How long do Vstars last?
All brands of modern motorcycles will easily last to over 100,000 miles. I have read several instances where twin cam Harleys go 150,000 to 200,000 with no problems.
Is the Yamaha V Star 250 a good bike?
The V Star 250 is a good entry-level bike and with a 250 cc engine that has fuel economy rated at 78 mpg, it is a contender for your choice of an economically sound cruiser.
Is there a problem with the Yamaha 1100 starter?
Bottom line Yamaha has a problem with their 1100 starter and starter clutches. Based on my search of the web it appears that Yamaha knows about the problem and will not step up to the plate and fix it. Last Yamaha for me. I have the same bike 2003 V-Star 1100 Custom, and it is doing exactly what caiken above was describing.
Are there any problems with the V Star 1100 starter?
V-Star 1100 Wiki Knowledge Base – Starter maybe it’s dirty and overworking. Click to expand… It will get really hot if it runs very long. The battery. The 4 main connection points for the large cables. Take the plugs out and see if it turns a lot faster……and if any liquid comes out of the plug holes.
How do you remove AIS from a V-Star 1100?
This will cause a leak, usually discovered by finding rust spots on the left side crank case below the AIS tubing. If you’re going to do the job, do it right and remove everything. Spent .45 ACP shell casings are the preferred “plug” to use in the heads. Just tap them in gently. No glue or sealant is needed.
What causes a bad starter on a motorcycle?
Starter motor: faulty starter motor/starter relay/relay unit (starting circuit cut-off relay)/starter clutch. Piston and piston ring – improperly installed piston ring, bad ring. Crankcase and crankshaft – improperly seated crankcase, seized crankshaft. Lots of info here, I know. But perhaps you can narrow it down a little with this list.