What year is my Virago?
From 1981-1999, the serial number is a nine-digit alphanumeric code, “1TW-080 657”, for example. The prefix is the main element model identification Virago and is unique to that year and engine size, the following six digits are sequential production number or the order in which the Virago left the assembly line.
Can I use an oil instead of SF?
For recent oil, the higher specification will supersede the lower letter grade. For example, if we have an oil with specification SN, it can also be used for vehicles which request API SM, SL and SJ; it is backward compatible.
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 big is the engine in a virago?
Virago Specifications Engine oil With Filter Change 3.3 qts (3,100 cc) Without Filter Change 3.2 qts (3,000 cc) Engine Rebuild 3.8 qts (3,600 cc) Front Forks
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.
Oil for Yamaha (USA) XV Virago XV 1100 Virago (1998-1999). Which oil is the best? Lubrication advice from the professionals – Putoline Capacity: 0-0 litre (Between min and max.)
*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*
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.