Yamaha XV535 Virago - Recommissioning (Part 11) Replace Front Disk Pads

In this eleventh part in our video diary of the recommissioning work that we're doing on our 1997 Yamaha XV535 Virago project bike, we replace the front brake pads.
In the previous video, we'd taken her out for a first test ride and the front brake was pretty much non-existent.
We did also have some running issues during the first ride out and we'll be doing a full carbs-off carburettor clean in the next video. We should then be ready for the next test ride where, hopefully, everything is sorted.
When we do the full carbs-off clean, you'll see the joys of refitting the carbs to the airbox rubbers...watch this space...

[@leonardom2255]

Thank you!

[@MotorcycleFettlers]

You're welcome!

[@pierluigistreddi7213]

Hello! Congratulations for your always very interesting videos on the Virago 535!
I have a question: what brake disc does yours have? I bought a new front rim but it has wider bolt holes that fix the brake disc (75mm hole spacing) than the original (40mm). What you put seems to be right for me... do I also have to put additional components in the disc (dust guard on the speedometer side, disc side or something else?)
Many thanks!😀

[@MotorcycleFettlers]

Hi, Thanks for the feedback. I'm afraid that we do not have this one any more. We're hoping to do some filming where there is one, in the next couple of weeks, and we'll measure up but I fear this won't be soon enough for you. I'm sure you can get the answer on Virago forum. Good luck.

[@pierluigistreddi7213]

@@MotorcycleFettlers Thanks for the reply! You are very kind and helpful to everyone!