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Ok well, unfortunatly I think I know the problem. Compression Pressure (warm at sea level) Standard 156 psi (11 kg/cm3) Minimum 128 psi (9 kg/cm3) Maximum 171 psi (12 kg/cm3) Front cylinder is about 100ish Rear Cylinder is about 130 the specs say it should be...

What should the optimum PSI be for the heads? I will check if its getting fuel. But why would it start>>? That is the question! perhaps the other cylinder is preventing the bike form starting. Hmm, very interesting, but at least there is a little progress. I wont be doing any thing tonight...

The it started with the compression gauge in the front cylinder. The PSI is 100 actually. Ill do another test tomorrow but for now thats what I got. There was no spark plug because the compression tester was screwed in the head. Wasnt expecting anything. But it just started. Although it...

Well, something very interesting happened, tonight! Before I went to see the xmen the days of futures past...... Which I might add was amazing! I bought a compression tester, I hooked it up to the front cylinder. I had my tank on yesterday, primed the bike, and got nothing but back fires...

I just came back from a bike event. Talk to some peeps, they were saying to check the pick ups on the timing, and check the fuse box. Its weird. I did a rebuild the floats and everything is fine. I have a feeling the gremlin is in the wiring or the pick ups. Just where im not confident in. I...

The Bike turns over, pops, and back fires when I use quick start, but it doesnt start. Im thinking its electrical. But the bike gets gas, spark and air. Im missing something. I wish I knew more about engines. Maybe it compression. I need to test it. Any suggestions? Uber

BTW this bike still wont start.... Dam, its not wanting to come back to life. I wish I knew why... ;(

Well, well well.. Guess who`s Back.. Yes... Good weather and some free time. FINALLY. Been working on the bike.... Here is the lastest if any one is actually following this thread, or not. Replaced the Carb/manifold intake gaskets, or whatever they are called. Got my rear wheel conversion...

Sorry Guys not much happening, as the winter has been crazy ass cold, and I got a new job and working all the time. Ill be heading to Japan as well for a month from the 12th to 14 of april. I will see if there is any cool stuff I can pick up over there for the bike. Ill talk to you more when I...

Well I should be getting my manifold boots soon. That should help out with running of the bike, but I really need to check the compression in the heads. If they are low, that will suck hard. Might need to buy a new engine. Although I know where to get one for $200 but who knows the condition...

Couldnt get it up and running yet. Although I did start a little fire. Got spark, and the pipes were a little loose, and caught the gas on the engine on fire... That was interesting. Anyways we need all the heat we can get here in Canada. Its been one friggin cold winter. Ahhh but the hot tub...

Ok good news, I just received my Carbs I bought from a fellow forum member. Thanks man. I tore them apart and cleaned them up, as well as rebuilt them. Now they are on the bike. I need to figure everything out now, and see if I can fire it up.... Thats great. Little nervous. Dont know why...

Oh one more Amazing thing came in.... I got my clutch Switch for $10 ..... yeeeeeeeeehhaaaaaaaaa! lol. Its on and waiting to be used. lol

Its difficult to say what the history of the bike is. But I guess thats what you get for $500. But more than the money, is the fun in learning and also meeting new people that love Bikes, and enjoy sharing there informaiton. I may not make the ultimate bike, but for me and my son the process...

Got my tank finally. Looks good.

I was looking at that one as well. I wasnt sure if I wanted all digital. I take it there is only one brightness setting on it as well. Acewell looks good, but the price is a little steep and not available in Canada

Yea, it was originally cut, Not sure what the guy was going for, but what ever they did, they couldnt figure it out so the bike sat for 5 years. So hopefully, when I get the proper carbs on it, .... She will boot up, so we can fine tune her! One step at a time, also on another note my tank...

This is not dead thread ;) Was waiting on a carb rebuild kit.... they came in... wrong ones.... Didnt match the picture.. So... today with the help of another Virago Tech forum Member... I bought some carbs..... Yeap now I have 2 sets. Props to All2kool Thanks man! But the point being I...

OK quick update. Was examining the wiring and fixed a couple points such as the side kickstand wires that were cut and left to hang. Also the clutch wire where it enters the clutch handle is broken so need one of those! My brother brought over a nice battery, and we jumped the bike and she...

Im going to put it in the seat pan! But basically, I was looking at the Lithium batteries. or go old school lead acid, heavy mofo! I like the smaller size for the seat pan. If I can find something for 100 should be ok. I was looking at ballistic batteries or shorai. Ill see what goes on sale...