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Thanks Carl. Tried spraying some starter fluid in the carbs but nothing, it was getting spark but maybe not enough. I will look at the connections for the coils and stator if I can trace it. Thanks, Mike

Good point, the carbs were taken apart, diaphragm was removed, then the bowls were removed along with the floats, needle valve, main jet, main nozzle. I then cleaned these with carb cleaner by spraying them and all the holes in the carb, the loose valves and jets were also soaked in varsol. I then blew compressed air through the carb to further clean and also dry off all the parts. With there being 2 carbs I did one at a time so I wouldn't get any parts mixed up and had the manual with me in case I ran into a problem.

Hi Folks, I decided today was the day I was going to pull the carbs on the 85 750 Virago our daughter rides, I had new carb boots for it as the old ones were cracking, and I also figured while the carbs were off I would give them a cleaning. Main reason for doing all this is the bike has been a little hard to start at times and figured with the weather being nice, today was as good a day as any. Long story not so short, I replaced the boots and cleaned the carbs and after re-installing them, the bike won't start, at least before it would always seem to want to start, but not now. I pulled the plugs and there is spark on both cylinders, there is fuel in the bowls, but when trying to start the bike it seems like it is starving for fuel. I have even pulled the carbs a second time to see if there was anything that I could see where I messed up but nothing at least to my untrained eyes. Any hints would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike.

Great lookin ride Carl, you and Marca should really enjoy it. Mike

That is a beauty......nice goin.

that is cool.

If your thinking going the bluetooth way, we picked up a set of uclear intercoms, no boom mic, so far ours have worked great, I even have a set of earbuds for when I am wearing the shorty helmet and I can talk and be heard while doing around 100km. For those of you that have ridden with me that is going fast for this guy.

Nice machine Carl, so I am guessing the official unveiling will be later this month. Congrats on the new wheels. Mike

Wow.

I think it is a new pair of gloves.

What a great group.

Hi Bob, Appreciate the offer, but I should be ok with the hammer and screwdriver. But you can let me pick your brain for a few minutes at Carls in a couple weeks, regarding some different roads in your area. Thanks again for the offer. Mike.

Sorry to hear, our condolences to her family.

Perfect thanks Don. Mike

Carl, You are always the deep and insightful one, I should've just axed you first. Thanks

I am talking about the nut at the top, yes you use a screwdriver and a hammer to tighten the bottom 2 nuts. Just looking for the size so I can use a wrench rather then Channel locks or an adjustable wrench. Mike

Hi All, Does anyone happen to know what size of wrench is used for the crown nut (I think that is what is called) on the steering head of a 2nd gen when tightening the steering head bearings. Thanks Mike

That is a great day.

Dave, You and Cathy up for getting together for lunch tomorrow, we could meet somewhere between us and get the mufflers on their way to Ground Hugger. PM sent to you Mike

Good stuff Puc, keep the journey going. Mike

Congrats......yes they sure are a great bike. Yours isn't even close to being broken in yet, heres to lots of miles and even more smiles. Mike

Any chance that Resveratrol is found in bourbon too.

Happy Birthday Puc. Hope it is a real good one for ya. Mike.

Neil, you always have the logical answer for most questions about these great bikes. Cheers Mike

Nice bike.......can't get used to see no helmet on the rider. Mike.