[demon12792]

i bought a virago 750 for $400 that wasnt running. i cleaned the carbs and resinked them. the bike will idle but when given gas, fire will come out the exhaust and the bike will shut off. any idea what could be the problem?

 

[itsmygame]

timing i"m guessing or valves possibly. Opposed v cylinders, right?

 

[YZFTX7500]

what year virago is it? and did you put a fresh set of plugs in it? and did you make sure there is no gas in the oil?

 

[demon12792]

yeah opposed v and thanks for the tip i forgot completley to check the timing

what year virago is it? and did you put a fresh set of plugs in it? and did you make sure there is no gas in the oil?

its a 1980. fresh plugs cleaned the tank and filled with fresh gas

 

[YZFTX7500]

timing is not adjustable ,the only timing issues they had was the ignitor would drop a cylinder intermitent, i seen someone online repairs them if you need it, must be a 1981 that was the first year for the 750 and 920