Top 20 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner S - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity. I have ridden an XT500 on Green Lanes in the UK. Great old thumper! You will probably find there is a small overflow hose from the float bowl of the carburetor. The float valve is sticking. Remove the carb and clean all the jets, especially the one in the bottom float bowl. https://www.google.com/search?q=1979+yamaha+xt500+clean+carburetor ..

Wow, that is a LOT of codes. It wasn't like that when I drove an XT500! https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/yamaha-fault-codes/ https://www.google.com/search?q=2013+yamaha+xt250+diagnostic+codes ..

Strip the clutch down, clean it thouroughly and rebuild it. Set the pressure clearances etc.

Question edited for full year make model. Check out the videos https://www.google.com/search?q=1986+Yamaha+radian+rebuild+carbs ..

Contact Yamaha and/or its distributor directly to request the manual.

the first gear is very heavy and requires alot of energy to start

It might be..(if bike is in good condition or have new engine)
But not more than 30 minutes

yes it can

It has a window, why would you need a dipstick in a sealed system. I actually just changed the oil in my bike and found myself wondering this same thing. I ended up over filling cause when I started to run her I saw the oil in the window disapear. So I thought, This cant be right. But shut her off and the oil filled back up in the window after a bit. So after you change the oil and oil filter, run her down the street and back, put her on the centerstand, wait an hour or so, come back, look at the window and see if you have a little bubble at the very top. Add or subtract as needed. Gotta fill up that oil filter after its been changed so you'll probably have to top it off.

Maybe. But ithink the contact gear has issue. Getta repairbook or search utube

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This will all depend on whether your bike is fitted with carburettors or a direct fuel injection system. Is this idle speed change a new problem? Sudden idle changes could be a sign of another issue. When was it last serviced? A dirty air or fuel filter can cause idle issues. Engines that use a carburettor, (Carb), usually have an idle adjustment screw on the carb itself. I would recommend getting an expert to do this as adjusting carbs can be a tricky job. Direct injection systems are usually not adjustable without using specialist equipment.

Titen all connections..also clean if needed. Also inspect n test ignition components. Ur not gittn proper spark or the timing has slipped. Get a haynes or clymer repairmanual for detail

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to Yamaha Motorcycles. Replace the Starter Relay. https://www.google.com/search?q=yamaha+majesty+yp125e+starter+relay+location ..

limited info generic answer idle adjustment --fuel delivery problem filter or if has fuel pump

Rev Counter?? Do you mean tachometer? Do the engine RPM's fluctuate when returning to idle? If so, its probably time for a valve adjustment... Intake valves that are TOO TIGHT will cause the rpm's not to settle back to idle quickly.

Buy a clymer or haynes shopmanual for complete detail

Under the saddle, near the battery box.

There are three things to make an internal combustion engine run, 1- a properly timed spark 2 - Adequate compression 3 - Proper fuel/air mixture .... this is provided all internal parts are in proper working order.. put the correct main jet and pilot jet back in to start, and then take the carb to a professional mechanic and have him clean and set it.

Contact a Yamaha dealer or an auto parts store to inquire.