Yamaha Virago XV535 User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-7
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
3. Lift the front of the fuel tank to po-
sition it away from the air filter
case. (Do not remove the fuel
tank!)
EW000071
WARNING
_
●
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
●
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_
4. Remove the air filter case cover
screw.
5. Slide the air filter case cover so as
to unhook the tab on the rear of
the cover from the holder on the
frame, and then lift the air filter
case cover without removing it.
1. Fuel tank
2. Bolt (× 3)
1. Screw 1. Air filter case cover
2. Tab
3. Holder
4. Air filter element
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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