What causes a Yamaha Virago engine to backfire?

What causes a Yamaha Virago engine to backfire?

What happens is that the mixture leans out enough to where is fails to ignite consistenty. This, in turn allows some unburnt fuel to get into the exhaust pipes. Then when the engine does fire, these unburnt gasses are ignited in the exhaust pipe, causing the backfire.

What kind of transmission does a 1982 Yamaha Virago have?

Ruby Red 1982 Yamaha XV 920J-R Virago is a shaft-driven, Vee-twin that will bring you cruising or sport capabilities, it does all. With its five speed transmission, shaft drive, and air assisted suspension it’s a versatile machine.

How does the Virago ignition system work on a motorcycle?

Before discussing the Virago Ignition Systems it is important to understand how the power to run it gets there. The power starts at the battery and then travels through the main fuse, the ignition switch, the ignition fuse in the fuse box, the engine stop switch, and on to the TCI, and coils.

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 the Yamaha XV920 Virago come out?

1982 Yamaha XV920 Virago. The 750 Virago was a hit, the XV920R a sales flop, and the latter was pulled from the U.S. lineup after the second year. But if that 750 Virago was such a good seller, why not build a bigger one, the marketing types asked—we already have the engine.

What happens is that the mixture leans out enough to where is fails to ignite consistenty. This, in turn allows some unburnt fuel to get into the exhaust pipes. Then when the engine does fire, these unburnt gasses are ignited in the exhaust pipe, causing the backfire.

Ruby Red 1982 Yamaha XV 920J-R Virago is a shaft-driven, Vee-twin that will bring you cruising or sport capabilities, it does all. With its five speed transmission, shaft drive, and air assisted suspension it’s a versatile machine.

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.