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.
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.
What is the wiring diagram for a Yamaha Star 1100?
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What does it mean when Your starter won’t start?
Does that mean that it turns over very slowly OR that it turns over at a good speed but won’t fire. The occasional clunk on shut-down is probably normal. Unless you can hear the starter whine unusually fast or it makes an unusual grinding noise, it probably is NOT the clutch/bendix. Don’t believe everything that you think.
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Why is my starter not working on my V Star?
When the starter button was pressed, all you heard was the starter motor running, and not the normal engine cranking sound like you would normally hear. It turns out that this is a very common problem on the V Star model. The design of the starting system incorporates a starter gear that is always engaged with the engine.
How does the starter work on a Yamaha V Star?
It turns out that this is a very common problem on the V Star model. The design of the starting system incorporates a starter gear that is always engaged with the engine. Yamaha uses a one way clutch to disengage the starter once the engine is running.
How to replace starter clutch on Yamaha Star 1100?
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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.
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.
What causes a car starter to not turn over?
However, when powered, it should send a signal to the starter relay once the key is turned or the starter button is pressed. If you press this button or if you turn the key on a manual ignition switch and the vehicle does not turn over, it may be caused by a problem with the starter relay.
What happens when you stop pressing the starter button?
Starter stays on after engine started. When you start your engine and release the key or stop pressing the starter button on a modern vehicle, the circuit is supposed to close, which will discontinue power to the starter motor.
How can you tell if your starter relay is bad?
The most obvious warning sign that a problem with the starter relay exists is when the vehicle won’t start when you engage the ignition process. As stated above, electronic keys do not have a manual ignition switch. However, when powered, it should send a signal to the starter relay once the key is turned or the starter button is pressed.
Where does the wire go on a V Star 1100?
The passing lights for the V Star 1100 require the wire to pass through the socket head bolt that holds the light to the turn signal. To properly tighten this bolt requires that you modify a number 6 Allen key so the wire will pass through it.
Are there any issues with the V Star charging system?
The V-Star 1100 Charging System The V-Star 1100 Charging System There is a lot of issues noted online about the V*1100 charging system. Mainly that the battery gets real hot, may appear to be bloated, and no longer works. This and the ‘dead battery’ issues appear a lot.
What makes up the alternator on a V-Star 1100?
The alternator is where it starts. It contains the stator. The stator is basically some wire wrapped around a core. When a magnet passes near the core, an AC voltage is generated. This voltage is fed to the rectifier/regulator. The rectifier/regulator can be either 1 integrated device, or 2 separate devices. On the V*1100 it is 1 integrated device.
How do you change a starter in a V-Star?
1. Drain the oil, and remove the starter motor 2. Remove the rear cylinder head cover to open up to the cam gear area. 3. Remove the kick stand and then the transmission cover. 4. Now remove the little cover where the clutch cable goes into and unhook the clutch cable.
How does the starter relay on a motorcycle work?
The starter relay in a motorcycle enables power to flow from the battery to the motor when you start your motorcycle.
When to press the starter button on a V Star 1100?
When starting your V Star 1100, it is better to leave the starter button depressed until it starts, or up to around 15-20 seconds. Pressing it for just a few seconds and letting off you are more likely to cause the motor to kick back and damage your starter clutch.
What’s the best way to start a V Star?
When starting your V Star 1100, it is better to leave the starter button depressed until it starts, or up to around 15-20 seconds. Pressing it for just a few seconds and letting off you are more likely to cause the motor to kick back and damage your starter clutch. 1.) NEVER use the throttle 2.)
What can I do about the choke problem on my V-Star 1100?
Some have been able to simply remove the gas cap or shut off the fuel a short time before shutting off the bike to drain the bowls to help eliminate the issue, but the O ring removal seems to help pretty well. Many have also reported that the problem has all but disappeared when they modified the intake and went to a pod filter set up.
When to start the throttle on a V-Star?
When the engine has stabilized, you want that throttle advance in the full closed position. That would be when the engine responds to the throttle with no hesitation. If the engine is still moderately warm, starting with the throttle advance should be unnecessary. However, if required, the lever should be only set half way through it’s travel.
However, when powered, it should send a signal to the starter relay once the key is turned or the starter button is pressed. If you press this button or if you turn the key on a manual ignition switch and the vehicle does not turn over, it may be caused by a problem with the starter relay.
Starter stays on after engine started. When you start your engine and release the key or stop pressing the starter button on a modern vehicle, the circuit is supposed to close, which will discontinue power to the starter motor.
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.
Does that mean that it turns over very slowly OR that it turns over at a good speed but won’t fire. The occasional clunk on shut-down is probably normal. Unless you can hear the starter whine unusually fast or it makes an unusual grinding noise, it probably is NOT the clutch/bendix. Don’t believe everything that you think.
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.