Frustrating float setting. 1995 Yamaha Virago

[Redliner]

Why are Yamaha's and Kawasaki's so frustrating? I've never had trouble wrapping my head around a Honda. Suzuki I won't comment on.

So the shop manual says that "88 and later" XV750's should have a carb fuel level of "2mm". The hell does this mean? 2mm above or below? Measuring from what point?

I've adjusted the floats to the maximum level and the fuel reads 7mm below the edge of the carb.

Can somebody please clear this up? The carbs are mounted on the bike and the bike is on the center stand. I've followed the manual's process. Here's what the floats look like now!

I don't know what series carbs I have. I can't find any 750 that shares this style.

 

[Redliner]

Why are Yamaha's and Kawasaki's so frustrating? I've never had trouble wrapping my head around a Honda. Suzuki I won't comment on.

So the shop manual says that "88 and later" XV750's should have a carb fuel level of "2mm". The hell does this mean? 2mm above or below? Measuring from what point?

I've adjusted the floats to the maximum level and the fuel reads 7mm below the edge of the carb.

Can somebody please clear this up? The carbs are mounted on the bike and the bike is on the center stand. I've followed the manual's process. Here's what the floats look like now!

I don't know what series carbs I have. I can't find any 750 that shares this style.

 

[Redliner]

Frustrating float level. 1995 Yamaha Virago

Why are Yamaha's and Kawasaki's so frustrating? I've never had trouble wrapping my head around a Honda. Suzuki I won't comment on.

So the shop manual says that "88 and later" XV750's should have a carb fuel level of "2mm". The hell does this mean? 2mm above or below? Measuring from what point?

I've adjusted the floats to the maximum level and the fuel reads 7mm below the edge of the carb.

Can somebody please clear this up? The carbs are mounted on the bike and the bike is on the center stand. I've followed the manual's process. Here's what the floats look like now!

I don't know what series carbs I have. I can't find any 750 that shares this style.

 

[winterwolf]

What to do, what to do??

Looking for opinions/insight on a couple dif deals I have come across. I have found 2 x XS500 1975/76 w/ownership, non running, seized, looks complete in pics for $200.
Other deal I have come across (really leaning towards) 1 x XS650 76, seized, few extra parts, ownership $360.
Good friend has XS650 and I know there's a lot of potential in 650's. Also, know lots aftermarket parts, etc available.
I'm used to working on 70's and early 80's Hondas so, Yamaha is new stomping grounds. Is the XS500's worth fixing, chopping, anything? How are they mechanically, aftermarket parts, etc?

Any info is appreciated...TIA


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[winterwolf]

What to do, what to do

Looking for opinions/insight on a couple dif deals I have come across. I have found 2 x XS500 1975/76 w/ownership, non running, seized, looks complete in pics for $200.
Other deal I have come across (really leaning towards) 1 x XS650 76, seized, few extra parts, ownership $360.
Good friend has XS650 and I know there's a lot of potential in 650's. Also, know lots aftermarket parts, etc available.
I'm used to working on 70's and early 80's Hondas so, Yamaha is new stomping grounds. Is the XS500's worth fixing, chopping, anything? How are they mechanically, aftermarket parts, etc?

Any info is appreciated...TIA


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[winterwolf]

Yamaha

Looking for opinions/insight on a couple dif deals I have come across. I have found 2 x XS500 1975/76 w/ownership, non running, seized, looks complete in pics for $200.
Other deal I have come across (really leaning towards) 1 x XS650 76, seized, few extra parts, ownership $360.
Good friend has XS650 and I know there's a lot of potential in 650's. Also, know lots aftermarket parts, etc available.
I'm used to working on 70's and early 80's Hondas so, Yamaha is new stomping grounds. Is the XS500's worth fixing, chopping, anything? How are they mechanically, aftermarket parts, etc?

Any info is appreciated...TIA


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[winterwolf]

Yamaha opinions

Looking for opinions/insight on a couple dif deals I have come across. I have found 2 x XS500 1975/76 w/ownership, non running, seized, looks complete in pics for $200.
Other deal I have come across (really leaning towards) 1 x XS650 76, seized, few extra parts, ownership $360.
Good friend has XS650 and I know there's a lot of potential in 650's. Also, know lots aftermarket parts, etc available.
I'm used to working on 70's and early 80's Hondas so, Yamaha is new stomping grounds. Is the XS500's worth fixing, chopping, anything? How are they mechanically, aftermarket parts, etc?

Any info is appreciated...TIA


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WTB xs850 petcocks

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