I searched for this topic but came up empty. Apologies if this is well-traveled ground.
Having owned a few Viragos in my day, I am already familiar with the cruelty and stupidity of Yamaha carb design. But last week I had an episode that made me want to put the bike out at the street for the trash. Over the winter I did a thorough cleaning and renewal of the carbs and cleaning/coating of the fuel tank. Since it's warmer now, I spent Saturday in the garage trying to put everything back together and see if she'll start. No joy.
I must have spent at least six hours trying to wrestle the carbs onto the boots, the airbox into its tiny space, and then the airbox onto the carbs. It was that last step that brought me to despair. So much so, in fact, that I nearly ordered pod filters, purely out of disgust. The rubber boots on the airbox seem to have become deformed, because they absolutely refuse to go where I tell them.
I'm looking to have another go at it in a few days. ANY tips or tricks that you folks might offer would be deeply appreciated.
Having owned a few Viragos in my day, I am already familiar with the cruelty and stupidity of Yamaha carb design. But last week I had an episode that made me want to put the bike out at the street for the trash. Over the winter I did a thorough cleaning and renewal of the carbs and cleaning/coating of the fuel tank. Since it's warmer now, I spent Saturday in the garage trying to put everything back together and see if she'll start. No joy.
I must have spent at least six hours trying to wrestle the carbs onto the boots, the airbox into its tiny space, and then the airbox onto the carbs. It was that last step that brought me to despair. So much so, in fact, that I nearly ordered pod filters, purely out of disgust. The rubber boots on the airbox seem to have become deformed, because they absolutely refuse to go where I tell them.
I'm looking to have another go at it in a few days. ANY tips or tricks that you folks might offer would be deeply appreciated.
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