What causes the slide on a Roadstar to rise?
The resulting drop in pressure above the diaphragm causes the slide to rise, carrying the needle with it. In essence the slide rises as a partial vacuum is created above its attached diaphragm and increased airflow under the slide combine to overcome gravity and the slide’s return spring.
When did the Yamaha Road Star come out?
Yamaha introduced the Road Star in 1999. It was the first Yamaha motorcycle with a belt final drive. When the Road Star debuted, it boasted the biggest V-twin engine on a production model motorcycle — 1602 cc.
How much oil does a road Star have?
The Road Star holds a TOTAL of 5 Litres/5.3 US Quarts of oil, but you don’t use that much unless you strip the engine down. · What mileage can I expect?
What kind of engine does the Yamaha Road Star 1600 have?
Yamaha discontinued the Road Star 1600 after the 2003 model year, increasing the engine size on the Road Star for the 2004 model year to 1670 cc and renaming it the Road Star 1700. The Yamaha Road Star 1600 has an air-cooled, twin-cylinder, OHC engine with four valves per cylinder. A 40 mm Mikuni carburetor delivers the fuel to the engine.
How many horsepower does a road Star have?
The 1st 1600cc/98 inch Road Star was electronically rev-limited to 4200 rpm. It’s really hard to make HP at such a low rpm. Click to expand… mine hit 116 on speedo. corrected was probably 108 or so. lots o torque though. MPH not HP. Harley’s are sweet, smooth, powerful, and costly.
How much does a Yamaha Road Star cost?
Will fit PR Cam Kit, Road Star 1600, Road Star 1700 using the stock cams. Sug. Retail $ 225.00
The resulting drop in pressure above the diaphragm causes the slide to rise, carrying the needle with it. In essence the slide rises as a partial vacuum is created above its attached diaphragm and increased airflow under the slide combine to overcome gravity and the slide’s return spring.
How many horsepower does a road star 1700 have?
The 1700s had a few more ponies than the 1600s but not much. Before I bought my 2005 Super Glide, I had a 2007 Yamaharley Road Star 1700. I’d say the HP mentioned by the OP is pretty close…