This Clymer book covering 1981 through 2003 Yamaha Virago motorcycles is a bestselling repair manual here at The Motor Bookstore. The comprehensive text and hundreds of clear photos cover the following Virago models in detail:

• Yamaha Virago XV535, U.S 1987-1990, 1993-2003, U.K. 1988-2003
• Yamaha Virago XV700, 1984-1987
• Yamaha Virago XV750, 1981-1983, 1988-1997
• Yamaha Virago XV920, 1982-1983
• Yamaha Virago XV1000, 1984-1985
• Yamaha Virago XV1100, 1986-1999

Book Excerpt: 1981-2003 Yamaha Virago 535, 700, 750, 920, 1000, 1100 Repair Manual GENERAL INFO

This detailed, comprehensive manual covers Yamaha XV535-1100 models. The expert text gives complete information on maintenance, tune-up, repair and overhaul. The book includes all you need to know to keep your 1981 to 2003 Yamaha Virago running right.

ENGINE

The engine used on all models is a V-twin air-cooled, 4-stroke design. The cylinders are offset (to improve rear cylinder cooling) and set at a 75ø angle; the cylinders fire on alternate crankshaft rotations. Each cylinder is equipped with a single camshaft and 2 valves. The crankshaft is supported by 2 main bearings in the vertically split crankcase. Both engine and transmission share a common case and the same wet-sump oil supply. The clutch is a wet-plate type located inside the right crankcase cover. Refer to Chapter Five for clutch and transmission service procedures. This chapter provides complete procedures information for disassembly, removal, inspection, service and reassembly of the engine. Service procedures for all models are virtually the same. Where differences occur, they are identified.

The Yamaha Virago 535, 700, 750, 920, 1000, 1100 repair manual, 1981-2003 by Clymer, can help the do-it-yourselfer save money on maintenance and repair expenses. The first part of this book covers the 1981-1999 Yamaha XV700 through XV1100 V-Twins. Two versions of the 930 model were produced, chain-driven and shaft-driven. The Euro-style, chain-drive models were offered in 1981 and 1982 and are identified by an R preceding the model number. In addition, Yamaha also offered a shaft-driven Model 920 during 1982. For 1983, however, all 920 models, including all other models covered in this manual, are shaft-driven. The second portion of the manual covers the US and UK models of the Yamaha XV535 V-Twins, from 1987-0n. Subject: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Yamaha Virago 535, 700, 750, 920, 1000, 1100 service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0892879076 | ISBN-13: 9780892879076 | Clymer M395-10 Also available: 1981-2003 Yamaha Virago repair manual by Haynes.