How to remove and reinstall virago carbs

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9 жыл бұрын

How to remove and reinstall the carbs on a 1993 Yamaha Virago. This should apply to most Virago models.
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@Romabuk 3 ай бұрын

In 2018 I struggled taking the Carbs off my wifes Virago, this video helped me lots. She stored it and the gas went bad, and here again in 2024 Im watching the same video! Thanks for the timeless help!

@BaldyDaniels 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud! Your method is close to the same with my 85 virago 1000, I couldn’t thread my 1/4” extension between the carbs until I held the throttle wide open. Apparently there’s linkage there that gets in the way! Once I figured that out, I was good to go! Much appreciated!

@mathiaspowleski8680 7 жыл бұрын

Tremendous! Really great video. The bit about getting the socket on the interior manifold bolt is brilliant. In my case I have been struggling to get the carbs back into the new boot, but after watching you do it I am pretty sure I can do it in no time. Thanks a million for this.

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MrDude600 4 жыл бұрын

Something I absolutely recommend is if your bike uses Alan head bolts to mount the boots, switch them out for regular hex head bolts.

@rpmilius 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was very helpful in guiding me in removing the carbs on my 1996 XV1100.

@huimotorco 9 жыл бұрын

Just bought an 85 XV700 . . . never work on a v twin before so thanks for the tips. just saved me a few bucks in the swear jar I'm sure!

@jaredvinje8070 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I've been having a hell of a time getting those keeper bolts tight. Thanks for that little shortcut!

@SimonCarr 6 жыл бұрын

This vid helped me out bigtime, thank you.

@toober1066 5 жыл бұрын

Damn bro! You're my hero. Thanks a ton!

@dylanobayley9368 8 жыл бұрын

helped me out a lot watching this video..greatly appreciated

@jaimiekatcher8994 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.. just bought a 83 virago chopper that was missing the carbs...you solved all my questions I had with your vid👍

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@phonetape 8 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC !!!!Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. This helped a whole bunch :)

@garya3056 4 жыл бұрын

Hope your brother appreciated all that work, Taylor! Nice vid... 🏍👍🏍

@4027glock 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, well done. Thanks for the ratchet suggestion.

@adamlanglois563 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this up. Going to try and get it done tomorrow

@calebmelgarejo138 2 жыл бұрын

Just my luck... after wasting so much time with the 10mm. At least I'm familiar with every step, now with added tips. Thanks!

@PaulJohnson-zt4nx 8 жыл бұрын

I elevated my profanity to uncharted heights by following the Yamaha service manual for removing the carbs. I spent 2 hours filling the air with vile negativity and humiliated myself by failing to remove them. I will follow your method tonight. I appreciate the video. Thanks Again, Paul

@carlossalvetti6770 6 жыл бұрын

I got a "free" 1986 Virago 700. Not running. Thanks to your video I was able to clean the carbs. I was unable to use your method to tight the inner bolts that hold the boot. I guess the carbs vary from yer to year and engine size also impacts the access, but still a very useful video showing a clear idea on how to do it and what to do. Thanks a lot.

@guerosern 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha brother im laughing at my self ! I’ve done this about 10-15 times and never thought of using a extension from the back of the carb! Bad ass thank you ! Greetings from Houston Tx

@timjernigan1104 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@thedragon2299 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Video, the only thing I would add to it is, it might be much easier if you removed the fuel tank too. Thanks for the video. Dragon

@dbk81 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your channel for a couple years, love the content, the production is always great, I recently bought a 83 Virago that I’m servicing and did a search to figure out these carbs, and low and behold it’s “classic” classic octane hahaha, appreciate the video funny to watch now with how far your editing has come in your current videos. Cheers.

@guerosern 3 жыл бұрын

Hey boss what did you find out about the bike ? What octane to use on a stock 750 ? I have one my self ! Currently have a carb shaft seal with a vacuum leak

@dbk81 3 жыл бұрын

@@guerosern run regular octane nothing special. What I learned about the bike is the charging system on them is a weak point, make sure things are fully charged up.

@shaunmoler763 6 жыл бұрын

I was happy to come across your video. But on my 86, there's several bits that block the path of the 1/4 inch drive extension! Seeing the rest did ease some pain though.

@Piranha315 8 жыл бұрын

you should make a video that shows how to remove the air intake boots aswell as the left side air thing

@beardedcatguitarplus9485 4 жыл бұрын

Yes do more virago videos

@dmassarone1955 3 жыл бұрын

LOL...this guy must have sold it...Nice vid though. (I'm a Harley guy, this vid's for my wife). and I'm the "go to" guy...hahaha).

@grantsnell6782 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, the bolt with the keeper is the trick. I sure didnt want to take that one out!

@JAKWEES Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe it didn’t try using a ratchet with extensions lol. Took me literal hours to remove and reinstall my carbs using a regular 10mm wrench. This will save my life the next time

@Marceldbd 4 жыл бұрын

Your the Man! watching your rise for a while now, Congrats, actually just subbed, thought I previously had. One dumb question, It's a 750 right ?

@dmassarone1955 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this vid a few times, I believe the '86 would be similar. Long story short. I can't wait to take my carbs off my wife's. Haha. (I'm a harley [vintage] guy). Don't tell anyone...haha. Those who gave yo a thumbs down must be paid backyard mechanics. THEY should chime in and stop the BS. Thanks for posting and not replying...haha. THANK YOU. Kudos man!!!

@AequalsMCMetals 4 ай бұрын

If you take out the boot clamp screw completely, you can throw a socket on the bolt on both side.

@mcrand7887 7 ай бұрын

Hi, You made installing look so easy... but while I am re-installing CV carbs (HSC40), every time I fix one boot the other side comes off, then you try fixing that and first goes for toss. I wasted so much time trying hours installing carbs today and still failed. I did try fixing one boot at a time. Are these intake boots different for front and rare? There are two outgoing vacuum outlets on one and the other has just one vacuum outlet. I am confused about which one should be front and which is rare. Any advice?😟 82' XV750 Special (Virago) Thank you.

@dmassarone1955 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a carb rebuild vid? Thanks for this one!!!

@blade75964 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, I wanted to ask you, me and a friend of mine re did a carb on the 1985 yamaha virago bought the K&L kit on ebay new, put the seats and other stuff where the bowls are. Anyway it was leaking from the carb where the boots are, and the hose that goes into the air box. we put it all back together, and this darn thing still leaking really bad. What do you think this could be. Hope you can be of some help. Thank you.

@ClassicOctane 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Richardson If it's leaking from the boots that normally means that the needle is not sealing off the fuel flow. There is a little rubber point on the end of the needle that shuts off the flow when the float gets high enough. Check those and make sure they are not bent or dented at all. I had that problem on my Banshee and I have a video of what they look like and how to replace them. Hope that helps. -Taylor

@frogwaffle7 4 жыл бұрын

Aces! how do i adjust rich/lean?

@ShortMag270 9 жыл бұрын

You should not have the vacuum hose going to the petcock connected to both cylinders. Only one of the carb intake ports is required to run the petcock and you will mess up the carb balancing (vacuum signal) with them connected to each port.

@simonthiboutot6701 3 жыл бұрын

take the philip screw of the clamp all the way out and get that 10mm with the 6 inch extension to take that bottom bolt off of both side ney key needed ;)

@keakar63 7 жыл бұрын

important note for anyone with the xv700. on these bikes this video wont work because the carbs overlap each other so there is no gap to get anything in between to remove those inner screws, for people with xv700's your just stuck turning a little at a time until you get them out. I would add that anyone removing the carbs should snip the ring clamp loose from the metal boot positioning cover, all it does is prevent you from turning the clamp out of the way so you can be able to get the screws out

@awat5818 9 жыл бұрын

My vacuum lines and fuel lines are all of... How on earth do I put them on properly? Which hole goes where?

@davidsmith-ih2kk 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Yamaha Virago 1987 750 Im sure when i removed the carbies I found it easier to remove the fuel tank first

@telnetcarlos 7 жыл бұрын

I'm curious where's the air filter and air pump (Bug Eyes).

@shawnsaf 7 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions : I have a 85 750. Hitachi carbs X 2 1.What size are the screws that attach the boots to the engine. Can they be replaced by allen head screws it's so hard getting a wrench in there. I can't get the ratchet with extension in there on my bike. 2. What should I use between the boots and engine. There is an O ring there should I use silicon as well. 3. What about around the diaphragm on top. What should I use around the edges when I'm putting the carbs back together.

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure on the bolt size. I would assume they are an M10. I think allen bolts would work just fine. I like to add a bit of silicon as well just to make sure I don't have any vacuum leaks. As far as the diaphragm I have never used anything but the rubber of the diaphragm itself to seal.

@FreedomSpirit108 8 жыл бұрын

you just made my life way easier

@vinnycanfield4870 2 жыл бұрын

Did you delete you’re fule pump??

@garrysanderson5793 Жыл бұрын

Instead of the cut wrench I jammed an allenkey into a slim socket LMFAO worked well

@timlake3081 4 жыл бұрын

was going to paint my bike tins gold,after seeing this im glad i didnt

@rakhmanbinsakwar470 4 жыл бұрын

Wow come on here just to insult the guys bike. What a dick

@dmassarone1955 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't insult him man....hahaha....too funny. Cheers!

@dmassarone1955 3 жыл бұрын

@@rakhmanbinsakwar470 He didn't insult him...it just wasn't his color. How many times you look at something an go..."I wonder what that would look like in (whatever color)? It's cool man...relax. Cheers and blessings to ya.

@ashadedreflection4486 4 жыл бұрын

yamaha viargo huh?... thats the first .....for me at least ;)

@dmassarone1955 3 жыл бұрын

They made many... :)

@keakar63 7 жыл бұрын

no need to grind any wrenches, that's just silly, any 4" 10mm combo wrench fits perfectly, you just cant try using a full sized wrench on it, those are the fat walled box ends that don't fit.