2004 yamaha v star 1100 classic problems

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The classically designed V-star series is excellent proof of Yamaha's aim to be ahead of the competition in the cruiser motorcycle industry. Spanning from to models, these cruiser motorcycle models are an attraction to enthusiasts worldwide. Your Yamaha V-Star is not only powerful but also durable, well-sized, stylish, reliable, and fun to have. This bike will suit you whether you are an experienced biker or an amateur. The machine has a low seat position that provides unique comfort during rides.

2004 yamaha v star 1100 classic problems

My question is: I'd really like to get an honest feel for the reliability of the V-Star motor and the bike overall. One of the bikes I'm looking at is a Silverado. I really like the bikes looks, but I've heard some ugly war stories of people having problems with noisey lifters, and problems with the starter working lose, and bending the bolts, etc. This concerns me enough to come ask in a place where there are hopefully enough owners to really give me a good feel for just how serious these problems are. I don't want to buy into a problem. I've also noticed that sales of this bike have slowed in the past year. Possibly due to the persistant problems? I'd greatly appreciate some honest input on this before I buy. Thank you in advance. I wouldnt trade any of them for anything else. Currently My roadstar is stock and im going to chop the and vstar.

You also need to confirm if your battery cables are tightened because the battery loses its power when the cables become loose. Charging system failure in the V-Star is caused by a high-voltage circuit that constantly causes voltage regulator issues.

Privacy Terms. Total Motorcycle Community Forums 25 Years. Skip to content. Quick links. I have a serious problem with a bike that I have just owned for a few weeks. My vstar custom has just miles on it. It has the Cobra exhaust and has been rejetted.

Starter Relay: The starter relay is responsible for supplying power to the starter motor. If this relay fails, the engine will not be able to start. Fuel Pump: The fuel pump supplies fuel to the engine. If this pump fails, the engine will not be able to run. Ignition Coil: The ignition coil provides spark to the spark plugs. If this coil fails, the engine will not be able to start. Spark Plug: The spark plug ignites the fuel in the cylinder.

2004 yamaha v star 1100 classic problems

The classically designed V-star series is excellent proof of Yamaha's aim to be ahead of the competition in the cruiser motorcycle industry. Spanning from to models, these cruiser motorcycle models are an attraction to enthusiasts worldwide. Your Yamaha V-Star is not only powerful but also durable, well-sized, stylish, reliable, and fun to have. This bike will suit you whether you are an experienced biker or an amateur. The machine has a low seat position that provides unique comfort during rides. Besides this, it has a lot of power and speed. With it, you can enjoyably cruise at mph and above without a hitch. The bike comes with multiple color schemes, all of which look good. Yamaha V-Star is not the new kid on the cruiser block and it has earned a good reputation in the industry.

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Please consider creating a new thread. Yamaha V-Star is not the new kid on the cruiser block and it has earned a good reputation in the industry. There is a VERY definate spot in the throttle when it starts doing this. Electrical problems stemming from the high-voltage circuit in the machine may interfere with the ignition system, primarily via the battery circuit. Only then would I strip the carbs, if I found nothing else to be off. However, frequent servicing with proper diagnosis is the most effective solution to starting problems in the Yamaha V-Star. Who is online Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 70 guests. It would help if you liaised with a professional mechanic to diagnose starting issues in your V-Star Explore Our Forums. Then I noticed that the intake boots were actually switched around, so I switched them back to their proper position. Regards, Wizzard. He adjusted a dirty carb then cleaned it and now has a misadjusted carb. If the speedometer of your machine frequently falls significantly whenever you release the throttle during acceleration, then be sure there is a charging system failure caused by voltage regulator issues in the motorcycle. Unkle Krusty Replies. JavaScript is disabled.

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The problem is that this condition can go on for days or weeks without you noticing. Seems like if it were jetted improperly it would have started doing this right away. Then all of a sudden and for no apparent reason it now only runs good at an idle or very low throttle. He adjusted a dirty carb then cleaned it and now has a misadjusted carb. Also noticed this was your first post. With diligent use and maintenance, your Yamaha V-Star has what it takes to battle the toughest terrains. Thank you all again for the suggestions. This concerns me enough to come ask in a place where there are hopefully enough owners to really give me a good feel for just how serious these problems are. Harley Davidson Pan America Forum. BTW, Fuel overflowing and flooding out the carburetors of that bike can put fuel in the crankcase. I've also noticed that sales of this bike have slowed in the past year.