20 Most Recent 2004 Yamaha V Star Classic - Page 7 Questions & Answers

don't know if this will help but on my bike there is a wire that goes to clutch on handle bars . once in awhile it comes off

Sounds to me like you just have a blown headlight. Replace the stock lamp with a Sylvania H4 Silverstar. It's the same wattages but produces a better beam and a whiter light.

Both cylinders should be firing on idle.

Check the seal on the underside of the cap, you might need to replace it.

you prob have somthing stuck in the float neadle or seat or the float needle is wore out some times you get lucky and tap on the carb and it could pass it open the drain screw on bowl somtimes small enough to pass

go to the Clymer websire. They list one.

Oil drain plug is located near the bottom of the engine, left side toward the front. The oil filter element is located on the right side of the engine under the cover toward the front. Changing the oil filter usually requires removal of the front exhaust pipe. There is an aftermarket filter relocation kit that replaces the filter element with a spin on filter that mounts on the front of the bike.

No fuse in the firing order.

i dont know why you would need a diagram to do that just take the whole line off and go to the store and buy a piece of fuel line that is the same length and put it on should work just fine

More likely a spark plug, spark plug wire or coil.

it should connect to the top of the switch as far as i know?

It sounds like your starter might need new brushes or replaced. I would start there.

The chief benefit with synthetic oils is they can withstand higher heat and flow better when cold.
10w40 or 20w50 will work. Manual Recommends Yamalube 4 (10w30 or SAE 10w30 10-100 F)
Yamalube 4 (10w40 or SAE 10w40 35-120 F) approx.
API Service SE,SF, SG type or higher.
Crank case oil capacity without filter 2.75 quarts
Crank case oil capacity with oil filter 2.96 quarts
It is HIGHLY recommended not to add the stated capacity all at once. Check site glass often when nearing the total amount needed. You DO NOT want to overfill.
Clutch use the same oil? If you mean the brake system Recommended is DOT 4 brake fluid.
Manual only shows Clutch and cable system and adjustments.
Good luck!
Hope this helps

if your bulbs are all standard bulbs (not LED) and they all work, then the only thing it could be is the flasher relay.

CHECK THE BENDIX GEAR ON THE STARTER.. IT,SHOULD SPIN OUTWARD WHEN THE STARTER IS ENGAGED.. IT MESHES WITH THE TEETH ON THE FLYWHEEL.....GD LK, CHARLIE

If you look at the VIN number on the headset of the frame, the 9th digit is usually the last number of the year

give the carb a tap with a screw driver........sounds like the float is hung.........if it stops then thats what it was.......run some seafoam (sold at autozone advanced etc.) through it when you get it running

The top pieces of the risers can be filed or sanded down to create a gap between the top & bottom piece to increase the clamping pressure, my guess is you have aftermarket handlebars which are smaller in diameter than the stock ones.

With the nasty noises and no oil pressure I think the engine may have trashed the crankshaft bearings and probably the connecting rod. If this has been going on for very long, the crankshaft may be trashed also. Take it to a dealer and let them listen to it for confirmation.

at sea level there is 14.7 psi of air pressure, the higher you go the thinner the air. thus, need more air and less fuel. adjuster your idle air screw mixture.