Are there any problems with the Yamaha V Star 250?
Some V Star 250 owners have reported experiencing starting problems on their bikes. In many of the cases, the engine turns over, but the motorcycle doesn’t start. In other cases, the engine won’t turn over, and the bike won’t run at all. Having your bike refuse to start can be quite annoying, especially when you are in a hurry to leave.
Why is my power V Star 650 losing power?
Will see while running it tomorrow. I don’t think it’s anything to do with your ignition, but by the sounds of it you have gotten some **** blocking your main jets in the carby.
What causes white smoke on a V Star 650?
SeaFoam caused your white smoke…..its burning the SeaFoam and some carbon build up. You are going to have to do some mechanical work here…..just pouring additives in and not going any further isnt going to get you anywhere. Start with the carbs.
What kind of parts do I need for a Yamaha V-Star?
Aprilia Arctic Cat BMW Buell Can-Am Ducati Genuine Harley-Davidson Honda Husaberg Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Piaggio Polaris Sea-Doo Suzuki Triumph Vespa Victory Yamaha Select Model… Isn’t it annoying when your bike unexpectedly breaks down.
Some V Star 250 owners have reported experiencing starting problems on their bikes. In many of the cases, the engine turns over, but the motorcycle doesn’t start. In other cases, the engine won’t turn over, and the bike won’t run at all. Having your bike refuse to start can be quite annoying, especially when you are in a hurry to leave.
Why does my car make a whining noise when accelerating?
Diagnosing Whining Noise When Accelerating 1 Transmission Problems. One of the prime reasons for whining noise may be friction caused in the car transmission mechanism. 2 Differential Gear Problems. Wearing out of gears in the rear differential or front, may be causing whining sounds. 3 Power Steering Problems.
Aprilia Arctic Cat BMW Buell Can-Am Ducati Genuine Harley-Davidson Honda Husaberg Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Piaggio Polaris Sea-Doo Suzuki Triumph Vespa Victory Yamaha Select Model… Isn’t it annoying when your bike unexpectedly breaks down.
Is the Yamaha XV250 a virago or a V Star?
For 2008 the XV250 was re-branded as a V-Star instead of a Virago. Small, light, but nimble and packing more punch than meets the eye, the 2008 MY V-Star 250 is a great entry-point cruiser for both first-time riders or for people in search of an economical commuter with uncompromised cruiser styling.
What is the color of the 2008 Yamaha V Star?
Color available for 2008 model year is Black Cherry. V Stars have always been appreciated for their talent of providing loads of torque from down low with the help of their V-twin engines.
What kind of light bulbs do I need for a Yamaha motorcycle?
Autobulbs Direct have a wide range of standard replacement bulbs and upgrade bulbs available for most models of Yamaha motorcycle. Use the bike finder above, or select your Yamaha model from the list below. If your Yamaha Motorbike is not listed, please check your handbook, check the existing bulbs or Contact Us for help.
Why does my car not run with the choke on?
Dwight Coleman there are usually only a few possibilities if it only runs with the choke. One cause could be an air leak on the carb, head gasket, crankshaft seal. The other could be a clogged low speed and idle circuit.
What to do if your choke is stuck on a motorcycle?
A Choke that is stuck or not turned off. Ensuring proper cable routing so that you can turn the handlebars all the way to the left and all the way to right without opening the choke when doing so is an essential test after installing the carbs and after reconnecting the choke cable. Ensure it doesn’t bind up and pull the choke open.
Can you turn handlebars to the left without opening choke?
Ensuring proper cable routing so that you can turn the handlebars all the way to the left and all the way to right without opening the choke when doing so is an essential test after installing the carbs and after reconnecting the choke cable. Ensure it doesn’t bind up and pull the choke open.
Dwight Coleman there are usually only a few possibilities if it only runs with the choke. One cause could be an air leak on the carb, head gasket, crankshaft seal. The other could be a clogged low speed and idle circuit.
A Choke that is stuck or not turned off. Ensuring proper cable routing so that you can turn the handlebars all the way to the left and all the way to right without opening the choke when doing so is an essential test after installing the carbs and after reconnecting the choke cable. Ensure it doesn’t bind up and pull the choke open.
Can a stuck petcock cause a motorcycle to hydrolock?
A stuck float with a standard petcock can create issues as the fuel will do what is stated above but when the bike is sitting. This fuel can also fill the cylinder and create hydrolock and destroy your engine when you start it. The piston cannot get to top dead center on the compression stroke and it bends your connecting rod. This is real.
Can a new bike start without a kick start?
The sad part about this is majority new bikes are launched without a kick start option. As much as I appreciate the thought to reduce rider effort to get the bike started, I loathe the part where the rider cannot get his machine started when the battery juices are not up for it.
What should I do if my bike won’t start?
If the bike fails to start in the first try, do not keep the ignition going at it for prolonged periods. This will drain the battery pretty quick and result in major issues in the future. The idle solution is to press the starter for 5 seconds at a time and provide a 20 seconds cool off period before the next try.
What causes a motorcycle starter to go bad?
A motorcycle starter goes bad usually because of age. Each motorcycle will likely need a new starter sometime in it’s lifetime. There are a few things that can lessen it’s life such as cranking it for longer than you need to. That can cause electrical connections to overheat and melt.
What kind of seat does a Yamaha Star 250 have?
2020 Yamaha V Star 250, SEAT Seat: Standard Seat Type: Two-Piece Adjustable: No Seat Material: Vinyl Seat Location: Driver and Passenger Folding: No
What kind of carburetor does a V Star 250 have?
The single 26mm Mikuni® downdraft carburetor ensures optimal fuel/air mixing and delivery with superb throttle response. Widely geared five-speed transmission makes the most of V Star 250’s powerband.
What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?
Unless you have one of those new all-electric motorcycles, your bike needs three main things to run- Spark, Fuel/Air mixture and Compression. Your bike will either run rough or not start at all without the proper amounts of any of those elements.