What can I do about my Yamaha 650 V-Star?
Check with your municipality before performing any exhaust modifications to ensure you are not violating any laws. The intake on the V-Star 650 can be altered to increase performance. The easiest method is to install an aftermarket air filter to allow more air into the engine, thereby increasing power.
How can I improve the performance of my Yamaha 650?
The easiest method is to install an aftermarket air filter to allow more air into the engine, thereby increasing power. You can also modify the air box to increase air flow. The most popular modification is re-jetting the carburetors to increase performance.
Why does my VStar 650 not change gears?
I have a vstar 650 its a 2007. When I pull the clutch in to change gears motor revs. The throttle does not seem to be sticking, bike is warmed up, just seems to take time for it to return to an idel when I rev it or as stated am in the process of shifting. Any help would be appreciated.
What causes idle issues on a V Star 650?
In addition to a sticking cable or throttle mechanism, that is sometimes caused by leaving the “choke” on too long or by an air leak around the carbs……assuming that it HAS carbs. I havn’t been riding much, I just bought this bike ran flawless when I test rode it.
Is the Yamaha V Star 650 in production?
For the current model year, the 650 is not in production, but Yamaha does have a 2020 and 2021 VStar 250 available. Yamaha also offers Star touring bikes, but again not in the 650. With so many model years there are plenty of used bikes to search through, although availability is dependent on the local market.
What kind of motorcycle is the Yamaha 650?
The V-Star line of motorcycles produced under Yamaha is a popular range of “Harley-Davidson clone” cruiser motorcycles. The V-Star 650 lineup is particularly popular due to the lower cost as compared to their larger displacement siblings.
Is there a fix for 650 V Star engine light?
No diagnosis needed. If it’s just the wire off, since the code just means the circuit, it’s an easy fix. But you may notice real performance issues without the fix. I just bought an ’04 650 V Star and have put about 300 miles on it.
The easiest method is to install an aftermarket air filter to allow more air into the engine, thereby increasing power. You can also modify the air box to increase air flow. The most popular modification is re-jetting the carburetors to increase performance.