YAMAHA VIRAGO 1100 | 4K | HOW TO REMOVE THE CAMSHAFT | Camshaft bearing upgrade preparation EP.01

In this video I show you guys how to get to the point where you are able to change the original bushing to a high quality bearing. This is Episode 1 of a series about the top end of my Virago. Explaining what to remove and why 2:32 Removing the left side dummy airbox 3:07 Removing the flywheel nut cover 3:15 Removing the nut cover 3:45 Removing front spark plug 4:16 Link to an other video of how to remove the rear plug 4:31 Removing the actual airbox/filter housing 4:37 Removing the cranckcase breather pipe with the camshaft cover 5:22 The next steps are not needed to be able to remove the camshaft, but I did it because I was filming other tutorials as well, and it was necessary for them. If you not interested in this then jump to 8:30 Removing the rear carburettor's intake rubber 6:54 Removing the intake valve cover on front cylinder 7:13 Removing the exhaust valve cover 8:18 Setting the front cylinder to TDC 8:30 Removing the camshaft bolt 9:52 Removing the cam chain tensioner 10:24 Explaining what to look for while removing the camshaft 11:50 Removing the camshaft sprocket 12:07 Removing the bushing/bearing retainer 13:22 Removing the camshaft 13:40 If you'd like to support me with a small donation, you can do it through this link.. If you buy any of these products using these links, it will not cost you anymore, but will help the channel out by earning a little commission. Really appreciate it if you do. Thank you Tools I recommend for beginner/ DIY mechanics...