I know that all of you want to contribute to Rob's fund to get a replacement for his '98 XV1100. In a nearby city's paper somebody's advertising an always...
I've got two parts for sale. They are both new still in the original Yamaha packaging unopened. I've got a front brake reservoir cap that was for a 1994...
I cant seem to find anything that will fit in between the frame and that bolt to drain the oil. Anyone know what size it is, and where to find a tool skinny...
Byran, are you talking about the plug on the left rear side of motor?, it's either a 17mm or 19mm Tyler Pennock #380 V Max Owners Assoc. Eastern Canada...
I figured it is about that size, but there is not enough room between the bolt and the frame to fit a wrench into.... or at least I cant find any skinny enough...
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Hello all.. I'm curious, what kinda oil do you use in your Virago? I used the Yamalube as recommended in the manual for my 1100. But, since I did the oil...
Only the best virgin olive oil. (standing back) Al Hatten '93 Virago XV-1100 VOC #7745 Napa,CA - Wine Country ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
what oil?? that's easy, any that comes in a plastic bottle( motorcycle or auto), the main thing is to change it about every 3500 to 4000 miles with a new...
I use valvoline full synthetic 10-40 and it works great. But I have a small oil leak near my clutch cable and I've tightened all the bolts down good, is there...
Watch out for Valvoline Synthetic. It is not rated for wet clutches and will ruin them. Read the label on any synthetic oil before using. Al Hatten '93...
Good to know, what oil should I use then? Quickly, I'll change it tomorrow after school. _________________________________________________________________ ...
Synthetic oil has a tendency to find a leak. If it is leaking in the clutch adjusting housing it would most likly be a seal for the clutch adjuster. Their is a...
If you don't know use Yamahalube Buzz '97 Virago 1100 Underwater in the Swamps of N E Florida GOOD BYE FRANCES don't come back!!!! Hello Ivan. ... From:...
I've been using Mobil1 20w50 for most of the almost 46 thou I've put on my '98 1100 and have had no problems. Glad Al's had such good luck with the lighter...
buzz, by side cover I hope that you just mean the clutch adjuster plate and not the left engine casing :) and if I do this is oil gonna come flying out ... ...
Stuart, The clutch adjuster cover is held on with just 2 screws. There is no gasket there and shouldn't have any oil either. I oil is in there you need to...
The 3M isn't the best gasket substitute. I use Loctite RTV in silver color to replace my cover gaskets and it holds fine. Al Hatten '93 Virago XV-1100 VOC...
The fire is 40 miles away. Weather here is normally in the mid 80s in summer. Al Hatten '93 Virago XV-1100 VOC #7745 Napa,CA - Wine Country ... > ... Don ...
Just realized that my post concerning Mobil1 should have read 15w50 instead of 20w50. And, Al, I guess I thought that all of that area was more like Ukiah, ...
K&N here, If I space out the amount of time of cleaning I notice large effects, otherwise I just clean it about every 1500-2000 miles unless I'm going on a big...
Napa is cooler than the surrounding areas, although it hit 92 today. I replaced my air filter with a round foam unit from a Harley. It breathes so well that I...
Hi guys, As our past posts have shown, I need to change my oil from castrol syntec 10w-40 to a motorcycle oil 15 or 20w-40. And I have a leak coming from my...
Its more important to change oil than what brand. FWIW, I use Mobile 1 10/30, but I live in a mild climate area. I have 45,000 miles on it and no problems. ...
what is the noise when I pull in my clutch? _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election...
What side is the noise coming from and what does it sound like? ... Al Hatten '93 Virago XV-1100 VOC #7745 Napa,CA - Wine Country [Non-text portions of this...
it only comes when I pull in the clutch, and it sounds like fast spinning, I don't know this could be completely natural, I can only hear it when I'm idling at...
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