What kind of motorcycle is the V Star 1100?
The Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar, sold as the V-Star 1100 in North America, is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation.
Are there any issues with 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. So I have made some attempt to document things you can do to determine the cause, and get the problems corrected.
How do you test a V-Star 1100 battery?
Test 1 (the battery) Remove the battery cover. Measure the voltage (DC) across the battery. It should read about 12.4 – 12.9 volts. If the battery voltage is too low, take the battery in and have it charged then tested under load. Test 2 (the regulator) Now start the bike. Measure the voltage across the battery, but this time, rev the engine.
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.
Is the V Star 1100 similar to the 650?
I was tempted to get the 1100 having come from the 650. The 1100 seemed like a 650 with a bigger engine so it felt familiar. The 1300 needed me to grow into it. Another choice is the 950 — supposedly similar power to the 1100 due to the FI.
How many Yamaha VStar 1100 Classic accessories are there?
Only 16 left in stock – order soon. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon. . Only 11 left in stock – order soon. . . . Only 9 left in stock – order soon.
Is the V Star 1300 a good bike?
Another thing you may want to consider is the V-star 1300. From what I hear it’s a good bike with a bit more engine. The big added plus to that is fuel injection. If you’re long legged and looking at a V-star you may want to look in to floor board extenders if you get a classic.
How long does it take to ship a Yamaha VStar exhaust?
Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. . . . Only 3 left in stock – order soon. . Only 9 left in stock – order soon. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon. . Only 2 left in stock – order soon. . . Only 4 left in stock – order soon. . Only 12 left in stock – order soon. . Only 6 left in stock – order soon.
What kind of parts are in a Yamaha VStar 1100?
2009 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Parts XVS11AWYCG V STAR 1100 CLASSIC California Gray XVS11AWYCR V STAR 1100 CLASSIC California Red XVS11AWYG V STAR 1100 CLASSIC Gray XVS11AWYR V STAR 1100 CLASSIC Red XVS11YCR V STAR 1100 CUSTOM California
When did the Yamaha DragStar 1100 come out?
Over the lifespan of the model, changes have been evolutionary, with only minor updates. The DragStar began as the XVS650 in 1997 in Europe (400 version available in Japan since 1996), and grew in 1999 to include the XVS1100 Custom.