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1999 Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX - Page 3 Questions & Answers
What is the correct carb
i have a 1996 xv 1100 virgo put jardine on it from motorcycle super stores. didn't have to mess with carbs at all. run great.
Bad cdi
sounds like alternater to me, check voltage from is ok. http://www.electrosport.com/media/pdf/fault-finding-diagram.pdf
Yamaha Virago problems
Sorry, I'am in Canada , but a friend of your's could use a bit of sandpaper(very fine grit) to remove overspray
Virago 535 cuts out at mid throttle
If this is when you are riding, then I would suspect that the ignition coils are breaking down, or you have blocked main jets in your carbs. Try changing the coils first and blowing through your jets with an airline..
Have spark and fuel but will not start
Sounds like the engine is down on compression. Probably needs valve adjustment. If you have the tools, or can borrow them, do a compression test on both cylinders. Or if possible, a leak down test would give you an even better idea of what is going on inside that engine. Good Luck!
Engine will not start
I am not real familiar with you bike but I may be able to help you trouble shoot it. Is the motor trying to turn over? If not it may be your starter. You should be able to tell by the sound. If its sounds normal starting up but wont turn on. You want to check and see if your spark plugs are good. Take them out and touch the threaded part of the spark plug to an unpainted piece of your bike. Now hit the start button and see if they spark. If they do not spark or have alot of carbon build up on them replace that and try again. If the new spark plugs do not work then its a wiring problem and let me know and I will talk you thru that. If its not the spark plugs then you want to check the gas flow. On the bottom of the gas tank there will be a shut off valve for the gas(petcock). Attached to the petcock there is a hose that comes off the bottom and runs to the carburetor. Turn the petcock off and detach the hose from the carburetor. Get a basin that you can temporarily put gas into. Put the hose in the basin and turn the gas back on. If you get good gas flow the petcock is good. Now if they are good this is where the fun begins. The carburetor is very touchy when it comes to any dirt or anything of that nature there are alot of small holes for the gas to go thru especially with the main and pilot jets. It may just be that the float is stuck. Your best bet in this case is just to get a phish(its like a parts schematic) and a bottle of carb cleaner and go to town cleaning all the ports and pieces. Make sure that when you take the carburetor off you put a clean paper towel in any open holes in the motor. You dont want any dust or dirt getting in there. If you have any questions feel free to email me at
[email protected] or shoot me a call or text at 1(717)802-2689 A.J. Weaver
How to adjust the idle
there are 2 carbs--where the cable hooks to them theres a spring lever that hits a screw-u ajust that by ear with bike runnin----------buy a clymer book for total repair
85 yamaha virago. rear left
check the neutral(ground) and look at the other wire too , could be just a bad connection. failing that check the bulb holder itself. you say the bulb is ok? sometimes they look good but are duff try it in the front where you know it should work.
1993 UK spec XV535.
I would start simply.Check or replace all your bulbs first.Then take apart your bulb sockets front and back and spray with electrical contact cleaner and a little lubricant.Make sure all the sockets have free travel and are not corroded at the grounding points on the frame.Some lights ground through the frame mounting and some have a separate ground wire.It sounds like you may just have a bad connection. Most brake lights wont work with key off as there is no power to the circuit.Also clean your brake light switches in the handlebar and down on the frame for the back brake.
I have fuel coming out
either your float has got stuck so that the petrol flow into your carburettors does not stop or the needle and seat is stuck or worn, You might have also changed the float level adjustment. remove the carbs and open the bowls to check.
I have a 1993 yamaha
Sounds normal, overheating engines will cause the exhaust header to glow red, and the engine will begin running bad.
Make certain the oil is changed regularly and checked often
1993 Virago 750 NOTE 750
most gas now has ethenol in it try adding stp octane boost to the gas and it will evaporate the ethenol
I have a 97 535
Two things
1) you do not have the transfer case bolts tight enough meaning that you are not setting them to torque specs.
2) Most likely - You have a leak somewhere else that you are thinking is coming from the transfer case. I would remove all the excess oil from the motor by cleaning it with some type of degreaser and then checking to see exactly where the leak is originating from.Most of the time with motorcycles due to the fact that the engine is getting so much air when riding, your leak will tend to travel making you think that a leak is somewhere else rather then where it is really at.
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