The Virago project

[Dragonslayer]

I'm working on a project to resurrect an 1987 Virago for a friend. I was looking for some tech infomation about carbs and other things. Does anyone know of a Virago forum or a source for tech info on this bike?

[Iowawegian]

viragotech.com

It's not as easy to use as this forum, but once you sign up, people are great about helping you out.

 

Deb

1995 Virago owner!!!!

[utadventure]

I got some pretty good information from the http://www.viragotech.com site.

 

Dave

[raceman62race]

I've go ta repair manual for my wife's 1100

[84xj1100]

My wife has a 1990 Virago 750 = mantenence for me. She downloaded the manual electronically - I may be able to find the site if that would help. I may be able to provide answers in to some of your questions

[rod]

If you need help email me. Viragotech is a good site and http://archives.bengrosser.com/virago/

Rod

[Bubber]

I think Black Owl has one of those VIAGRA thingies.

Or at least he claims he does.

 

 

Rocket

[Dragonslayer]

Thanks for your responses the first thing I need to know is how many turns out for the idle mixture screws on the carbs.

[camos]

The nominal 2.5 turns from soft seat will get you in the ballpark but that setting really depends on a the condition of few other things like fuel and air flow.

[footsie]

Karren had one and it had turned a bearing, I had the crank refinished back to stock, and the engine was very simple to tear down and reassemble.

Easy bike to work on, carbs can be trouble to pull though.

If you have any ignition problems, go for the controller, Karren would intermediately lose fire, everything checked good but I replaced the control module and the problems ceased.

 

gregg

[BradT]

I think Black Owl has one of those VIAGRA thingies.

Or at least he claims he does.

 

 

Rocket

 

Now that is Funny !

 

BRad

[Rocket]

I think Black Owl has one of those VIAGRA thingies.

Or at least he claims he does.

 

 

Rocket

 

But he has enough trouble keeping it up...............

 

 

On 2 wheels that is, when it actually comes off the trailer............. :rotf:

[RedRider]

Don't be overly alarmed at the 'box of rocks' from the starter. Sounds awful, but continues to work. There is a kit available to repair it that adds a washer or something. I didn't do it with mine and never had any trouble. Great bike.

 

RR

[camos]

The box of rocks starter thing only relates to 1st gen (83-84) Viragos and was fixed in the 2nd gens (85 +). The best fix for the 1st gen is to replace the left case and put a 2nd gen starter in. The clip fix seem to be problematic and may or may not work very well or for very long.

[Dragonslayer]

Karren had one and it had turned a bearing, I had the crank refinished back to stock, and the engine was very simple to tear down and reassemble.

Easy bike to work on, carbs can be trouble to pull though.

If you have any ignition problems, go for the controller, Karren would intermediately lose fire, everything checked good but I replaced the control module and the problems ceased.

 

gregg

Does the controller develope cold solder joints like the ventures do and can they be fixed in the same way?

[Dragonslayer]

Don't be overly alarmed at the 'box of rocks' from the starter. Sounds awful, but continues to work. There is a kit available to repair it that adds a washer or something. I didn't do it with mine and never had any trouble. Great bike.

 

RR

Yea I had noticed that and was concerned. So, your saying thats normal for these bikes. Do you have any info on the mod kit to fix that?

[rod]

There were some problems with cold solder joints on the TCI, and a guy that refurbishes them. Starter fix is easy check on the viragotech site for instructions. Carb pilot jet 2-2 1/2 turns. My first mods were to take out the AIS, re-jet and after market air box. Have fun Rod

[Dragonslayer]

There were some problems with cold solder joints on the TCI, and a guy that refurbishes them. Starter fix is easy check on the viragotech site for instructions. Carb pilot jet 2-2 1/2 turns. My first mods were to take out the AIS, re-jet and after market air box. Have fun Rod

What it's doing is it will crank and run, with box of rocks in starter, If you hold starter button too long the starter will quit and you have to turn the key on and off to reset it so starter button will work again.

 

It will run for a few minutes if you nurse the throttle but then it will choke out.

after a few minutes.

[camos]

Here is what you need to know about how to properly fix the box of rocks starter issue.

http://viragotechforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4739&highlight=starter+fix

http://viragotechforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=14170&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

[footsie]

Does the controller develope cold solder joints like the ventures do and can they be fixed in the same way?

 

 

I don't know, I just bought another contoller, I as remember was fairly high priced.

[camos]

Does the controller develope cold solder joints like the ventures do and can they be fixed in the same way?

Some TCI's can be fixed and others are more difficult.

 

Get in touch with the guy in this thread, perhaps he can give you some useful information.

http://viragotechforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=13068&highlight=tci+repair