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) |