| Here you’ll find detailed write-ups of various “motorcycle maintenance” events, including the removal and complete dissection of Arnie, my Yamaha Virago 1000 (XV1000)’s engine. The text is written by my husband Don; the hands and most of the labor are provided by me. |
| # |
Title |
Subtitle |
Date created |
| 1 |
Engine Extraction |
Removing the engine from an XV1000 Virago |
July 27th, 2003 |
| 2 |
Top End Disassembly |
Disassembling the top end of the engine |
July 27th, 2003 |
| 3 |
Splitting the Cases |
Splitting the cases in half |
July 27th, 2003 |
| 4 |
Transmission Removal |
Removing the transmission |
July 27th, 2003 |
| 5 |
Transmission Reassembly |
Putting the gears back in again |
August 31st, 2003 |
| 6 |
Case Half Reassembly |
Putting the crankcase halves back together |
October, 26th, 2003 |
| 7 |
Right Side Reassembly |
The right side of the motorcycle |
November 2nd, 2003 |
| 8 |
Left Side Reassembly |
The left side of the motorcycle |
November 16th, 2003 |
| 9 |
Starter |
Starter reassembly |
November 30st, 2003 |
| 10 |
Cylinder Assembly |
Putting the cylinders back on |
January 4th, 2004 |
| 11 |
Rear Gear Timing |
Timing the rear gear |
March 14th, 2004 |
| 12 |
Rear Head Installation |
Adding back the rear head |
July 10th, 2004 |
| 13 |
Front Head Installation |
Adding back the front head |
October 17th, 2004 |
| 14 |
Front Gear Timing |
Timing the front gear |
October 17th, 2004 |
| 15 |
Front Cam Timing |
Timing the front camshaft |
May 27th, 2005 |
| 16 |
Right Hand Side Cover Installation |
Putting the right-side cover back on, oil filters, etc. |
September 16th, 2005 |
| 17 |
Left Hand Side Cover Installation |
Putting the left side cover back on |
June 13th, 2006 |
| 18 |
Thread Repair |
What to do when you strip a screw |
June 13th, 2006 |
| 19 |
Valve Timing |
Technical details of valve train timing |
July 18th, 2008 |
