1981 Yamaha Virago Start Problems

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Uploaded by on Feb 7, 2008

Is this the can of rocks starter problem?

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  • Same sound my bike makes but it starts... I would say at this point you should check plugs and fuel...

    This is a normal sound for starting this bike (minus the start)

  • Old video but if you're still wondering... I don't think this is the can of rocks issue. The "can of rocks" sounds more like a baseball card in a kids bicycle wheel if that makes sense. This issue could be anything... if you've figured it out, please post!

  • I got a virago does the same exact thing got a new solenoid for it still makes the noise but pops right off

  • man had the same problem with my 81 virago years ago, its a known problem, had my starter rebuilt twice , then sold the bike

  • Sounded like the bike was coughing ;-)

  • just got one and its starting to sound like that

  • Has anyone been thru this before and knows exactly what the prob is?

  • haha sounds like my bike. The starter is jumping a cog. You will need to buy a shim kit to fix it. Atleast thats what I heard anyway.

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