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2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic - Page 9 Questions & Answers
Light bar
THe Green wire is the low beam, to verify this google Yamaha 1100 wiring diagram and you should find a link to the wiring diagram
While riding my 2001 vstar
sounds like a problem i had with my v star if u can charge it and it starts and runs for a bit then dies again check the rectifier which charges the bike
Charging system problem
start up the bike,put volt meter on battery terminals,if voltage rises with revs ,the anternator is okay,but if no volts then the alternator or the wiring to the battery is suspect
Looking at the sight glass to check levels i am
Have a buddy tip the bike over to the right - if the level is in fact too high, tipping it to the right should reveal this. If it's way too full, that could create problems. I doubt it will damage the engine but it could make a mess if it's overfilled by more than a quart.
Too much oil is better than not enough. Find out for sure before you run it any more.
Why does my Yamaha 1100 Vstar die when you put it
There is a switch on the kickstand that is supposed to shut the motor off if the kickstand is left down and the bike is put in gear. It's a safety device that's a bit annoying - especially when it malfunctions. My guess is that this switch is electrically or mechanically stuck so it thinks the kickstand is down. It's a fairly common problem. Mess with the plunger a little - it might free up but ultimately you might just want to replace the switch if it is in fact the switch causing the problem. I hope this helped!
I have a Yamaha v star 1100 classic, I c
failed starter clutch...this is a one way centrifugal coupling within the motor that engages with the starter then disconnects when the motor fires. When these fail...the starter clutch will no longer engage with the engine properly.
Why does my speedometer not work most the time?
If its like the xvs650, sometime the speedo end of the cable has a habbit of dropping off, lift the speedo housing and have a look. I had it happen just I got to a speed camera which was funny in the least.
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