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.
Do you need to tune the carburetor on a Yamaha V-Star 1100?
While many modern V-twin motorcycles have gone to fuel injection, Yamaha’s V-Star 1100 is carbureted. All carburetors need maintenance from time to time. Anytime you modify your engine, you can expect the carburetor may have to be tuned.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha Star 1100 have?
General information Gearbox: 5-speed Transmission type, final drive: Shaft drive (cardan) Fuel consumption: 5.34 litres/100 km (18.7 km/l or 44.05 m Greenhouse gases: 123.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide e
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.
While many modern V-twin motorcycles have gone to fuel injection, Yamaha’s V-Star 1100 is carbureted. All carburetors need maintenance from time to time. Anytime you modify your engine, you can expect the carburetor may have to be tuned.
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 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.
What happens when you put a choke on a V-Star?
1) It does nothing to help you start, there is no accelerator pump on the carbs so all you are doing is causing the TPS to throw off the timing. 2) It will lead to twisted starter bolts and starter clutch failure.
When did the Yamaha V Star 650 come out?
The V Star 650 was produced for many model years from 1998 to present, however not all model years were available in the United States. For the current model year, the 650 is not in production, but Yamaha does have a 2020 and 2021 VStar 250 available. Yamaha also offers Star touring bikes, but again not in the 650.
What to do if you have a clutch problem on a V Star 650?
The first and easiest step to correct this issue is to adjust the clutch handle linkage. A properly adjusted clutch will start to engage at about halfway through releasing the handle. If the linkage is adjusted and you’re are still having the same symptoms, it is likely that the clutch plates will need to be replaced.
Why does my car not start when I press star?
When I press star the dash goes off but car will not start. Five seconds later dash comes back on but car still does not start. It is like something is cutting off power from dash. The security icon stays on but if I try to turn the ignition button of fit will not turn off it only stays in the accessories active.
Why does my car not start when I push the start button?
Five seconds later dash comes back on but car still does not start. It is like something is cutting off power from dash. The security icon stays on but if I try to turn the ignition button of fit will not turn off it only stays in the accessories active.
Why does my Yamaha VStar 1100 not start?
Other reasons include the fuel pump being knocked off centre, loose wires and the fuel pump not dumping the pressure when the bike was last turned off. Try turning the key and if not successful try again after a couple of seconds to correct this. If this fails there is an excellent forum for riders of the Yamaha V Star 1100.
Why does my Yamaha 650 run too rich?
If the left side is completely black, she’s running too rich, no air leaks on that side likely haha. A couple things affect how rich/lean the bike runs at idle, easiest thing to check/adjust first is the float level. New idle mixture screws can be purchased from mikesxs.com (look for parts for the 650, our shared carb is the BS34).
Is the Yamaha V Star 1100 a custom?
Based closely on its V Star 1100 Custom sibling, the 1100 Classic is sure to be a great addition to the V Star line.
Where can I Ride my Yamaha V Star?
I just rode my aging 1100 V Star from New Brunswick to Ohio then down to West Virginia, Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway back home. WOW what a fantastic ride! The Star did not miss a single beat and was loaded up to the hilt with gear.