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  1. V Star
    Hello fellow riders, I am looking into buying the passenger Ultimate Seat for my 2005 vstar custom. On the website, it states that if you have the CLASSIC version of vstar, then the Ultimate passenger seat WILL fit with the OEM driver seat. However, if you have the CUSTOM version like I do, the...
  2. V Star
    I’m pretty new to motorcycles, I picked up a 99 vstar 1100 for a few hundred bucks and have been slowly getting it running. I’ve replaced ignition switch, coils, plugs, stator, and rectifier. Yet I still have a weak inconsistent spark. So I guess my question is does that sound like a Cdi box...
  3. V Star
    I'm not sure if I killed my starter. I have a 2008 vstar 1100 I just bought, and I was sitting in neutral when I accidentally hit the starter button while it was running. It made a strange noise so I shut it off, and when I tried starting it up again the starter made a brief noise and then did...
  4. V Star
    Is it good to apply a light coating of lubricant to small o-rings that will be used in a carburetor? If so, what brand or type of lubricant should I use? Thanks.
  5. V Star
    Do y'all use o-rings around your main jets & holders? In the 1100 carburetor, the pilot jet and enrichener (choke) jet don't use o-rings. For the main jet, this diagram shows two o-rings: one around the main jet (#44) and one around the jet-holder (#9). None of the DIY videos show using #44 and...
  6. V Star
    I just cleaned my carbs (first time) and reinstalled them on my 2004 V-Star 1100. I'm using an auxiliary gas tank for testing and have not yet reinstalled the Yamaha tank (or its electrical connection to the instrument cluster). I did reconnect the wires from the carburetor back to the bike (TPS...
  7. V Star
    Okay, new to the forums please help me if I posted in the wrong spot. Last night I was home and realized that I my bike was idling abnormally high, so having no idea what I was doing I adjusted the idle nob and it began to have a normal idle. Apparently when I did that I popped the Solenoid...
  8. V Star
    I’ve had this Yamaha Vstar 1100 custom for like 2-3 months now and it’s runs great, has its power and all, hardly any issues… until I tried doing a stationary burn out for the first time. It was able to do a small burn out but after it wouldn’t go into gear. The bike stayed on and still turns on...
  9. V Star
    So I kinda narrowed down to a potential relay issue on my 2000 vstar 650. I was able to download a service manual for my bike and it say to test continuity between 2 wires but the book says the 2 wires are in a spot over from the wiring on my bike. My question is should I go off my bike or off...
  10. V Star
    Hi guys, I got a little problem. I ordered some cobra slash cut slip ons for my vstar 1100. Problem is the bolt holes on the exhaust doesn’t align with the bike’s. Bolt holes… I hope I’m being clear enough ahaha but I mean the slip ons fits in the exhaust I just can’t bolt them on the bike…and...
  11. V Star
    Hi guys, hope y’all doing well. I just bought a 2009 vstar 1100 classic, it had some leather saddlebags on it but sadly the one on the exhaust side melted because it was touching the exhaust. What do y’all run? I need some inspiration. I’m looking for medium/large size and needs waterproof ones...
  12. V Star
    Hi I have a 2002 1100 vstar, i was ridding to work, and at a red light next to my work the bike turned off and didnt let me try to turn it on again, like if there was a eletrical issue so i pushed it to the parking lot. I have a battery meter and when its off the battery shows 12.5v to 12.9v...
  13. V Star
    Currently doing a chop build on my 1100 vstar but wanting to upgrade to a 16 in the rear with a vintage tyre. Measured it out and the diameter would fit the swing arm. Factory wheel is 15x4.50 from memory? Wondering if anyone knows if a factory roadstar 1700 wheel would be compatable? They're...
  14. Electrical and Lighting
    What's up, everyone? I am a new owner of a used 2002 V Star Classic 1100. I am actually a brand new rider and this is my first bike! As I am waiting to take my motorcycle safety course, I am doing some maintenance to my bike. The first thing I've been working on (bc its generally easy) was...
  15. V Star
    Hi everyone, got a quick question, I have a 2001 vstar 1100, pod kit air filter, rejetted and open exhaust, bike runs well but I was looking at the Dynatek 3000 but I don’t know much about it, does anyone know if it’s worth getting? Pros and cons, Do you think there would be much improvement in...
  16. General Bike Talk
    2007 yahmha vstar 1100 Hey been trying everything to get my bike from backfiring. This like the 4th time this weekend I've pulled apart to clean n adjust carbs. Well was goin to move shim down on needle n when I put needle back in broke the fingers 2 of them n cant get needle to stay in right...
  17. V Star
    I recently installed Ramflo 400s as part of a DIY pod setup on my 2005 VStar 1100. Wanted to share my experience here in case others want to follow suit. The idea is credited to Joe Conway (Custom Air kit pics). The usual pod setup of having air filters hidden under the fuel tank leaves the...
  18. V Star
    short story long, i had a 75/76 Honda CB750. it got stolen. my neighbor felt sorry for me and gave me this 2006 V Star 1100. it had been sitting for a couple years. it ran fine (my neighbor says) prior to it sitting. he’s in his 70’s and has stopped riding. i changed the oil, the plugs, the fuel...
  19. General Bike Talk
    I just wanted to put a general reminder to all of those guys getting redfaced and beating their chest at the motorcycle gods. Take a break. Take a day. Take 3. Dont take a week. Forget everything and rediagnose. Two things happened to me that this helps with. One, sometimes your petcocks...
  20. V Star
    I've replaced the starter on my vstar classic but when I go to start it sounds like it's just whines and doesn't crank I've replaced the battery, starter, starter sylonid, fuel pump, and had to replace the dighram on the carb floats I'm at a loss run out of ideas
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