How does synchronization work on a Yamaha Virago?
Synchronizing the carbs get them providing fuel to each cylinder at the same rate, so that one cylinder is not working harder than the other. All the manuals cover this procedure.
Are there any points on the Yamaha Virago?
There are no points on the Virago and the ignition timing is preset, that is, not adjustable. The ignition advance is controlled electronically by the TCI unit, sometimes called the “ignitor box”. While ignition timing and advance can be checked with a strobe light, unless you suspect trouble there is little reason to do this.
Can you remove plugs from a Yamaha Virago?
Removing plugs can be tricky, by the way, and must be done with great care. You typically wind up drilling them and as the drill exits the bottom of the plug it has a tendency to get sucked through and crash into the top of the pilot screw, buggering it.
What’s the proper idle RPM for a virago?
F inally, the easy one. Set your idle to the proper number, usually 1,000 rpm for Viragos. This is done with the little wheel screw located on the right hand carburetor. T he above represents about all I know to do to a Virago under the general category of “tuning”, but three other things are worth mentioning.
There are no points on the Virago and the ignition timing is preset, that is, not adjustable. The ignition advance is controlled electronically by the TCI unit, sometimes called the “ignitor box”. While ignition timing and advance can be checked with a strobe light, unless you suspect trouble there is little reason to do this.
F inally, the easy one. Set your idle to the proper number, usually 1,000 rpm for Viragos. This is done with the little wheel screw located on the right hand carburetor. T he above represents about all I know to do to a Virago under the general category of “tuning”, but three other things are worth mentioning.
What is the engine number on a 1998 Yamaha Virago?
The example, “1TW-080657” is a 1998 XV1100 Virago. Identify the Yamaha engine number. Stamped on the right side of the crankcase while sitting on the motorcycle, the crankcase engine number is alpha-numeric with a prefix followed by the general part number.
Synchronizing the carbs get them providing fuel to each cylinder at the same rate, so that one cylinder is not working harder than the other. All the manuals cover this procedure.