Sounds like a float is sticking and continues to drip fuel into the cylinders while its parked...
Probably going to have to pull the carbs and clean them, also..when they stick like that and fill the cylinders up with fuel, it will seep past the rings into the crank case, so after you clean the carbs and set the float height, you'll probably want to change the oil as well... if the oil smells real strong of gasoline, id leave the drain plug out for a couple hours and let it air out before closing it back up and starting the back...an internal crank case explosion wouldn't be good at all!!!
This bike is probably equipped with immobilizer system and you should have a red key along with two black ones. That means that if the ECU does not detect the correct key code from the IC inside the key, it will neither give power to the fuel pump nor to the spark plugs. The main key switch has a lot of wire in 2 groups.One big and one small (thin).Which wires did you jumped?
yes its actually easier then doing maint on a car bc u can get to every thign alot easier the maitenace is really basic like checking the tire pressure,changing oil and filter, checking the air filter,checking fuel filter if it has one??,and oiling the chain,checking all lights,checking the license plate tags, and make sure if u dont ride it for a long time like say winter buy a battery maintainer from ebay to save u from having a dead battery in the summer its well worth the money
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3 point use a shared ground. In my days you stuck your arm out to change direction :>D
Testing and wiring. Change '3' to '4' to compare.
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I have a. Vstar 1100 it's an 04 and has the pressure plate and to tighten the 6 bolts to the preferred pressure has the bolts completely touching the clutch pack outer most plate and doesn't leave enough room to even release the plates when you squeeze the clutch whats not right here???
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The headlight fuse is located on the left side under the access panel below the seat. there are 4 fuses on the panel with one 15A fuse being for the headlight.
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The V-star 1100, much like most Japanese motorcycles, uses engine oil to lubricate the transmission. (The engine and transmission share the same case and lubricant.) Therefore, checking the engine oil and trans oil are one and the same. There is a window that you look in when the bike is standing up straight.The final drive (drive shaft at the rear wheel) takes Hypoid gear oil, and should be filled to the bottom of the threads on the fill plug.
As part of basic motorcycle maintenance, you are obliged to check engine oil levels of your machine to keep it in perfect running order. This process is simple, quick and might warn you of a problem early. For more information check,
=> Ways to Check motorcycle engine oil
For more clarification check the video which will guide you to replace Yamaha V Star 1100 Complete Oil and Filter.
Hi Michael - definitely could be. Do you have access to/familiar with a multi-meter for electrical testing? For the basics - a $15 multim from anywhere will do. There's a few standard diagnostic steps I can walk you through to get a general idea of what's going on. There are numerous things that can prevent you from getting fire to those plugs. I know this isn't the most interesting task - but the first thing you should do is get your seat and as much of the plastics as possible off - and go from wire to wire checking your connections. Grounds, everything. GIve everything a good look over. You wouldn't believe how many times I've seen this type of situation be simply a loose ground wire - or a break in a wire/melted wire - you name it. If you can let me know about the multi-meter and give that thing a good walk around - tug, poke, move around - don't be hesitant. If something comes disconnected or a wire breaks, comes out of a connector, etc. - all the better. It was going to do that eventually anyways. It's a good way to get familiar with the machine and to at least eliminate the simplest causes first. All The Best - and Good Luck - Justin McCartney 17 South Industries, LLC
