I have dun my 535 carbs , just remember JSI screwdrivers to strip the carbs down , the sonics tank cleaned my carbs a treat, I see a person on RUclips with a brilliant remedy for getting carb boots back on , just squash them down and loop string round them ,then pot it through the frame and take string off , it worked for me .
Yes the sonic cleaner is the only way I'd do any carbs. I was planning to clean them but ran into some problems so decided to go on an other route, video about that coming later. Yes JIS screwdriver set is a must for Japanese bikes, unfortunately whoever touched these before me clearly didn't have a set😁
I haven't got to that part yet. I've heard that some people pushing the top boots all the way inside the frame (airbox) and once the carbs back in then lower them down onto the carbs, however I can't guarantee it works as I haven't got to that part yet...I can't really help with this one as of now, sorry
Take out the air filter so you can push up the air intake. Makes getting the carb out and back in a breeze. Found it when watching a video on how to set the float levels on this bike.
Awesome vidéo! I have been all morning trying to replace the intake boots, it's a nightmare! I managed to put the rear one but the front one is "impossible"😂 Well I will go back to garage I really liked the video , the way you show and explain things, I subscribed! Keep it up
Thank you very much and welcome to my channel... I am fairly far from the carb installation as I am currently in the stripping phase. I have been told if you remove the clamps from the top 2 intake rubber and then push them back into the frame, there is just enough space to slide the carbs back with the intake manifolds already on the carbs, then push them back out from the frame and you are good... Haven't tried it yet but if it works then that is how I will do it in my carb installation video.... Good luck😉👍
@@MidlandCruiser thanks for your feedback! Actually I didn't explain myself correctly. I am replacing the intake manifolds. I will try that tip, I will let you know if it works 😂
Ok definitely post it here if it makes life easier so I can include it in the video... I'm not claiming I "know it all" so anyone here contribute valuable information which helps everyone than it is welcome.. So keep me/us updated 👍👍
@@MidlandCruiser Hello, your tip worked (almost🤣) great. I fitted the carbs in, no problem. The big deal was pushing down the boots. They were quite strong and it took me hours to do it.🤣 I am not very experienced or skilled 🤣 but God it was hard!
🤣🤣Yes sometimes it is a struggle, but worth it at the end, when it works flawlessly and your face muscles start to hurt because of the loads of smiling inside your helmet. 😉
There's a vacuum hose that comes from the air cut off valve that's in the front cover.. where does yours go?? The guy that rebuilt mine put it on the right side inlet joint where the caps go to check sync. I don't think that's where it goes. Idk I need help I can't find any diagrams. And I'm not talking to that mechanic again!! Help 🆘
When I removed the carbs from the bike, it was running fine, and there was no vacuum hose on it, what you see in this video that's how it was, didn't leave anything out. You may have a USA model with the recirculation system on..this is a UK model and we never had that crap here...people usually just remove it and plug any open connections. What model, year do you have? I can do some digging 👍
@@firebird14420 www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xv535-xv535c-xv535s-xv535sc-1995-s-usa-california_model10251/partslist/B-06.html Here on the drawing the no42 part is a vacuum hose which connects to the air cut off valve and it's called vacuum sensing tube, so I'm 90% sure that will need to be connected to the manifold to create vacuum in the valve. Unfortunately it doesn't show where the other end go...have a browse on this site as it has photos of the parts so you can check how they look like, and has loads of drawings, part numbers etc...hope this helps👍
So, we worked out that leaving the bottom front boot bolted onto the cylinder head and undoing the underneath jubilee clip helps. Push the whole carb upwards so the upper boots (still connected) go into the air box. This then gives room to remove the *awkward* front right bolt he was on about. Then you can remove the boots at your own leisure.
Do you know how to test the air cut valve assembly and reed valve? The valves on the left side under cover. I had gas coming out my air cleaner when trying to start after it stalled on me..
Well that is a bad sign, and usually indicates a stuck float. There is no special way to check it, I just strech the membrane a little, over a light to see any pinholes or rips in the rubber. Petrol from the air filter is definitely wrong fuel level, or stuck needle sign though.
@@MidlandCruiser this air cut valve is not the one on the carb the coasting enrichment assembly diaphragm but the one next to the reed valve. I guess I'll take the fuel covers and see what is going on. Thanks 🙏
That's a tough one...personally I think you are better off removing them anyway, also I don't think it's possible. On the 1100 it is just manageable but that is designed to slide out to the side..tbh I haven't touched my 535 for over a year because I'm doing loads of stuff on the house and my workshop, but will be back on it soon.
That is a carb heater, not every model was shipped with them on, or someone swapped the carbs to a non heated one. If you live in a normal climate then don't worry about it too much.
Hello I heard that it is quite difficult, I haven't put my bike back together unfortunately yet, so I don't know. I have been told to push the rubbers all the way back into the frame, however I don't know how can you push them back down once the carbs are back in place...Sorry can't help you with this yet.
@@firebird14420 Yes, after breaking rubber from part of one boot, having to order new (used) ones for a small fortune, and lubricating them really well. It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever had to do. I don’t understand why the engineers have to make some of the simplest things so difficult. God forbid I ever have to take the carbs off again.
Just bought myself a 535 project bike so will be following these videos extensively for guidance.... :)
Very nice, I'm glad you find my channel... 😉👍
Video is so helpful man ima need everything on this bike I just bought one as my first bike and I don't know anything 😂😂
I have dun my 535 carbs , just remember JSI screwdrivers to strip the carbs down , the sonics tank cleaned my carbs a treat, I see a person on RUclips with a brilliant remedy for getting carb boots back on , just squash them down and loop string round them ,then pot it through the frame and take string off , it worked for me .
Yes the sonic cleaner is the only way I'd do any carbs. I was planning to clean them but ran into some problems so decided to go on an other route, video about that coming later. Yes JIS screwdriver set is a must for Japanese bikes, unfortunately whoever touched these before me clearly didn't have a set😁
@@MidlandCruiser I can't get my air boots back on even with the string idea idk what to do!!! How'd you get yours on?
I haven't got to that part yet. I've heard that some people pushing the top boots all the way inside the frame (airbox) and once the carbs back in then lower them down onto the carbs, however I can't guarantee it works as I haven't got to that part yet...I can't really help with this one as of now, sorry
Cable tie them, fit them into the space then carefully cut the cable ties
This helped me out a lot! Thanks for the video dude.
Take out the air filter so you can push up the air intake. Makes getting the carb out and back in a breeze. Found it when watching a video on how to set the float levels on this bike.
This was a big help … I didn’t see anyway to get the carbs out !!!
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Hi,you say you have an installation video for 535 cards, where do I find it please.
Great help for the removal.
Thanks
Craig
Thanks for the pointers, a great help 😀
instablaster
Awesome vidéo! I have been all morning trying to replace the intake boots, it's a nightmare!
I managed to put the rear one but the front one is "impossible"😂
Well I will go back to garage
I really liked the video , the way you show and explain things, I subscribed!
Keep it up
Thank you very much and welcome to my channel... I am fairly far from the carb installation as I am currently in the stripping phase. I have been told if you remove the clamps from the top 2 intake rubber and then push them back into the frame, there is just enough space to slide the carbs back with the intake manifolds already on the carbs, then push them back out from the frame and you are good... Haven't tried it yet but if it works then that is how I will do it in my carb installation video.... Good luck😉👍
@@MidlandCruiser thanks for your feedback!
Actually I didn't explain myself correctly.
I am replacing the intake manifolds.
I will try that tip, I will let you know if it works 😂
Ok definitely post it here if it makes life easier so I can include it in the video... I'm not claiming I "know it all" so anyone here contribute valuable information which helps everyone than it is welcome.. So keep me/us updated 👍👍
@@MidlandCruiser Hello, your tip worked (almost🤣) great.
I fitted the carbs in, no problem.
The big deal was pushing down the boots.
They were quite strong and it took me hours to do it.🤣
I am not very experienced or skilled 🤣 but God it was hard!
🤣🤣Yes sometimes it is a struggle, but worth it at the end, when it works flawlessly and your face muscles start to hurt because of the loads of smiling inside your helmet. 😉
Hey mate, was wondering do you have the choke starter lever set 1?? I need that shaft mine is bent :(
Exciting project
The awesomeness just will keep coming my friend😁
Thanks, it really helped me!
You're welcome!
Helpful video, thanks.
There's a vacuum hose that comes from the air cut off valve that's in the front cover.. where does yours go?? The guy that rebuilt mine put it on the right side inlet joint where the caps go to check sync. I don't think that's where it goes. Idk I need help I can't find any diagrams. And I'm not talking to that mechanic again!! Help 🆘
Btw great video!!
When I removed the carbs from the bike, it was running fine, and there was no vacuum hose on it, what you see in this video that's how it was, didn't leave anything out. You may have a USA model with the recirculation system on..this is a UK model and we never had that crap here...people usually just remove it and plug any open connections. What model, year do you have? I can do some digging 👍
@@MidlandCruiser 95 Yamaha Virago XV535SG US
@@MidlandCruiser thanks!!
@@firebird14420 www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xv535-xv535c-xv535s-xv535sc-1995-s-usa-california_model10251/partslist/B-06.html
Here on the drawing the no42 part is a vacuum hose which connects to the air cut off valve and it's called vacuum sensing tube, so I'm 90% sure that will need to be connected to the manifold to create vacuum in the valve. Unfortunately it doesn't show where the other end go...have a browse on this site as it has photos of the parts so you can check how they look like, and has loads of drawings, part numbers etc...hope this helps👍
So, we worked out that leaving the bottom front boot bolted onto the cylinder head and undoing the underneath jubilee clip helps.
Push the whole carb upwards so the upper boots (still connected) go into the air box. This then gives room to remove the *awkward* front right bolt he was on about.
Then you can remove the boots at your own leisure.
Hi, you say do you have a carburetor refit video or is it just do the opposite to removing it .
Thanks
Craig
Do you know how to test the air cut valve assembly and reed valve? The valves on the left side under cover. I had gas coming out my air cleaner when trying to start after it stalled on me..
Well that is a bad sign, and usually indicates a stuck float. There is no special way to check it, I just strech the membrane a little, over a light to see any pinholes or rips in the rubber. Petrol from the air filter is definitely wrong fuel level, or stuck needle sign though.
@@MidlandCruiser this air cut valve is not the one on the carb the coasting enrichment assembly diaphragm but the one next to the reed valve. I guess I'll take the fuel covers and see what is going on. Thanks 🙏
@@karlh4313 I see, that is possibly a USA thing only then, and I'm not familiar with that, sorry
@@MidlandCruiser thanks no prob
I need to change the carb to head rubbers. Do you think its possible without totally removing the carbs?
That's a tough one...personally I think you are better off removing them anyway, also I don't think it's possible. On the 1100 it is just manageable but that is designed to slide out to the side..tbh I haven't touched my 535 for over a year because I'm doing loads of stuff on the house and my workshop, but will be back on it soon.
@Midland Cruiser FYI I got the rubber boots on amazon for £16 opposed to the £50 they want on ebay
11:20 mine doesn't have that connector..
That is a carb heater, not every model was shipped with them on, or someone swapped the carbs to a non heated one. If you live in a normal climate then don't worry about it too much.
Hi, what year is your virago 535? Mine is from 1992 and the carburetor is different, it only has one throttle cable, and you took two.
Hi, mine is a 1996, but they all should have 2, 1 is for opening them the other is helping rolling back the throttle.
any tips? i got a yamaha virago 125 1998 model, im trying to remove the vacum line to the carb, and its stuck.
Try turning it around the nipple to break the seal, also can use a hairdryer to warm up the tube, which will soften it a little...
Anyone know where I can just buy a brand new carburetor?
can we get an update? :P My first reaction to this vid was "I'll just buy a new one", but I took one look at the prices and now I'm back here lol
I am having the worst time trying to reinstall the carb. I can’t figure out how to get the boots back on. It seems the clearance is impossible.
Hello I heard that it is quite difficult, I haven't put my bike back together unfortunately yet, so I don't know. I have been told to push the rubbers all the way back into the frame, however I don't know how can you push them back down once the carbs are back in place...Sorry can't help you with this yet.
@Matt did you ever get it?
@@firebird14420 Yes, after breaking rubber from part of one boot, having to order new (used) ones for a small fortune, and lubricating them really well. It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever had to do. I don’t understand why the engineers have to make some of the simplest things so difficult. God forbid I ever have to take the carbs off again.
Well done! I would have had curse words if I made this video, LOL!
@Script Master I have cut them out🤣
Dude Where installationvideo?!
I'm really sorry but, I had to postpone the video making for a while. Not sure when I will continue. Apologies