Recent content by leodr

Where do you get tygon fuel line that fits?

Bike is 82 heritage special. Stator was replaced a while back. I rebuilt carbs last year and had it running but then got a scr 950 scramber and use this one. I also have a 83 virago 750 which was running last year also but now it is not changing gears and making grinding sounds when starting. I...

How to test ignition pick ups with vom? How to test or check TCI ignition system. Any easy way. I have already replaced fusebox when I got it. That should not be the problem. I also removed resistor caps on new plugs. I tightened grounds to motor and tighten around plugs as per pictures above. I...

I think I may have to give up and put this bike to sleep for another time. I will drain everything, gas from tank and carbs and oil, remove plugs and put a little oil in there until I get back into it. I probably have to check the electricals first. I will store battery as well. Before I do...

I will thru that site and see what it may say to do. Get back to me later, thanks. I have trickle charger on with battery charger to battery terminals and I have voltage meter on and it shows 14, so itbi k it is not a battery issue?

Ok put new plugs and no sparking? What is my next step? Anyone?

Ok. Tried spark test. One very low slightly sparking on cracking other nothing? Changed them over and got nothing on both sides? I can try new plugs but that may not be the problem? Could be battery not giving enough amperage, volts look good. This looks like a compounding problem. Should I...

Ok. I am back with my bike. I will continue by testing spark as per wiring described and see what happens. And if spark good then try a little bit of fuel in cylinder with plugs in and see if it fires up for a bit. If it does then I am sure my problem is carbs. Let you know later on. Thanks Leo

Back fires after stopping. Thanks for spark plug testing pictures and clarification. That helps alot. I will test mine to see if they are ok., then I will try a little fuel in spark plug hole to see what happens. I have left bike at cottage and will not be back until next week and I will get...

Back firing is weird if no gas getting in???

Really do not understand the testing of plugs? Please give me steps how to do this? Sketch or picture would be helpful with step by step procedure. Tried again and it backfired again? I am convinced that I have a gas blockage somewhere. Plugs are somewhat dry. I crack engine with plugs out and...

Thanks for all the info. I will try to answer what I can. I did have overflow initially but it has stopped now? Maybe because I drained some fuel from float bowls? Bike is a 1982 heritage special stock. I have rebuilt the carbs last year and it was running. I got a scr 950 and used this this...

Do I take plugs out then trying starting and see if gas is getting to plug hole? I do not thing gas is getting to them since they are dry. How do I ground spark plugs? If I open carb drain hole will gas continue coming out or will it stop once floats are at level?

81special heritage. Gas is good, battery is good. How can I check to get gas to spark plugs?. Gas is coming down from carbs as I checked drains under carbs. Is something stuck in carbs? Jets? It did only once back fired?

I guess I am getting on everyone's nerves. My cable is not sticking since it is idling fine then it starts to rev up by itself and then i put choke up and it goes down then back down on choke then it goes up very high in revs and if is starting to shake and move from main stand? Leo