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Re: [Virago] Re: Virago vs V-Star (was Virago vs Intruder 1400)

Date : Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:34:09 -0700
To : Yamaha Virago Motorcyle Discussions <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
From : James J Schneider <jjschneider@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject : Re: [Virago] Re: Virago vs V-Star (was Virago vs Intruder 1400) 
"I was just going to ask why they'd go with 37mm if it hurts, what's
the plus? better economy? "



Smaller carbs enhance the low-end because under identical load conditions,
the air velocity is higher which allows the carb to meter the fuel better.

Jeremy

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