How to replace the middle drive shaft on a V-Star 1100?

How to replace the middle drive shaft on a V-Star 1100?

1. Support bike on securely on Bike Lift to enable rear end removal. 2. Remove Rear Wheel & Swing Arm 3. Remove Speedo Sensor from bike. 4. Remove Uni Joint (should just slip off end of shaft if nut is snapped). 5. Inspect Uni-joint for damage. If badly damaged – Replace.

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.

Do you have throttle problems on a V-Star 1100?

V-Star 1100 Wiki Knowledge Base – 1 New Owner “MUST READ” Section don’t know why its sluggish might need a tuning. here is a good site for your 1100. and never give it throttle when starting it can wreck the starter clutch very expensive. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

How tall is the Yamaha V Star 1100?

General information Overall height: 1095 mm (43.1 inches) Overall length: 2464 mm (97.0 inches) Overall width: 945 mm (37.2 inches) Wheelbase: 1646 mm (64.8 inches)

1. Support bike on securely on Bike Lift to enable rear end removal. 2. Remove Rear Wheel & Swing Arm 3. Remove Speedo Sensor from bike. 4. Remove Uni Joint (should just slip off end of shaft if nut is snapped). 5. Inspect Uni-joint for damage. If badly damaged – Replace.

Why is my middle drive shaft not working?

Several forum members have experienced failures of the middle drive shaft. The failure is prefaced by a noisy whining/grinding coming from the the transmission/drive line area. If you hear any unusual whining noise coming from this area, stop as quickly as possible.

How to know if your car has a bad driveshaft?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Driveshaft 1 Intense Vibrations from Underneath the Vehicle. 2 Abnormal Noises. Abnormal noises are another symptom of a problem with the driveshaft. 3 Turning Problems. Problems with turning the vehicle is another likely sign of a bad driveshaft. 4 Shuddering During Acceleration. Experiencing a significant shudder…

What happens if the bushing on your driveshaft fails?

If the bushing or bearing that supports the driveshaft or the driveshaft U-joints wear out or fail, they can interfere with the driveshaft’s ability to rotate correctly. This may result in unusual rattling, clunking, scraping, or even squeaking sounds from underneath the vehicle.

Several forum members have experienced failures of the middle drive shaft. The failure is prefaced by a noisy whining/grinding coming from the the transmission/drive line area. If you hear any unusual whining noise coming from this area, stop as quickly as possible.

What happens when you have a bad driveshaft?

A broken driveshaft can prevent wheels from turning properly, giving you trouble when trying to make turns. This issue limits your overall control of the car. You need any issues that prevent you from driving the car correctly addressed right away for safe driving and continued use of the vehicle. 4. Shuddering During Acceleration

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