When did Yamaha stop using the star name?
A further change in the set-up of the company came in 2016. It was announced that Star Motorcycles would drop the STAR moniker and revert to selling under the Yamaha name. Since then, Yamaha has continued to successfully sell motorcycles around the world.
Where can I buy a Yamaha Star bike?
Although Star Motorcycles was a separate brand to Yamaha, the plan was to sell their motorcycles through the Yamaha dealerships in the United States. Exactly the same bikes would be sold in other areas of the world as Yamahas rather than Star Motorcycles.
What was the first bike sold by Star Motorcycles?
The first bike that was sold by the Star Motorcycles company was the 1300cc V4 Royal Star. The company operated in this manner for several years before Star Motorcycles became a company in its own right under the Yamaha Motor Corporation umbrella in 2006.
How much does a Yamaha V Star Cruiser cost?
Motorcycle Insurance: Model Type Cruiser BASE MSRP (US) $6,199.00 Dealers Yamaha Dealers Warranty 12
Are there any problems with the Yamaha xv1600 Roadstar?
This problem is quite serious, as the rear wheel may seize, increasing the rider’s chances of crashing. Yamaha issued a recall for this problem, instructing dealers to make necessary modifications to the transmission by replacing the transmission gears and shafts with adequately machined parts.
What causes a Yamaha Roadstar to lock up?
In the transmission of the affected motorcycles, Yamaha announced that they’d manufactured the second/third pinion gear wrong. This caused abnormal wear on the transmission. If this happens, the circlip may break and come loose, which would cause the transmission to lock up.
How does the oil pump work on a Yamaha Roadstar?
The oil pump has two gears (inner and outer). When the two gears rotate, the intake area separates and creates a vacuum between the gears. This vacuum sucks oil, which is later transferred to the discharge area through gear motion. Afterward, the gears connect (on the discharge side) to squeeze the oil out.