When did the Virago fuel system start to change?
When the bike goes over, and a little ball bearing rolls along a little passage in there and blocks the flow of fuel through this vent. Virago Fuel Systems. Starting in 1984, things changed a little for all 700’s (’84 to ’87) and 750’s (’88 to the end of the run).
What causes a hard start on a virago?
Too much fuel will flood the engine causing fouled plugs and too little fuel will create hard starting. Carbs that are out of sync will cause hard starts also. Use proper procedures when starting your engine. Many new Virago owners do not understand the importance of this and they either foul plugs or cause other staring problems.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha Virago?
I receive many repeat problems from Virago owners all around the world, but one of the most common scenarios goes something like this, “I just bought this great bike, a 1982 Virago with 13 actual miles on the clock, not a scratch on the bike and the owner had it since it was new.”
What to do if float valve on Virago goes out?
If your carbs flood on the “prime” setting, your float valves are sticking. Tap your carbs a little to see if the problem clears. Otherwise, replace your float valves. From ’84 on, the bigger Viragos have venting pipes with “rollover valves” in them to prevent fuel from flowing out in the event the bike goes over.
When the bike goes over, and a little ball bearing rolls along a little passage in there and blocks the flow of fuel through this vent. Virago Fuel Systems. Starting in 1984, things changed a little for all 700’s (’84 to ’87) and 750’s (’88 to the end of the run).
If your carbs flood on the “prime” setting, your float valves are sticking. Tap your carbs a little to see if the problem clears. Otherwise, replace your float valves. From ’84 on, the bigger Viragos have venting pipes with “rollover valves” in them to prevent fuel from flowing out in the event the bike goes over.
What causes fuel line to stick on Virago?
Fuel in the fuel lines does so as well. Some fuel may, at some time, have settled in the breather check valve, evaporated and caused the ball in the check valve to stick. Now, you buy this bike, jump on it, start it up . . . it runs great . . . and you ride off into the sunset.
I receive many repeat problems from Virago owners all around the world, but one of the most common scenarios goes something like this, “I just bought this great bike, a 1982 Virago with 13 actual miles on the clock, not a scratch on the bike and the owner had it since it was new.”