According to the "Haynes Service & Repair Manual" for the YAMAHA XV V-Twins '81 - '96 manual the spark plug gap for a '95 VIRAGO 1100 is from 0.7 to 0.8mm or 0.028 - 0.032 inches.
how many gears does a 1995 Yamaha Virago 250 have? And is there anywhere I could look at a picture diagram of what need to take place in order to shift from gear to gear?
I get 45-52 depending on how I am driving.
It could be as simple a loose plug wire or fouled plug. It will run on one cylinder. I had the same problem with my 1995 1100. It was a fouled plug. Replaced it and all was well.
what pressure should my tires be inflated to?
I think 1L to 1.5L will be the quantity.
From the neutral gear position with the neutral light illuminated, press down on the shift lever, for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears, lift the lever with your foot one time for each gear.
In cold months use 10W30. In hot weather use 20/50.
It should be on the left under the gear change, it'll probably be like a little bolt.
It is behind the indicator lights, the chrome panel with the nutral light comes off with 4 screws (2 in front and 2 on the side) the fuses are inside. It is behind the indicator lights, the chrome panel with the nutral light comes off with 4 screws (2 in front and 2 on the side) the fuses are inside.
It is on the footbrake side of the bike. There are 3 hex screws that hold it in. It looks like a circle with the the 3 bolts. Hope this helps!
If you want to tune a 1995 Yamaha Blaster you will need a socket wrench, spark plug socket, D8ES spark plug, Phillips screwdriver, solvent, motor oil, oil pan, 17 mm socket, a jack, degreaser, shop towels, and an off-road chain lubricant.
Right behind the radiator. You need to remove the side fairings to get access.