Top 20 2004 Yamaha V Star Classic Questions & Answers

Question edited for a lot more clarity. Question moved from Cars and Trucks to model category. The days of hot wiring cars and motorcycles are long past. They all have alarms and immobilizers. Phone CAA or get a taxi. Or find the key, how can you lose a key? Where is the second key? All vehicles need 2 keys. https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+Yamaha+V+Star+Classic+650.+How+to+hot+wire+it ..

What, if anything, have you or anyone else done to it? Serviced, fuel change, new components...anything? Also, how many miles and are there any mods or components installed?

There is a problem with the starter solenoid or the starter teeth aren't syncing properly with the engine. With such low mileage, I can only assume the starter has been used when the engine was running. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/scott_843b43f7ebebd3f5

It would be the fuel pump priming before cranking.. The clicking sound would be the relay that switches on and off when it reaches the required pressure.. When the motor is running, it would continue running to provide fuel pressure..

1400 cc = 1.47 quarts (1.5 quarts) What weight oil depends upon what it's for and under what conditions it's being used.

I would still think this is a carb issue. Most techs stink at properly rebuilding carbs because there are so many different kinds.I however have spent 15 years honing my carb skills to perfection.If the bike was purchased from a person at a higher altitude, main jet size might be incorrect. Or if it has modifications to the exhaust or intake - also main jet.Contaminated or old fuel could also be a factor - have you drained the tank?The TPS has to be set and checked with an olm meter. The TPS controls the CDI second timing curve which may have failed. I have seen this many times!

bearings are shot! Replace asap!

The drives for a 650 and an 1100 are different part numbers, so it probably wouldn't fit. However, you can buy what parts you need to replace here: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2004-yamaha-v-star-classic-650-xvs65as-drive-shaft/o/m145479sch295406

This model does not have emergency flashers installed.

you can clean the surface with break cleaner and use jb weld. or high heat JB Weld if its close to the head.

I have never had a bike with 4way flashers before, are you sure your model has one?

can you be more specific? are you talking about

Need more info on this. If it is the mid shaft nut, this is a catastrophic fail that requires a lot of hours and cash to fix. One of our guys went down on an 07 with a mid shaft nut failure, and got it fixed. the thing is the amount of money it would have taken to do it. The parts themselves will run you upwards of about 800 dollars (if it is the midshaft-Yamaha no longer offers the original, but has gone to a newer design to fix the failure you are possibly having. The fix involves removing the engine, and tearing the engine down to the casing. Then split the case to get to the midshaft to replace. If you do this yourself, you will need assistance on cracking the case open. If you leave it to the shop, it will be many hours of paid labor. If you are unable to talk the workshop into a good faith repair and have Yamaha bless off on the good faith repair, it could cost you upwards of 3 grand. Our guy got 1/2 the cost passed off to Yamaha, but it still cost him about 1800. If it is the nut inside the rear gear case on the wheel, that is much easier. I broke mine after going airborne in Los Angeles (long story, but a fun one) after that incident, when I would let out the clutch I could hear the metal scraping noise coming from the rear end. going in to fix it costs more than a new part would (new part was 850), and I got a used part with half the miles I have on the bike for about 300.

Maybe sensor gunked up

make sure the points are very clean and gap is set correctly ! is the timing dwell set ? remove one coil and try it on other cyl and see if it now sparks , if yes then replace other coil , are the 2 sets of points or one ? have you checked condencers ok ?

cushion rubbers in rear wheel mite be knackered mate

check your connections and reverse the wires on indicators in the headlamp area !

You undo the clutch cable adjuster locking nut and screw out the adjuster until the tension is correct, then tighten the locking nut. These are both at the handlebar clutch lever.

Adjusting the Clutch Cable - Lower End

1. Loosen the adjustment at the clutch lever
2. Remove: - Left Side Cover - Clutch Adjusting Cover
3. Loosen the locknut
4. Turn the adjusting screw in until it is lightly seated - Be careful, the screw will keep turning with enough pressure. Just turn it in lightly until it stops
5. Turn the adjusting screw out 1/4 of a turn
6. Hold the adjusting screw in place, tighten locknut
7. Replace covers
8. Check the clutch cable free play and adjust (at the bar end) as necessary.

Adjusting the Clutch Cable - Upper End Follow the procedure outlined in the Yamaha Owners Manual

it serves no purpose as mine had a plug in the end of it