Do you need to replace the starter clutch on a Yamaha?
Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch. I must say that even with the outlined procedure from service manual, it was really confusing on how they cover the timing procedure.
How do you replace the clutch on a V-Star 1100?
Use a piece of coat hanger. Use one of the bolt holes from the crankcase cover to secure it. You can see in the picture this pointer is on the rear cylinder “l T” timing mark. Use one of the shorter bolts and some washers if necessary to secure it. Line the pointer you just made up on the ‘T’ mark.
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.
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.
Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch. I must say that even with the outlined procedure from service manual, it was really confusing on how they cover the timing procedure.
Use a piece of coat hanger. Use one of the bolt holes from the crankcase cover to secure it. You can see in the picture this pointer is on the rear cylinder “l T” timing mark. Use one of the shorter bolts and some washers if necessary to secure it. Line the pointer you just made up on the ‘T’ mark.
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.
Where can I get a free starter clutch replacement?
Go to your local Autozone and rent a harmonic balancer puller for FREE. Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch.
How do you replace a starter clutch on a V-Star?
Holding the flywheel in place remove the nut. Then reach behind the flywheel and hold the little gear in place on the back of the flywheel. There are little springs etc. (refer to the manual) that will fall out if you do not hold this gear while sliding the flywheel off.
Go to your local Autozone and rent a harmonic balancer puller for FREE. Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch.
How to replace a V Star starter clutch?
How-To: V Star Starter Clutch Replacement (Sample) – YouTube http://www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/vstarstarterclutch/Click link above for full length video and FREE service manual.The starter clutch or one way clutch f…
How to replace starter clutch on Yamaha Star 1100?
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