Can you buy a 1994 Yamaha Virago 535?
Yes/No on buying a 94 Virago 535? I’m a new rider, just got my license and I’m looking for a bike with more power than the bikes I road in my MSF class, but smaller than a 750. I came across a 1994 Yamaha Virago 535 that from the pictures, appears to be in excellent condition despite having 38,000 miles on it.
Why does my Yamaha Virago not have gas?
Rust developed at the bottom of the tank where the fuel is drawn from. The rust broke down into superfine particles that passed through the tanks filter and started building up in the area described above. At some point, it would close off fuel flow and the bowl would empty starving the bike for gas.
Is it OK to buy a 93 Virago?
If you do go for the Virago, take good care of it. The price drops with age, as do all bikes, but the Virago reaches a set low and stays there. It will not depreciate further, so long as it’s in good nick. In summary – An excellent bike and a fantastic choice for you lovely petite lady bikers!! I just bought an older ’93 XV 535 myself and love it.
Why does my Yamaha Virago bike keep stalling?
In worse cases, riders have experienced a stall when the bike cuts out completely. The likeliest factor responsible for the running problems is an unkept fuel system. Viragos bikes have been around for a long time.
Why does my Yamaha Virago XV not start?
ViragoTechForum.com :: Yamaha Virago XV Forums That Rock!!! After a very long hiatus, I charged up the battery and tried to start my bike. It cranked and and didn’t start. I tried for a while and only got one pop. I figured I had flooded it and pulled the plugs. After I cleaned them I decided to see how strong the spark was. I didn’t see one spark.
Yes/No on buying a 94 Virago 535? I’m a new rider, just got my license and I’m looking for a bike with more power than the bikes I road in my MSF class, but smaller than a 750. I came across a 1994 Yamaha Virago 535 that from the pictures, appears to be in excellent condition despite having 38,000 miles on it.
Why does my viragofolk not have a spark?
Many Viragofolk like the Autolite Platinum AP63 plugs. no spark can be a bad coil, pick-up, plug wire, side stand switch, relay, poor connections.. start off by checking the side stand switch. if you feel it is the problem you can unplug it and jump it at the harness side. note- this is after you replace the spark plugs..
If you do go for the Virago, take good care of it. The price drops with age, as do all bikes, but the Virago reaches a set low and stays there. It will not depreciate further, so long as it’s in good nick. In summary – An excellent bike and a fantastic choice for you lovely petite lady bikers!! I just bought an older ’93 XV 535 myself and love it.
Why does my Virago 535 not start properly?
1. Original fault was not starting after a lay-off over last winter: Stripped down the carbs and changed the petrol pump because the pump wasn’t ‘ticking’. It was neither of those but the bike started after that – first go as I recall. 2. Now starting OK but:- Poor performance – no power and wouldn’t go much above 50 mph in any gear.
What kind of ignition does a 1987 Virago XV535 have?
According to 1987 XV535 specs ( First Model Year for XV535’s) for the U.S. Market, you have a TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) not CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition). They are not interchangeable. https://bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_vi 5_1987.php “One final point while we’re here. People tend to use the term TCI and CDI interchangeably.
Is there a problem with my 1982 Virago?
I am restoring a 1982 XV750 Virago and had a similar problem. Pull the left horn and blinker apart. Inside there a small breakdown sometimes occurs. Its really tight but proceed carefully looking for broken wires. If wiring breaks down there it can interfere with the brake lights.
Is there a rev counter on a XV535 Virago?
The XV 535 DX Virago has a clear, analogue speedo but no fuel light or rev counter. However, the reserve switch is on the bars, which is a bonus. Good mirrors but they do vibrate at high revs. The 1999 Yamaha XV535 Virago is the perfect cruiser one could ride to hone in his or her skills prior to making a move to the big-bore machines.
How to fix a Virago 535 engine problem?
Take a plug out. Is it wet with fuel and smells of petrol? Without putting the plug back in, reconnect it to the ht lead and using a pair of insulated pliers hold it against the engine so that the metal end touches the engine. Turn the bike over with the starter.
I am restoring a 1982 XV750 Virago and had a similar problem. Pull the left horn and blinker apart. Inside there a small breakdown sometimes occurs. Its really tight but proceed carefully looking for broken wires. If wiring breaks down there it can interfere with the brake lights.