What should I do about my Virago 750 starter?
The XV-700’s and 750’s require a different repair because they do not have the starter clutch. Yamaha suggests changing the large tension clip, P/N 904-68291-06-00, on the idler gear.
How do you start a Yamaha Virago bike?
To start your Virago you: turn the choke on (cold starting only), make sure the bike is in neutral, turn the key to the on position, turn the kill switch to the on position, using one finger push the starter button. If your engine is tuned properly, it will start in less than three revolutions.
Where is the compression spring on a Yamaha Virago?
Replace the idler gear compression spring, P/N 905-01156-36-00, and starter gear tension clip, P/N 904-68291-14-00. These parts are located inside the left side cover. Yamaha does not recommend welding the starter ring gear because if the engine should backfire you could do serious damage to the case.
Why does my Virago starter make a clicking noise?
A low battery can create all kinds of starting problems such as: The starter makes a rapid clicking noise when you push the starter button. (Low voltage will cause the starter relay not to engage the starter gear into the flywheel.) The starter clutch located inside the left side cover is the worn part.
The XV-700’s and 750’s require a different repair because they do not have the starter clutch. Yamaha suggests changing the large tension clip, P/N 904-68291-06-00, on the idler gear.
Where is the starter ring on a Yamaha Virago?
These parts are located inside the left side cover. Yamaha does not recommend welding the starter ring gear because if the engine should backfire you could do serious damage to the case.
Replace the idler gear compression spring, P/N 905-01156-36-00, and starter gear tension clip, P/N 904-68291-14-00. These parts are located inside the left side cover. Yamaha does not recommend welding the starter ring gear because if the engine should backfire you could do serious damage to the case.
A low battery can create all kinds of starting problems such as: The starter makes a rapid clicking noise when you push the starter button. (Low voltage will cause the starter relay not to engage the starter gear into the flywheel.) The starter clutch located inside the left side cover is the worn part.