I HAVE A YAMAHA VSTAR 650 2001, AND WANT TO KNOW THE RPM DIAGRAM AND THE MAXIMUM SPEED TO SHIFT SPEEDS, AS PER THE BIKE DOES NOT HAVE A TACHOMETER.
I want to know- if there is a big difference between a 2001 v-star classic and , say a 2005 or 06 v star classic. Are the newer ones lighter, or advanced in some way, enough to make a difference?
Posted on Apr 08, 2009
I own a 2002 Yamaha V-STAR 1100 Custom. I have had the bike for about one year. I have had to frequently replace the rear spark plug (monthly) since it seems to "foul" out due to "back-firing" The previous owner says he had no such problem.
I replaced the IGNITION COIL to the rear cylinder because I thought it was intermitantly functioning. The problem was not corrected.
I checked the settings on the DYNA 3000 ignition system and they all were set to the mid range setting as prescribed by the operational chart that came with the bike.
I emptied the fuel tank, dried it out and checked for foreign objects and found none. I replaced the in line fuel filter.The backfiring continued.
I removed the air box cleaned it and checked all the air fittings. The problem continued.
I contacted the dealer and was told that a thouough cleaning of the dual carburator should solve the problem. I removed the carb covers, the rubber diaframs, the needle valves, I soaked them in carb cleaner. I cleaned the exposed ports, covers, inlets, and other parts dried them and reassembled the system. Once again the backfiring continued.
I have gone as far as I can with the limited knowledge that I have. Can anyone guide me from here?
Thank you for any aide that you can render.
Henry
Does the bike backfire only when the throttle is being closed? The carbs have a idle enrichment circuit. If the idle enrichment diaphragms are stuck in the closed position, the bike will backfire when the throttle is shut down. You can't remove these parts for cleaning without seperating the two carb bodies (and then needing to synchronize the carbs after reassembly). A trick that worked for me...fresh fuel, and some fuel system cleaner in the tank...ride the bike at highway speeds for 20 -30 minutes...repetedly rev the engine to a high RPM then shut the throttle closed. The repeted application of high engine vaccum to the enrichment diaphragms freed the stuck diaphragms and the fresh fuel cleaned any gum and varnish that caused the trouble. I've put 20,000 miles on it since then with no backfiring.
Posted on Jun 16, 2009
Do these bikes have starter clutch problems?
i worked for a large yamaha dealer. yes, those bikes are very well known for the starter clutch going out. it's about $85 to $125 in parts and about 1 to 1.5 hours labor. also, an oil filter relocator kit will save you money on servicing or changing your own oil.
Posted on Jul 09, 2009
replaced starter relay and stater and battery in yamaha 1100 and the relay clicks but won;t engage the starter .
Charge battery to full, start in neutral, still clicks? Bad ground, or bad connection. Jump starter solenoid with screwdriver,etc. if motor turns over the relay is bad. Chaz Moto DC
Posted on Jan 22, 2010
Replaced One-way starter clutch on V-Star. Cam timing marks shown in Yamaha Manual do not match actual marks on rotor. Bike runs rough & has valve train noise. (Not tappets.) Sounds like the spring loaded lower split gear is chattering. I have pulled it apart 3 times. Once setting timing by the "T" on the rotor. Once on the line BEFORE the "T" and once on the line AFTER the "T". All of the springs and dowel pins are there. The valve clearance is right. The rear cyl cam sproket is dead on crank after crank. The front looks off by half a tooth - but I didn't break the front gears or the right case and it ran perfect before the repair.
The cam chain has stretched a bit making it look like its half a tooth out, the tensioner takes up the slack but makes the cam timing slightly out.
You could have timed the crank 280 degrees out
It should be timed on the T mark for one cylinder & on the I mark (if there is one) for the other.
The marks before the T mark are for ignition timing (firing marks)
Good Luck
Hope this helps.
(If it does then please mark this as 'useful')
Ride Safe
Bike-Doc
Posted on Jan 29, 2010
where do you check engine oil on XVS1100 V Star? Should there be a dipstick under the oil cap?
hi,
you can check the oil level in your bike by using the "oil sight glass" at the lower part of engine in the left hand side of your bike, just below the left foot peg.there are two marks, the upper mark referring the maximum capacity for oil level and the lower mark showing the minimum level.The oil level can be anywhere between these two marks.Please make sure of two things while you check the oil level in your bike.
I have provided an example picture showing the location of the oil filter in a Yamaha v-star.Hope your problem is solved.Please rate my solution as 
helpful.Have a great day.
Posted on Mar 08, 2010
fluid capacities engine oil capacity rear wheel oil capacity & recommended types
Just a bit over 3 quarts(w/filter change) 20/40w oil,200cc of 80/90gear oil for the rear(i prefer the Yamaha brand) also recomment new drain washers 214-1198-01-00
Posted on Mar 15, 2010
i have a vstar 1100 i have oil in the breather box why
hi there this is a common problem with bikes the oil comes from a breather hose which is connected to your crankcase which blows and stops unwanted fibers getting into your bottom end i would firstly start by replacing your air-filter. if it is a huge puddle of oil you could be in a little bit of trouble. you may have piston rin or valve stem damage. if u test your compression on the engine it will let you know.. thanks ladjr2
Or you cou
Posted on Jul 30, 2011
what is the fuel tank reserve position on a 2001 yamaha v star
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Posted on May 22, 2016
2005 yamaha v-star 1100 with no power to starter or headlight when I turn on the key. Is there a relay of fuse somewhere that might be bad
Did you ever get this figured out? I have same problem on '04 V Star 1100. Started to take off from a stop sign and everything went dead. Found fuse under seat, it's good; battery is good, put on charger anyway... NOTHING electrical works when you turn on the key. HELP?!
Posted on Jan 09, 2013
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