YAMAHA VIRAGO 1100 OIL CHANGE TUTORIAL | Complete Incl. Pressure check

[@Salgotarjan01]

Dear Midland Cruiser, it was useful and entertaining at the same time. And your grumpy twin brother is funny. Thank you.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you. He will be back I think 😉

[@timrossell9788]

Thank bought a nice 1998 1100 virago after watching your video I checked my oil filter found they put it in backwards saved my bike👍

[@MidlandCruiser]

Ohh dear. Lucky you decided to change the oil, or at least check the filter, and found the problem before it became a problem. To be honest I always change the oil in the bike I buy the next day even if it says it had a fresh service, then I know what's in it. Thank you for joining 👍👍

[@jooksinged2549]

OMG... I JUST BOUGHT A VIRAGO, AND THIS IS THE PERFECT CHANNEL. PLEASE KEEP THESE VIDEOS COMING!!!

[@MidlandCruiser]

Wow... Thank you very much, it really means a lot, as I put a lot of work into these tutorials..more coming in the next few weeks. Thanks again for joining. 👍

[@RedMo46]

Check out StevesDIYs as well, huge Virago guy, small channel tho.

[@austincompagno8731]

You just bought a Virago. Be careful not to ignore you woman. It`s an easy thing to do. Ride safe.

[@austincompagno8731]

Very informative. I have always done my own mechanics on my cars before the "chip" age but my bike had always been taboo. With your videos I have all the confidence I`m doing the right thing. Thank you.

[@maxperezabreu32]

Bro, I love you, I bought a Virago 1100 and needs to change the Bendix, but didn't know that I need to change the transmission's oils too 😂😂 thx God I found your channel

[@pipedreamscustoms5105]

That intro!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Excellent AND thorough explanation! Showing torque specs👌👍 AWESOME work!

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you, my first tutorial I ever made...everybody like the intro😁 got the inspiration from an other youtube creator... I will probably do more later

[@sisaketmike]

Great! I've made a movie without having seen how and where you're checking the oil pressure. And I was also using the rear screw to make sure that the oil goes through the rear head. Thanks for your great movies. Keep them wheels rollin'......

[@goguadevaratu7185]

i just bought myself a 1100 and this is by far the best explanations i've foud so far. Thank you!

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you very much... I'm glad you found it useful👍

[@darrylthompson2273]

Thanks for taking the time and making these videos that really helped me out a lot as a new Virago owner thanks again

[@cflam30]

Thank you so much for the videos. I inherited my father's xv 1100 and your vids will greatly help me get it back on the road 😁

[@NormanJaquemotRebel]

Thanks. Now I know where the oil filter is. I figured there had to be one.

[@kevinmcculloch7638]

exactly what I was looking for..... not a 2 minute clip , cheers !!!

[@MidlandCruiser]

You're very welcome... I'm glad you liked it, and found it useful👍

[@artlive.motoGS]

Thank you so much! Next week I go to change oil and filter in my virago xv 750 and your video help me much :-) thank you. Anja.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Your welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. I am very busy at the moment but when I will have time I will do more videos. Thank you

[@noddygreenacre3018]

That made the oil change simple, unlike the others thank you from the UK

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you for subscribing and you're welcome.. I'm glad it helped 😉👍

[@adamlanglois563]

Thanks much, this is still coming in handy. Now to get at it outside lol!

[@vernstires7186]

Great Vid I did learn something. Check the OUT and not the IN. That makes a whole lot of sense to me. Better than the book.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you. I'm glad I helped you... Stay tuned, more tutorials are coming later on...

[@zakrobinson5558]

Brilliant video ! Thanks

[@armorking555]

Thank you so much, great videos really helped and tour carbs video too

[@infernomaster2702]

I have a 1986 Virago 750, thanks for this video as the principles are almost the same. They (YAMAHA) kind of made the virago a pain in the but bike to work on

[@ronevans5049]

Very good job 😊 Ron

[@tonysargent1699]

Nicely done sir, thankyou.

[@peterslovak3889]

Perfect tutorial, thank you very much, explained very easy and helpful way

[@jonathansmyth261]

Awesome again! Thank you

[@zagormasrova1719]

thanks

[@CheekieCharlie69]

Very Helpful Thanks

[@quebecclassique7203]

Really nice video !! Gonna have to change my oil in a couple of weeks and that was really helpful

[@swiftm6]

Thanks! Helped me!

[@aidankilleen5889]

Sweet, very comprehensive. Thank you!

[@aymenjani8178]

That was amazing thanks

[@sisaketmike]

Your twin brother does a great job......I hope all is fine and life's good. Wish you the best, f....the rest!! Greetings from Thailand.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you 😁 Yes all good my friend, just having a little time off, but will be back on the 18th with a new video😉

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser You're on your way to becoming an International Superstar! Keep them coming, please.

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@sisaketmike 😆 thank you, but I'm pretty far from that, appreciate your comments😉👍

[@Errrokay]

Excellent informative video, thanks for posting. I don't know who that dodgy looking person was at the beginning but he did talk sense. :)

[@MidlandCruiser]

LOL that person is my evil twin as my friends call him🤣

[@MrAri1969md]

Thanks for the info man !!! I will change my oil now !!!

[@paulclements9916]

Really Good , video, / mine shaft driven, my oil window is round, not sure where oil level should be when looking at the oil window

[@alfilingenieros1253]

AGUANTE LA VIRAGO!!!

[@vinniewalker2129]

Thanks mate I changed oil and filter it was so easy and your advice was very helpful thanks again...

[@MidlandCruiser]

You're very welcome. I'm glad I helped you....

[@KETCHUPKING]

Great video used this to change my oil yesterday very helpful man .Keep up the great videos have these saved thanks again from Halifax N.S Canada.

[@MidlandCruiser]

You're welcome.. I'm glad it helped you. Few more tutorials on the way, thanks for watching

[@codybeasterfield8055]

Thank you love your virago!

[@fernandosiguenza3658]

Excellent thank you for your help I have two of those motorcycles I love them

[@victorcordobacordoba8609]

You will have some video of how to change the flasher of the indicators

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hello. The relay for the flasher is built together with the fuel relay and it's a quite expensive replacement if it broke. There is a solution to fit a normal relay in but you have to cut some wires and fit a normal relay in the circuit. Check this video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqq2hmqvjp10ftk

[@oreg3989]

Yeeee yeee öregem király vagy .. szét röhögtem magam a kezdésnél :)

[@alexmel6477]

Muy bueno! Gracias!!!

[@frajtak5]

profesional

[@anthonycollins6471]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial, really well delivered and very clear instructions. A1

[@robynjansen510]

Thanks that is a big help to me, appreciate it.

[@yngvardharjo3704]

Nais easy !

[@zagormasrova1719]

Thank you, awesome ❤️ Bravo

[@iceman0502me]

Great video! Very clear and exact information

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

Helpful stuff.. Mines due a oil change.. A 1990 Virago 1100.. Looked underneath mine and the engine drain bolt looks like its got a alloy cover over it secured by a Alum bolt... 😉

[@MidlandCruiser]

I'm glad you liked it. That must be a wierd looking draining bolt then😁

[@rotay4900]

That is the oil level sender unit, if you remove it you can drain the oil, although the correct drain plug is on the opposite side of the engine, hope that helps 😉

[@MidlandCruiser]

You are right, the one with a cover is the oil level sensor, I'm sorry I assumed he looked at my video so he knows where to look for the drain bolt...👍

[@zagormasrova1719]

awesome ❤️ Bravo Süper ❤️ teşekkürler...

[@muhammettokay3026]

Hello my friend how are you? I hope everything is okay. Can you post a video about Yamaha virago xv 1100 oil pump filter removal, cleaning or replacement?

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hello, yes everything is ok but doing a big project at the moment (not bike related) that's why I'm not uploading lately, however that will change soon.., I'm not planning to take apart my pmup, but here is a video which was made by my friend and should help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5jGaWp-h7-Jrrc

[@olivierdoyle5975]

Wonderful tutorial :) Thanks!

[@MidlandCruiser]

Your very welcome, please check out my other videos, you might find other useful info there. Thank you

[@nkord7457]

perfect , thank you

[@guillermocastro-garcia6967]

Thanks a lot brother, very helpful.

[@MidlandCruiser]

You're very welcome. I tried to cover everything... Glad you liked it

[@markkromann7711]

Thanks very good video helped me alot and saved me some money 🤟🤟🤟🏍️🏍️

[@MidlandCruiser]

I'm glad you liked it, this is exactly the reason I started this channel... Happy to help👍

[@thefricrammstein]

🎉🎉🎉

[@matthewemery5413]

Grate tutorial m8

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you mate, really appreciate it

[@JeffNorris1959]

I am wondering if anyone knows how I can get in touch with the guys who made this video. I am trying to figure out what type of nut is on the rear or the foot peg bar. The video says 14 mm. The nut fell off my motorcycle and I can't find a 14mm that fits the thread.

[@yamasummerrider7980]

Thank you, nice performance. Perhaps riding a V-twin might produce such an effect. And a Q - is there a certain sign or something, telling you that oil is OK for the bike - being a flat tappet v-twin. (and just watched your carb series - very good too, thank you).

[@MidlandCruiser]

You're welcome, I'm glad you like my videos. Big V-twins always need good oil which is changed regularly. There is always a big debate about oils between owners. What I do is get the right grade (20W if regularly above 4C) for the temperature I live in and use the bike in regularly, once I determine that I usually go fully synthetic. The brand doesn't really matter as long as it's for motorcycle and compatible with wet clutch (Jaso MA, MA2) the API rating as close as possible to Z in the alphabet means usually higher quality oil (API S-L, API-N etc. ) hope this helps.

[@janne4330]

Thanks for the video. Was that Motul 7100 good oil or do you prefer something else? Im wondering what is best for my own 750 Virago

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thanks, yes I still use the 7100 20W-50. I like it and had no problems whatsoever. Please choose the right grade of the oil to suit the ambient temperature of the place where you live.😉

[@1071jmkz]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@1071jmkz]

Have you ever considered making a video on how to remove the XV1100 swing arm? I can see your bike is spotless but my swing arm has surface rust and needs painting. I’m nervous about what to look out for.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Funny you ask, because before I decided to make a youtube channel I had the swingarm out and sent it for powder coating 😁 unfortunately no video about it because I didn't even have a camera back then. It's not that hard really. Rear wheel out, then left side shock, then final drive ( it will slide out with the shaft), then right side shock, then both bearing pin(shaft/whatever it's called) then swingarm will come out. When you put it together, it matters which one is torqued down first, (can't remember) . Download a copy of the manual and you will be fine. 👍

[@1071jmkz]

@@MidlandCruiser Thanks a lot for the advice. I have the Haynes manual, but it's still daunting to the inexperienced, and it doesn't mention fluids. It may be a silly question, but are you in danger of losing oil from the drive shaft when this is taken off? and does anything have to be topped up again?

[@MidlandCruiser]

The only way to loose oil from it if you turn it upside-down, or the shaft seal at the end is leaking.. Otherwise just the undo the 4 bolt and pull it out, not a biggie. Please subscribe so you don't miss out on upcoming tutorials. Also I have big plans for the winter, I will announce it later on... 👍

[@1071jmkz]

@@MidlandCruiser Will do. Thanks again!

[@adnantokbesi9282]

Terbaikkkkkkkkk

[@Гутиерос]

Привет! Мне нужен ролик по ремонту задних амортизаторов и замены жидкости?

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hello. I used google translate so keep that in mind. To change oil in the rear suspension you need to send it to a suspension specialist who can strip, clean and refurbish them, that's not something you really can do home, because you'll need special tools and possibly presses to get it apart, look around in your area for suspension specialist...hope this helps

[@Canakar360]

I'm going to switch from 10W40 conventional mineral oil to 20W50 synthetic oil because I'm finding it burns and turns dark very quickly with normal city driving

[@MidlandCruiser]

Modern synthetic oils are a lot more durable then old minerals so I'd say it's a good decision. In town riding on an air cooled bike puts a lot of pressure on the oil. I use this oil since I have the bike without any issues...please remember that the 10W - 20W relates to the ambient temperature to the place you use the bike in. Basically if it's hot always (California) then 20W, if it's cold like Alaska then 10W or even 5W but that could be too thin in the summer even there...hope this helps

[@dl2.504B]

Hey there! Great video, very informative and fun. When you used the torque wrench to tighten the oil filter cover bolts, what did you torque them down to exactly? I'm afraid of over tightening the bolts

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hello. Thank you. I torqued the cover bolts to 10Nm. Welcome to my channel 👍🔧

[@radu2253]

There's no reason to overtight the bolts because of the rubber seal located on the cover's inside, if you see any leaks just replace the worn rubber seal, or at least try to reseat it. Tip: in order to always avoid destroying the aluminium threads, just remember to loose the bolts a bit while the engine is cold, prior to begin heating the oil.

[@oreg3989]

Szuper video !!

[@The_Husq_bro]

Hi man just subscribed! Also have a 90 xv 1100 - do you have a vid on air filter removal? Thanks D

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hi, funny you ask....I do but never put it up because I thought it is so easy and simple people wouldn't be interested... I can't remember if I still got it or not

[@The_Husq_bro]

@@MidlandCruiser Thanks for the reply friend, Well if you already have the vid why not? Id watch it and who knows how many others plus more stuff for your channel too

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@The_Husq_bro fair enough...I might put it up if I still have it. One of my very early one, camera is only a gopro and the lighting is crap too..if I remember correctly I'll have a look later today.

[@The_Husq_bro]

@@MidlandCruiser Nice one mate, Im sure people would find it useful anyways - enjoy the weekend and ride on

[@MidlandCruiser]

@Dominic Tatool You might want to check my channel in a few hours, found what you were looking for ;)

[@tatatade]

Hello I came again my friend Familiar channel that come when I have time, I felt a sense. I think this channel is maintained with good sense and hard work. this video full of ideas, Thank you!!! Full video preview always! Good video! Super!!! Happy Week!!! Greeting! Have a beautiful day!!! Thank you to my dear friends who send like to my video 👍 I also sent 163

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thank you, I'm glad you like my videos, and yes you are right it is a load of hard work.. Happy riding 🏍️

[@MegaLucas1357]

Hey man I just bought a 98 modem. Can you tell me what size oil filter it takes

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hi...I don't know the size of the oil filter but pretty much all virago use the same one, here is the part number 4X7-13440-90

[@muhammettokay3026]

Hi buddy. I am new subscriber to your channel. Thank you very much for the information you shared. I am learning a lot from you. It makes me happy, too. I found this same engine and I'm thinking of buying it. But the engine has not been used for a year and a half. The engine is running, but it's got a lot of work to do. Would you recommend me to buy it? Between what years was the Yamaha virago xv 1100 produced? The seller told me the engine was 2002 model. Is this true? Was this engine produced until 2002? Thank you very much again. I'm following.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hello, thank you very much for your kind words...really appreciate it 👍 As for recommending to buy THAT bike I can't say, but to buy an 1100 virago I'd say definitely. If it's running than can't be too bad, but without looking and listening to it in real life it is hard to decide. Also depends on the price and budget for fixing up, if you add these two together you maybe find something better which needs a lot less work and money, not easy I know.. The XV1100 was produced between 1986 and 1999 so no there is no 2002 engine available, unless it was made in 1999 but was sold in 2002 as new from a dealer, which makes it a 2002 bike but production was stopped in 1999 regardless, hope it make sense..😉

[@muhammettokay3026]

@@MidlandCruiser Thank you so much. for the information you provided. You are quite right. I need to deepen my thoughts on whether or not to buy this engine.

[@deanrobinson9660]

Nice intro

[@MidlandCruiser]

Thanks ma brudda, it was quite a bit of work... :)

[@hobiejoelong1964]

How many quarts of oil does it take??

[@MidlandCruiser]

3.3 qts with new filter fitted

[@loganqc1309]

Wait that's Twins???

[@MidlandCruiser]

🤣 Actually no... That is an editing trick 😉

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser If twins there'd be two channels, right? Keep them wheels rollin'...

[@michaelsegarra228]

I was told to use 10w-40 full synthetic oil for my 1998 xv1100? Will this work ??

[@MidlandCruiser]

It depends on the climate of where you live. If the ambient temperature is above 5C (fairly warm country) most of the time, then you'll need 20W-40 or 50 if you live in a cold place then 10W-40. If you google it some charts will come up with arrows indicating what grade in what ambient temperature country to use. Hope this helps

[@sisaketmike]

Hi mate. Was your bike hot when you changed the oil? Just watching it, the 20/50 seems to be much thicker than the 20 W/40 I dan get in Soldierland. Interesting. Say hi to your twin brother!! and Fu _k COVID.

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hi. I would say nice and warm...I came back from a ride and started it after about 15-20min while the bike was in the shed getting ready...don't really matter for you, your ambient temperature keep your engine hot as hell🤣🤣

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser I just bought Motul half synthetic for a really good price. Any thoughts about Motul 3000 half synthetic anybody?

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@sisaketmike I have used the 5100 15W-50 in my Aprilia Falco which is semi-synthetic and had no problems, clutch was fine, gearbox too. Regarding to the 3000, sorry don't know, never tried/used it...

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser Thanks, mate. I found a seller who took 200 baht for one liter. That's only 6 dollars and perhaps 40 cents.

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@sisaketmike that's very good...should be fine..is it 20-50?

[@mrEtat]

Hi good video thanks 🤗why did you choose 100,% synthetic oil🤔

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hi. Thank you. I choose 100% synthetic because they offer a lot better protection against wear, and it doesn't degrade as quickly as mineral oils just to name a few. Also because they use a high quality base oil so oil companies can tailor the properties of the oil with additives to a higher level then they can with minerals... These are just the basics, there is a lot more to it though.. Also I have had no problems in the last 2000miles...hope this helps.

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser Motul is pretty expensive, but on the other hand,. so are parts you need when the engine is dragged!

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@sisaketmike yes it is expensive, but it's great quality oil, all I use it Motul everywhere, never had an issue, consumption, or clutch slip👍

[@sisaketmike]

Here's what the engine sounds like when the valves are accidentally wrongly adjusted. The Chinese feeler gauge had the wrong numbers in it. But I didn't ride the bike, shut it off right after hearing the crazy sound.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2lqIqXbtV0rbc&lc=UgzrmIaAE6jwWJkR6g14AaABAg

[@sisaketmike]

I've seen a 20/50 oil for Diesel engines at a gas station, I know that Rotella from Shell seems to be good from some great members. But no idea if that would be good for my engine.

[@danielfixit6695]

Did you notice a difference with the 20w-50?

[@MidlandCruiser]

I use this oil since I have the bike so I can't really compare it to anything else. It is the recommended grade by Yamaha if the ambient temperature is mostly above 5C in your Country. The oil itslef is top stuff (hence it's price😁) had no clutch slip or starting problems even after sitting for months... Hope this helps

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser I wish I could get 20/50 here in Thailand. But the Castrol 20/40 does the job as well.

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@sisaketmike yeah you really need 20-50 in that climate, but like you said, the 40 will do, go on country roads not in the city😉

[@sisaketmike]

@@MidlandCruiser It's not good for the city. But i haven't yet found 20/50, nobody else seems to use such oil. I prefer to change it more often but riding in a big city with 20/40 in Thailand is not a good idea. The engine will get too hot and parts might say goodbye.

[@MidlandCruiser]

@Michael Mersi Maybe you could consider fitting an oil cooler on it...Steve Hiles in the Nation group sell oil filter caps with outlets on it then any general radiator which is the right size will do..connected with hydraulic hoses and you're done👍

[@oreg3989]

WOW really funny : ) :) :)

[@pajeropajero8253]

Три литра мало для этого мотоцикла, при резком ускорении и на боковой подножке лампа уровня масла будет гореть

[@MidlandCruiser]

Hello. Thank you for your comment. I had to use google translate as I don't speak Russian. I think you are saying that 3 liters of oil is not enough. If you watched the whole video then you see I say that I filled it up roughly 3 liters then start the engine to prime the filter, then I check the level 10 min later after it settled down, then I say top it up. Roughly ended up around 3.2 liters. Hope this clears up any doubt

[@TerraRiderAdventures]

Beszélsz magyarul is?

[@MidlandCruiser]

Természetesen igen.. Magyarországról származom, de Angliában élek 13 éve..

[@TerraRiderAdventures]

@@MidlandCruiser Ahha! Én is Magyarországról vagyok, de külföldön élek már pár éve. :) Remek! Tetszik a csatornád feliratkoztam, nyomjad a videókat nézegetem majd. :)))

[@MidlandCruiser]

@@TerraRiderAdventures azta, de kicsi ez a világ.... Azért ilyen sem fordul elő sokszor, hogy mind a ketten motorozuk, drónozunk, KZbin csatornánk van, külföldön élünk, es Magyarok vagyunk... Azt hiszem fel adok egy lottót jövő héten 🤣🤣 örülök hogy csatlakoztál 👍

[@TerraRiderAdventures]

Midland Cruiser lehet en is lottozok egyet, pedig nem szoktam. Haha!

[@Errrokay]

Na igazan kicsi a vilag, en angol vagyok de regen tizenket eve Szegeden eltem. Megtanultom beszelni est a szep nyelvet de nagyon ritkan osszefutok magyarokkal. Latatok meg mindig tudok irni valamenyire magyarul de a kiejtes nehez nekem. Egyszer kerdeztem egy magyar haveromtol ha jol mar beszelek magyarul, valaszolt hogy igen, de mint a lonak a hatul labba kiall. Remelem lehet erteni. Orulok hogy itt vagytok es koszi megint Midland Cruiser a videot ert. :)

[@yngvardharjo3704]

hvat a dick video!

[@MidlandCruiser]

😂 Thanks

[@random0boy66]

I'm not a fan of the guest star 😉

[@MidlandCruiser]

Me neither... Bad guy.... Me 🤣

[@loukaspanagopoulos]

Is it right before I start driving to leave the motorcycle for 5-10 minutes at the central stand and check the oil level.? or should I have warmed up the engine first?

[@Weber1987]

Can I use yamalube 4t 10w40 on a virago 1100?

[@ih8momjokes1]

20w-50 is better for air cooled vtwins. the full synthetic version will help the oil from breaking down in hot city traffic when the engine has nothing to cool it down. if you notice the clutch slipping, switch to semi-synthetic or even better, mineral oil.