How many quarts of oil does a Yamaha V-Star 1100 take?
3.1 quarts
Refill the engine with 3.1 quarts of Yamalube 10W-40 motorcycle oil.
How much horsepower does a Yamaha 1100 have?
Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Classic
| Make Model | Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Classic |
|---|---|
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 62 hp / 45.2 kW @ 5750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 85 Nm / 62.7 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
How do you check the oil on a 1100 V Star?
Crouch down slightly so that you can see the “oil sight glass” window on the engine case, just above the front left foot peg. Take note of the upper and lower indicator marks on the oil sight glass window. The upper mark denotes the maximum oil capacity, while the lower mark denotes a nearly empty oil level.
What years did Yamaha make the V Star 1100?
Yamaha DragStar 1100
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998-2008 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 1,063 cc (64.9 cu in) 4-stroke SOHC V-twin |
| Wheelbase | 1,640 mm (65 in) |
Do you need to tune the carburetor on a Yamaha V-Star 1100?
While many modern V-twin motorcycles have gone to fuel injection, Yamaha’s V-Star 1100 is carbureted. All carburetors need maintenance from time to time. Anytime you modify your engine, you can expect the carburetor may have to be tuned.
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.
What kind of oil does a 2002 Yamaha V-Star take?
Types The 2002 1,100 cc V-Star could take five different kinds of engine oil, though Yamaha recommended certain oil types for different operating temperatures. It recommended SAE 10W-30 oil for the coolest climates, with temperatures between 14 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often should you change the oil in a Yamaha VStar 1100?
For gear oil, it was only necessary to change the oil once every 12,000 miles. Additionally, Yamaha recommended that the engine oil filter be replaced every 12,000 miles. Yamaha also recommends that you check engine oil and final gear oil prior to every ride, to make sure that there is both an adequate amount and that there are no leaks.