Why does my Yamaha V Star 1100 not start?
There are a number of possible reasons your Yamaha V Star 1100 won’t start. The first port of call is to clean up all the contacts by lightly brushing them and the surfaces they connect to, as there may be a problem with loss of contact. Start at the battery connections and work your way out.
Why does my Yamaha Star Stryker have no power?
I think a guy on the Raider site had a problem with that (blown fuse on it after mods) and since the installation of that changes the power routing it could be the issue (if installed). Other than that, you’d have to go step-by-step, last place you have power to next place you should.
Why does my Yamaha R1 bike not start?
When i go to start the bike the relay clicks away fast, and the speedo gages go blank for a second or two. I have 12.96 volts in the batery befor i tun the key on, turn the key it goes down to 11.0, then i try to start it and the relay clicks away and it goes down to 7-6 volts .
What should I do if my Yamaha cruiser won’t start?
Try your ignition control, these are prone to failure on the Yamaha cruisers. Also test the main cable connection between the CDI and fuse box. If this is loose it will effect starting. Try those first off, also check security of fuses. Also look at the battery, if maintenance free, it should read around 12.5 amps.
Why is my Yamaha V Star 250 not starting?
Faulty side-stand switch: The side-stand switch mechanism prevents riders from starting the bike while the side-stand is down. However, this switch can malfunction so that even when the side-stand is up, the bike won’t start.
I think a guy on the Raider site had a problem with that (blown fuse on it after mods) and since the installation of that changes the power routing it could be the issue (if installed). Other than that, you’d have to go step-by-step, last place you have power to next place you should.
Why does my car not start when I Turn on the key?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. One possible reason your car wont start is a bad connection. This is one of those things that is often over looked until after the battery or starter or alternator have been replaced or all of the above. if this happens to you check your battery connections. Loading…
Is the Yamaha V Star 250 a cruiser?
The V Star 250 offers a classic-cruiser look and excellent gas mileage that will appeal to any budget-conscious rider. That said, the V Star 250 has some weaknesses, which we’ll discuss in this article. We’ve compiled a list of grievances from owners of this particular model to give you an idea of what problems to expect on this bike:
What do I need to know when my motorcycle wont start?
If you don’t already have one, a trickle charger or Battery Tender is a good investment; as is an inexpensive voltmeter. With the engine off, the battery should read in the vicinity of 12.5 volts. When the engine is running, it must be rotating at roughly 1,500 rpm or faster before it will begin to charge the battery.
What can I do about the choke problem on my V-Star 1100?
Some have been able to simply remove the gas cap or shut off the fuel a short time before shutting off the bike to drain the bowls to help eliminate the issue, but the O ring removal seems to help pretty well. Many have also reported that the problem has all but disappeared when they modified the intake and went to a pod filter set up.
When to start the throttle on a V-Star?
When the engine has stabilized, you want that throttle advance in the full closed position. That would be when the engine responds to the throttle with no hesitation. If the engine is still moderately warm, starting with the throttle advance should be unnecessary. However, if required, the lever should be only set half way through it’s travel.
Can a 12V battery be used as a starter?
Like this one http://www.etrailer.com/static/images/pics/D/W/DW00254_2_1000.jpg Connections should be pristine. A battery can read 12 VDC, even 13+ VDC and however have not enough amps for the strong twist the starter demands, or just too weak to maintain the charge for a starter.
What to do if your car battery won’t start?
Use a water and baking soda mix with an old paintbrush to neutralize all that acidic gunk first, then scrape and brush away all corrosion. Use a wire brush on the clamp assembly and a battery post brush on the battery post.