1997 Yamaha XVS 650 Dragstar charging system

SOURCE: i have a yamaha dragstar

If it has been sitting for a while I strongly recommend you remove the carburetors and clean them thoroughly, you will need to make sure you remove all the jets, especially the pilot jets because that is the smallest jet in the carb that will plug and it is often the one that will prevent the engine from starting.
Try using some WD40 in the back of the carbs when you try to start it after you clean the carbs. I don't like to recommend starting fluid because it is volatile and can easily catch on fire if the engine backfires.
I'd also recommend replacing the spark plugs as well. Make sure you have good fire. (turn the motor over with the plugs out and grounded on the head to make sure you can see the spark)
I also recommend pouring a small amount of Marvel Mystry oil down each spark plug hole to help "reseal" the rings. Remember that sitting is not your friend and you may have to get the rings back to life by using the special oil.
Just remember you need three basic elements to make an engine run:

1. Air
2. Fuel
3. Spark

SOURCE: problem with shaft drive (cardan) for my Yamaha Dragstar

SKU: 5FB-Y4617-00-00
SHAFT DRIVE SUB ASSY
SKU: 5FB-Y4617-00-00
SHAFT DRIVE SUB ASSY

Hi i just checked on stadium yamaha site and above is the SKU # for both, 98 and 03.... both the same so go for it
http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/parts.aspx

SOURCE: what is the tire pressure for a yamaha 650

your tire manufacurer print on the sidewall the required pressure for your application. you should follow this restriction as required for your tire rating and application

SOURCE: 02 Yamaha xvs 650 dragstar classic that misfires when it warms up

First I would change all the spark plugs, and if that didn't make a difference then it sounds like the coil(s) are warming up and breaking down........when it starts to skip take a good pair of pliers with good rubber on them and pull each spark plug wire, when you get to the one that the running doesn't change then I would replace that particular coil

SOURCE: 1999 yamaha dragstar paint

Go to a local FinishMaster store and they will use a color eye to find u a color