Why does my 650 V Star engine light come on?
It sounds and runs the same as it did before. Hubby has an ’06 1100 and the only time his light ever came on it was supposedly indicating it needed an oil change. We did change the oil on this just because we didn’t know for sure when it had been done last but that didn’t affect the light at all.
How do I read Check Engine light codes?
When you turn the key on the check engine light comes on for 1-1/2 seconds then goes out if there are no trouble codes set. Most of the very few trouble codes are generated by disconnected wiring. If any trouble codes are set, when you turn the key on, the check engine light comes on for 1-1/2 seconds, goes out, then blinks the codes.
How long does the Check Engine light stay on?
If any trouble codes are set, when you turn the key on, the check engine light comes on for 1-1/2 seconds, goes out, then blinks the codes. Then the light stays on until you turn the key off.
When to check the oil level on a Yamaha V-Star 1100?
The oil level diminishes as the miles and time wear on, either being burned away by the motor or, in worst-case scenarios, escaping through leaks in the engine casing. Checking the oil level on your Yamaha V-star 1100 before every ride is critical to prevent engine damage. Luckily, checking your oil is simple.
It sounds and runs the same as it did before. Hubby has an ’06 1100 and the only time his light ever came on it was supposedly indicating it needed an oil change. We did change the oil on this just because we didn’t know for sure when it had been done last but that didn’t affect the light at all.
When you turn the key on the check engine light comes on for 1-1/2 seconds then goes out if there are no trouble codes set. Most of the very few trouble codes are generated by disconnected wiring. If any trouble codes are set, when you turn the key on, the check engine light comes on for 1-1/2 seconds, goes out, then blinks the codes.
What kind of oil does a Yamaha XVS 1100 use?
Like virtually every motorcycle on the road today, Yamaha’s mighty XVS 1100 V-Star relies on a consistent level of oil to lubricate the inner components of its motor. The oil level diminishes as the miles and time wear on, either being burned away by the motor or, in worst-case scenarios, escaping through leaks in the engine casing.