Just finished the rear cylinder. I did not want to take the battery out, because as it's a real pain to get it through the hoses on my bike. So... Here's a tip: On the rear cylinder exhaust valve plate cover, if you are careful, you can loosen the bottom bolt "almost" out, and then you can just move the cover over without completely detaching it. Worked for me! If I had taken it all the way off, it would have taken me forever to screw it back in... :-)
I took torch and heated to red hot a 10mm wrench, so I could bend small angle. I used the closed side for more grip and cut it shorter so it gets in small places better. Its now a dedicated wrench and essential to my bike. I also use it on the rubber carb boots. Its a must have.
You know the pieces you use a washer to remove ?? I have oil leaking from the biggest one ?? I was wondering should oil be leaking from the one that rotates the crankshaft and also where would I get a new one with a new o ring ?? It’s very expensive to get deliverd to ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 any help would be appreciated ??
whoisdeany i quess you talk abt part number 8 here. www.google.fi/search?channel=iphone_bm&q=yamaha+virago+535+engine+side+cover+plug&tbm=isch&source=hp&client=safari&fir=Q4dpdHUtE-9NMM%253A%252CMySIFEm6bASfjM%252C_%253BCTz0p-IIJ_o5aM%253A%252CknTi0jC81WuUcM%252C_%253B7aEV2WeMmyoF3M%253A%252CnClSwQOnf1GzHM%252C_%253Bkuv_UU5-t-CVJM%253A%252Cstv6oZJc4m05SM%252C_%253B6dVQvbSskcydCM%253A%252CjKlB-yJHd1SZQM%252C_%253Bf2OJ1XbUIAGhYM%253A%252CyaW_wQ9_cUMJWM%252C_%253BlA6gcTK7Onk9vM%253A%252CUBf5uS3ZuIE99M%252C_%253BOqTmWwHSxpAavM%253A%252CdQWUCiy3CMPEeM%252C_%253BwvqGAg13DwNHjM%253A%252Cx0oHRcBiV7hW1M%252C_%253BjGabF_vrS0Sm3M%253A%252Czo9D9wUsf5f2wM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kTVHWwxXtaHY1KR1rKLCvBGjVAhcA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiju9nZk8riAhXowosKHWnXDpUQ4216BAgHECc&biw=375&bih=553#imgrc=M7c0N9lPg3JcvM
BTW, my cylinder marks are reversed. My "T" is the front cylinder, and my "|" is the rear (under the seat) - can anyone explain this? It took me half a day to figure this out! Thanks! Purring like a big cat now... :-)
...a basic beginner question. Everything refers to intake valve and exhaust valve, but which is which? Where is the intake valve versus the exhaust valve? Thanks! :-)
Samos12 well, intake is at carburator side and exhaust is at exhaust pipe side. Quite easy to see in virago engine. Carburators are between cylinders, so respectively intake valves are on that side.
Thanks for your fast response Jarmo! Your timing is great, as I'm actually going to try this today. What year is your bike? Mine is a XV 535 from 1996, and your videos are really helpful to me! :-)
Shouldn't you have turned engine forward instead of backwards to find top dead center? My understanding is that some slack in timing chain may alter reading. I know you turned backwards, but not sure it matters. Suppose to see letter F before T, but don't know. Your knowledge appreciated.
RJSoftware2000 Hi you need to rotate engine clockwise, not counterclockwise. I moved ot a bit to wrong direction ( only few degrees) as mark passed slightly. Well right way could be to turn over again:-)
Just finished the rear cylinder. I did not want to take the battery out, because as it's a real pain to get it through the hoses on my bike. So...
Here's a tip: On the rear cylinder exhaust valve plate cover, if you are careful, you can loosen the bottom bolt "almost" out, and then you can just move the cover over without completely detaching it. Worked for me! If I had taken it all the way off, it would have taken me forever to screw it back in... :-)
Samos12 that is right, just look that you do not get dirt to the seal
Like the idea of using washers to undo the timing covers, never would have thought of that ...
Jarmo, you Are awesome.
Thank you so much for all your videos.
They have helped me alot. 😀
David Lauridsen you are welcome, I’m glad if you have found them to be helping you.
I took torch and heated to red hot a 10mm wrench, so I could bend small angle. I used the closed side for more grip and cut it shorter so it gets in small places better. Its now a dedicated wrench and essential to my bike. I also use it on the rubber carb boots. Its a must have.
RJSoftware2000 good initiative
Very good education :-) Happy riding.
Thanks, sorry fo late reply
Hallo Jarmo. Nice video!!! I have Virago 535 year model 1997 i good condition. This model is really nice.
You are right, I have enjoyed it. Safe drive.
Very useful, thanks for making this great video :)
Stuart McCloud thanks Stuart, have great rides with your bike.
thanks please make more virago's videos
jarmo have you ever tried to change spark plug wires? i cant figure what parts should i remove to get the other side of the hose.
Iso kiitos! Tästä oli suuri apu.
Oleppa hyvä. Pyrin esittämään muutamia perusasioita joita voi tehdä itse, perustyökaluilla.
Good vid. Nice bike.
Martin R thanks
Thank you.... Sir!!!
You are welcome, hope it helps.
Please, can you show me the side cases mounting?
Sorry have missed this. Let me see when I get to my bike next time
You know the pieces you use a washer to remove ?? I have oil leaking from the biggest one ?? I was wondering should oil be leaking from the one that rotates the crankshaft and also where would I get a new one with a new o ring ?? It’s very expensive to get deliverd to ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 any help would be appreciated ??
whoisdeany hi, yamaha dealer or some others selling substitutes. Honestly do not know prices. Did you look e-bay?
whoisdeany i quess you talk abt part number 8 here. www.google.fi/search?channel=iphone_bm&q=yamaha+virago+535+engine+side+cover+plug&tbm=isch&source=hp&client=safari&fir=Q4dpdHUtE-9NMM%253A%252CMySIFEm6bASfjM%252C_%253BCTz0p-IIJ_o5aM%253A%252CknTi0jC81WuUcM%252C_%253B7aEV2WeMmyoF3M%253A%252CnClSwQOnf1GzHM%252C_%253Bkuv_UU5-t-CVJM%253A%252Cstv6oZJc4m05SM%252C_%253B6dVQvbSskcydCM%253A%252CjKlB-yJHd1SZQM%252C_%253Bf2OJ1XbUIAGhYM%253A%252CyaW_wQ9_cUMJWM%252C_%253BlA6gcTK7Onk9vM%253A%252CUBf5uS3ZuIE99M%252C_%253BOqTmWwHSxpAavM%253A%252CdQWUCiy3CMPEeM%252C_%253BwvqGAg13DwNHjM%253A%252Cx0oHRcBiV7hW1M%252C_%253BjGabF_vrS0Sm3M%253A%252Czo9D9wUsf5f2wM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kTVHWwxXtaHY1KR1rKLCvBGjVAhcA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiju9nZk8riAhXowosKHWnXDpUQ4216BAgHECc&biw=375&bih=553#imgrc=M7c0N9lPg3JcvM
BTW, my cylinder marks are reversed. My "T" is the front cylinder, and my "|" is the rear (under the seat) - can anyone explain this? It took me half a day to figure this out! Thanks! Purring like a big cat now... :-)
Jarmo, Love your videos. Can you tell me who makes the frames and panier bags that you have on the rear of the bike?
Daniel Marucci hi, Those are givi bags and frames are slightly modified, bit I do not know origin of those.
My front cylinder isn’t running so I adjusted the valves and now it makes a clanking sound any ideas on what could be wrong
And yes it’s getting spark and fuel
Bad Luck just thinking what means clanking sound. If valve clearance is correctly adjusted its not the reason. Is spark given at right time?
...a basic beginner question. Everything refers to intake valve and exhaust valve, but which is which? Where is the intake valve versus the exhaust valve? Thanks! :-)
Samos12 well, intake is at carburator side and exhaust is at exhaust pipe side. Quite easy to see in virago engine
Samos12 well, intake is at carburator side and exhaust is at exhaust pipe side. Quite easy to see in virago engine. Carburators are between cylinders, so respectively intake valves are on that side.
Thanks for your fast response Jarmo! Your timing is great, as I'm actually going to try this today. What year is your bike? Mine is a XV 535 from 1996, and your videos are really helpful to me! :-)
@@Samos12 mine is 2000, were You succesfull?
Yes! Running great now! Thanks! :-)
Shouldn't you have turned engine forward instead of backwards to find top dead center? My understanding is that some slack in timing chain may alter reading. I know you turned backwards, but not sure it matters. Suppose to see letter F before T, but don't know. Your knowledge appreciated.
RJSoftware2000 Hi you need to rotate engine clockwise, not counterclockwise. I moved ot a bit to wrong direction ( only few degrees) as mark passed slightly. Well right way could be to turn over again:-)
Ok, I gotta ask dumb question, which way engine turn the cam, top of cam gears rolls toward front of bike right?
at 8:07 it can be seen you are turning motor to right, towards bike rear. I do not say this wrong, just confused, ...
RJSoftware2000 Hi, turn clockwise, first T-mark and later comes front cylinder. You may open the bolt if turning the other way 🙃
ok, thanks!