2002 yamaha vstar 1100 pops out of first gear

SOURCE: firing on rear cylinder not front

I had a similar problem with my Hinda Cb750 after it sat for years. What i had to do was work my way from the battery thru the electrical system cleaning all the connections along the way to the coils This fixed the problem and get me firing on all cylinders. give it a try

SOURCE: Bike was dead - I installed new battery and no change.

Dead how? Completely dead where nothing lights at all? Like the other person said, check main fuse. If lights are on but the bike won't start, the starter clicks but won't turn over, bad starter. But if all the lights light, the starter works and turns over the bike, but it won't start, the kill switch is still activated, or the side-stand switch could be bad or corroded and stuck in from the last time the side-stand was down. I'm hoping you haven't been trying to start the bike with the side-stand down.

Also if your battery is good it will read about 12.6 volts or so with a voltmeter. If you been trying to crank the bike for five minutes or so the battery can be to as low as 10 or 11 volts, or lower.

Hope this helps.

SOURCE: 2002 Yamaha Vstar 1100 Custom. STARTER Problem

The starter button is used in an open circuit design.
You must press the starter button to "Close" this circuit before the starter will engage. Taking the starter button out of the loop helps support the suspect short. Assuming you kept the starter button wires from touching. :) If not, it is most likely the starter button.

Trace the wires coming from the starter button.
There could be a short circuit. (Same as pushing the starter button). Check along the handle bars and anywhere rubbing could cause a break in the insulation. Try this at night with the lights off.
You may be able to SEE the spark and locate it quickly.

Good luck!

SOURCE: 2002 yamaha 650 vstar, 20,000 miles. it won't

Could be the coil. Also could be several other things. Download a shop manual and diagnose it.

gavin jones

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• Posted on Sep 25, 2010

SOURCE: how do I adjust the timing chain on 2002 yamaha

The timing chain most likely adjusts itself( I am not certain) however a loose chain will cause an engine rattle, but is not the cause of popping and dying.
try cleaning the fuel system, new spark plugs,new air cleaner