1988 Yamaha Virago XV400 overspeed light? [Archive]

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Hobbyhorse

25th October 2012, 08:31

I have a 1988 Yamaha Virago XV400, which is an XV535, downrated for the Japanese learner licence with 40hp and of course the smaller block at 400cc. It has a red warning light that comes on when 80kph is exceeded ... my question ... is this an overspeed warning or is it part of the Japanese licence thing and the light is a warning of the maximum learners speed? Does anyone have any idea what the engine is revving at, at 100kph?

Thanks,

Rhys

Paul in NZ

25th October 2012, 09:34

Its a Japanese market thing. Ignore it....

Hobbyhorse

25th October 2012, 10:22

Thanks for that Paul.

Rhys

ICE180

25th October 2012, 10:32

my GB has one of these too i just took out the bulb so i did not see red at night on the motorway

Tigadee

26th October 2012, 07:25

My 1986 FZX has that light too, although it never comes on at any speed, suspect the last owner disabled it. :laugh:

ducatilover

26th October 2012, 07:44

Its a Japanese market thing. Ignore it....
What he said
Pointless waste of time

Hobbyhorse

26th October 2012, 09:02

Thanks guys, I was fairly sure it was not an issue but you have confirmed things for me .... the next question is should I trust your information!!!

Cheers,

Rhys

Paul in NZ

26th October 2012, 09:04

Thanks guys, I was fairly sure it was not an issue but you have confirmed things for me .... the next question is should I trust your information!!!

Cheers,

Rhys

Absolutely.... unless a red 'over truth' light comes on at the bottom of your monitor....

ducatilover

26th October 2012, 09:53

. the next question is should I trust your information!!!

Cheers,

Rhys
No way mate, nobody on KB has ever touched a bike before, we're like the Indian ladies at our...local help desks.

FJRider

26th October 2012, 17:23

Change the Power Band to a red one ... the light won't come on again ... :innocent:

GSF

26th October 2012, 21:56

The red light means the flux capacitor is charged and ready, simply accelerate to 88mph and enjoy your time travel. Bring me back a hoverboard!

Hobbyhorse

27th October 2012, 14:36

Thanks to the KB experts I have sorted out the problem and covered all of the warning lights with duct tape .... no more annoying lights, and:

I no longer have to dip the headlight beam
I no longer have to cancel the indicators
I am now unable to find neutral
The 80 kph warning light does not shine

All sorted!!!!

Cheers,

Rhys