Virago will try to turn over but will not run in idle and will cut out if given throttle or put into gear I have a 1996 Yamaha Virago XV 535 and I cannot get it to start or stay running, the starter is in good condition it has good gas and oil and spark plugs are good and gapped right. Also, I have put in a new fuel pump, fuel filter, and battery, however, the bike will try to turn over and very rarely start and idle but will die out if I put it in gear or try to throttle it. I have checked carburetors and they seem fine, not jelled and my needles are good but I don't know what else I could do as for the bike did not come with a troubleshooting guide. PLEASE HELP!
You have clogged pilot jets in the carbs.
SOURCE: 95' Yamaha Virago 535 will start but will not stay
Did you try to increase the idling adjustment screw?
Check the spark plugs for its condition and thn reset the air-mixture screw.
Standard procedure for setting air-mixture screw...tight it all the way in, taking care to not over tighten or the tip of the screw may be damaged, thn turn outwards 2 & half to 3 turns, start your bike's engine ,run it to normal temp. and the reset the screw + - alittle either way and you should notice the difference in the idling and all.
Its better too, to also check the valve clearance !
Hope this helps!
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http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
free service manual there it'll tell you all you need to know
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Check to see if the throttle bodies still have the little rubber nipple covers on the underside of the body also the LH TB has a controller on it could be that?
Ask on UKGSER site, the user called Steptoe is hot on and owns a GS shop in London.
Stick with the bike as they really are fantastic.
SOURCE: check the ignition timing on my 1995 Virago xv 535 sg bike
Running rich is a carb issue, not a timing issue, and the Virago has non adjustable pickups, the TCI controls the timing advances as you throttle up
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