We have a 2001 yamaha v star 1100 sounds like a valve knocking is it ok to ride it like that could it be spark plug or what ya think could be and how hard,to fix urself

SOURCE: Yamaha FJ 1100

Nice thing about the Roadliner, if a car does hit you, it'll probably bounce off with major damage.

SOURCE: starter works but won't turn over bike

hi

when a bike has been sitting for a while it can caus a lot ov littel problems the ring gear in ya starter can jam up just from sitting and it wont be abel to turn your bike over if yout put your bike in gear and hold ya clutch in rock ya bike back and foward and let the clutch go when your rocking it back and foward thats all i can think ov going by the info you gave me.

SOURCE: where is the oil filter on my yamaha V-star 1100

On the right side of the bike (right side when ou are sitting on it) just above the rear brake lever behind a small circular plate. remove the plate and the oil filter is inside (you will easily see it). Warning---on these bikes you have to drop the front exhaust header and right floor board in order to change the oil filter unless you install a after market oil filter relocation kit. If you plan on changing your own oil it is highly recommended to install this relocation kit.

SOURCE: Yamaha 2001 Raptor 660, need to clean my carb

Drain and replace the gas with fresh.
Remove the air cleaner and spray carb cleaner into the inlet. Work your throttle a little then put everything back together and try to start it.

Chris Hall

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• Posted on Oct 09, 2009

SOURCE: Yamaha 1100 Drag Star 2001 Custom motor starter,

These parts are fairly reliable. Rather than buying new, you should be able to pick one up from a motorcycle breaker who will post it to you. I would expect to pay about £60-£100 tops in the UK (Depending on mileage). ANy Yamaha dealer will be happy to order you one new, but they are a hell of a price!