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dan nicholson replied to the topic box of rocks starter problems early xv750 in the forum VSOC Forum 1 week, 2 days ago

hi again, is there anyone out there in this club that could possibly give me some help with this starter problem please ? does anyone have the necasssary parts to convert to the TR1 system ? are there any specialists out there who have a source of new parts or a different conversion method ?
thanks
dan

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Neil J. replied to the topic US emissions gubbins? in the forum VSOC Forum 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi folks. Just to say I really should read the forum properly as this topic has been covered extensively before! Many thanks, I can take it from here!
Cheers…

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Neil J. started the topic US emissions gubbins? in the forum VSOC Forum 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hiya. Just rebuilding an early XV1100 motor, US spec engine, engine no# starts 1TE. I want to remove all the US emmisions stuff and just run the standard carbs and air filters. Anyone know if I will need to rejet, anyone done this?

Cheers…..

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dan nicholson started the topic box of rocks starter problems early xv750 in the forum VSOC Forum 3 weeks, 3 days ago

hi everyone, i’m building a 1981 xv750 and have more or less finished it, in fact i’ve ridden it ten miles or so but it has the classic xv starter issues. i’m a motor engineer and vintage car restorer by trade and can see that it is not a great system to start with. can anyone tell me the best way forward as far as parts/conversions/modifications etc ? ive tried most of the mods on you…Read More

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Joker replied to the topic Adjusting idle rate 1996 Virago 750 in the forum VSOC Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago

There is an adjuster between the two carbs that can normally be turned by hand

This might help as I was unable to upload image
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/612330/Yamaha-Virago-Xv535.html?page=51

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Lee started the topic Adjusting idle rate 1996 Virago 750 in the forum VSOC Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hi, my bike’s idle speed is too low so have to keep throttle slightly open to prevent stalling. is there an accessible idle jet I can adjust the tickover with?

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Glen Dellow started the topic Best place to source parts in the forum VSOC Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hi there members,
I have not long joined the Star owners club
I am the very proud owner of an xv 750 1994 model. Having recently promoted myself from a 250 model (just getting back into motorcycling again after 20 year break!) Just recently I have had to replace some bits. I’e; on this occasion a replacement Yamaha XV750 4FY instrument cluster clocks!
This has cost me the grand sum of £…Read More

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Mark W started the topic XV1100 possible Ignitor Problems in the forum VSOC Forum 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi hope everyone is keeping well. Bike was running great last year after the carb rebuild. When I woke it up after winter it was running great at low and mid revs but would hit a brick wall at 5000rpm. The guys who rebuilt the carbs checked everything out again and fitted a used igniter unit. Now its revving past 5000rpm but not as cleanly as before, but the real problem II it tops out at…Read More

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