I ordered and installed this kit this summer and highly recommend it for someone looking to get more performance out of their 535 for a relatively cheap buck and very little work. With debaffled original exhaust and the jets to match it is really a noticable difference from stock. My bike had an irritating dead spot right before it hit the powerband but that is all gone after installing this kit (in addition to the general power gain). Sounds much better with debaffled exhaust too! I accidentally had the needle and its spring drop into the bowl of the carbeurettor but it wasn’t that hard to fix! Great product.
Thanks for the great feedback Måns! We think the debaffled stock exhaust sounds great as well - and gives a nice little power boost too, especially with the kit. Happy New Year :)
Have a 99 535 sitting in my shop for couple years. Was a project for a friend of mine. Ended up letting me have it when he had gotten a new truck. Spent two days on it fixing electrical rebuilding carbs and new plugs. Got it running last night. Have it for sale but after fixing and understanding how it works I like it now. Then this video pops up on my feed today. I think im going to keep now 😂
Can recommend. Installed last spring, no more constant exhaust popping with open pipes. In Finland with 3.5 turns out. It seems a little rich and kinda jerks/stalls/lags at the very top of the rpm when accelerating fast, this could be down to other factors too or simply fine tuning on my part. Other than that bike runs fine. Very easy to install and great support from maker. Come spring I will test with Aliexpress drag pipes with 4 turns and dyno the bike, before putting it up for sale. I'll be sure to report my findings. Got few short vids of the bike on my channel if anyone is interested
Gonna consider buying this for my virago once i find a better job lol, by the way thanks for the recent amount of videos about the virago 535, bought the bike this summer (my first bike experience ever) and i really like it a lot, so i really enjoy watching this
Fantastic kit and video. Made installing this kit infinitely easier. Thanks for your fantastic approach to your products. P.S. You weren't kidding about that float and needle! One fell out and it took bloody ages to get back in 😂.
Hey I got a 90 couple weeks ago. It's in a thousand part's. Got it cheap. Pistons an cylinder walls scored. I want to fix up an give it a little more performance. THANKS for taking the time. I am interested in.
I have just fitted this kit to my Bike, and can say there was a vast improvement in performance, so I'm pleased and can vouch that this kit works. In this kit two main jets are supplied with one of them being .5 larger than the other ! Reading through the comments I noticed a Question : (The larger jet goes to the front cylinder right) Jake you replied, Yes. I can't understand this because : It is a fact commonly known with most Air cooled V twins that the Rear cylinder runs hotter than the front cylinder because it does not receive as much airflow as the front . To my mind the larger (richer) jet should be fitted to the rear cylinder to aid in the cooling of this rear cylinder ! Or am I missing something here ! Perhaps some body else can chime in and give their ideas on this. also I have got to go back in to the carbs as in my application I had to increase the size of the pilot jets to get a richer mixture for Idle and off Idle, standard pilot size was 35, it has a 40 in at present but still needs another larger pilot will try 42.5 next because I know I am getting close now, bike runs really well with this set up, so while I'm in the carbs I will be putting that larger main jet in the rear carb. IMHO
@malcombrady1958 Thanks for the feedback! Great to hear! To answer your question: The front cylinder runs cooler and therefore consumes more air (colder air is denser than hot air) which means you have to match this extra air consumption with more fuel. During dyno testing, we tried the opposite (larger jet at rear) and lost power, plus the front cylinder showed signs of lean running on the plug ;)
Hey guys , excellent video . I have a general question. I installed the kit with no issues. I currently have some straight through drag pipes with custom bafflers installed. Could you give me a rough idea of how many turns/screws I should be adjusting my air/fuel ratio to ? i'm getting a lot of popping when idling and deaccelerating. Even seen a few blue flame pops. I'd be grateful for any advice from the community. safe riding chaps
We agree! everything else is very straightforward to work on but getting carbs in and out is a pain. we have been thinking of working on an alternative for this... Time will tell if we come up with something :)
That's great mate but don't you think a 100 quid it's a bit too much for this product,is going too put lots of people from installation, on the end it is a bit of sponge and rubber ring plus a bit bigger main jet screw,if it is cheaper yes why not lots of people will buy,any ideas about performance afterwards or video to show difference,cheers
Hi Blake, we have sold over a hundred kits and have had overwhelmingly positive feedback from our customers. Just read many of the comments below and some of the more detailed reviews on our website. You can even see peoples comments on the Virago facebook groups. We feel the kit is a great deal for what you get, considering all the hours and cost of research and development and testing that has gone into the design of the kit. Don't forget, the foam filter is custom designed for us and made by a professional sports air filter company and the bellmouth itself is made from billet CNC machined aluminium. If you want to see results, you can see the different dyno graphs on our website, where we have tested the kit on 4 different dynos, with 3 different operators and on 2 different continents. You can even see some of the dyno testing in this video: th-cam.com/video/mgnW5ZW2BLE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JadusMotorcycleParts
@JadusMotorcyleParts : this air filter kit is no longer available on your webshop? Checked at your reseller in Spain too. Some technical questions : I was thinking about à Dynojet kit. With OEM air filter, as we don't have other options, and stock exhaust (baffled). And I stumbled on this video... So now I'm questionning myself : which one? If I put the Dynojet, compatibility with your air filter and jets after that? Useless as I should choose one or the other? What's the maintenance procedure for your air filter? What about heavy rain or washing? The air filter gets soaked? With the OEM one, the air inlet (1996 model here) is sheltered... I'm in France but my XV comes from Portugal and the jettings are different (air pilot jet 170 vs 70, the other air pilot jet jet is 70, main gas jet 107.5 and needles are different). No worries? Hopefully you'll read here. Usefull for others. Or I'll try on your email. Regards.
Hi! We will have new stock in a couples weeks time. We would not recommend the dyno jet kit in combination with our kit. Our kit comes with a collection of genuine Mikuni main jets to suit different exhaust set ups plus jetting instructions. From our testing the different needle jets still work very well with our jetting recommendations. We have over 200 happy customers that have bought and installed this kit so we're sure you'd be satisfied too :) Cheers
The air filter is covered by the tank so is never exposed. In the install video we recommend reinstalling the filter front cover as well - which helps stock rain/water coming in. The filter is a foam filter so it is cleaned and re-oiled the same way any foam filter is. You can buy cleaning kits here: ramair-filters.co.uk/ck-003-foam-air-filter-economy-cleaning-kit-polymer-treatment/
@ ok, understood. I would have thought the cover wouldn’t fit over the protruding foam filter. I didn’t see that in the video and will have a second look
I am very interested in your intake kit! However: On my XV535, the mixture screw on one carburettor is tight and cannot be adjusted (probably corrosion). Since this can't be fixed that easily: Could I also install your intake with the standard carburettor settings (only two instead of three turns of the mixture screws)? Would you still notice an improvement in performance? Or, would it not be worth the effort or even be harmful to the motorbike? TIA for your answer.
Thanks! Not at present, but the plan is to eventually offer parts for the entire Virago dual shock range (XV125, XV250, XV535, XV750, XV1100) but time will tell how far we get!
cut the hole bigger in the air filter it pretty much matches the size as the kit. then rejet your carby with a 145 jet. for the hole follow the rim that is already there the filter sits in there nice and is the size of the hole if you cut the top out as said that will open it up to the 31.2 hole size of the incert they sell to hold the filter on top and open up the radius of the hole then use the same density foam on top of the new sized hole to keep shit out and bam. does the same for around 30 to 40 dollars..
And why not just pay 100 dollars more and get a CAD designed, flow simulated, billet machined, dyno proven kit that comes with all the jets and instructions?
@@JadusMotorcycleParts you use a 145 jet in the kit you linked the jet in another video and going on it being 3 turns instead of two i did say it is most likely a jet up or 2 from stock which is a 135.5
@@JadusMotorcycleParts plus the 40 dollars is just buying another stoke filter you should always have a spare if you mess up. if that you can get a stoke filter for around 24 dollars on ebay. plus a jet for like 3 to 4 dollars. so take the extra air filter out of that cost and ya just buying a new jet for 3 to 4 dollars.
@@nottogood415 The kit is tested, proven and has clear installation instructions. This is what most of our customers want - a hassle free, guaranteed power increase.
Would there be any issue with removing the air intake 'pod' on the later viragos? Always hated the look. Do they do much to channel the air or would it work just as well without the silver pod?
Hi Charlie, there would not be any issue at all. It works just as well without the pod - which picks up air from right above the hot cylinder head (not good)! I also think that pod is annoying - I would remove both if it weren't for all the electrics inside the one on the left hand side. The only issue removing the right one entirely would be the slightly ugly frame being exposed underneath. But maybe you or we could do something creative there too ;)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Great! Will order it! How do I adjust jetting? Now I run stock exhaust but will debaffle it at some point. Is it same jet but different adjustments? Thanks
Sorry for my question being out of topic but i have this bike and it was running, had to travel to my country and let it sitting for 7 months, now i came back and got a new battery for the bike but i have a problem. It starts and runs for 10 seconds and start to die till its stops (just the engine runs, i could manage to roll with the bike) Sometimes it will start and most of the tries with the start button it will simply wont start, the spark plugs are working correctly so i dont know what else to do, it has new fuel on. There is this thing on the left side, inside a chromed cap, i believe its related to the fuel system and maybe the problem could be there?
Hi Blash. It could be any number of things, difficult to diagnose in a comments section. But your best bet would be to check that the carbs are getting fuel - ie. is the fuel pump delivering fuel? Then you can open the carbs and check to see if the jets are blocked and clean them out. The things in the pod on the left side of the bike differ from model to model. Sometimes it is the electrics for the bike, sometimes it will be the air injection system (to lower emissions at idle). Either way, I don't think your problem will be found there. It is most likely fuel delivery or carburetor related ;)
Just got the Kit today and installed it! Awesome quality! I have a question though. Both My jets were 107,5. I installed the recommended for My drag pipes, and it seems to run just fine. But what is up with the tiny jets? 👀
Great you are happy with the kit! The small jets? If you mean the physical size of the main jets, these are standard, genuine Mikuni jets and they are just one of several main jet designs that Mikuni produce :)
Thanks! We sell direct to customers all over the world through our webshop - so you customers don't pay any unnecessary mark ups through distributors and resellers etc! I think there is already a company making large capacity tanks for these bikes... Check here: www.customcruisers.com/contents/en-uk/p1421_fuel-tank-yamaha-virago-xv535.html
Different models and years have different stock main jets. We send a range of jets in the kit with a jetting guide so that customers can match jetting to their exhaust system. This also allows for carb adjustments down the road if you want to install a different exhaust system :)
Tja! Har gått igenom besiktningen själv med kittet installerat utan problem så borde vara lugnt. Kittet ska vara på hyllan igen om några veckor. Ha det!
Good evening. I bought a 535 which is equipped with this air filter (not the same drawing) but the same shape and same material and the same adapter !!!! on the other hand, the jets remained the original ones. is it possible to know their size or buy a set. Thank you for your cordial response . georges.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Hello. I did not find a mark and the air filter is washed out (certainly cleaned with a product that is too muscular). this is a motorbike I bought used and the previous owner can't remember too much. here is. thank you .
hello. like I told you, there is no visible mark and the filter is quite washed out (due to cleaning products I think). it was mounted on the bike when I bought it. I do not know any more that the jets installed are the original ones. so would you be willing to sell me a jet set or give me the right size. thank you for your answer. best regards georges
@@meknachegeorges1003 The reason we ask is because it sounds like a copy of our product and then we would be very concerned that someone is breaching our intellectual property.
@@meknachegeorges1003 So if you want help and information, please send us a photo of the set up to our emial: info@jadusmotorcycleparts.com and we would be more than happy to help you with carburettor tuning advice. Cheers
It depends... old bikes in general leak oil in some places due to different reasons. It could be just a simple thing like a tired hardened oring that isn't forming a seal any more... or it could be leaking from around the cam chain tunnel... those things are no big deal. As long as you keep an eye on the oil level until you decide to replace orings and gaskets etc. It is worse if the head is leaking oil through the valve seals, then the engine performance is affected. It is also more difficult to replace those seals - it is often a head-off job.
Great vid , I’ve got a 535 myself so interested in this Does the filter just suck air from under the tank ? I would have thought this would stifle it a bit ?
simon dring hi! Yes, the filter draws air from under the tank. When removing the stock system a lot of extra space under there becomes available. You can also draw in even more fresh cool air from the front of the tank by removing the black plastic guard. That would be ideal if the bike is only used in good weather conditions ;)
Hi there. We haven't actually, although we have not seen any noticeable increase in consumption. Some of our customers are active on the Virago facebook groups and are in the process of checking consumption - so maybe ask there and you might get some answers :)
With a debaffled exhaust do i need to rejet the carburetors or can i leave the bike as it is? I don't understand if it's dangerous for the bike or not...
If you have the stock intake, you most likely will not need to adjust the main jets. But you should definitely adjust the air/fuel screw so that it is between 3-4 turns out. This is so you allow more fuel to flow at lower rpms. If you have a modified intake you should adjust the main jets as well.
Correct! This saves a little weight as well. But mostly, it opens up space under the tank for the bellmouth and 'above air box' air filter. The deflector is not needed either if you only ride in good weather - this allows for more cold air to flow into the airbox as well, but less moisture protection if it rains.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts When I was adjusting the screws on the carbs, the left(rear carb) feels like some spring is twisting with it. Both in and out. This makes me nervous as some spring behind the screw may be scratching a little bit. Any advice?
@@wonthanhguy There is a spring behind the screw! That spring is there to apply tension to the air/fuel screw so it doesn't back itself out with vibrations :)
I assume replacement filters will also be available? And will this be distributed in the US eventually? Thanks for the video and can't wait to replace my stock on my '94.
Hi! Yes, we will stock replacement filters and they are even washable with a special kit available from the manufacturer. The kits will definitely be available for sale in the US. They can be purchased on our webshop and we are looking for US resellers as well. You will definitely feel the difference from your stock XV! :)
Hi Sharon, there is a lot of space above the airbox in the frame between the air intake and the underside of the tank, so there is no interference with this filter kit and the tank :)
Hello I am wanting to buy this kit! But I also have drag pipes on the bike so dose that mean my air to fuel ratio would be different to 3 turns?? Thank you
Hi Tom, you will get a jetting chart when you buy the kit and yes, you will turn out your air/fuel screws more for the drag pipes - 4 full turns usually :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts awesome! My bike is seriously running to rich how many turns out do you think It needs to be without your kit and drag pipes? I have never really messed with the bike in that way abit nervous haha thanks for your help
one question. How do you stop water and moisture to come inside air filter. If its rainy water will go under tank for sure. my 1989 doesn't have that deflector that sit on 2 rubbers
Hi Dado, good question. In this case, the deflector is quite important - to deflect away rain from the filter from forward facing rain (when riding). But the filter is also very well protected from the tank remember - it sits underneath so it never gets rain from above. It is an assessment you have to make, how much riding do you do in the rain?
@@JadusMotorcycleParts i ride allot in rain. And yes i wasn't talking about rain from top but forward facing rain. My virago doesn't have deflector as i said above. l could do some 3d printing of deflector that you put first on rubber ring before the sponge part, thus making shield for it. And i got nice idea how to do it. If i get this intake kit ill def make improvement regarding that deflector. I made lots of stuff by myself, regulator rectifier with voltage adjustment, i re-winded my old stator, i have put fuel level gauge, got nice digital tacho with rpm. Currently working on carbs they are pain in the a@@ for now. I am still learning. You mention allot of jet changes in video. Where do you source them because i need few sizes to finally tune my virago. After carbs are done next thing i hope will be jadus kit that i promote to my friends who are virago 535 riders. We have 56 virago rides in community. So far i managed to persuade 8 to get kit and they will be my victims for those test deflectors :). Till i get my own...
can it damage the engine overtime? reduce its lifespan in anyway? theoretically the engine wasn't made to support a higher power, right? like harleys are "tanks" downgraded from factory, they are known to support it...
Hello, I did notice an increase in performance but my virago still tops out at 100kmh? I can’t find any indication of restrictions anywhere, anyone have any ideas?
Hi Ben, your 535 should make it to 160kph without too much trouble so something is definitely not right with your bike. Hard to diagnose without any information but the bike should go over 100kph easily.
Hi Carl, we sell and ship to England very often. You can purchase the kit here: www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com/product-page/yamaha-xv535-virago-performance-intake-kit
Hi Emil! Valid question :) We always display the price without VAT first - because all of our customers outside of the EU (USA, Australia, Canada etc) do not need to pay VAT. However, all EU member states must pay this tax so we add it at the end of the checkout process - and to make sure it is not a surprise to our customers, we write that price in the description as well. So yes, 136Euro is the price for EU customers and shipping is 20Euro accross Europe. Thanks for your interest!
couldn't you just take the top cover black thing off. and drill holes in to the air filter top the stock one. and then rejet ya bike.and or if you cut the tops out of the stock air filter bit leave bits to hold the inner circle it is pretty much making it the same as the air intake in your kit. just put some of the same density foam on top to stop shit getting in then yer. rejet i guessing from only being 1 more turn out it will be the next jet up from stock and maybe 2 up from stock on the new jet.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts it would work your kit just made the hole bigger for air and let more fuel come through with a bigger jet. which is exactly what cutting the top out of the filter would do. your clip in mount makes the hole a raidus of 31.2 squared you can get the same by cutting the top out the air filter because there is enough room on it to make it 31.2 squared. which is just a little bit less the the actual opening as in the hole the filter goes in to.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts think you are taking my comments as ya product is bad i am just offering an alt way to do it i plan to test it soon i will let you know how it goes. nothing against your kit i would buy it if it was not twice the price for me.
Hey man! It would be a great upgrade for your wifes bike. The kit can be bought here: www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com/product-page/yamaha-xv535-virago-performance-intake-kit
Hi! The kit come with 5 different jets (high quality, OEM Mikuni jets) which allows for 4 different jetting settings depending on your exhaust system :)
Increase in power? It depends on which model of XV535 you start with, but on this model (1996 'S') , it gives a +5hp increase at 4-5000rpm and a 4hp increase at 6-7000rpm :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts can i still get this kit in sweden? ive noticed tho that my "chrome bowl" intake thingie on the right side is not for air intake. its filled with wires and some relay. the left one to i think. i have not lifted the tank to see were it get the air from yet. Its a 1994 535
@@Pommeroj hi Mikael. Yes, this kit will fit your XV535. Are you sure the right side is filled with wires? If it is, you may have an import, meaning the left side is filled with an air cut valve assembly (to reduce emissions). But you should double check this by removing the side covers and tank and inspecting what you have.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts I've checked and it it indeed imported. haha, I had no idea! im geussing the cut of valve it so prevent the bike from backfiring? witch it does a little sense i did the Exhaust Debaffle. and No i have not changed the main jet after. i know i probably should.
I ordered and installed this kit this summer and highly recommend it for someone looking to get more performance out of their 535 for a relatively cheap buck and very little work. With debaffled original exhaust and the jets to match it is really a noticable difference from stock. My bike had an irritating dead spot right before it hit the powerband but that is all gone after installing this kit (in addition to the general power gain). Sounds much better with debaffled exhaust too!
I accidentally had the needle and its spring drop into the bowl of the carbeurettor but it wasn’t that hard to fix!
Great product.
Thanks for the great feedback Måns! We think the debaffled stock exhaust sounds great as well - and gives a nice little power boost too, especially with the kit. Happy New Year :)
Have a 99 535 sitting in my shop for couple years. Was a project for a friend of mine. Ended up letting me have it when he had gotten a new truck. Spent two days on it fixing electrical rebuilding carbs and new plugs. Got it running last night. Have it for sale but after fixing and understanding how it works I like it now. Then this video pops up on my feed today. I think im going to keep now 😂
Great work! Yes, you should def keep it! We are obviously biased ;)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Thanks. 😂 you was the 3rd yes to keep it. You win. Going to get that intake kit hope it can ship to l.a county after tare down.
following. I own a 535 too. cant wait for your next vids..this is one of the most clear step by step procedure. Nicely done👏
Thanks man that means a lot. Any request for the next vid?
Can recommend. Installed last spring, no more constant exhaust popping with open pipes. In Finland with 3.5 turns out. It seems a little rich and kinda jerks/stalls/lags at the very top of the rpm when accelerating fast, this could be down to other factors too or simply fine tuning on my part. Other than that bike runs fine.
Very easy to install and great support from maker. Come spring I will test with Aliexpress drag pipes with 4 turns and dyno the bike, before putting it up for sale. I'll be sure to report my findings.
Got few short vids of the bike on my channel if anyone is interested
Watching closely for this product In the USA! This is the ride I started out on in 1993. Want my youth back and this bike and your mods!
Gonna consider buying this for my virago once i find a better job lol, by the way thanks for the recent amount of videos about the virago 535, bought the bike this summer (my first bike experience ever) and i really like it a lot, so i really enjoy watching this
Thanks man! We are really enjoying working on these bikes :)
You make it look so easy and obvious, inspiring!
Thanks man!
Fantastic kit and video. Made installing this kit infinitely easier. Thanks for your fantastic approach to your products.
P.S. You weren't kidding about that float and needle! One fell out and it took bloody ages to get back in 😂.
Thanks for the great feedback! Hope you get to feel the extra power on your next ride 😊
Hey I got a 90 couple weeks ago. It's in a thousand part's. Got it cheap. Pistons an cylinder walls scored. I want to fix up an give it a little more performance. THANKS for taking the time. I am interested in.
Got my today! Gonna fit it in few days when i'm free and write how it feels.
I have just fitted this kit to my Bike, and can say there was a vast improvement in performance, so I'm pleased and can vouch that this kit works. In this kit two main jets are supplied with one of them being .5 larger than the other ! Reading through the comments I noticed a Question : (The larger jet goes to the front cylinder right) Jake you replied, Yes. I can't understand this because : It is a fact commonly known with most Air cooled V twins that the Rear cylinder runs hotter than the front cylinder because it does not receive as much airflow as the front . To my mind the larger (richer) jet should be fitted to the rear cylinder to aid in the cooling of this rear cylinder ! Or am I missing something here ! Perhaps some body else can chime in and give their ideas on this. also I have got to go back in to the carbs as in my application I had to increase the size of the pilot jets to get a richer mixture for Idle and off Idle, standard pilot size was 35, it has a 40 in at present but still needs another larger pilot will try 42.5 next because I know I am getting close now, bike runs really well with this set up, so while I'm in the carbs I will be putting that larger main jet in the rear carb. IMHO
@malcombrady1958 Thanks for the feedback! Great to hear! To answer your question: The front cylinder runs cooler and therefore consumes more air (colder air is denser than hot air) which means you have to match this extra air consumption with more fuel. During dyno testing, we tried the opposite (larger jet at rear) and lost power, plus the front cylinder showed signs of lean running on the plug ;)
Just ordered mine! Happy to support your business endeavors \m/
Best vid I've seen on changing the main jets on the 535 mate. Thanks for putting it together. Looking forward to ordering a kit from you soon. 🤙
Cheers man!
Order coming your way this week mate. Top work 🤙
Hey guys , excellent video . I have a general question. I installed the kit with no issues. I currently have some straight through drag pipes with custom bafflers installed. Could you give me a rough idea of how many turns/screws I should be adjusting my air/fuel ratio to ? i'm getting a lot of popping when idling and deaccelerating. Even seen a few blue flame pops. I'd be grateful for any advice from the community. safe riding chaps
Have you tried 3.5 turns out on both?
I have a Virago, great little bikes, one maintanance problem though, the carbs are tricky to get off and on.
Apart from that it's all starightforward.
We agree! everything else is very straightforward to work on but getting carbs in and out is a pain. we have been thinking of working on an alternative for this... Time will tell if we come up with something :)
Thanks for great vid. will you send a kit to Israel? price?
THANKS
Hi! Sure! Kits are available on our webshop and we offer global shipping :)
That's great mate but don't you think a 100 quid it's a bit too much for this product,is going too put lots of people from installation, on the end it is a bit of sponge and rubber ring plus a bit bigger main jet screw,if it is cheaper yes why not lots of people will buy,any ideas about performance afterwards or video to show difference,cheers
Hi Blake, we have sold over a hundred kits and have had overwhelmingly positive feedback from our customers. Just read many of the comments below and some of the more detailed reviews on our website. You can even see peoples comments on the Virago facebook groups. We feel the kit is a great deal for what you get, considering all the hours and cost of research and development and testing that has gone into the design of the kit. Don't forget, the foam filter is custom designed for us and made by a professional sports air filter company and the bellmouth itself is made from billet CNC machined aluminium. If you want to see results, you can see the different dyno graphs on our website, where we have tested the kit on 4 different dynos, with 3 different operators and on 2 different continents. You can even see some of the dyno testing in this video: th-cam.com/video/mgnW5ZW2BLE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JadusMotorcycleParts
@JadusMotorcyleParts : this air filter kit is no longer available on your webshop? Checked at your reseller in Spain too.
Some technical questions : I was thinking about à Dynojet kit. With OEM air filter, as we don't have other options, and stock exhaust (baffled).
And I stumbled on this video...
So now I'm questionning myself : which one?
If I put the Dynojet, compatibility with your air filter and jets after that? Useless as I should choose one or the other?
What's the maintenance procedure for your air filter?
What about heavy rain or washing? The air filter gets soaked? With the OEM one, the air inlet (1996 model here) is sheltered...
I'm in France but my XV comes from Portugal and the jettings are different (air pilot jet 170 vs 70, the other air pilot jet jet is 70, main gas jet 107.5 and needles are different). No worries?
Hopefully you'll read here. Usefull for others. Or I'll try on your email.
Regards.
Hi! We will have new stock in a couples weeks time. We would not recommend the dyno jet kit in combination with our kit. Our kit comes with a collection of genuine Mikuni main jets to suit different exhaust set ups plus jetting instructions. From our testing the different needle jets still work very well with our jetting recommendations. We have over 200 happy customers that have bought and installed this kit so we're sure you'd be satisfied too :) Cheers
@@JadusMotorcyclePartsok.
Any feedback for my paragraph on maintenance and my question on water issues?
The air filter is covered by the tank so is never exposed. In the install video we recommend reinstalling the filter front cover as well - which helps stock rain/water coming in. The filter is a foam filter so it is cleaned and re-oiled the same way any foam filter is. You can buy cleaning kits here: ramair-filters.co.uk/ck-003-foam-air-filter-economy-cleaning-kit-polymer-treatment/
@ ok, understood.
I would have thought the cover wouldn’t fit over the protruding foam filter.
I didn’t see that in the video and will have a second look
I am very interested in your intake kit! However: On my XV535, the mixture screw on one carburettor is tight and cannot be adjusted (probably corrosion). Since this can't be fixed that easily: Could I also install your intake with the standard carburettor settings (only two instead of three turns of the mixture screws)? Would you still notice an improvement in performance? Or, would it not be worth the effort or even be harmful to the motorbike? TIA for your answer.
Hi! It would be a bit risky to install the kit and not be able to increase the low speed fuel mixture. You would run the risk of running lean.
Hi I've just bought a 535 already fitted with drag pipes will this kit have suitable jets ?
Thanks and great easy to follow video 😊
Yes, the kit comes with a range of jets that suit several different exhaust set ups, including straight pipes :)
Hi , brilliant video mate. Anything for the virago 1100 in the pipeline? Thanks
Thanks! Not at present, but the plan is to eventually offer parts for the entire Virago dual shock range (XV125, XV250, XV535, XV750, XV1100) but time will tell how far we get!
cut the hole bigger in the air filter it pretty much matches the size as the kit. then rejet your carby with a 145 jet. for the hole follow the rim that is already there the filter sits in there nice and is the size of the hole if you cut the top out as said that will open it up to the 31.2 hole size of the incert they sell to hold the filter on top and open up the radius of the hole then use the same density foam on top of the new sized hole to keep shit out and bam. does the same for around 30 to 40 dollars..
And why not just pay 100 dollars more and get a CAD designed, flow simulated, billet machined, dyno proven kit that comes with all the jets and instructions?
@@JadusMotorcycleParts because i live in australia thus your pound costs me double. so does postage.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts you use a 145 jet in the kit you linked the jet in another video and going on it being 3 turns instead of two i did say it is most likely a jet up or 2 from stock which is a 135.5
@@JadusMotorcycleParts plus the 40 dollars is just buying another stoke filter you should always have a spare if you mess up. if that you can get a stoke filter for around 24 dollars on ebay. plus a jet for like 3 to 4 dollars. so take the extra air filter out of that cost and ya just buying a new jet for 3 to 4 dollars.
@@nottogood415 The kit is tested, proven and has clear installation instructions. This is what most of our customers want - a hassle free, guaranteed power increase.
Would there be any issue with removing the air intake 'pod' on the later viragos? Always hated the look. Do they do much to channel the air or would it work just as well without the silver pod?
Hi Charlie, there would not be any issue at all. It works just as well without the pod - which picks up air from right above the hot cylinder head (not good)! I also think that pod is annoying - I would remove both if it weren't for all the electrics inside the one on the left hand side. The only issue removing the right one entirely would be the slightly ugly frame being exposed underneath. But maybe you or we could do something creative there too ;)
Great kit! Can you ship it to Estonia?
Hi! Yes, we will add that option to the wbeshop. Cheers
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Great! Will order it! How do I adjust jetting? Now I run stock exhaust but will debaffle it at some point. Is it same jet but different adjustments? Thanks
Hi, how will It perform with straigh pipes ?
It looks awesome 👍👍
Borja Avalos we’re not sure yet but would likely increase at least 10% as well 👍🏼
Sorry for my question being out of topic but i have this bike and it was running, had to travel to my country and let it sitting for 7 months, now i came back and got a new battery for the bike but i have a problem.
It starts and runs for 10 seconds and start to die till its stops (just the engine runs, i could manage to roll with the bike)
Sometimes it will start and most of the tries with the start button it will simply wont start, the spark plugs are working correctly so i dont know what else to do, it has new fuel on.
There is this thing on the left side, inside a chromed cap, i believe its related to the fuel system and maybe the problem could be there?
Hi Blash. It could be any number of things, difficult to diagnose in a comments section. But your best bet would be to check that the carbs are getting fuel - ie. is the fuel pump delivering fuel? Then you can open the carbs and check to see if the jets are blocked and clean them out. The things in the pod on the left side of the bike differ from model to model. Sometimes it is the electrics for the bike, sometimes it will be the air injection system (to lower emissions at idle). Either way, I don't think your problem will be found there. It is most likely fuel delivery or carburetor related ;)
Just got the Kit today and installed it!
Awesome quality!
I have a question though.
Both My jets were 107,5. I installed the recommended for My drag pipes, and it seems to run just fine. But what is up with the tiny jets?
👀
Great you are happy with the kit! The small jets? If you mean the physical size of the main jets, these are standard, genuine Mikuni jets and they are just one of several main jet designs that Mikuni produce :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts i Mean the size 107, 5 in both carbs 😊
@@martinbirkelund4966 Ah, yes, they are very small. I guess that is because the stock intake system does not allow much air flow!
Best instruction video I have seen. Do you have a distributor in the UK? Would be nice to get a larger capacity tank for the 535. Any chance? Ted
Thanks! We sell direct to customers all over the world through our webshop - so you customers don't pay any unnecessary mark ups through distributors and resellers etc! I think there is already a company making large capacity tanks for these bikes... Check here: www.customcruisers.com/contents/en-uk/p1421_fuel-tank-yamaha-virago-xv535.html
Thanks guys. That is well worth the price they ask. Will call them this week. Keep up good work man. Have a good break soon Ted
Envian a españa?? Puede compartir el link de compra del kit?
Nice vid, what size jet did u install? Stock is 107.5
Different models and years have different stock main jets. We send a range of jets in the kit with a jetting guide so that customers can match jetting to their exhaust system. This also allows for carb adjustments down the road if you want to install a different exhaust system :)
Tjena! Undrar om Kitet finns kvar eller vart man kan hitta det. Undrar även om det påverkar mätningen av avgaser på besiktningen? All gott!!
Tja! Har gått igenom besiktningen själv med kittet installerat utan problem så borde vara lugnt. Kittet ska vara på hyllan igen om några veckor. Ha det!
Good evening. I bought a 535 which is equipped with this air filter (not the same drawing) but the same shape and same material and the same adapter !!!! on the other hand, the jets remained the original ones. is it possible to know their size or buy a set. Thank you for your cordial response . georges.
We would like to know more about this air filter and adapter you have! What is the brand?
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Hello. I did not find a mark and the air filter is washed out (certainly cleaned with a product that is too muscular). this is a motorbike I bought used and the previous owner can't remember too much. here is. thank you .
hello. like I told you, there is no visible mark and the filter is quite washed out (due to cleaning products I think). it was mounted on the bike when I bought it. I do not know any more that the jets installed are the original ones. so would you be willing to sell me a jet set or give me the right size. thank you for your answer. best regards georges
@@meknachegeorges1003 The reason we ask is because it sounds like a copy of our product and then we would be very concerned that someone is breaching our intellectual property.
@@meknachegeorges1003 So if you want help and information, please send us a photo of the set up to our emial: info@jadusmotorcycleparts.com and we would be more than happy to help you with carburettor tuning advice. Cheers
Hey man. Really curios about your opinion. How bad is it if the engine leaks oil from the top of the back cilinder ?
It depends... old bikes in general leak oil in some places due to different reasons. It could be just a simple thing like a tired hardened oring that isn't forming a seal any more... or it could be leaking from around the cam chain tunnel... those things are no big deal. As long as you keep an eye on the oil level until you decide to replace orings and gaskets etc. It is worse if the head is leaking oil through the valve seals, then the engine performance is affected. It is also more difficult to replace those seals - it is often a head-off job.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts life saver. Thank you 😘
Great vid , I’ve got a 535 myself so interested in this
Does the filter just suck air from under the tank ? I would have thought this would stifle it a bit ?
simon dring hi! Yes, the filter draws air from under the tank. When removing the stock system a lot of extra space under there becomes available. You can also draw in even more fresh cool air from the front of the tank by removing the black plastic guard. That would be ideal if the bike is only used in good weather conditions ;)
Jadus Motorcycle Parts glad someone finally taking interest in the 535 I think it has huge custom potential , mine is very much not standard I love it
Everything felt normal until you said "Here in Sweden" 😊 I'm in Sweden too, and thinking of buying a XV535.
Bought one last year, in Sweden. Go for it!
@@greyriddance64 I Bought one a week ago. Love it, just need to change to a more comfortable handle bar.
Have you got any fuel consumption figures for the new jetting/filter set up ?
Hi there. We haven't actually, although we have not seen any noticeable increase in consumption. Some of our customers are active on the Virago facebook groups and are in the process of checking consumption - so maybe ask there and you might get some answers :)
Всё супер, очень подробно и доступно, НО - я так ждал запуска двигателя...
th-cam.com/video/R0KCfwEUX-o/w-d-xo.html :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Благодарю!
With a debaffled exhaust do i need to rejet the carburetors or can i leave the bike as it is? I don't understand if it's dangerous for the bike or not...
If you have the stock intake, you most likely will not need to adjust the main jets. But you should definitely adjust the air/fuel screw so that it is between 3-4 turns out. This is so you allow more fuel to flow at lower rpms. If you have a modified intake you should adjust the main jets as well.
Thank god, this stimulus was burning a hole through my wallet 👌🏻
Thanks for the great videos man
So you completely do not use the intake plastics under the tank? Discard them altogether? Just deflector and filter.
Correct! This saves a little weight as well. But mostly, it opens up space under the tank for the bellmouth and 'above air box' air filter. The deflector is not needed either if you only ride in good weather - this allows for more cold air to flow into the airbox as well, but less moisture protection if it rains.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts When I was adjusting the screws on the carbs, the left(rear carb) feels like some spring is twisting with it. Both in and out. This makes me nervous as some spring behind the screw may be scratching a little bit. Any advice?
@@wonthanhguy There is a spring behind the screw! That spring is there to apply tension to the air/fuel screw so it doesn't back itself out with vibrations :)
What size jets do you go to? Thanks!
I want to explain the braid of a Yamaha Virago 400cc motorcycle
I guess the dopey-looking intake pod becomes superfluous and could be removed entirely. That would clean up the appearance of the bike nicely.
Correct!
I assume replacement filters will also be available? And will this be distributed in the US eventually? Thanks for the video and can't wait to replace my stock on my '94.
Hi! Yes, we will stock replacement filters and they are even washable with a special kit available from the manufacturer. The kits will definitely be available for sale in the US. They can be purchased on our webshop and we are looking for US resellers as well. You will definitely feel the difference from your stock XV! :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts Awesome, can't wait!!!
What about fuel tank on top of the filter does it press sponge filter on top and does it make any difference if it does,thank you
Hi Sharon, there is a lot of space above the airbox in the frame between the air intake and the underside of the tank, so there is no interference with this filter kit and the tank :)
How much more HP do you have now
+4hp :)
hey do you know or can you find the culor code for your side cowers or the red colur on the tank i think it is the same regards henrik Denmark
No we don't sorry man :(
Hello I am wanting to buy this kit! But I also have drag pipes on the bike so dose that mean my air to fuel ratio would be different to 3 turns?? Thank you
Hi Tom, you will get a jetting chart when you buy the kit and yes, you will turn out your air/fuel screws more for the drag pipes - 4 full turns usually :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts awesome! My bike is seriously running to rich how many turns out do you think It needs to be without your kit and drag pipes? I have never really messed with the bike in that way abit nervous haha thanks for your help
one question. How do you stop water and moisture to come inside air filter. If its rainy water will go under tank for sure. my 1989 doesn't have that deflector that sit on 2 rubbers
Hi Dado, good question. In this case, the deflector is quite important - to deflect away rain from the filter from forward facing rain (when riding). But the filter is also very well protected from the tank remember - it sits underneath so it never gets rain from above. It is an assessment you have to make, how much riding do you do in the rain?
@@JadusMotorcycleParts i ride allot in rain. And yes i wasn't talking about rain from top but forward facing rain. My virago doesn't have deflector as i said above. l could do some 3d printing of deflector that you put first on rubber ring before the sponge part, thus making shield for it. And i got nice idea how to do it. If i get this intake kit ill def make improvement regarding that deflector. I made lots of stuff by myself, regulator rectifier with voltage adjustment, i re-winded my old stator, i have put fuel level gauge, got nice digital tacho with rpm. Currently working on carbs they are pain in the a@@ for now. I am still learning. You mention allot of jet changes in video. Where do you source them because i need few sizes to finally tune my virago. After carbs are done next thing i hope will be jadus kit that i promote to my friends who are virago 535 riders. We have 56 virago rides in community. So far i managed to persuade 8 to get kit and they will be my victims for those test deflectors :). Till i get my own...
can it damage the engine overtime? reduce its lifespan in anyway? theoretically the engine wasn't made to support a higher power, right? like harleys are "tanks" downgraded from factory, they are known to support it...
And what is the first thing everyone wants to do with Harleys... Increase their power!
Seria excelente que se subtitular a español estos vídeos para que el publico latino pueda entender.
I know! That would be great! Do you want to do it? We can send you a free kit if you do :)
Will this work for a 1994 yamaha virago 535?
Yepp! It sure will 😊
Hi, on my motorcycle the main jets are 107.5 will this kit fit my xv 535
Hi Mariusz, yes this kit will work with your XV535 :)
Where can I buy the carbie and air filter kit for my 94 535
The intake kit can be purchased from our webshop 👍
Hello, I did notice an increase in performance but my virago still tops out at 100kmh? I can’t find any indication of restrictions anywhere, anyone have any ideas?
Hi Ben, your 535 should make it to 160kph without too much trouble so something is definitely not right with your bike. Hard to diagnose without any information but the bike should go over 100kph easily.
Yeah so it feels throttled, like it has no power, then has some after fire at full open throttle
Hi .. how can i buy the product?
Hi man! It will be available for pre sale on our webshop soon 👍🏼
Do you ship the England ? And what would it cost?
Hi Carl, we sell and ship to England very often. You can purchase the kit here: www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com/product-page/yamaha-xv535-virago-performance-intake-kit
saludos excelente mister
Top! Envia para o Brazil?
Yes!
What is the cover on the other side of the bike for?
It houses the electronics for the bike - ignition unit, flasher relay, starter relay etc.
Any projected ship date for the USA?
We're looking at shipping out earliest the last week of October, more likely second week in November :)
larger main jet goes to the front carb right?
Correct!
what is the price plus shipping ? i read 135 euro VAT, something . it will cost me that price or 100 euro shipment included .Europa _ Romania
Hi Emil! Valid question :) We always display the price without VAT first - because all of our customers outside of the EU (USA, Australia, Canada etc) do not need to pay VAT. However, all EU member states must pay this tax so we add it at the end of the checkout process - and to make sure it is not a surprise to our customers, we write that price in the description as well. So yes, 136Euro is the price for EU customers and shipping is 20Euro accross Europe. Thanks for your interest!
great
will this keep out water in rainy weather?
Mostly yes. The filter is protected by both the plastic deflector at the front plus it sits protected under the tank.
What size jets are you using for this ??
It depends on the exhaust set up. We send a total of 5 main jets with the kit which allows for 5 different jetting combos.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts I’m running drag pipes from black widow modified with cocktail shaker muffler’s
Does this fit the virago 1100?
It does not.
couldn't you just take the top cover black thing off. and drill holes in to the air filter top the stock one. and then rejet ya bike.and or if you cut the tops out of the stock air filter bit leave bits to hold the inner circle it is pretty much making it the same as the air intake in your kit. just put some of the same density foam on top to stop shit getting in then yer. rejet i guessing from only being 1 more turn out it will be the next jet up from stock and maybe 2 up from stock on the new jet.
Sure, you could do that! Be sure to share your dyno results as well! ;)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts it would work your kit just made the hole bigger for air and let more fuel come through with a bigger jet. which is exactly what cutting the top out of the filter would do. your clip in mount makes the hole a raidus of 31.2 squared you can get the same by cutting the top out the air filter because there is enough room on it to make it 31.2 squared. which is just a little bit less the the actual opening as in the hole the filter goes in to.
@@nottogood415 Again, go for it! And be sure to share your results!
@@JadusMotorcycleParts think you are taking my comments as ya product is bad i am just offering an alt way to do it i plan to test it soon i will let you know how it goes. nothing against your kit i would buy it if it was not twice the price for me.
What size is the jetting?
Hi Hampus, the kit comes with a selection of jets so that you can install the ones that suit your exhaust :)
where can i buy this intakeklt
On our webshop :) www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com/product-page/yamaha-xv535-virago-performance-intake-kit
My wife has a 1995 535 I'm very interested in doing this kit for her bike. Please contact me.
Hey man! It would be a great upgrade for your wifes bike. The kit can be bought here: www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com/product-page/yamaha-xv535-virago-performance-intake-kit
What is the jet size?
Hi! The kit come with 5 different jets (high quality, OEM Mikuni jets) which allows for 4 different jetting settings depending on your exhaust system :)
Where can I order?
www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com/product-page/yamaha-xv535-virago-performance-intake-kit
i made this kit for about $30 if want details on what i did hit me up ill give you instructions.
Awesome man! You got dyno results? Hit us up at: info@jadusmotorcycleparts.com
How big is incrase?
Increase in power? It depends on which model of XV535 you start with, but on this model (1996 'S') , it gives a +5hp increase at 4-5000rpm and a 4hp increase at 6-7000rpm :)
did you say " here in sweden"?
Sure did! :)
@@JadusMotorcycleParts can i still get this kit in sweden? ive noticed tho that my "chrome bowl" intake thingie on the right side is not for air intake. its filled with wires and some relay. the left one to i think. i have not lifted the tank to see were it get the air from yet. Its a 1994 535
@@Pommeroj hi Mikael. Yes, this kit will fit your XV535. Are you sure the right side is filled with wires? If it is, you may have an import, meaning the left side is filled with an air cut valve assembly (to reduce emissions). But you should double check this by removing the side covers and tank and inspecting what you have.
@@JadusMotorcycleParts I've checked and it it indeed imported. haha, I had no idea! im geussing the cut of valve it so prevent the bike from backfiring? witch it does a little sense i did the Exhaust Debaffle. and No i have not changed the main jet after. i know i probably should.
what is price in usd
At 8:51am, 21-02-21, 108Euro = 130,88usd :)
i nuovi getti che misura sono
The kit comes with5 sets of jets to suit different exhausts.
Hi there ! There are no adjustment screws on mine or plugs. Just aluminum casing. Any advice?
That sounds really weird man! I don't think I have heard of that before on these bikes. I just replied to your email too btw :)
These adjustments are behind aluminum casting and need to be drilled out to access, look for videos to show details!!!...Easy to do!!