What kind of starter system does a virago have?
Note also that later Viragos (all XV 1000’s and 1100’s, and XV700’s and 750’s from ’86 on) have a redesigned starter system with a longer gear shaft sticking into the engine. So for all ’81-’83 750’s, and 920’s, and for ’84/85′ 700’s, be sure you are ordering a short shaft starter, whether it be two or four brush..
How can I adjust the clearance on a virago valve?
Looking at each valve you can see a nut and allen socket head set screw (4mm). Using a 12mm wrench, loosen the nut (aka polylock) enough to allow the allen set screw to rotate at least a half a turn. Turn the set screw in or out to adjust the clearance to shop manual specs. Lock the 12mm jam nut tight and check the clearance again.
What does it mean when your Virago doesn’t start?
Sometimes owners complain of intermittent starting problems. That is, the virago starter system works, then it doesn’t, then it does. Or it works when the engine is cold, but not when it is hot. Or you just hear “clicks”. This can mean that the system (actually the main starter relay) isn’t receiving its full voltage.
Are there any problems with the Virago suspension system?
But for those of you who have a deeper interest in Virago suspension systems, or have a problem such as leaking fork seals, you may want to read on–at least until you find the point you are looking for, or fall asleep, whichever comes first.
Looking at each valve you can see a nut and allen socket head set screw (4mm). Using a 12mm wrench, loosen the nut (aka polylock) enough to allow the allen set screw to rotate at least a half a turn. Turn the set screw in or out to adjust the clearance to shop manual specs. Lock the 12mm jam nut tight and check the clearance again.
How does a virago fuel system work on a bike?
All these older tanks breath through venting passages in the gas cap . 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 happens when you run out of gas on a virago?
Shortly after the warning light goes on, the fuel pump controller partially shuts down the fuel pump, so that your engine does not completely quit, but does start to starve for fuel. The effect (to the rider) is that you feel like you are running out of gas.
When did Virago start using low fuel light?
Starting in 1984, things changed a little for all 700’s (’84 to ’87) and 750’s (’88 to the end of the run). First, a fuel sender and low fuel light were added to warn us of a low fuel condition and encourage us to switch the petcock to reserve.