Thanks. I used your video to get the measurements and do this on my 83 920. I painted the pipe with black paint and then high temp resistant engine enamel. Im going to try por15 gas tank sealer on the inside to avoid breakdown of the pvc from the fuel over time. If that works for awhile i may do it all again with copper piping. Great video👍
@MrDaryca2 күн бұрын
I have a 85 XV750, the air boots are very hard (age), almost impossible to install, so my advice is to buy new ones.
@paulfiore70836 күн бұрын
I wasted $60 on an Amazon CV carburetor. They might work in some cases but mine was absolutely a piece of crap. Where are you in upstate NY?
@westcornerscustomcycles6 күн бұрын
@@paulfiore7083 hey man thanks for checking out the channel and watching the videos I'm sorry to hear that the carburetor you bought was a piece of crap I've heard that a couple of times from people who have bought the Chinese CV replacements I guess it's kind of luck of the draw I've gotten two and I haven't had a problem yet I am in Upstate New York and a little Hamlet called West Corners thus West Corners Custom Cycles it's west of Binghamton New York about 15 miles
@westcornerscustomcycles6 күн бұрын
I hope you got a carburetor that you can use and you are back in the Wind ride safe man live life Behind Bars
@paulfiore70836 күн бұрын
@@westcornerscustomcycles I'm in Gloversville. Maybe I'll cruise out that way sometime. The new Keihin worked fine. Got my 01 Sportster S running like new
@westcornerscustomcycles4 күн бұрын
@@paulfiore7083 glad to hear it's up and running good man yeah if you're over this way you'll have to let me know I usually don't have a lot of time now I work two jobs also do the KZbin channel and the wife and I are trying to get moved down to her parents Farm below the PA border so I'll have to see how that works out but I'm certainly glad you are back in the Wind ride safe man and live life Behind Bars
@paulfiore70833 күн бұрын
@@westcornerscustomcycles thank you sir! Good luck with the move
@davidguest60518 күн бұрын
Almost a year old this video. I almost did not watch your entire video. Thank God I did. You saved me buddy. Thank-you so very, very much. All fixed. Your the best. Cheers. David from Canada, eh?
@westcornerscustomcycles6 күн бұрын
@@davidguest6051 hey man thanks for watching the channel and checking out the videos. I'm certainly glad I could help it's nice when you can find a video showing you what's actually the matter with your bike and it fixes it. ride safe my friend cheers to you too. Live life behind bars
@girthquake96559 күн бұрын
Thank you for this
@westcornerscustomcycles6 күн бұрын
@@girthquake9655 hey thanks for watching the channel and checking out the video. You are welcome, I'm glad this helped👍
@vtcmotors12 күн бұрын
Dude, what kind of CRAP you are showing to poor people??? Putting a toilet parts on motorcycle intake system. Shame man, shame.
@alexcalmets963313 күн бұрын
Super cool video! Thank you! I’m interested to know how it should be plugged in I just bought mine. They are saying I should be drilling a 5/32” hole in my flange for my vaccum ignition sensor. Is that really necessary ?
@Kornbread-fp2fs14 күн бұрын
Thank you for the carburetor terminology (round slide), it helps so much.
@westcornerscustomcycles6 күн бұрын
@@Kornbread-fp2fs hey thanks for checking out the channel and watching the video it's always nice to know that your video help somebody out I appreciate you taking the time to comment and say so have a great day ride safe and live life Behind Bars
@jiberesh11117 күн бұрын
Hey! I just got gifted a 85 virago from my friends dad! I’m using your videos here as a guide/ what to do! Thank you for posting on the internet! It really means a lot!
@westcornerscustomcycles6 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for checking out the channel and watching the videos. I have a ton of videos on there for viragos I did a 1994 750 cc on the channel and I also did a 1985 1100 cc if there's anything you think I can help you with don't hesitate to contact me help you any way I can . I have lots of parts for viragos too. Thanks again ride safe ,live life Behind Bars
@jiberesh1116 күн бұрын
@@westcornerscustomcyclesthank you!! It’ll be a massive help having someone to reach out to! It came without a starter on the bike, so bought one off eBay, while it was open, I noticed there wasn’t the black clip on the idle gear, so had to wait of mail, finally got it to turn over last night! My next step is to check spark when I can, I’m stuck at work tonight but hearing the bike turn over was so exciting to me!
@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives17 күн бұрын
Really good looking! Thanks for explaining all your work to the 75 sporty. Just a question on the meter testing the coil,…. Are you leaving the ignition in the on position when you’re test with the meter for ohms? Thanks.
@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives17 күн бұрын
Awesome! Enjoying your videos.
@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives17 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@malcolmbrady195818 күн бұрын
Only got to 3:54 in video and recognise that you have an air leak going on there Buddy ! Malc U.K.
@charlessaucier310827 күн бұрын
Great video, what is your slide screw started at? All in? I’ve got the Mikuni 38 round slide on my XLCH, cranks up and runs strong while on choke, but when I snap it off choke it sputters out and dies. My main needle is one notch toward rich from middle.. 35 pilot jet. It’s hot and humid here in New Orleans. Thanks!
@jerimiahburdick882928 күн бұрын
What kind of mikuni carb is that? Trying to find one to work on my 81 sporty currently has s&s super e carb
@philipgiunta553328 күн бұрын
Thanks, you saved me a bunch of time!
@markweller1863Ай бұрын
Love the videos! Restoring/Resurrecting a 1972 Rapido 125. Can you do a video on clutch overview please!
@norcal8718Ай бұрын
Good camera work 👍🏻
@westcornerscustomcyclesАй бұрын
@@norcal8718 hey thank you for checking out the channel and watching the video and also thank you for taking the time to comment I certainly appreciate it glad you liked the video I hope it helped as always ride safe and live life Behind Bars
@chrishester3896Ай бұрын
Can you help me figure out what mine needs? Sometimes when I crack my throttle from idle it wants to burp back through the carb. I have adjusted idle mixture and speed and can’t seem to get that burp out of it. It is also hard to start when warm, I have to choke it even after sitting 5 minutes. Thank you.
@ShedPowersportsАй бұрын
I like this and made something similar, before I saw this video. I used some masking tape stretched out from my swing arm pivot to my rear axle on the left side of my Ninja 400, marked the mid points of the bolts with sharpie on the bolts and tape. I put that piece of tape on my 5' level and used a carpenters triangle 📐 at one end squared 90° and on the other end I used my angle finder at 90° on the other mark to test the right side length, as the exhaust pipe is very much in the way of using just the tape. Essentially I made an offset to the tape. Like this 👍
@moparsrt3941Ай бұрын
What throttle cable do you use?
@westcornerscustomcyclesАй бұрын
@@moparsrt3941 hey thanks for checking out the channel and watching the video I used a Mikuni throttle cable because it had to correct and to go down through the top of the carburetor and hook onto the slide hope this helps ride safe man live life Behind Bars
@4o59192 ай бұрын
Looks great, someone smashed my buddy's mailbox with flames.
@westcornerscustomcyclesАй бұрын
Hey thanks for checking out the channel and watching the video I would make another one and I would put it back up in place of the other one just for spite LOL mine's still up it is faded a little bit over the last year I wish I had cleared it when I first said it maybe it would have lasted longer and look better just a heads up if you decide to do it yourself
@marocampo14kkk2 ай бұрын
excellent congratulations men thank you
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Hey man thanks for tuning into the channel and checking out the video I certainly hope it helped been riding mine for over a week with absolutely no problems I absolutely love it had to lean it out a little bit but other than that it's great ride safe my friend live life Behind Bars
@pb69722 ай бұрын
All good lots of ideas nice work given me lots of ideas but ive enjoyed watching all this 👍😉☕️
@pb69722 ай бұрын
Thats weird spark plugs..ive never seen that before...i cant believe you got this bike as a barn find ..brilliant
@pb69722 ай бұрын
No back firing lovely..
@pb69722 ай бұрын
I like the back seat
@pb69722 ай бұрын
Ooh that's sounds good..
@oscarmartinez62582 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing! This is just what I needed
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Thanks for turning into the channel and watching the video glad I could help, ride safe✌️
@ChrisJohnson-yq8ui2 ай бұрын
How's the PVC going to hold up to the heat of the engine?
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
I've ridden it a few times the PVC holds up okay the air coming in through the air cleaner through the Venture in the carburetor is moving about 200 miles an hour so that keeps it cool enough to not melt plus I forgot that hot it would melt the rubber boots that the manifold mounts into that are attached to the cylinder so it stays cool enough I just have to get the carburetor adjusted right it's running a little rich
@nondominis43592 ай бұрын
Exactly what I needed tonight! Simple and to the point! Thank you!
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Thank you for turning into the channel and watching the video. and you are welcome, I'm glad I could help. And thanks for taking the time to comment. Ride safe.
@johnwhite46882 ай бұрын
Thanks you your way got 97 shadow back on the road
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for checking out the channel and watching the video I'm certainly glad it helped that's why I do what I do to help people get their stuff running again just put up the done and riding video for that bike I invite you to go on the channel and check it out ride safe and live life Behind Bars
@lawrencetrapani56232 ай бұрын
Th hole with the spring has a shoulder on it!
@marcdavis72852 ай бұрын
I have a 1983 XV500K and want to convert it to single carb. Having trouble getting info on the right carburetor choice. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
I apologizing for being so long getting back to you yes should work fine you just need to use the right size carburetor I would recommend using a carburetor for a 500 cc motorcycle like a carburetor off a 500cc motocross bike single carb setup a car from a bike from a 400 to a 6650 you should be able to use might have to dial into air fuel mixture a little but other than that should work fine
@pb69723 ай бұрын
Who would of thought that a jubilee clip would cause the issue..oh well easy fix...ive had a similar issue on my virago 750..but sorted it...👍☕️😉
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for checking out the video yeah I know what you mean. I was out for a ride on my Yamaha Virago 1100 1985 this afternoon 200 so I pulled into a parking lot and turned it back down to about 1100 and it's stayed right there it's still fine I must not have had it all the way warmed up when I adjusted it the first time. Thanks for taking the time to comment and ride safe
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
It must have missed the sentence the RPMs got up to and I turned it back down to 1100
@pb69722 ай бұрын
Ah...Nice bloody bikes hahaha...I've literally just finished cleaning the carbs & putting them...bloody things pain haha they way absolutely shit I.. inside but the seal & everything was OK...I did a oil change that's a pain to taking everything off to get at the oil cover..only to find out that the 3rd bolt at the bottom someone before me who had the bike had broken it on the bottom bolt hole..& they stuck loads of black sealer on it ...I've tried to fix it with a plumber weld & stuff ..but it's no good..still leaks slightly or course I can't tighten it up enough or it will snap..been trying to find a new or used oil cover on line but there's a place over in the states there but I live in jersey 🇯🇪 Channel Islands uk..I've looked closely here in UK Europe but the want absurd prices for that little Cover..like £150 ....no way ..anyway I've just bought new battery in I've completely changed this bike from what it used to look like..its a bit of fun mate the weather here has been horrible not bike weather rain wind .it's sopost to be summer ☀️ Anyway I've ordered that oil cover rubber oring & some heatproof sealer I will try and fix it again if it don't hold ..they I try & order something from over there in the states if they do shipping to here..I saw a oil cover for the bike the other day with a pressure gauge built into it Anything my friend yes I watched your videos it's good stuff👍😉☕️
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
You just need the oil filter cover. pretty sure I have one.I will check. I can mail it to you if I do. Thanks for commenting and watching. Ride safe.
@westcornerscustomcyclesАй бұрын
Hey man I hadn't heard back from you if you're interested and you want it you haven't already got one get ahold of me and be happy to help you out ride safe my friend
@pb69723 ай бұрын
Hahaha watching you its like watching my self i have no room left in my shed im still working on my 750 ..here ..ok buddy good job 👍☕️😉
@pb69723 ай бұрын
Very good
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Thank you thanks for checking out the video if you like that bike I just finished a Yamaha Virago 1100 1985 I just put the video up last week did a bunch of custom stuff on that there's a whole video series probably 8 or 9 videos if you want to check it out thanks again for watching and ride safe
@jefjohnston60083 ай бұрын
I have a mikuni on my 69 tiger. Only runs with choke on, turn off choke and it bogs out in seconds. Needle set on 3rd (middle) Mix screw doesn't change a thing. Suggestions?
@charlessaucier310827 күн бұрын
I’m right there with you! Did you ever get it sorted out?
@justintraer518111 күн бұрын
since you didnt state it... clean the carb. i am no expert but you have a lean condition
@nicolecompagnoni63983 ай бұрын
You have been the ONLY one showing how to set from original setting. Thank you!!!
@westcornerscustomcyclesАй бұрын
@@nicolecompagnoni6398 hey thanks for checking out the channel and watching the video sorry so long getting back to you I'm glad there's help I hope I got your bike running good ride safe my friend and live life Behind Bars
@mikego187533 ай бұрын
Ba bab baaaa.lol. Thumbs up
@Thedogwithdabutteronhim3 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting looks badass! Was looking in to swapping the bars on my first bike (95 virago 750) I went with the 8” mini apes and was really hoping everything would reach!
@westcornerscustomcycles2 ай бұрын
Just wanted to let you know I just finished another round of Virago can I put another set of bars like that on there this one turned out pretty nice it's an 1100 from 1985 and I did a bunch of custom stuff to it there's a whole build series on a 89 videos but I just posted the walk around and ride up and down the road video a week ago thanks again for watching ride safe
@mikego187533 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable vid friend,thumbs up.
@samizdat1133 ай бұрын
Definitely cover that stupid sticker up.
@samizdat1133 ай бұрын
You aint kidding about finding a decent tank for a Rago. It's like taking one or two good swings at a Rago tank with a 2x4 was a fad or something.
@MotorJunky4Life3 ай бұрын
I actually put the exact same tank on my 1100 virago project bike a few months ago after seeing your pvc intake video (works great by the way). Though when I mounted my tank, I cut the bolt mount tab off of my rotten virago tank and welded it on the new Honda tank rather than bending and fighting the new tank. Also on the front tabs I didn’t like the look of how far they stuck out. So I ended up trimming them back and drilling new holes in the shorter tabs to mount them. Which gave me extra room to drill a hole to run the wiring harness through the old airbox for a cleaner look. Great video and awesome to see how someone else did the same thing.
@joekoran59253 ай бұрын
Do you have the diagram of how you hot wired the ignition to 3 way?
@pb69723 ай бұрын
You gave me ideas..
@pb69723 ай бұрын
Channel islands I'm in little island in the Atlantic
@pb69723 ай бұрын
Just picked one up 97 immaculate for age I'm in the workshop deep in thought watch this space I suppose 😉☕️