How to Remove the Front Forks on a 1983 Yamaha Virago
- 1). Raise the Virago using a motorcycle jack to get the front tire off of the ground. Remove the axle retaining nut from the axle using the Yamaha axle wrench. Hammer out the front tire's axle using the hammer and remove the front tire from the forks.
- 2). Loosen the securing clamp at the top of the forks that is connected to the handle bars using the Yamaha fork wrench.
- 3). Slide the front forks out of the securing clamp. Lay the front forks on a padded clean, dry surface for storage.
