What to do when your Yamaha Virago backfires?
A COMBINATION OF INSTALLING HIGH QUALITY SPARK PLUGS (SUCH AS SPLIT FIRE) GAPPED METICULOUSLY, CLEANING THE PLUGS AND CHECKING THE GAP EVERY 1,000 MILES, AND USING AN OCTANE IMPROVER IN THE GAS HAS VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED MY PROBLEM. I SAY VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED AS I WILL STILL BACKFIRE WHEN QUICKLY BACKING OFF THE GAS IF I’M AT HIGH ALTITUDE.
Can a virago backfire on a commercial toilet?
I own a 1983 virago xv920k with which I have had the decel backfire problem. The mixture control valve works exactly like a flush valve for a commercial toilet! Intake manifold vacuum acts on a diaphragm which in turn actuates a plunger allowing air to be inducted into the front #2 cylinder.
What causes a Yamaha XV1100 to backfire?
The XV1100 takes long-reach plugs. Can you believe it!! Happy now, although a bit dishearted about the dealer….Joe Addison. Found out that the problems that cause the backfire are definitely located in the area of the emission system (air induction system).
How big should a virago Tuner be filled with oil?
Fill with oil to about the 26 or 27 inch mark (36 at the bottom). You may have to leave the unit sit for a day or so to get all the bubbles out.
A COMBINATION OF INSTALLING HIGH QUALITY SPARK PLUGS (SUCH AS SPLIT FIRE) GAPPED METICULOUSLY, CLEANING THE PLUGS AND CHECKING THE GAP EVERY 1,000 MILES, AND USING AN OCTANE IMPROVER IN THE GAS HAS VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED MY PROBLEM. I SAY VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED AS I WILL STILL BACKFIRE WHEN QUICKLY BACKING OFF THE GAS IF I’M AT HIGH ALTITUDE.
Can a Yamaha Virago have a fuel tank problem?
First, you can almost be guaranteed that if someone had a bike sitting in a garage for that period of time, that he/she did not start it on a regular basis to keep it in good running condition. Nor would the fuel tank have been completely filled or have a stabilizer added.
Why does my Yamaha Virago bike keep stalling?
In worse cases, riders have experienced a stall when the bike cuts out completely. The likeliest factor responsible for the running problems is an unkept fuel system. Viragos bikes have been around for a long time.
When did I buy my first Yamaha Virago?
I own an 1986 – 700 that I bought with 900 miles on it in 1988. The bike was kept in storage and clearly not ridden much. About two years after the buy and a lot of riding I experienced a total loss of power from the front cylinder while rolling down the road at the legal speed limit of course.
Why does my Yamaha Virago XV not start?
ViragoTechForum.com :: Yamaha Virago XV Forums That Rock!!! After a very long hiatus, I charged up the battery and tried to start my bike. It cranked and and didn’t start. I tried for a while and only got one pop. I figured I had flooded it and pulled the plugs. After I cleaned them I decided to see how strong the spark was. I didn’t see one spark.
When was the 1985 Yamaha XV 750 Virago made?
Yamaha does not recognize a 1985 XV750 Virago, since they switched to the 700 cc Virago in 1984. My bike was made in Oct/1984 and I cannot match the frame or engine number to Yamaha´s build list. I am trying to get an explanation from Yamaha but in the meantime, I have a Unique bike. Compare US insurance quotes from the nation’s top providers.
Why does my Virago bike keep running out of gas?
The likeliest factor responsible for the running problems is an unkept fuel system. Viragos bikes have been around for a long time. Many of them sat in garages, and while the mileage might be low, a sitting bike isn’t a happy bike.