When did I buy a 1994 XV 535 Virago?
Hi, I’ve just bought a 1994 XV 535 Virago. The bike has sat used for 5 years in a garage. I collected it on Sunday when the seller proudly announced that he had managed to get the bike running.
How does the Virago ignition system work on a motorcycle?
Before discussing the Virago Ignition Systems it is important to understand how the power to run it gets there. The power starts at the battery and then travels through the main fuse, the ignition switch, the ignition fuse in the fuse box, the engine stop switch, and on to the TCI, and coils.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha Virago?
I receive many repeat problems from Virago owners all around the world, but one of the most common scenarios goes something like this, “I just bought this great bike, a 1982 Virago with 13 actual miles on the clock, not a scratch on the bike and the owner had it since it was new.”
What should voltage be on Yamaha XV535 battery?
So once you have a fully charged replacement battery** installed (and likely you need a ignitor too, ouch!) start the bike and measure the voltage at the battery terminals. You should see about 14.5 volts. Less than 14.0 -the regulator or rectifier is defective. More than 14.9- the regulator is faulty and will eventually damage your battery..
Before discussing the Virago Ignition Systems it is important to understand how the power to run it gets there. The power starts at the battery and then travels through the main fuse, the ignition switch, the ignition fuse in the fuse box, the engine stop switch, and on to the TCI, and coils.
Hi, I’ve just bought a 1994 XV 535 Virago. The bike has sat used for 5 years in a garage. I collected it on Sunday when the seller proudly announced that he had managed to get the bike running.
So once you have a fully charged replacement battery** installed (and likely you need a ignitor too, ouch!) start the bike and measure the voltage at the battery terminals. You should see about 14.5 volts. Less than 14.0 -the regulator or rectifier is defective. More than 14.9- the regulator is faulty and will eventually damage your battery..
Why does my Yamaha Virago keep losing power?
Once the bike is back in use, the sludge-clogged components interfere with the fuel’s bath, and the bike is “starved” of fuel. This causes the motorcycle to sputter and jerk while riding. If the fuel supply has been restricted severely, the bike may lose power completely. Another hidden culprit of poor performance on a Virago is rust.