Virago 535 Xv - Page 3

 

G'Day Arnold

Tank capacity depends on the age of your VX535.

1987 and 1988 models had only a 8,6 ltr tank capacity (6.1 ltr on main tank
and 2.5 ltr on reserve)

Yamaha must have regarded that as a bit of a balls up because  from 1989 and
onwards the tank capacity increased to 13.5 ltrs (11 ltr on main tank and
2.5 ltrs on reserve).

125km on9.8 ltr (if that is what you are saying)  is terrible as this is
12.75 km/ltr.  I ride my DX535 reasonably hard on occasion though certainly
not all the time and return an average of 19 km per ltr.

Andy

 

Arnold

Had a thought about your problem.  Try this:  There is a filter stick on the
fuel outlet from the tank (under seat tank) that ensures fuel is filtered.
As bikes get older sediments sometimes build up towards the bottom of the
tank and restrict fuel flow as you get towards the lower levels in the tank.
This filter stick is removable for cleaning and at the same time you could
try flushing out any sediment in the bottom of the tank if the filter stick
looks contaminated.

Secondly I think there is also an in line petrol filter which you might
check to make sure it is not clogged.

Whatever the outcome if your fuel consumption does not improve (assuming you
are not hammering your bike) I would look at having the set up of the carbs
checked.

Regards

Andy