Hi, Lui great video! I have a question for you though. I also own an 85 xv700 and I just went through the same process the other day for the second time. When I bought my bike about 6months ago it was not running and had been sitting for a long time. Before attempting anything I knew the carbs would probably need a good cleaning and jets gaskets replaced so I ordered the same carb kit. Now, when I originally pulled the carbs off I looked at the carb jet size that was on there and noticed it was a 128 and assumed the other carb would use the same jet size so I replaced both with the new 128 from the kit. After cleaning and installing the new parts from the kit I got my bike to start but it did not run well for very long. I believe there were a multitude of issues including a dirty gas tank which I had attempted to clean out but I guess was not thorough enough also probably a vacuum leak from the carb boot (the same one thats a pain in the arse to remove). I now have a new tank and decided to go back through the same process since the carbs were most likely dirty again. This time I wanted to eliminate any possibilities for error and decided to take a look at the manual for the bike available online. What I found was that for the 85 xv700 Carb #1 had jet size 128 and Carb #2 had jet size 132 stock from the factory. I have two issues now... 1) I do not know which carb is labeled as #1 and which is #2 so I can properly match the correct jet sizes. Would you happen to know this information? 2) Now I am also confused as yours has a size 124. Does your bike run okay with the 124s?? Additionally, what do you recommend adjusting the mixture screw to...2.5 turns out? Thank you in advance for any help here.
James Stamberger hey! Thanks for watching! So I do have more videos on my channel. You can check out “adjusting pilot screws” and “carb cleaning and adjusting floats” a lot of good info on that! I do 2.5 turns out just to start. Then check out “adjusting pilot screws” it’ll make It more precise!
@@lui1760 Hi, I am also cleaning the carburetor on the 85 virago 700, I noticed that the mixture screw originally unscrewed one turn. I will leave this way. I do not have a set of new nozzles, it is unavailable in my country. I watched your movies but I don't think you disassembled the choke mechanism. Is it better not to unscrew it and check if it shifts only?
@@MrNygusek it’s ok to open. Not a big deal. 😁 that way you get a clean carb all around. If your carbs are working good, don’t mess with the pilot screws
Hi, Lui great video! I have a question for you though. I also own an 85 xv700 and I just went through the same process the other day for the second time. When I bought my bike about 6months ago it was not running and had been sitting for a long time. Before attempting anything I knew the carbs would probably need a good cleaning and jets gaskets replaced so I ordered the same carb kit. Now, when I originally pulled the carbs off I looked at the carb jet size that was on there and noticed it was a 128 and assumed the other carb would use the same jet size so I replaced both with the new 128 from the kit. After cleaning and installing the new parts from the kit I got my bike to start but it did not run well for very long. I believe there were a multitude of issues including a dirty gas tank which I had attempted to clean out but I guess was not thorough enough also probably a vacuum leak from the carb boot (the same one thats a pain in the arse to remove). I now have a new tank and decided to go back through the same process since the carbs were most likely dirty again. This time I wanted to eliminate any possibilities for error and decided to take a look at the manual for the bike available online. What I found was that for the 85 xv700 Carb #1 had jet size 128 and Carb #2 had jet size 132 stock from the factory. I have two issues now... 1) I do not know which carb is labeled as #1 and which is #2 so I can properly match the correct jet sizes. Would you happen to know this information? 2) Now I am also confused as yours has a size 124. Does your bike run okay with the 124s?? Additionally, what do you recommend adjusting the mixture screw to...2.5 turns out? Thank you in advance for any help here.
James Stamberger hey! Thanks for watching! So I do have more videos on my channel. You can check out “adjusting pilot screws” and “carb cleaning and adjusting floats” a lot of good info on that! I do 2.5 turns out just to start. Then check out “adjusting pilot screws” it’ll make It more precise!
James Stamberger so i used 124’s because I have aftermarket straight pipes. It’s a stage 1 dynojet jet kit.
James Stamberger Front always gets the smaller jet bigger needle. Rear gets bigger jet smaller needle. Rear always runs more rich.
@@lui1760 Hi, I am also cleaning the carburetor on the 85 virago 700, I noticed that the mixture screw originally unscrewed one turn. I will leave this way. I do not have a set of new nozzles, it is unavailable in my country. I watched your movies but I don't think you disassembled the choke mechanism. Is it better not to unscrew it and check if it shifts only?
@@MrNygusek it’s ok to open. Not a big deal. 😁 that way you get a clean carb all around. If your carbs are working good, don’t mess with the pilot screws