How big should the suspension be on a V-Star 1100?
Setting Suspension Sag – Link to Progressive instruction video NOTE: Total travel on the 1100 is 4.5″. Or to keep it even simpler. Measure the height unloaded, then sit on the bike and re-measure. Progressive recommends between 3/4″ and 1″ of drop.
How to rejet the carburetors on a V-Star 1100?
When thinking about rejetting the carburetors on your V-Star 1100, I think about it as a 2-stage process with many intermediate steps. The first stage is getting the carburetors off the bike. The second stage is performing the actual rejetting. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step by step.
How to remove gas tank from Yamaha V-Star 1100?
Using your Philips head screwdriver, press the small circle in the middle of the rivets down… a click is felt. Remove the rivets by hand. You have freed the cover and you may lift it up to expose the electrical connector that needs to be unplugged. Figure B shows the plug. FIGURE A 4 FIGURE B 4. Remove the gas tank
Where is the choke cable on a Yamaha V Star 1100?
Before removing the cables you will need to unbolt the chrome cover that hangs on the left side of the bike. This is the decorative carburetor cover. To remove this cover use your 3 mm Allen wrench. Refer back to Figure C if you have trouble locating the cover. The V-Star 1100 has one choke cable and two throttle cables.
How do you adjust suspension on a V-Star 1100?
Carefully roll the jack under the bike towards the front of the frame as you can get. Strap the bike to the jack. Carefully lift the bike so that the back tire just rests on the board. Take the seat off, remove the plastic seat pan, take out the rev limiter and wiring and the fuel filter.
Is the V Star 1100 a street bike?
Highly recommend it. :thumbsup: These bikes have the same engine. The Virago was a regular street bike, great engine. The Yamaha engines threw that engine into the V Star and design it as a Cruiser and when they did the front exhaust went over the oil filter. They should have just designed their own factory ORK and sold it on the bike.
Are there any aftermarket parts for the Yamaha V-Star 1100?
Our Yamaha V-Star 1100 aftermarket parts help you to make your bike truly your own. From mirrors and license plate frames to windshields and kickstands, we carry the most reliable and stylish V-Star 1100 parts on the market, priced to keep plenty of gas money in your pocket.
When thinking about rejetting the carburetors on your V-Star 1100, I think about it as a 2-stage process with many intermediate steps. The first stage is getting the carburetors off the bike. The second stage is performing the actual rejetting. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step by step.