Yamaha Virago XV535 User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-2
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-5
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................6-7
Final gear oil ........................................................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-11
Adjusting the carburetors....................................6-13
Adjusting the engine idling speed.......................6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play...................6-14
Adjusting the valve clearance.............................6-14
Tires ...................................................................6-15
Spoke wheels .....................................................6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-18
Adjusting the brake lever free play......................6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play ...........................................................6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...................6-21
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes .....................................................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-22
Changing the brake fluid.....................................6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable .................................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ..................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............. 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-26
Checking the front fork....................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ........................................ 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings............................. 6-28
Battery ............................................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb.............................. 6-31
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the
tail/brake light bulb ........................................... 6-33
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-33
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-34
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-35
Troubleshooting.................................................. 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-38
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Yamaha Virago XV535 Specifications

General

Displacement	535 cc
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Fuel system	Carburetor
Ignition system	CDI
Transmission	5-speed
Final drive	Shaft
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Dual shocks
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Front tire	3.00-19
Rear tire	140/90-15
Engine type	Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin
Bore x Stroke	76 mm x 59 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 liters
Wheelbase	1, 520 mm