and Vice Versa. *NOTE*Also, Fuel Octane is 87 not 89 – unleaded.