Do motorcycles require special antifreeze?
For long lasting cooling performance, you should only use motorcycle and powersport specific engine coolant/antifreeze. There are two kinds of coolant; propylene glycol and ethylene glycol. Propylene glycol is often accepted as the best option for motorcycles. The two types of coolant should never be mixed.
Are Yamaha V Star liquid cooled?
The Yamaha V Star 1300 (also known as XVS1300A Midnight Star and XVS13AW(C)) is a cruiser motorcycle produced from 2007 to 2017 by Yamaha Motor Company….Yamaha V Star 1300.
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Yamaha V-Star 1100 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 1,304 cc (79.6 cu in) 4-stroke SOHC 4 valves per cylinder V-twin liquid cooled |
Are there any problems with the Yamaha V Star 250?
Some V Star 250 owners have reported experiencing starting problems on their bikes. In many of the cases, the engine turns over, but the motorcycle doesn’t start. In other cases, the engine won’t turn over, and the bike won’t run at all. Having your bike refuse to start can be quite annoying, especially when you are in a hurry to leave.
Why is my throttle not working on my Yamaha V-Star?
Float level too low, air leak between the carbs and intake, primary jets still clogged, CV diaphragms leaking, any other path for air to exceed the fuel flow. wouldn’t reving up the engine with the choke affect how it runs if it was the carb?
Is it safe to put antifreeze on Toyota Raptor?
The two DO react with one another and WILL form acids that WILL cause rapid corrosion and failure of your cooling system, starting with the radiator (and/or heater core in your car). Toyota Anti-freeze works, they use aluminum radiators and components like the raptor, and there antifreeze is safe, and you’ll note this by its redcolor.
Can a 03’V-Star 1100 custom start right up?
Hello, I have an 03′ V-Star 1100 custom. The problem I am having is the bike will start right up and idle fine, but when I turn the throttle the bike dies. When i use the choke it doesn’t die i can ride it around with the choke out but no throttle. I have cleaned both carbs and checked the fuel pump all are good.
Is the Yamaha V Star 650 in production?
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. With so many model years there are plenty of used bikes to search through, although availability is dependent on the local market.
The two DO react with one another and WILL form acids that WILL cause rapid corrosion and failure of your cooling system, starting with the radiator (and/or heater core in your car). Toyota Anti-freeze works, they use aluminum radiators and components like the raptor, and there antifreeze is safe, and you’ll note this by its redcolor.
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.