How do you reMove a starter on a Yamaha virago?

First, remove the two side covers. You will see a allen-keyed bolt where the forward/top part of the side cover was at. Remove the bolt on each side and the pull the seat forward and up.

Remove the rear passenger seat. Use the key to unlock the catch, lift the front slightly and pull forward to disengage the rear hook. Remove the driver seat. Undo the rear bolts either side of rear...

I'm not sure about the Virago 700, but on the 535 it's under the right side-cover, under the seat, clinging to the side of the under-seat gas tank. If in doubt, follow the thick positive wire from...

Drain oil from machine. Remove four bolts to the starter idler cover. Remove the small idler gear and set aside with the cover. Remove the left case cover. Loosen the nine bolts ina criss-cross...

It's very easy take your seat off by turning the helmet lock key oposit direction and lift off seat.You will see at the base of the tank where the seat was covering a rubber pad.There is a clip there...