yamaha virago xv535 dx

[Adam C]

hi i just got a yamaha xv535 dx and I was just wondering what the tank on the bottom is for or called because it is very rusty and need to replace it. if anyone can help thanks

[Tiggie]

Welcome to the forum

Where is this tank exactly? I'm struggling to think what it could be

[Adam C]

under the engine next to the rear wheel

[skyrider]

is it a tank or a chrome cover to do with the shaft drive

[Tiggie]

Does it look like this? if so its a reserve fuel tank

 

[fastbob]

Correct me if I'm wrong but surely that IS the petrol tank and the one on top of the frame is a dummy . So how come you're ripping this bike apart without a manual ?https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xv535-up-1995-4kua-europe-254ku-300e1_model38972/partslist/0027.html#.XzjwwWnTWyU

[rennie]

Hello and Welcome

[Adam C]

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[skyrider]

if that is the fuel tank it is a strange place to put it

[Old-codger]

Isnt the petrol tank under the seat on them? that looks more like part of the exhaust system have a look at this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XV-535-VIRAGO-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-MUFFLER-VINTAGE-CRUISER/283442474301?hash=item41fe7ced3d:g:wS0AAOSwiJhbu-sy

[skyrider]

i reckon old codger is on the money with that one, i thought it wouldnt be the fuel tank

[Tiggie]

[mention]skyrider[/mention] me too looking at it now. I mentioned fuel tank as I knew that some models had a dummy tank up top

[Guest Richzx6r]

Its definitely a collector box of some description

[Old-codger]

I am amazed it still has the original exhaust still on it, I would bin it and put aftermarket exhaust on it and save on the weight.

[skyrider]

if it had a new standard exhaust the same thing will happen and rot away again

[Adam C]

I think you could be right that its part of the Exhaust system thanks for all your help

[fastbob]

I think you could be right that its part of the Exhaust system thanks for all your help

 

Here you go .

[Mr Fro]

I think you could be right that its part of the Exhaust system thanks for all your help

 

Here you go .

Little bit of choppy-choppy, weldy-weldy and you can lose the box and have a nice straight through system.