Where is the oil filter on a 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100?
Changing the oil and filter on a Yamaha V-Star 1100 is a bit time-consuming, but simple enough for anyone to accomplish with a minimum of tools. The oil filter is a paper canister-type, located on the low right side of the engine, directly behind the front exhaust pipe.
What oil does a 2007 Yamaha V-Star take?
Follow Us: For weather temperatures between 10 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, SAE 10W30 motor oil is recommended for Yamaha V-Star 650 motorcycles. For temperatures between 40 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the owner’s manual recommends SAE 20W40 motor oil.
How do you check the oil on a 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100?
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.
Where is the oil filter on a V-Star 650?
While the engine oil continued to drain, I moved to the filter. The V-Star 650 has a 2-part decorative cover over the oil filter housing, and both pieces need to be removed separately to access the filter. Using my allen wrench, I pulled the 3 bolts from the outer cover and removed it.
How much oil does a V-Star 650 cruiser have?
I opened the oil-filler cap and placed a long-necked funnel in the opening. The oil capacity of the V-Star 650 is 2.97 quarts; the bike owner had 4 quarts on hand just in case–a wise move. I poured in 2 quarts of oil, then figured I should check the oil sight glass to monitor the rising oil level.
When do you change the oil on a Yamaha 650?
Yamaha has been making the V-Star 650 motorcycle, with only cosmetic changes, from 1998 to the present. The oil and filter change procedure for all these bikes is substantially similar for all of ’em.
Where is the oil drain on a V-Star Cruiser?
The oil drain bolt is on the rider’s left side of the bike, tucked beneath the frame rail, on the lower left side of the oil pan. I wiggled my 17mm socket onto the bolt and wrenched it loose. The oil drain bolt is reached on the left side of the bike, beneath the frame rail, on the left side of the oil pan.