20 Most Recent 1999 Yamaha V Star Silverado Questions & Answers

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how old is the battery? may be as simple as replacing the battery. Once the battery gets to a certain age it will not hold charge. Often if the battery is allowed to go flat it can be damaged , combined with the batteries age the battery shall inevitably become less and less able to hold charge. All batteries even when not connected naturally discharge a small amount of charge over time and because motorbikes are often left in our gargaes and only riden in good weather for example, they are more prone to being unable to hold charge when comapred to a car battery that is being used all the time.

First suggestion - a good deep cycle charge from a car battery charger be undertaken. Check all the simple things first ie battery electrolite ( water) levels before you charge. Failing this and it continues to not hold charge during normal once reinstalled, borrow or buy a cheap multimeter from radio shack or Pep Boys or similar store. Put multimeter onto DC Volts setting. See what you battery volatge is at without the motor running. Then start the motor and repeat the test. The voltage levels should have increased, usually the reading should be roughly just over 12 volts to 14 volts. If there is an increase in voltage to roughly the voltages advised then chances are the alternator and regulater circuit are working fine - It is more than likely the battery that needs to be replaced.

If you don't get the readings advised then more than likely it is the alternator/regulator circuit faulty. Alternator produces AC power which then connects to regulator to change it into DC power at the levels of voltage suggested above. Further testing at this point will need to be made using your multimetre to figure out if it is the alternator or simply just the regulator that is faulty. Your bike may even have these items as one unit whereby the alternator and regulator are one unit and not seperated like on some other models of bikes.

Once you do rectify your problem you might consider to maintain you battery life easier by leaving your bike connected to a small trickle battery charger when not using the bike for prolonged periods.

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Remove the battery panel, below this is a frame panel... Remove that and you see the Reg/rec bolted to the frame.

varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, i take it this is not new and you have no wiring diagram? you need to know the make and download the instructions.

The clutch slipping is problem with clutch, it has to be replaced.When you replace a clutch you should replace all the plates and the springs. The springs get weak over time and the metal plates can get worn or warped. You should be Ok with your oil.------- For procedure regarding,how to replace clutch, click this link below:--- http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-replace-clutch-yamaha-motorcycle.html -------- This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

Your best option is to fit the rear wheel rim with a taller tire. If your stock tire is a 170/80-15 then try to locate a taller 170/90-15 tire or a 170/100-15 or a 180/80-50 or a 180/90-15. This will lower your RPM's in high gear. Caution make sure you have clearance for the taller/wider rear tire. If your have 2" all the way around the between the tire and the swing arm, this will be your easiest fix.

doesn't sound like it with bright headlamp. what about your kill switch? my kill switch wire broke while riding, did same thing.

I suggest that you are not running rich. IF you were, you would need much less choke than normal. It sounds like you may have restricted jets in the carb(s). I would open them up and clean with air and carb cleaner spray....Multi carbs will need to be re balanced, BOTH at idle and 2000 RPM.

when you change 3 mixture settings all at once its hard to determine which bit is causing the problem. sound rich so try dropping the needles down. and maybe mixture in half a turn.
Just one thing at a time and keep notes so you can change it back if the adjustment doesnt work
A good test is at midrange, if you pull the choke on does is get better or worse.
At idle does the mixture screws make a difference.

check to make sure no obstructions are present in the exhaust ( mouse nest ?)

Depending on the year and model you can find the battery under the seat on most motorcycles.As for the tool pouch it can be in a couple of places but a lot of the time they are behind one of the side covers or in a small compartment under the seat as well.My advice is to buy a set of tools and leave the bikes set exactly where they are.Motorcycle tool sets are not known for their quality or durability! Good luck and happy riding.

HI HAVE YOU CHECKED YOU ARE GETTING A SPARK AT THE PLUG, AFTER THE BIKE HAS BEEN STORED AWAY FOR SOME TIME AND YOU TRY TO START THE MACHINE, DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THINGS THE PLUGS CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED, HENCE FAIL TO SPARK UNDER COMPRESSION, IF THE BIKE HAS STOOD FOR 1 SUMMER I WOULD BE CORRECT IN THINKING YOU HAVE NOW DRAINED THE FUEL AND REPLACED IT WITH NEW, YOU DON,T SAY HOW MANY CYLINDERS THIS ENGINE HAS, OR IF IT IS FUEL INJECTION OR CARBS IF IT IS CARBS THEY MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED AND CLEANED, OR SIMPLY DRAINED BY THE SCREW ON THE LOWER OF THE FLOAT BOWL,

Take the bike off its stand onto level ground and stand next to it. While holding your motorcycle upright, put one foot on the foot peg next to you and press hard on it. The front and rear of the bike should squash down and raise at the same rate. If not adjust rear damping compression and rebound to compensate

Now you have a comfortable bike with adequate suspension balance. Now let’s fine tune it a bit. Again there are no tricks to setting up your rear wheel suspension, you have to understand what causes your rear suspension to work. Since rebound occurs after compression we will deal with compression first.

it should be right behind the foot brake on right side you can follow the rear brake line to it should be under that side cover

the spring has to have just enough tension so when engine starts the vacuum in the induction tract can open it ,other wise engine will stall with no air getting in