A. Here is some Quick
Reference Data for the XV700 - XV1100 Virago.
| Fuses:
|
|
|
| Main |
XV920J,
XV1100 |
30 |
| |
All
others |
20 |
| Headlight |
All |
15 |
| Signal |
All |
15 |
| Ignition |
All |
10 |
| Tail |
All |
10 |
| Reserve |
XV700, XV1000,
XV1100 |
20 |
| |
XV920J |
30 |
| |
All other
models |
Not specified |
| Approximate Refill Capacities:
|
|
|
| Engine oil |
With filter
change |
3.3 quarts (3,100cc) |
| |
Without filter
change |
3.2 quarts (3,000cc) |
| |
Engine
rebuild |
3.8 quarts (3,600cc) |
| Front forks |
XV700
(1984-1985) |
13.2 oz. (389cc) |
| |
XV700
(1986-1987) |
13.4 oz. (396cc) |
| |
XV750
(1981-1983) |
9.4 oz. (278cc) |
| |
XV750
(1988-1997) |
13.4 oz. (396cc) |
| |
XV920 (1981-1982 chain
drive) |
8.9 oz. (264cc) |
| |
XV920 (1982-1983 shaft
drive) |
10.2 oz. (303cc) |
| |
XV1000,
XV1100 |
12.6 oz. (372cc) |
| Final gear case |
(if so
equipped) |
0.21 qt. (200cc) |
| Bulbs replacements
|
|
|
| Bulb
|
Model |
Wattage
|
| Headlight |
All |
12V 60/55W (H4) |
| Tail/brake light |
All |
12V 8/27W (1157) |
| Meter light |
XV920J |
12V 2W |
| |
All other
models |
12V 3.4W |
| Indicator Lights
|
1981-1983 |
12V 3.4W |
| |
1984-on |
12V 4.0W |
| License light |
XV750 |
12V 8W |
| |
XV920J |
12V 3.8W |
| |
All other
models |
Not specified |
| Flasher/running light |
XV700, XV1000,
XV1100 |
12V 27W |
| |
XV920J |
2V 27W X 4/8W |
| |
All other
models |
Not specified |
| Ignition timing |
Fixed |
|
| Valve Clearance (cold)
|
|
|
| 1981-1983 |
Intake |
0.004 in. (0.10mm) |
| |
Exhaust |
0.006 in. (0.15mm) |
| 1984-on |
Intake |
0.003-0.005 in. (0.07-0.10mm) |
| |
Exhaust |
0.005-0.007 in. (0.12-0.15mm) |
| |
|
|
| Spark plug |
Type |
NGK BP7ES |
| |
Gap |
0.028-0.032 in. (0.7-0.8mm) |
| |
Tightening
torque |
14.5 ft-lb (20N*m) |
| Idle speed |
|
950-1,050 rpm |
Compression pressure
(warm @ sea level) |
Standard |
156 psi (11 kg/cm²) |
| |
Minimum |
128 psi ( 9 kg/cm²) |
| |
Maximum |
171 psi (12km/cm²) |
| Maximum difference between cylinders: |
|
14 psi (1.0kg/cm²) |