I enjoyed every second of this vid....A man who won't be defeated...thank you for posting..

Thank you for making me feel like you're my older brother. You actually talk to the people through the lens. Much props.

Your troubleshooting for this bike is superb. I really like the way you were tracing problems step by step logically. You're awesome!

If you need a theme for popular shows, bringing back old iron is a big one. It does not matter what; old boat motors, motorcycles, cars, airplanes ;) I think I can speak for others in that we love that stuff.

@scottpowell6145

5 жыл бұрын

I'd like him to do a submarine next. Like a WW2 diesel and then take it out to sea for a day just to see if it will float or sink.

@danreedy9061

Жыл бұрын

I had to read the whole comment, not just the lead in wn I saw'old iron. That's bait 4me. Ur comment yeah I agree/// 6yeahrs ago f***k! Greetings friend. Good comments don't die, I'm here to resurrect them!

I was a yamaha mechanic in that era. The fuel mixture screw and carb sync had a major effect on those. 1/8 turn was often too much. We set the jetting with an exhaust gas analyizer. and had to install bungs into each exhaust pipe to get the proper Nox reading.

A motorcycle outside Mustie1's house for sale that does not run, they figure if you don't have it running no one can get it running. That is why no takers.

@jordanjohnson7264

5 жыл бұрын

@Jim Crow nice! Sounds like a good score! Congrats, enjoy your new toy! 😁

@renodirollo4958

4 жыл бұрын

VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER!!! Thanks

@ianslee8968

4 жыл бұрын

Ride safe, ride free guys

@jasonpatterson2258

4 жыл бұрын

I'll have to agree.... If this cat can't get it to run, there's problems !!!

@carlthomas3074

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Crow cool...I got a1999 model a year ago...and I think I narrowed it down to the ignition module😬, I hope to have my happy day soon, I paid 2500 for a beautiful 1200 sporty custom

That is funny how, back then, you were worried that 44 minutes was a "long" video! We want MORE!! :-) Thanks, Dr. D, for all your excellent content. You do it all right. Camera angles, structure of video content, your skills and variety of projects.

I had a ‘96 Virago 750 for about three years. Put about 20,000 miles on it and Loved it! Never spent a cent on any repair. Oil and gasoline. Air cooled and shaft drive. Very reliable. Sold it about five years ago for what I paid. It was red/white paint with the gold cast wheels. Just a wonderful bike. Great video Mustie. I knew that you could do it!!

When you here that Mustie laugh you know he had a victory.It must take years to be a good bike mechanic like u my friend.

I own a 2008 Harley and a 1986 Virago 1100. I gotta say that they are world's apart. The Virago is powerfull and supremely comfortable. Handles like a conventional bike and is a joy to ride. I love my.Harley like a mistress, I love my Virago like a faithful wife. If you get the chance to get one do it. (The bike ,not the wife)

@larryclayton2816

6 жыл бұрын

Archon Legion I agree , got new Harley but cant part with my 83 750 and 85 1000 luv them but cant buy comfort like these anymore.

The problems encountered actually made it a great video. I have a 1978 Honda 550-4 K and getting those carbs in and out is a nightmare, now I just pull the bowls every now and then. I mix some Mystery oil with my gas on first start up to help loosen tight valves/rings, loosens grunge too.

Great Channel Darren? Darrin? Anyways.. Your projects bring me back to a time when I did much the same. Pulling engines out of VW buses and the like. I had this one that I would start on the shop floor, one day had the bright idea to hide a small fuel tank on the motor in an inconspicuous area, had the generator wired up to keep the coil "ignition" powered. A buddy of mine, and myself, we put on some welding gloves "doubled up", fired the motor up, picked it up by the pipes "by each head," and walked a short distance through the neighborhood with it running, "just going for a casual walk with our 1600 running." LOL, The neighbors never looked at me the same again... Fun times! :^)

@barneymiller6204

2 жыл бұрын

Was surprised to see that you were here Paul. Waiting for the next installment of the GE restoration! Funny story!

This is the type of thing I'd pay to watch on TV

Ive got a 87 Virago 535,, she was in a storage locker for most of her life. Runs great.

You are like the Bob Ross of engine repair... I fall asleep to your videos.

What I learned from this video, keeping your tank full of good gas and little bit of stabile and starting your bike every month or so is worth it's weight in gold.

Always liked Viragos. A friend had one back in the mid nineties.We worked together in Rome. He put his bike on the train and traveled there. It was his daily driver to and from work. They are like Harleys, but better designed and built!

@grizzlygrizzle

5 жыл бұрын

Yamaha makes quality stuff in all their lines, from stereos to pianos to skis to motorcycles.

@MrDoyle07

4 ай бұрын

“Better designed and built”… Anybody who ever had a Harley knows that is pretty much gahrbash talk. I had a lot of Yamahas, but I have had a lot of Harleys too and the Yamahas were my go to metric but they are definitely not better than any of my Harleys. I still have the Harleys too, the Yamahas tended to wear out. I do still have one 750 Virago and I like it very much but Harley is a set of age old principles and they never wear out.

Just found your channel and have spent over 8 1/2 hours watching your vids, very cool channel I don't just subscribe to anyone but I'm deff a fan now

You sir are amazing. Fixing all these engines. I've watched a bunch of your videos. I like that hand shaped rolling chair.

You're like my favorite cousin. He can fix anything. Thanks for showing what you do. I've been inspired to fix my knocking lawn mower. And what do yo know....it was the f#$king carb! But I checked everything else first, thanks for the knuckle buster. Love your channe€

Well done Bud!! Nothing worse than that multiple ping noise when using the wire wheel!!☺

Mustie1 I wish I had your skills, garage, tools, confidence and overall abilities to restore old bikes like this one. You are very methodical and good at checking every issue that could be the problem until you find it, fix it, and make it run again. I also wish I could bring you my parent's old MC to get it running or wish you could teach me a thing or three since I have some knowledge but not on your level of skill or experience. Your Bike Sounds great! Keep up the Great Work and ride ON--Safely!

Owned two 535s great bike slightly under powered owed two 750cc virago still have it great bikes ticks all the boxes , especially for the smaller person, have ridden it Al the wall across Europe with luggage with cruising pegs very comfortable, good mpg. Love it. Still riding at 78yrs

I just bought a 72 Lemans for cheap because it wouldn't run right. It is a California car so it has no rust at all. I mean none. He put a new carb on it but it still wouldn't run. He even delivered it. I diagnosed the car with a mechanic friend of mine and found it was not the carb. It had a major vacuum leak. I found the intake gaskets were blown. I changed the gaskets, and the carb adapter gasket set. When I got it started, I warmed it up and set the timing, and carb, by vacuum. I now drive it every single day. It just turned 87,000 miles. I did it because I watch you fix almost anything. Love your stuff.

@mustie1

5 жыл бұрын

l had a 72 lemans when l was 19, got in lots of trouble with it, but it was worth it,

@jhutch1470

5 жыл бұрын

@@mustie1 It's an honor that you personally answered me. Thank you. I am picking up my Pontiac 400 in 2 weeks to make a 461, with a Butler top end, out of it. The average is 535 horse and 550 foot pounds of torque. I am going to be in a lot of trouble soon. LOL

You are amazing! I like how you admit your mistakes. I learn a lot from you. Great vids. Thank you!

That twin tank setup is very advanced. It makes the bike handle better by lowering the center of gravity and lets them put on a smaller upper tank without sacrificing range.

I've watched a bunch of your vids. I share vicariously in the highs of your victories! It amazes me that you can maintain such an even demeanor in the face of frustration and continue to clearly examine and hypothesize and move forward on the path to success. I wish I had more of that quality. Again, thanks for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and patience.

Wow, I give you credit for sticking to this project! I would have gotten discouraged and rolled it into the corner-good job!

Congrats on getting another one done!

Love the long videos. Especially motorcycle related vids

I am buying a 1985 750 yamaha. Watching your video gives me cofidence if I have fuel problems . Thanks for making this video.

Was great fun to watch..... brother, you never give up and that makes it awesome!!! Thanks for letting us in on the fun!!!

Love that bike! (Also the fact that your were able to bring it back to life!). Been eyeing an 86 very similar. I'm not a rider... yet! But really been wanting to get on one... cheaply as I can! This stuff's encouraging!

During the 80's Yamaha had problems with a green mold growing in the Carburetors, this developed while newly assembled bikes were in storage waiting to be sold to Dealers. It was a service nightmare for some dealers, having to clean the Carbs before the new machines could be put on the sales floor, as well as warranties from bikes already sold. This problem occurred in a number of models.

I'm currently riding a 1986 XV700 that sat for 9 years. It's been fun trying to get the carbs straightened out but it's finally starting to hit it's stride and it's a really fun machine.

Had one just like it! Had an XJ1100 as well. purchased them both as new bikes. what fun! I wanted to cruise until the tires fell off everytime I got on them. Thanks for the memories, Mustie1!

good to hear her run, by far one of my favorites

you got her going pretty good, when you say " dial in " you're talking about synchronizing the carbs another great video very nice bike by the way

Hey Mustie1, Nice job, I find that I learn more on the bikes that don't fix easy.... U brought another one back to life!

Your motorcycle revive videos are the best. You also explain your processes really good too. Great stuff.

Been watching all your vids. I've learned a lot of valuable info from you. My favorite channel now is mustie 1. Thanks.

i had a 450 nighthawk same problems. great video wished i had the money i would but buy it. GOD BLESS

This is my favourite Mustie1 vid..not a great bike fan but the patience and persistence is awesome..I learned a lot from this 1 visit. .so thank you..5th time I watched it..

Just found your videos, I was rooting for you all the way! Cheers bud, makes me excited to get my next motorcycle project watching this stuff

Hell your a pretty good bike Mechanic ,,.there should be more for sale on your front lawn bro👍🇨🇦

That evil laugh when he pulled that front plug wire to confirm the repair!!!!!

@dreamdiction

3 жыл бұрын

It's a 44 minute video, you couldn't be bothered to insert the time.

I had a Virago 535 and I commuted in and out of London on it every day for 3 years. An awesome little bike that never skipped a beat and I'm sad that I sold it now :(

Found this really useful as I'm trying to educate myself on general troubleshooting. Thanks for uploading. 👍

Bravo, I've got this kohler k241 engine that has been kicking my but as well. That bike should sell pretty quick now. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

Nice old bike love that style would make a great bobber bike , or if I owned it just clean it up and have a cool old ride . Motor sounds pretty good and strong .

I tell ya what i have only been following along for a couple of weeks now. Truthfully i found the video by accident. But... now i do belive i am a 100% grade A Must Tard. Keep em coming fella, we appreciate the good work from you.

Beautiful bike loved to have found that one. Another great video

I loved this vid,i would like to start working on motorcycles , I have a couple in my area would like to work on , chilton manual and a good understanding of carbs. excellent video thx

Virago is the one of the greatest Japan bikes. Love it.

@Mark-nu5vg

7 жыл бұрын

+ Syberian Sensey Yeah they were. I loved Virago's nice bikes in their day anybody who thought they were crap there entitled to there own opinion I guess. I've owned alot of bikes and this was one of my favorites.

@TheSpitfire2207

5 жыл бұрын

they are hideous

@trickym5748

5 жыл бұрын

spitfire nz ugliest bike ever trying to copy HD

Great video, you’re decision to step back and re-evaluate what you were observing has always impressed me.

@ronnronn55

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, sometimes I've found I just need to get away from it add give the brain time to assimilate. The answer often comes in the night when I wake up. Voila! Ronn

WOW! Very nice, meticulous work! Good luck with the rest of your project! I'd love to see the old Virago back on the Road again! 😎👍

i use guitar stings to clean out those small tubes and holes in carbs.

@YooTooobJeff

4 жыл бұрын

Extra Slinkys are fine...

@KenSilvers

4 жыл бұрын

I use torch tip cleaners to clean out small holes in carbs and such...

@ryangrimm9305

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed...I used to be a bike mechanic, and the several vacuum/air tubes on it easily get clogged with spider webs and insects. Ream them out, it might solve 90% of the running problems with the carbs. Incidentally, we called them 'barely goes', but if they ran, they ran well. Used to shudder when the starter (sounds like a coffee grinder with bolts in it) turned it over.

@Hallnick77

3 жыл бұрын

The picks for cleaning out oxy/ acetylene torch heads works A+ !

@ericpigg2689

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I save the tags when I install new strings and I keep them in a little tube that the mini M&Ms come in. Works like a charm!

love all of your videos

@mustie1

7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@MrFboyle

6 жыл бұрын

Anjali Pratap i

i find it wonderful that you talk through it; my dad helped me with my first Kawii 440 carbs

Brilliant Video, thanks SO much. I have a 535cc Virago (89) with pretty much the same type engine and it had the same problems. Its only done 5k from new but I thought it might have been missing and back firing due to the diaphragms perished, (being un-run for 5 years) but you have given me LOTS of help, not least how to get the bottom tank off. That has NEVER worked since I got it, It only had a range of 20 miles (as it only ran on reserve switch.) Thought it might be pump in lower tank? I repeat, Brilliant video.. So grateful for this video.

Why can't I find stuff like that? Oh becasue you look like you have it all in your garage!! LOL!

Wow good job mustie1, wish I knew your real name . . . you are a person worth knowing.

Great troubleshooting! The satisfaction of hearing both cylinders..... Priceless! BTW you are a brave man to pull the spark-plug boots off while running. I have landed on A$$ a number of times when doing that... Great video... Fred

that just sounds like my virago thanks for the video 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

I would be pennyless if I lived by you Darrin. I would try an buy your extra stuff!

@TDJDriftersBoss

7 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@gorillaau

7 жыл бұрын

cutworm59 If I was nearby, I would have paid $650 for that bike. It sounds right for an no-go with unknown problems. But getting it shipped to Australia wouldn't be cheap.

I..wish, i' was you,.. you have the best life... Turning shit into gold. Love to see you do more motorbikes and scooters. Keep up the great work you are a legend. Bro.

Of all the Mustie1 I have watched this is 1 of my fav plus watched them all now.. Even passing on your skill and knowledge to others using on my own bikes. So thx for sharing your passion time and skills. 🇬🇧🏍️

@mustie1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you for sharing this video it gave me answers for my 99 Virago that I just acquired.

Thank you mustie1 that was a long video but it was definitely worth watching. Had a lot of good information in. I like the fact you didn't edit it out your mistake. That was awesome. Hope you're doing well. I hope curcumin is working for you?

I replaced a starter motor in one of those things...More that I expected it to be at first glance...Cool bike 'tho even if it is a YAMAHarly..Good fizin' Darrin.

Excellent diagnostic skills! Very impressed. I'd have lived to see a go pro video of you riding it. Cheers!

I have the 94 model ..wont start but now l can follow your video thank you from down under 👍

I'd sell the honda and keep the yamaha. Unless you know you're done riding it. It's a beautiful bike.

@wubstepgrandma

3 жыл бұрын

CBs are climbing in value. I'd hang on to an early one

Personally, I dont think you should keep your rock collection in the gas tank, but you must be doing something right

u are a virago wizard. this video has helped me fix so many issues with my 84. 100% liked the video man good job!

Thanks for the honesty on the carb problem Mustie 1. I helps us to know that even the pros can miss something and have to go back and catch it.

"It's been sitting since my back surgery" Me: "Damn that's a long time. Has to have been at least..... OH WAIT I DON'T KNOW YOU!"

@sageen

5 жыл бұрын

Well he said since 2010-11 maybe listen for the whole centance next time😘

@k.m.382

5 жыл бұрын

@@sageen no shit, Sherlock. Doesn't mean we weren't all thinking it when he said it and subsequently let it linger for 15 seconds " etc etc" 0:15 0:28

D4413 the wonders of pauze buttons :p

You had me all 44 minutes man. Truly great stuff. I wish you lived closer to me and we could hang out.

Just watched Mr Mustie work on a small Honda outboard, Complaining "It was too easy, I hoped it would put up more of a fight." Careful what you wish for. This Yamaha certainly put up a fight! Well done Mr M and thanks for sharing.

650 for that damn thats a good price!!

Carbs are my Achilles heel, sometimes I get lucky cleaning them and sometimes, I've just gone a bought a new one. Would you consider rebuilding one, start to finish with your camera suspended over head so we can see both hands working it? I have an 86 Dodge D-100 slant six that the automatic choke is shot on and I need to put a manual one onto it. (I'm kind of dreading the job). But that's two stories, I digress. I'd love to see a start to finish carb. overhaul by you, because you're so easy to understand, and take the time explain what's going on in the background. Many thanks, I've learned a lot from watching your videos. Peace Gill

@jamesmcarthur4814

5 жыл бұрын

I had a couple of Slant 6 vans. Re-did the heads at 85,000 miles. The Virago I put on a single carb. According to the paper work the power drops off after 6000 RPM. Great! I didn't go much over that anyway. But the power up til 6000 was pretty good. The guy who made the carbs and sells them lives in Ontario Canada.

@TheBabuben

4 жыл бұрын

What do you do with all the stuff you fix?!

Very nice come back and sounds great!!

Good detective work on the carb problem, as always you are the "master mechanic"!

41:37 sweet victory!

That might be a Midnight special edition.

What a beautiful bike... Great show 🤝👍😎

Great video's. They stop me from quitting prematurely on diagnostic's.

Damn I woulda bought that for that price

on mine it was the tank used for reserve when the main ran out you switched to reserve.

What a great mechanic. I drove truck for a railroad. I love doing my own mechanical work but I just don't have the patience. Great videos.

Great work Mustie..love the vids man.. Very helpful. Thanks for all the info..

I laugh when you say ".Let's see what we can do".

I was so glad to see you use starting fluid, . Although I use carb cleaner more often then the ether. I don't feel so bad now.

I had an '87 Virago. Loved that bike. Then my kid came along.

Love that mad laugh that we all do when we have beaten some advanced machinery back into working order using our brains and determination to fix it ourselves. Great to hear it coming from you as well. Brilliant videos, Thanks..

did he juste cover his plate with his hand??? like a seconde after showing it??

@gayrambo4529

5 жыл бұрын

It's not to hide then plate number, but more about getting the camera to focus on the registration info.

@YooTooobJeff

4 жыл бұрын

The whole video is "a second too late", IYKWIM...

The problem mine had was a leaking intake manifold. made it hard to start, and then run like shit.

Really wanted one of these back in the day, still would be happy to have one.

I had an 85 virago 1000 with gold trim, drove it from Canada to new orleans and back, lots of fun great bike and easy to work on.