How do I adjust the timing chain on 2002 yamaha vstar 1100 classic? It`s popping alot and dying down when trottled.

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'2002 Yamaha Vstar 1100 with motor with broken middle shaft removed. .... VStar for a 1100 and it started making a whining sound when decelerating-- I thought ..

sounds like a problem i had with my v star if u can charge it and it starts and runs for a bit then dies again check the rectifier which charges the bike

I think it is between 2 or 4 thousth of an inch I set mine by ear you want it snug not overly tight or you will lose alot of power before you run the tappid down tight you need all tension of moter run the the adjustment down tight then back it off 1 quarter of a turn lock jam nut down and try there you may be able to go back tighten them a little more hope that will help quiet that noisy upper end down best of luck

u prolly just had a losse battery cable and or corroded terminals

Twisted bolts on the starter are never a good thing. There is also a one-way starter clutch on the crank behind the flywheel that can be damaged. If it engages intermittently, it's on its way out. Both the starter and starter clutch are prone to failure on VStars... and neither are cheap to fix. Hopefully your bike is still under warranty.