Oil Cap

I was a little concern with a disturbing sound from the engine. So, I decided to change the engine oil because I suspected the oil put into the crankcase before it was taken out from the workshop was a low quality engine oil.

After changing the oil, the mechanic tightened the oil cap.... but alittle too srongly. It broke. The mechanis try to fix it but not sucessfull.

So, I just ask him to close it carefully without tighthening it. I'll replace it later, when I finish my work.

I hope part will be available from that shop in Rasah, Seremban.

Specification of Virago 535

Manufacturer : Yamaha
Also called : XV535
Production : 1987 – 2001
Successor : Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS650/XVS650A
Class : Cruiser
Engine : V-twin 535 cc (32.6 cu in). Bore x stroke 76 x 59 mm. 9.0:1 compression.
Power : 44 hp (33 kW) @ 7500 rpm[citation needed]
Torque : 48 N·m (4.9 kgf·m, 35.4 ft·lbf) @ 6000 rpm[citation needed]
Transmission : 5 Speed, constant mesh, shaft drive
Suspension Front : Telescoping fork
Suspension Rear : Twin shocks with concentric coil springs
Brakes Front: Single hydraulic disc
Brake Rear:Cable-actuated drum
Tires Front : 3.00S-19 4PR
Tires Rear : 140/90-15M/C 70S
Fuel capacity : 1987-88 : 8.6 L (2.3 US gal) 1989 onward : 13.5 L (3.6 US gal)
Oil capacity : 2.8 L (3.0 US qt)

First few hundred miles

I have done almost 4oo miles on the bike now. The 535 is fine but the engine seems to be a little noisy now. I wonder if engine oil has anything to do with it.

Most of the time my cruising speed were aroung 55 to 65 mph. I pushed it once. It easily reach 90 mph. But I can not stand the wind. It was so hard hitting my chest and my shoulder.

I don't like Yamaha

Yessss... I don't like Yamaha motorcycles. But, I don't have many choice and.... my brother was selling it a avery reasonable price. So...... the Virago 535 was in my garage after a long repairing process.

25/09/2009...... that the date when the machine start to be my ride.....