About the Yamaha XV700 Virago
Keep the float, clutch and brake applications separate when maintaining an XV700 Virago.
An XV700 Virago repair can bring several related Yamaha names into the parts search. Factory service literature groups XV models while retaining separate specifications and supplements. Keep the XV700 reference with the bike’s service records, then use the fitted carburetor, clutch or caliper to identify the component being replaced.
Check float condition during carburetor work
The selected float lists XV700 1984–1986. Inspect its body, hinge and movement, and examine the float valve separately when planning a fuel-level repair. The featured clutch plate lists 1984–1985, while the sintered pads list 1984–1987; keep the caliper and brake position in the pad comparison.
Know your XV700 before choosing partsXV700 Virago repair checkpoints
Use the checkpoints below to prepare the parts list for your repair.
Carburetor floats
1984–1986 XV700 entry
The selected float stops at 1986. Its XV750 or larger-Virago entries do not add another XV700 year.
Clutch plates
1984–1985 plate entry
The featured plate is an individual component. Match its stack position and shape before ordering.
Brake pads
1984–1987 XV700 entry
This wider range belongs to the brake product. Confirm caliper position and pad outline; it does not widen the float or clutch coverage.
Identify your motorcycle before orderingXV700 Virago identification checklist
Record the motorcycle’s identification and check for replacement assemblies before choosing service parts.
- Record the XV700 model, year and any C or S suffix shown in the original identification information.
- Identify the fitted carburetors before ordering floats, especially if an earlier owner installed donor parts.
- Check the caliper position and clutch assembly separately; do not use a larger Virago’s entry as the XV700 reference.
Contact PartsNMore with the model year, frame and engine markings and clear photos of the component being repaired.