How to Change Battery on a Yamaha Virago 535 Motorcycle

[@Peter-gi3re]

Only got to see this video a year late. I have 2 ATVS and one of them is a pain to pull the battery out of it’s case where it sits. Especially being an Atv it gets dirt packed in around it. In order to make it easier to remove the battery I take a piece of an old ratchet strap and tie it in a loop around the battery. This way I can use the strap to pull the battery out of it’s position. You can also use a piece of heavy string. It saves a lot of frustration and hurt knuckles and fingers. Love your videos Cassie and your sweet gentle personality.

[@janwillem2656]

I don’t know what it is, but girls like Cassy are way more attractive then those insta barby-dolls. And not even tear was give about a busted pink which showed blooded up at the end. Keep up the nice way of living Cassy. All the best wishes and greets from the Netherlands.

[@Belial69699]

Still coming out of shock seeing Cass in leather pants, so used to seeing her in high visibility work pants lol. On a serious note, very cool to see a girl who rides bikes and do her own maintenance. Great girl! Be safe out there and happy trails!

[@TruckerCassie]

Thank you for your comment! :D Same to you! Happy friday!

[@matthewholmes7597]

@@TruckerCassie Hi Cassie looking nice on your motorbike

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@TruckerCassie all the ways to jump and maintin your battery plus .. a pemrant place to plug in your battery tender.. www.jpcycles.com/eklipes

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@TruckerCassie battery tender not my favorite brand .. but J&P Cycles sells the jumper cables USB Port Cigarette Lighter ect I use and like on my Motorycles and Snowmobiles.. ect www.jpcycles.com/search/search?N=0&Ntt=battery%20tender&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@TruckerCassie I think your bike did not start because .. the carbuartors were dry and the gas was old. I have been know to use a little starting fluid .. but you have to know what you ar doing and not use too much .. I said starting fluid .. because Staring fluid is 50% Propane and 50% Either.. John Deere starting fluid is 80% Either you can blow your engine up .. You can use it to seat the beads on truck tires too !!!!!

[@bengunns]

When i have a had a busy night trucking, i sit and watch this to relax and unwind, Good job well done Cassie.

[@David_C_83]

Trucks, computers, bikes, and obviously a mechanic too... what's not to love about you, you're amazing!

[@jaygreentree4394]

Lets not forget she's beautiful also :)

[@gaborkrammer]

Absolutely love the smile on your face. Tells everything. I ride a supermoto, but the feeling is the same! Be careful at the first few rides!

[@Torsee]

Make a note on your registration, when you replaced the battery. I think the other battery was ok, you just need to turn the motor over a number of times. When you do that the carborators have a chance to refill with gas. Great video! Love that you tackled it yourself!

[@peterhansson9903]

Har börjat bli sugen på att skaffa mig en motorcykel igen(sålde den jag hade för 5 år sen). Suget blir inte mindre av att se detta klipp :) Jag minns den känslan du beskriver när man tar fram den på våren inför kommande säsong, härlig är den!

[@TruckerCassie]

När man inte kört ett tag så tänker man att "Nääeh, ska jag sälja den?" Och så startar man upp den och tar en tur... Och allt är plötsligt glömt! :D Haha

[@keithmoore9084]

Well done Cassie, great to see a lady getting stuck , happy biking and take care .

[@dickhansen8594]

Such a capable gal. No room for puppies on that rig. Thank you for sharing your bike.

[@jjohnson6252]

Thank you, I've watched your video a few times.Once to change my battery, and once to jump start said battery. Thank you! I've watched other videos of yours, you're an amazing person! Keep it up!

[@esa062]

Classic XV is such a pretty bike. I have a Yamaha SR myself, so another classic appreciator here.

[@robineureka7897]

Hi, I sold my Virago 535 after 10 years great service, the week point was always the battery you do need an intelligent charger to leave on when in your garage, it will keep the battery in top condition. I am now the proud owner of a Triumph America...Safe riding xx

[@bogershowie]

These 535's are such lovely bikes. The colour on this one is a super nice blue.

[@charlesholland-keen2222]

Cool video and smart bike. I love the V twin engine sound too. Ride safe and enjoy the breeze when the better weather arrives. Hoping your finger heals soon.

[@kenji5484]

I'm very happy that you are riding a Yamaha Virago made in japan😊

[@Military-Museum-LP]

You drive truck. You operate heavy equipment. You love dogs. You love tattoos. AND you ride motorcycles AND look so pretty! I think this is a dream but please don't wake me up!!

[@nabat7]

Im sure everyone after winter does that bounce thing at the start of the video great video by the way keep it up

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Great video Cassie. Ther is a lot of satisfaction in fixing your own and making it run again. As mentioned below I did notice a connector getting between the main seat and frame. You have probably fixed it by now but mentioning it just in case. Have a safe ride, be very wary of the cars they don't see motorcycles well. That is why I quit riding motorcycle here in the US, too many cars that don't look.

[@ussgear]

😍😍😍 love it! More videos like this! Look forward to your next adventure! Hope the pinky heals quickly!

[@keaka560]

Oh I have to store my Harley during the winter as well. I usually disconnect the battery. When I take out of storage I charge the battery then reconnect. Have fun riding

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

Brilliant... Waiting to get my virago back on the Rd again after lockdown 😉.. Been parked up since December 2019.. Last ride was with Father on his 1100 virago.. He died in Feb 20.. Gonna miss our rides together..

[@igorholy2689]

This moovie was very useful for me, because I already bought a virago 535 and it´s battery was out of order. Thanks!

[@NicoTens]

Cassie at 7:20 I see a black connector getting stuck between the saddle and the frame, I think you'll have to check it before you get a electrical problem. Nice video 👍🏻

[@lozduncombe8076]

Great see someone has beautiful working on their ride 👏😘

[@mayflowerlash11]

Hello Cassie, Now there's a surprise, you drive trucks AND you ride motorcycles. Can I make a few suggestions. Buy a battery charger that can recondition a battery (about AUS$150 in Australia). Saves buying a new one each year. At the end of summer disconnect the negative pole to store the bike over winter. It should not discharge if it's not connected to anything. Adjust the handle bars for a more comfortable riding position, but I suspect you have figured that already. Those V twins are nice. Stay safe on the road. Cheers

[@jamesgunkelman1314]

Hi Cassie, Good video. If you own a bike, it's a good thing to know something about it other then knowing where to stick the key in.. My youngest son owner an older 750 Yamaha Virago at one time. It was a learning process for him. It had ape hanger handlebars. The handlebars, where the rider has to reach up high to drive it. He enjoyed the bike and did most of the work himself. Cassie enjoy your bike. Nothing like being on the open road with the wind blowing though your hair. Stay safe and always look out for the other drivers on the road. Take care.

[@marceltk643]

Nice video again. This weekend we are getting 15°-20° here. So it is definitely time to take the Triple out for a long run. Will be driving saturday and sunday, that is for sure. Have a very nice weekend and drive safe!

[@ronw8628]

Good job! Btw, I ride a Valkyrie and a Honda VT600. I installed progressive springs in the forks and tapered bearing in the steering stem. The 600 is a whole new bike. The progressive springs eliminates the dive on braking and the tapered bearings lets you carve the turns.

[@dodgeoldschool1972]

You are so frickin’ adorable. A woman who drives a big truck, rides a motorcycle and works on her own stuff what more could you ask for. 😀

[@markbauman1411]

Exactly what I was going to say.

[@ritzevespa]

I got one that services her own guns 😂 it's crazy, iam scared of her 😜

[@ronniec8038]

Yessss. She's a keeper bro.

[@martinsakmens7612]

Your truck good mornig truck good mornig gut aufiderznet good mornig truck

[@50STONEhW]

I love it. Razorkittn is a Superwoman and very beautiful. I need to go to Sweden.

[@henkasalomonsson8077]

Du slutar aldrig förvåna mig!! snygg bike !

[@peanut71968]

I also owned a Virago! Mine was a 900. Shaft drive and really a bunch of fun. Eventually I gave it away to my neighbor who still drives it after 20 years!

[@50STONEhW]

Razorkittn is a Superwoman.

[@gertkristensen6451]

Buy an inteligent charger for winter leave it on with power all winter long ... so you can start

[@alvinsterk2918]

Be careful on the bike I was almost hit on 3 different occasions so I finally sold the bike and stayed with trucks until I retired you are beautiful and talented lady love you videos 😍

[@edijeglic]

Love it and the smile on your face when it started. I must say I'm very luck with batteries in motorbikes. I've owned Kawasaki ninja 250r for 8 years (bought it new in 2009) and still now the owner of that bike has the same (first and original battery) and it starts up, we both don't charge it during the winter. Now I own a Kawasaki z900 for 3 years (also bought it new) never charge the battery and starts with no problem. The only problem now is this corona virus and can't ride my love :( Stay safe and have fun!

[@BeavisBateman]

Sometimes saying, come on come on, while cranking helps start it. I think I read that in a manual once 🤔🤣

[@opheliajadefeldt9123]

Fantastic vid. I am also a female Virago (400) rider. I have just bought it so am getting to know where things are...thank you for the advice and excellent vid :)

[@bwghall1]

I made a couple of extra wires for my battery insulated the ends with rubber tubbing and taped them to the saddle bag frames. now when I want to charge thr battery. just connect these to the battery charger re tape all good. Briddy UK.

[@gpam03]

Great vid, awesome that you do your own maintenance,, don’t worry, I draw blood every time I work on a vehicle lol,just replaced battery on my fjr1300 last weekend.keep up the good work. 🇦🇺👍

[@jasonwarren1971]

Hi Cassie Just so you lost the back seat you need to slid the back of the seat in first the lock the front it will stop the seat moving side to side. Great video 🏍👍🚛😀

[@mikeskidmore6754]

sounds like it was truing over the engine well???? I keep battery tenders on my snowmobiles and motorcycle .. My Snomobile battery from 2006 is still working well ..

[@Cartrodus1]

Thank you very much! Can someone tell me what is the connector at 3:58 for?

[@tommystewart9182]

3 good job on changing your battery be safe out there you're a great mechanic

[@avgeek78x]

Razorkitten Rules!!!, baby!!!😁😁😁😁💪💪

[@dougdixon9627]

Good looking setup

[@paul1e]

definitely waiting mb season to start here in finland as well

[@Twitch_Moderator]

I normally don't like follow-me videos. But yours are well thought out and very entertaining. As a teucker and mechnic myself, I enjoy your content 👍 Awesome channel. You seem really cool 😎

[@ou4534]

You're such a beautiful person, enjoy all your content. ✌️

[@cassrailroad5358]

You are really awesome the way you can drive everything, and beautiful. You are so right about little fingers sometimes I wish I had little fingers working on stuff. Wow that motorcycle sounds so sweet ( Love it ). 🌹

[@teeKeri]

Motorcycle video ! Instant thumbs up ! ♥

[@andytrubridge5310]

Check the rear seat again, slot the rear of the seat in first then lock it in to place, stay safe. 😎

[@MattiasE]

Åh nice du kör mc med:) Har jag gjort sedan 5 år o cross perioden startade😊

[@AlienFing]

Well done 🙂 Great little bikes, I've had a few 535's over the years 👍

[@ronniec8038]

Love your ink too, nice work.

[@rayscarlet]

Great video! Had all the necessary stuff I needed :) I‘m also a biker girl and have a Virago XV 1100 :) but I’m quite new to riding and also want to do my own maintenance! it was really nice seeing a fellow girl do this stuff! Stay safe :)

[@ZecaMotoca1979]

Hello i have a virago 535 too. I like your video!!! a hug from Zeca. Curitiba Brazil 👍🏻

[@MR_bagger_bruh_HD]

I just bought a Yamaha Virago 535 runs great

[@captainoblivious_yt]

Bra video! 😎👍🏻

[@gyorgynagy6987]

Have a lovely ride! 🛵😘

[@ferkomatolcsi2003]

Thanx to You i found the fuse box:)

[@TruckerCassie]

Yey! I'm glad to hear my video could help! 😃

[@jamescapodanno1861]

you are amazing,you do everything

[@markrichards631]

Nice job 👌

[@589steven]

I don't know if you topped up with fresh petrol prior but you have to remember it may run a little rough in the beginning until it has burnt off. I guess you did as most of it would have evaporated by now.

[@korcankoca654]

I didn't know you were riding a motorcycle, that's cool

[@sharongibbs5948]

Thanks for the vid. Very helpful.

[@fredrikjonsson71]

Cool bike, hoppas fingret läker snart😊👍 Fredrik

[@nassiratti8542]

So when you figured out to replace the battery, was your Virago getting spark on either coil? I’m going through the same issue and I’m probably wasting my time replacing the pickup coil when in reality it could’ve just been a bad battery. My bike turns over but doesn’t catch the start…

[@santoshsarkar55]

Very good job done. What is the rating of Your Battery? 10AH? What is the cost? Very sorry for your injury. Thanks. Take Care.

[@charlesb4267]

Those darned motorcycle batteries, expensive and they don't last long. But I agree that if you can put a battery tender on it that would preserve the battery for a few years perhaps. The danger always with motorcycles or any equipment with a battery and if it sits in below freezing weather is if the battery goes completely dead and cracks oozing out the acid and why the safest way is to remove the battery and then put it on a tender or charge it once in a while with a normal battery charger. Oh and not that I have had anything to do with the Virago but with any carb type motorcycle if one can get access to the float bowl drains to drain them out before storage and that means turning off the fuel at the tank first, as this procedure helps eliminate fuel evaporation and leaving behind the sticky gunk in the bowl. The other issue that happens is the fuel left in the bowls becomes "dead" as the volatile components of the fuel evaporate off through the vent system and why the engine seems to have such a difficult time to start after sitting for months. Even though the fuel in the gas tank is the same age it seems to stay in better shape although not perfect either. But draining through fuel from the fuel tank into the bowls can make all the difference in how the bike starts up and yes in a perfect world if the gas was drained/sucked from the tank and fresh fuel poured in and then into the bowls before starting would be the most ideal. I came across a video which while is not your exact motorcycle, the carbs may be similar and what I wanted you to see Cassie is where the bowl drain screws are and how careful to be in working with them so no damage is done to the carb. I will link the video and just have to watch from the beginning 0:00 to 1:20 as that is the info I wanted to pass along. I think it will amaze you if your able to do a drain procedure on both carbs as to how much better the bike starts and runs come spring. I'd say as well to use some sea foam in your gas every once in a while to help clean the jets as you drive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5vUd6yCeqp-hdE

[@mbo191]

Petrol goes bad during the winter, especially if it's an unheated garage. My bikes has always been very grumpy at the first start in the spring, lot's of cranking and they don't really fire up properly. Low on power too when you get out on the road. I never wanted to throw away the petrol so I ran them down to almost empty in the tank, and at the next fill up with new fresh petrol they got back to the old form. I think the grumpiest one I had was a Suzuki 850, had it on my balcony the whole winter, one of the cold winters in the 1980's. Cheers / B

[@endretajet538]

Soon summer and time for starting my 1994 Virago 750 for the season.70 years old and my 52 season on a MC ! Hey

[@andresg0319]

Hi Cassie, love the video. Just a question, I have a 535 too and wanted to change the battery but the fuel hoses in mine doesn't bend as much as those on yours, are yours original Yamaha OEM brand or some better one? probably mine are too old to bend like that, how often do you change them? Cheers

[@TruckerCassie]

Sorry, I don't know really, and I have sold the bike a few years ago. It's possible that the fuel hoses have been replaced on the one I had, since alot of other stuff was modified on it :)

[@PaoReno]

My fuel hoses dont bent either but l force them anyway😂

[@ms8shot]

thats a mighty fine looking tail ..... tail light ! .. I mean Tail light ! :)

[@jameshassell8110]

Everything she has is mighty fine!

[@pbianchi3412]

Awesome bicycle; you had it customized with the footrest extended friking beautiful I'm 1.90m tall so I fully understand how comfy is possibility to stretch your legs during a journey... Stay safe, always helmet fasten, lights & brain on aaaaandd enjoy the low tide, biker 😎🤙

[@rockingrodders8551]

Love your bike..sounds like a twin cylinder..Stay Safe..✌🏻

[@crabbyboy3610]

Hi, where did you buy the side bags and the accessories?

[@raymonshrewsbury5688]

Where did you get your saddlebag setup?

[@liebherr11602]

Its not her first day. Well done!

[@franklinalbertoblanes2568]

Espero que tu dedo este sanado. Gracias por enseñarme a cambiar la bateria. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@Jarnkamin_1891]

Jag gillar färgen på din båge 🏍 den va riktigt fin. 🙂 Va kul att den startade efter batteri bytet glad för din skull. 😀 Hoppas det går bra med ditt finger och att det läker bra. ❤ 🙂

[@noush4283]

Oh sorry I hope you feel better.

[@jakerothwell4978]

If you add an extra ground strap to the starter it makes a world difference, iv got three virago s, 2 700's 85s and a 89 1100 they all are hard cranking bikes. With the extra ground. It's a 2 sec start now. Even cold

[@rejeanrobichaud]

Thanks girl for the video Reg

[@craigstrickland1572]

Do your dogs ever go for rides? Also pinky injuries are the worst, you think you never use that finger but it hits everything AFTER the injury.

[@bengunns]

Nice one Cassie, always a pain in the arse if you drop the nuts, a great tip about shaking the bike to check for loose bits, i always suck it if i hurt my finger anyway i enjoyed your video very much, thanks for posting

[@youcefbenchadi3713]

Hello my beautiful cassie , you are my best youtuber girl😘, nice work you did there , be safe from the covid19 😘😘😘😘

[@als2797]

A new side to your life. I likey 😆

[@JanLarssonfred]

Finns inget coolare än tjejer som kör MC!

[@chopracer]

thx for the info i was worried about the feul lines but now i know i can just move them aside and it helps i'm a man with tiny hands lol

[@chopracer]

update my feul line broke probably because it was old and i nearly burned down my garage the bike is saved tho

[@sagenspezl612]

Hello, the battery on my BMW r100 Rt should also be replaced. When can I come over?

[@robb2023]

Cassy I just subscribed your channel I love your videos driving a big truck and now motorcycle !!! You are so cool very charismatic and very pretty also you looks so gorgeous on this lovely outfit !!! Congratulations for being a brave girl hard worker at the same time so nice with your lovely smile !

[@johnfellows2867]

Beautiful Biker Girl !!

[@chantakzee]

I'm thinking to upgrade the battery to a lithium iron 1 but i'm concerned about the heat from the engine degrading it prematurely, I have this idea to cut out a jacket from old insulated lunch bag with aluminium outside and foam inside kind, and wrap the battery in it, is there space in the battery compartment to do this or is it too tight ?

[@oliviergorget1616]

EXCELLENT !! Et charmant

[@ronaldgent3713]

Ouch that pinky, so kool hope you did go for a ride! When can I come 🙂

[@stephenmartin5766]

Damn, why you gotta tease me like this 😂 Nice little cruiser though 👌 stay safe

[@p1kkujuha]

Nice bike, I've driven a 535 Virago a couple times. Way too small frame for me but otherwise I liked it a lot.

[@one5757]

Hey hey, nice bike you have there :-) But! Unfortunately you have installed the rear part of the seat incorrectly, it must be tight and not be that loose. You have to push the rear end first from front to back into a holder and then push the seat down into the lock. I'm not a mechanic or something but I'm pretty sure about that. Drive safely and have fun! :)

[@TheSamppasamppa]

Hey! I have the exact same bike, and you are right. You have to push the end side in its place first, then push the saddle down. It will make very clear click sound when its in place. If you have it like in the video and you or somebody else sits on it, it will brake the plastic thingy and leave the saddle loose. And I think that someone can even rip the whole damn thing away when its not in place, not that I think its common for people do that, but its better to be safe than sorry! BTW nice video!

[@TruckerCassie]

Gonna check that before heading out :) Thank you!

[@keithbuck2424]

Great bike cassie