Top 20 1996 Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. I am sure I answered this when the question was posted 14 days ago??

Virago 535 fuel tap removal (reserve not working)

Bike Chat Forums https://www.bikechatforums.com > viewtopic May 21, 2012 - According to the manual tap link above the lower tank needs removal to get to the solenoid. The instructions for this are in the Haynes manual. 12 posts · Hi, Does anyone know how easy it is to remove the fuel tap from a 535 virago? The reserve feature ...

hey yall, help me remove a gas tank please. - Custom Fighters

customfighters.com https://www.customfighters.com > threads > hey-yall-h... May 20, 2011 - Remove the left hand side cover to expose the pump, filter and tank connectors. Label and disconnect all pipes and electrical connectors. Remove ... Missing: reserve ‎' Show results with: reserve

How do i remove seat and gas tank - XV 535 Virago DX

Fixya https://www.fixya.com > motorcycles > t24477932-re... May 21, 2014 - First, remove the seat and disconnect the battery. Disconnect the hose at the bottom of the gas tank. Place an approved container on the ground ...

• How do i get the sub tank off a virago 535 to respray it

  https://www.fixya.com > motorcycles > t12494211-get... Apr 20, 2012 · 1 answer Its Ben awhile but if I remember rt. remove the seat turn off the petcock valve and at the neck there is a cover made Of plastic that covers ...

left hand clutch lever to clutch is failing. gear box dry. gear selector damaged. buy it like this or out of the blue it happens now. if clutch is bad one can jiggle any bike in to any gear. ,key off. jiggle means move bike forward an back a tiny bit. and it shifts./ check and test the clutch first. the clutch must work first or all key on tests can be super dangerous. google how to test any motorcycle clutch. end to end. test. hand lever to clutch actual.

Make sure you have the EXACT model, year, etc. bike and manual. ..these must match! Is the manual a FACTORY Yamaha manual?? if not - GET ONE!

Make sure the fuel system is properly vented (gas cap, carburetors) Make sure the petcock will freely flow fuel, If this is a vacuum system, make sure you do not have any vacuum leaks!! The carbs sound like they need a good professional clearing, setting, and synchronizing!!

You need someway to clean, set and synchronize the carbs - try a professional shop!!

You have clogged pilot jets in the carbs.

if memory serves me right it should have two bolts holding the seat on then there should be a bolt for the tank after you remove the seat ,if not bolts on the seat there would be a key holder cheers

Kick up another gear!!

get a haynes or clymer manual--local library has maintenance books--take off the float bowls-it holds gas--thers a chance that fuel jets can become corroded-if it happens u takum out and putum in paint remover or other solvent to clean and open the passages

That is a built in safety. If you're fuel line were to rupture, you wouldn't want the fuel pump to empty your tank. The pump runs for several seconds until pressure is built up or the time-out period is reached, whichever comes first. If you clamp the end of the fuel line, the pump should run for a very short period to indicate the pressure sensor is working. When the clamp is released, the pump should start back up and run for several seconds until the time out period is reached.

To change your oil you will need 4 quarts of oil, a filter, and a new aluminum drain plug washer. You can reuse the old drain plug washer if it has not been squished out of shape. Your motorcycle comes from Yamaha usually with 20w-40 mineral base motorcycle oil. You can use any oil that is JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. 10w-40 for cold climate. 20w-50 for warm climate/touring. Car oils use different additives and may cause scoring in certain types of cam bearings. Do not use any oil that says " Energy Conserving " on the label . It will shorten the life of your wet clutch and transmission gears. If you choose Synthetic oils, they will help your bike run cooler and shift easier. Pour in three quarts of oil and add enough from the fourth quart to reach the high mark on the dip stick or inspection window. Make sure the motorcycle is upright or on the center stand when checking the level . You will probably need 3.1 to 3.4 quarts to hit the high mark. Run the motor for a minute or two to fill the oil filter compartment with oil. Now recheck the oil level and top up as needed.

doesnt sound like enough, should expect 13-14v, does it drop further when you hit the lights?.

may be a stuck float in the carb. Sometimes a sharp rap to the carb can cause the float to unstick. If this doesn't do it possible trash in float needle seat requiring float bowl removal to clean.

sounds like they have jumped the clutch safety switch, probably because it doesnt work. You may need a new clutch switch, the side stand safety switch could also be acting up.and may also be a reason for this. You could try a multi meter on the switches, to identify the fault, but it can be intermittant, as you may have noticed, also make sure the wiring is good and hasnt been jammed in the steering.

To test connectivity, stuck a similar size wire to both connection end and try to start it again, if it works try to replace the wire. Else check your fuel systems.

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

The description "...wont come on at all. it is as if the battery is not..." would indicate no electrical power, no lights even when switched on. Have you checked the main fuse along the red wire?

Good luck and thank you for asking FixYa.

i need more info...like what is leaking out of your exhaust? water? what do you mean by "poor economy"? I believe you just have a carbeurator issue. was the bike stored over any period of time?

CHECK THE CONECTIONS TO THE ALTENATOR AS IT SOUNDS LIKE IT BIS NOT CHARGING THE BATTERY .

baffles are either welded in, or bolted in at back of tail pipe. if welded you will have to chiesle them of or cut the welds off with dremel tool.plz rate-bozcro

winter storage?? fill it, add Sta-bil fuel stabilizer and runa few minutes then park it. for repairs just pop off the fuel line and let it drain into a container.