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CDI boxes, actually a TCI box, can be repaired 99% of the time. It is just one of the resistors in the box that has vibrated free of the solder and does not make connection. I am sure if you look around, you will find someone. I saw one ad for it online.
Also to those who think there were only 83 XV 500s, if you think the US is the only place on earth, you are right as there is a Canadian model made in 84, and there maybe other years that I am no aware of, but I have the 84, so they are out there, which means more parts for the rest of us.
I have an XV500, and when I got it it started and ran fine.
My problem is now when I attempt to start it, it almost sounds like the battery is going dead (it's brand new, I just got it).
I tried putting a jump box on it, and yet it still sounds like it's dead, and it even trips the breaker on the jump box, which shut off the box for a minute or so - when the jump box kicks back on, if I hit the start button, a few cranks and boom there goes the jump box again.
My question is what could be making it do that, and any advice on how to get my bike going again?
Oh yeah, I also bought new rebuild kit for the starter thinking it was that...
Please help!!
TCI boxes can be completely refurbished. Look online; the other week I came across some one that will do it complete and carbs too. I'll look and see if I can find him again, and leave his info. here.
To the guy who says it sounds like the battery is going dead when starting; if your battery voltage is good, it sounds like your starter is lagging. If you do a rebuild on it, it should clear up, so it sounds like you are on the right track.
Hi, I have a 95 Virago. How do I find out what type it is? It's a 500 with mono shock. Is this year correct? Thanks.
I have the 83 Virago and I was told it was an oil relay switch that is preventing my bike from starting. Something to do with not letting the bike start if the oil is low, but my oil is 100% full. Is this correct?
I'm a proud owner of a 1983 XV500 Virago! I found a guy who wanted to sell it for $700... He said "make it safe, and I will subtract what you spend from what I want from the bike" Keep in mind this IS my FIRST BIKE!
After replacing the forks, starter, starter solenoid, side covers, and paying a buddy of mine $380 to work on it while I helped, the damage was about $1,000!!! So, needless to say, I made a deal with the guy and built him a web-site for the bike. Problem is, the idle screw is all the way undone and it idles at 2,100rpms! Yamaha mechanic's run as soon as I pull up! LOL!
So, I am really needing some help... my air filter is a automotive crumpled piece of garbage crammed in the air box, motor sounds strong, but exhaust put put putt's. So back to the carb situation... should I even ATTEMPT to pull them off and clean them? Or am I making a huge, and costly mistake?
My "mechanic buddy" balanced the carbs, but the idle still is bad, and seems like bad air/fuel mix.
By the way, I have to run the bike on PRIME... then when I stop, and shut off, I put the petcock to the ON setting. Starts OK, has 1,400 miles. So do I have a long, EXPENSIVE road ahead, or can this work? Help Please!!!
Taylor Jackson THANX!
Yeah, I might have the same problem as you. My XV500 (1984) has an idle problem, not like yours, but when I got it, it was around 1500, and now it's slightly over 1000, but sometimes it stalls at idle. I think my front cylinder is screwed or something. Sometimes if I ride for a while, it'll cut out (or at least I think it does). I'll have no power or torque, and have to keep the revs high so it doesn't stall (that means coasting through stop signs LOL). I don't know what's wrong with it at all, this is a peculiar bike. My mechanic told me the carb design is really messed up. Does anyone know anything about these bikes?
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