the VIRAGO
YAMAHA VIRAGO 1981-1999

CHAPTER 2 
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

INTRODUCTION                                           2-1
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS CHARTS                         2-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM      2-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION                     2-2
     

ENGINE

  2-3
  Valve Clearance Adjustment 2-3
  Spark Plug 2-4
  Crankcase Ventilation System 2-4
  Fuel Line                                     2-4
  Exhaust System                               2-4
  Carburetor Synchronization                      2-4
  Idle Speed                                    2-5
  Engine Oil                                    2-6
  Clutch Adjustment                             2-7
  Checking Ignition Timing                        2-8
  Compression Pressure Measurement               2-8

CHASSIS

  2-9
  Final Gear Oil                                    2-9
  Air Filter                                        2-10
  Front and Rear Brake                             2-10
  Brake Light Switch Adjustment                    2-11
  Front Brake Pad                                  2-12
  Rear Brake Shoe                                 2-12
  Brake Fluid                                      2-12
  Cable Inspection and Lubrication                    2-12
  Brake and Change Pedals/Brake and Clutch Levers  2-13
  Centerstand and Sidestand                        2-13
  Front Fork Oil Change                            2-13
  Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment                    2-14
  Steering Head Adjustment                         2-14
  Wheel Bearings                                 2-15
  Front Wheel                                     2-15
  Rear Wheel                                      2-15
  Fuel Cock                                       2-16
  Tubeless Tires and Aluminum Wheels             2-16

ELECTRICAL

                                                2-17
  Battery                                          2-17
  Headlight                                        2-18
  Fuse                                            2-19

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