1995 Virago xv1100 Stator Replacement (Part 1: removal)

So my bike stopped recharging the battery on my way home one day and had to trailer it home. Replaced the battery (obvious first suspicion) and still didn't see the voltage going up.

This video walks through testing the main components of your charging system, and removing the stator which is a huge pain in the seat.

Part 2:    • 1995 Virago xv1100 Stator Replacement...  
Links to...
Oil change:    • 1995 Yamaha Virago xv750 oil and filt...  
Clutch cable:    • 1995 Yamaha Virago xv750 clutch cable...  
Some other guy made a great video on taking apart the left engine casing:    • 1986 XV750 - Left Side Cover removal