1997 Yamaha Virago XV1100 fork seal replacement and oil refill

Here's a quick reseal of my 1997 Yamaha Virago forks. I refilled the forks to 7" below the top of the leg with the springs out and the forks compressed as the factory manual states.

[@mikedobkin7548]

Very clear and concise - gave me the confidence to tackle my Virago fork seals.

[@philipknipe3648]

Very helpful...feel like I can now tackle this procedure.

[@serafingarcia4330]

Excellent! Just what I needed, precise and sharp. Thanks

[@richthepilot9906]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I’m just waiting for my parts to come in so I can do this service to my Vmax. Well, that and replace the fuel pump 🥴

[@andrewpearce2562]

From a fellow Vancouverite expatriate in Austria - Thanks for the excellent video! It's a great help for me doing this the first time on my 750 as I write. Cheers!

[@lostsouls4666]

this is exactly the video i have been looking for and for sometime too now i will be able to do the fork seals on my 1100 trike as i have some work to do before i can put it back on the road excellent stuff.

[@jankowskyglass]

good video you seem to have a teacher qualification. very clear manner to explain things. Thanks

[@scottlajiness]

Thank you very much for this. Straight and to the point. Great vid

[@mikebellis7450]

Very helpful video enabled me to do my 1992 XV750 fork seals. Nice presentation.

[@vancouvercyclist]

Great to hear, glad it helped!

[@brentbachmanjr.2523]

Beautiful video man you did that step by step clear as day ty so much

[@jodygunsinger3000]

Great job on the video, very easy to follow!

[@vancouvercyclist]

Right on! Thanks for watching.

[@Sing4YourSupper]

Well done! I will give it a go now I have seen how it's done! Thank you!

[@mestep511]

Pleasant presentation. Thanks

[@davidguest6051]

#1 video out there for this procedure. What would I do, if not for fellows like you? Thanks, Cheers.

[@ManganeseMan]

thanks!, debating if I should try this....all the repair shops are booked down here....

[@muhammettokay3026]

You have helped me a lot by sharing this information. I can't thank you enough. Thank you very much. I'm following you. I wish you good luck.

[@johnweston3846]

Very good vid, clear and easy to understand, I have 3 sets to do. But every forum I have been on said not to use motor oil, I would love to know where you got your info please.

[@vancouvercyclist]

Hi John. The reason I used motor oil in my fork was because of what I read in the link below. I saw that it said Yamaha fork oil 10wt or SAE 10W30 type SE. I've ridden the bike for about one month now and it performs just as it did with the straight weight fork oil. But remember, I'm just a guy in his garage so do what feels right for you! yamaha-virago.17922.x6.nabble.com/FRONT-FORK-OIL-QUANTITY-td5011897.html

[@filsdemorte]

Most often people say to not use motor oil because it will foam. Most brands of oils have anti foaming agents to prevent that. You're fine. In fact yamaha actually says you can substitute fork oil for motor oil, but just double check the weight.

[@LatinDanceVideos]

This was good. Won a new subscriber :)

[@moparmatt5896]

very nice vancouver i really needed the tips to do my own 87 virago when the time comes i may need help sourcing parts

[@ryanaustindino]

I'm attempting this in a few days.. wish me luck.

[@tonypeet11]

To get better finish on fork legs that have chips or water corrosion marks , strip clear cote off with paint stripper, polish with Solvo autosoll( heavy metal polish) or wet/dry before the polish., then wash clean,dry and rattle can clear cote to finish. Should come up like new.

[@paidbysteel133]

Great video thanks

[@stefanoverardo8937]

Hi, where did you find the kit? Thanks

[@alperzafergundes2825]

Hey is the same size 98 and 97 virago 1100 seals.whats the measurmenet for fork seals ?

[@edwinrivas4988]

Soy de latino américa exactamente de Venezuela muy buen video exelente mi pregunta sería que tipo de lubricante lleva la barra

[@leonardoegui4724]

Usa 10w fork oil

[@yngvardharjo3704]

nice work

[@pistikinzu]

Great video! Thanks

[@davewhite5258]

If the threads are messed up in the pilot screw hole, is there anything that can be done to save that carb and have the pilot screw work as it should, 96 1100?

[@litlock123]

Thanks brotha.

[@PJgearhead]

Are they also adjustable with air? Mine has a schrader valve on it which you can put air into. Not sure what it does as ive never played with it, but the shocks are leaking and need rebuild. Is an 80's XV1100 btw.

[@vancouvercyclist]

These ones do not have a schrader valve but I have seen other model years with them. I would have liked them on this bike as the front fork always felt under sprung to me. Good luck with your project!

[@sisaketmike]

A good job. But why not fill in the amount Yamaha tells you to? I did mine 2 years ago and opened the lowest screw first, then it's an easy exercise. It's really time for the world to go metric!!!!

[@daniellarno7477]

The world is using metric.. only 3 countries that don't..

[@anthonyhoran2543]

Thanks I need to get mine done so I will be following your to the letter lol. I noticed you had your bike up on blocks ( stepped) was that something special you made?

[@mikecaskenette9465]

Wich way do you put in the spring is there a difference??

[@rodgerbillings2144]

Very helpful but can't hear for for atleast 3 min straight

[@zagormasrova1719]

Teşekkürler, Bravo Süper ❤️

[@ferssfree]

Excelente 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@Thumperwrestler]

What size PVC pipe to get in there?

[@timschrock]

This is great! Do you happen to know if this fork assembly is similar to the 89 XV1100? Or is that a whole different monkey?

[@vancouvercyclist]

Hi Tim, I’m confident that it would be the same procedure for all virago xv1100 from ‘86-‘99. Good luck!

[@timschrock]

@@vancouvercyclist very good. I looked at my forks and they have the same hex “bolts” at top and bottom as this video so I’m hopeful.

[@remingtondelong3868]

👍

[@prodBrainShot]

Man I'm just tryna find a way to get the front off the ground without a jack 😭😭

[@aunnerramirez7117]

Precio

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

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