Yamaha Virago 535 Oil and Filter change

[@rootbeer5539]

This is the kind of videos I like watching. No waisting my time. Good video.👍

[@owensengineering286]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@IndependentVictor]

Fantastic, well edited and relaxing video. Truly helpful for us, novice Virago 535 owners. Thank you so much!

[@owensengineering286]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnhughes3796]

Might be an idea to let the engine run for a while after refilling to let the oil circulate fully and recheck the level before riding.

[@reubencarstens4177]

Awesome! More videos on caring for your 535 would be great! Have one myself and it's an amazing bike.

[@owensengineering286]

I have a few other pieces to go through on her so will try to film them!

[@nanalcd5628]

1:30 I know it,,, the oil will run all over the floor. Thank you for sharing with us, I just bought a 1987 with 6,000 miles on it for $2000.

[@willmoore8708]

I've never had so much oil spill all over, when I replace the filter. When it looks like it stopped draining, I would stand the bike upright, a few times, and then set it back on the stand. More oil will then pour out. I do this a few times then I take the filter out. I don't even bother to lay out a rag when I take the cover off anymore. Only a few drops, if any would fall.

[@owensengineering286]

Yes I think you're correct! Probably cracking the housing open also wouldn't hurt.

[@danielidoine766]

Was just looking at the manual yesterday. It says to remove the oil filter cap too to speed up the oil. Not sure if that helps.... I should be getting a 535 soon too, so glad these videos exist either way!

[@dennisbeck7027]

Absolutely, very relaxing, very clean and clear picture and perfectly step by step how to professionally put in a filter... 🥾🥾🪖⚔️🫡 Well done!!!

[@owensengineering286]

Thank you very much!

[@LloydAnd]

Crickey she's a clean one 👍

[@josephfaraci7849]

Very nice video and very clearly explained instructions The only thing I need to ask you about is you do not pre-oil the filter I heard that being done I never seen that being done but it would make sense to do so other than that the video really is going to help me do my oil change so I do not have to spend $100 plus for somebody else to do the oil change

[@j.c.k.6883]

Awesome video mate! Very easy to follow.

[@owensengineering286]

Glad you liked it!

[@MLBPeacePlanet]

Thanks for making this video

[@davidthomas9188]

What oil filter did you use?

[@idfklol3181]

I bought a old virago in a stand... Wish me luck never had a cruiser before..

[@elijasuter1074]

Thank You Can you show us how to clean the bike and how you polish the chrom exhaust.

[@owensengineering286]

Yes will do 👍

[@bngbeng8257]

What oil did you put in the engine? Thanks!

[@chocobroodje]

Did you let the engine cool a little bit before you did the oilchange?

[@stephencummins7589]

Maybe you should open the crank case and wipe of all the old oil just to be sure, but hey nice bike!

[@tamerince1804]

👍

[@chinquyum4419]

what type of engine oil you use?

[@sandmann-offroad3035]

Cool video, thx, and the old oil looked really bad

[@owensengineering286]

Thank you!

[@lionslions4448]

Hello, nice bike, what kind of exhaust is it?

[@jankowskyglass]

Genuine Yamaha

[@robertfrosty7339]

The long bolt for the oil filter cover on my bike won't screw in. The cover fits in place perfectly, there's nothing obstructing the bolt, and it's not stripped. Anyone got any suggestions?

[@owensengineering286]

Hi Robert, As silly as it may sound are you 100% sure its the correct bolt to start? If so my suggestion would be to first inspect the bolt thread for any obvious damage such as a rolled over or deformed threads. If that all looks good I would next remove the cover and try screwing it into the hole without the cover in place. If it doesn't go in, try one of the other bolts again with the cover removed, this will determine if the issue is the bolt or the thread in the hole. If the other bolt screws in it means the bolt is damaged, the easiest solution is to just pickup another bolt. If neither bolts screw in the threads in the hole are the issue, likely either damaged or gunked/corroded up, you will need to run a tap down them to clean them up. Worst case scenario is the threads in the hole are stripped best thing to do then is use a helicoil. Hope this helps! Regards, Andy

[@jankowskyglass]

A way to start the thread is to turn it left by hand and you will feel where it begins, then turn right without changing angle until it grips and then tighten.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Out of all the motorcycles I’ve owned that is the worst. I gave $500.00 and it looked new . I rode it a few days and sold it for $300.00 ! Slowest, and uncomfortable vibration unbelievable just wrong everyone that bought one should have gotten their money back. I like Yamaha but tat was a mistake. They are reliable but it ends there. Good luck !

[@NicePantsLance]

Its an old bike, ya gotta tinker with it to make it quick. I drilled out the baffles, and rejetted to 145 mains and now it FLIES up to 75mph up a hill. Fantastic for just a 535