I found the problem. Taking the housing off I found the gear that engages the starter was worn and missing some parts. Some call it a starting gear or a jack gear. It uses a chain type belt to turn the engine over. Repaired that and problem solved.
Can someone please help me? I put a new starter in my virago and it won't start. The starter is brand new and I can here it turn but it won't start? Any suggestions?
My starter is new and works. For some reason it not coming in contact with the teeth in the engine to turn it over. Do I some how need to shim the starter or something to make it work. Please help, this motorcycle doesn't have the grinding problem. I need a virago expert.