Cruiser

Need help! I have a Vstar 650 classic, all stock. Here's my problem: Starts up no problem. It's running too rich. Symptoms: Spark plugs totally black, fouled. Oil very black, backfiring when decelerating, very bad MPG at around 30, was 50 before. What I did: replaced all jets, cleaned carburetor, checked float level, changed gas, turned pilot air screw 5 times out (normal 2.5 times). Still backfiring... What else can I do?

After having the old girls carbs rebuilt twice, and still having low speed running problems, I’ve ordered these https://www.mikunioz.com/shop/tm38-mikuni-flatslide-kit-yamaha-xv-1100/?v=79cba1185463 Hopefully with a tank flush I will be enjoying some smoother running😀 will let you know how I get on. Mark

Hi everyone! I’m new here and am looking for some help. I’ve got a Yamaha xvs 1100 dragstar and appear to have a tiny oil leak from the rear cylinder that appears to be about the head gasket. How hard is this to strip down and repair and is it possible to repair it myself without needing to have the head skimmed? Or is this possibly a ‘vibration’ issue where the bolts just need re torqued? Please help

Im planning changing the sheild air intake 2 a cone air filter intake whats peopls thoughts on this and and any suggestions for me

Hello, Without going into convoluted detail, I am thinking of getting my 1995 250 Virago emissions tested to try to use it in Central London. London will be extending the infamous ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emission Zone ) to the North and South Circular Roads in October (?) 2021. Bikes not meeting Euro 3 (Nox) standard of 0.15 gm/KM will pay £12.50 per day charge to enter "central" London. In the UK there appears to be only one company, the National Emissions Test Centre, that can test and quoting their website "Any Motorcycle can be made to meet the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) standard." Now NETC charges £170 to test the bike and probably more to "make the bike co…

I've just bought my first bike, a yamaha enticer 125. It was made for the indian market and is an import. Very few in the uk. I'm looking for someone else with one that can give me advise on replacement parts, upgrades etc. Does anyone have, or has anyone had, one of these?

Afternoon Gents, ive been away from my bike for a while and recently took it in to a garage for mot and service, also it turn over but not start. Changed plugs, emptied fuel tank and replaced with fresh (just encase). Upshot was a mashed starter clutch, garage changed it. Now it’s misfiring when in idle. The mechanic, good bloke, said he thinks it may be ECU related. I’ve had a look online and there is talk about the ECU resetting itself after just riding it in on a long hard drive. What the general consensus? New ECU? Flash the ECU? Or thrash it? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hello, I just bought my self a midnight star 1300 and shortly after i left in about 5 miles oil start to come out from the air intake casing, but a really propper amount of it that pored on the engine, exhaust and everywhere. I asked the guy and he said that when he changed the oil he put in about 4 liters of oil. Some other guy said that it is a common issue with Yamaha's and it is from a faulty rocker cover, and if i start listening to everybody... i will get nowhere After it took out about 2-300ml (by the looks) it stopped leacking and it gived blue smoke for about 10 miles. After that nothing came out any more. Left it for 2 days and whe…

Hi guys, just bobber'd my XVS 650 but would like to look at exhaust options. Is it right that the rear sections come off and include the baffles? If so can I find something shorter that also has baffles in or is it easier to just change the whole system? I'm hoping to end up with something black and certainly shorter than the stock exhausts. I did buy some black exhaust wrap but decided it's not really what I want to do Thanks in advance:)

I was looking at getting the Cobra FI2000 PowrPro Black Tuner for my XVS 1300. A bit pricey, but it tunes on the go which sounds good. However I've seen some complaints it doesn't work that well and don't want to part with that much money for nothing. The lower model seems to be just the same but manual tuning and I'm not changing stuff that much anyway. Does anyone have any experience with a good fuel management system to get rid of the usual XVS quirks, popping and snatching. I have changed the air intake and drilled the stock exhaust on mine (for now).

Hi, all, I have recently bought a XVS1100 Dragstar custom which has Dunlop K555s front and rear. The machine wriggles like a greased weasel when it encounters a joint or tar-snake on the road. I have upped the pressures to 40psi, resulting in only a mild improvement. I can't believe that this is the natural characteristic of the machine, nor has it ever been dropped of damaged - so it must be the tyres. So, over to you, my fellow XVS pilots - what would be your recommendation, and why. Your input would be gratefully received, and may well save me forking out for a different set of tyres that still don't do the job. Cheers for your time …

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So, just aquired a 2002 Dragstar with no service history- its fairly smooth, a bit lumpy (i need to ride it more i think its the style) and very heavy but ill get used to it. I was just reading some posts about blocked breathers etc. and wondered if there is a decent oil it could use to prevent any sludge? Wet clutch i know doesnt like friction modifiers so need to be careful maybe you all use a decent oil? I plan to run premium fuel full time which will help other aspects - air filter i notice is partially covered by plastic, is this a max flow restriction? Should I cut it out and readjust the carb? Any help appreciated, i do know the limitations…

Hi there everyone, I'm looking for a bullet/spike style air intake for my xv1900.midnight star. I know that they're out there as I've seen pictures, but I can't find on anywhere!!! Can anyone help Thanks Kim

Hi, I recently bought the above bike and I'm not a fan of the footboards. I'd like to replace them with footpegs. Is it just a case of getting the correct pegs, removing the boards and fitting the pegs, or is it a bit more than that? Any and all advice welcome and thanks in advance for your thoughts on this. Kevin Kelly Yamaha XVS1100 V Star

Hello. I've recently purchased a XVS650 bobber and it has seat mounts that I've never seen before. The ride is incredibly stiff and going over any sort of bumps is jarring. Has anyone seen these before and if so is there a way of adjusting the stiffness? https://www.flickr.com/photos/183749435@N03/48605223221/in/dateposted-public/# Thanks in advance. Sam

Hi all, I've been trying to find out the difference between the designations after the xvs 125. When I look for parts online my 54 plate bike has 4 listings. 070A and B and 120A and B. Any ideas or can someone enlighten me. Thanks Chris

Hello, at 75 I've just bought my first ever cruiser - a Dragstar 650 Classic. AND I LOVE IT! But there is a feature I haven't seen, as yet, anywhere else. It appears to have two fuel filler caps, one on each side of the speedo. The actual filler is on the right. On the left, when I unscrew the cap, there is an identically sized hole but with a plastic reducer - making the hole seems too small to accept a fuel filler nozzle. What on earth is it doing there? It balances the look of the tank, I must say. But that can't be the reason. Can it? cheers

Afternoon all Any other XV950 riders on here, or anybody based near me?

Hi all, my bike wont start after i clean up my carb. i just dissamble it,clean and put it back. The fuel pump sound ok, the starter crank ok but it won't start.....please someone help me???