1998 Yamaha Virago 1100 lighting....

We recently bought a 98 virago 1100 with only 9700 miles. I already ordered the tune up parts for it. I was getting to know the bike by riding it back & forth to work (about 4 miles one way) when I ran into problems on about the 4th day.

After I got on and started it up i realized I had the right rear running/turn light out. A quick glance told me all other lights were on so I turned on the blinkers and tested them all...good. As I brought my attention back to the front of the bike I noticed my tach & speedo lights had now gone out (yes they were on before...it was getting dusk & it was the first time I really noticed them). Now I'm getting upset. I put my hand forward & realized I had no headlight. Bike is doing OK except for lights. I call for my wife to get me and bike with trailer.

Headlight looks good, fuses look good, instrument lights look good. Is there a relay located elsewhere this might be attributed to? Is this by chance a known Virago issue so as I don't have to trace every single wire? Any constructive help would be appreciated!

I would check the wiring in the light switch on the bars. I had a similar problem and that's where it ended up being. Look for a loose wire, especially the ground. I'd also check my chassis ground to be sure it's clean and tight.

Good Luck