I didn't think you could get to the bolts to take off the foot peg without disassembling the rest. I'll try that next time!

Yep, that's all I do. Hopefully, it will make it an easier job for ya next time.

Use a 14mm wrench to get to those bolts. With that off, you will have enough space to get to the bottom bolt and get that cover off.

Did it work?

This is true! Just loosen those bolts. Back bolt and the two under the motor. Then you have enough space to work with. Just did it today. Thanks!

Thanks John! I have been meaning to do a carbs video; they can be a pain to take off. I found that to get one of the boots off you need to get at it from the other complete other side using an extender. I know my carbs are probably gunked up, but I have other videos already on the go and I really should finish editing one of them and upload it soon...

Cheers bud! Almost time to get back out there.

Please do! I ended up selling this bike before it's next change and didn't get to try the method from the pinned comment.

Check out seeya205's comment about just removing two bolts. Haven't tried his method yet, but sounds promising.

Please do it!I've bought mine two weeks ago, "the seller told me it was just serviced", but the oil was as black as Trump's thoughts and dreams, the filter basically clogged. Don't forget the fuel filter, that's a real pain in the neck.,,,

They may have been over-tightened when it was last opened. The 84/85 Virago is slightly different, but the oil filter cap is very similar. Try using an Allen-bit in a socket wrench. If the extra torque from the longer handle doesn't work, give the handle a gentle whack with a hammer to "break" the lock. I have had to do this to other Allen-bolts on my bike and had to REALLY whack the thing so hard I thought it would break! Start soft though. Good luck!

No, you need to take all the bolts out to get the oil filter cover off. It's pressed in there quite firm and there's a gasket you need to either keep or replace. There's a spot for a flat-head screwdriver to help you pry to cover open.

I was getting the FRAM CH6004 replacement filter, and it came with all new o-rings in the box, so I would replace them each time. However, at some point FRAM changed the large o-ring size in their box (it was about 1cm too large), so I ended up having to re-use the big one the last two oil changes on this bike. I misspoke this video where I said there was a another "filter" at 3:44, what I meant to say was "o-ring". KZfaq used to have this feature for on-screen messages that I had set up to visually show what I meant, but they seem to be gone now. The air box "breaths" through a couple of tubes behind the box. Not a lot of air needed I guess. You'd never see them doing the air filter replacement. I only saw them when I took the carbs out to clean them and re-sync them. Never made a video for that though.

Doesn't have to be. Manual says 10/30 for cold weather and 20/40 for regular. I've noticed the bike runs a bit hot now, so I may go to 20/50 for the next change.

Maybe this is why Yamaha likes extra oil 😂

If you are changing the oil, just be sure to have it on the centre when looking in the little window to get your measurement. When draining too; I made the mistake of keeping it on the side stand.

The stand brings the back tier up and tilt the motorcycle in front . I do not mean left right tilt . I am not sure if should check window on stand or on the wheels 🤦‍♂️. Thank you for replay 👍

@@BRN94 Interesting... I've never thought about it. The window is at the front of the bike bike's engine, so even on the centre stand, it would (if nothing else) look fuller. As much as I swear and curse Yamaha, they probably thought of that and built it specifically to show the proper level with the rear tire in the air.

I know. I have heard some different opinions that's why i asked you too . It was a pleasure talking with you . You have done a great job with the video . Ride safe on an awesome machine ✌.

All the bolt holes are equally spaced, but there is definitely a correct way. If you hold the cover up to the engine case you can see the outside of the cover is actually "shaped" to match the contours of the engine. Of the three bolts that come out, one it extra long; that's the bottom one. Don't forget the drip catcher on the bottom bolt as well; it keeps oil from spilling onto your pipes when you do the change.

Alex Lein in the inside of the oil filter cap it has a big hole.what direction does that goes?

@@israelrivera2830 At around 4:42 in this video, you can sorta make out the inside of the filter cap. There is only one "hole" directly in the centre of mine. Or do you mean on the filter itself?

Alex Lein I see the hole on the video.

When you install it it’s facing up.i’ve seen 2 other video and one person said that the hole goes facing up.the other video says that it goes towards the screw on the left side.so I’m confused.thanks.

I am using Royal Purple 10w40; it's a synthetic blend that covers the bases for warm and cold weather. The manual suggests 20w40 in warm (summer) weather and 10w30 in the cold (autumn). The filter is a FRAM, but I don't remember the model number (I will see if I still have one when I get home). I picked it up at Crappy Tire for cheap.

I found it! FRAM filter is CH6004. It comes with all three rubber gaskets that you'll need for the job, but keep the old ones just in case; I had one box where one of the gaskets was the wrong size before.

@@zeroreality thank you !

My buddy works in a machine shop and made me some 4 inch extensions. The scroll pegs are a fairly common after market kind that came in the bike.

thanks!

Changing the oil is about 45-60 minutes if you have engine guards. Without would be 15 easy. The is also a pinned comment from some guy saying it's much easier than I make it out to be. Never got a chance to try.

Watch another video then, plenty out there with no "bombs" to offend your sensibilities.

'94 Virago is the same as the '95; ~3 litres. I usually need 3 bottles and 1/4 of a fourth bottle; bottles were ~900mL, so it all checks out.

Alex Lein thanks a lot

@@holydriver666 Less than 3 liters, the 1100 cc engine wants 3.1 liters.

3quarts by it's self. 3.3 with a filter change

Amazingly fucking limited!

I just bought my Thai wife a real rice cooker, instead of a Honda.

Oh shit really? Fuck! I'm sorry mom.