Are there any problems with the V Star 1300?
Just got the 1300 tourer, 400 miles in less than a week and yes, I did notice rust starting to form at the welds behind the bags. I will bring this up to the dealer when I go back to have one bag replaced due to some damage not of my doing in the next couple of days.
How much torque does a Yamaha xvz1300a Royal Star have?
The Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star has a really soft, lazy old motor, which makes a claimed 75bhp or 98bhp in the full dresser XVZ Venture Star touring model. Peak torque is at just 3500rpm, so you’ll rarely need to stir the Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star’s five-speed gearbox once on the move. The Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star is beautifully finished.
Do you need to tune the carburetor on a Yamaha V-Star 1100?
While many modern V-twin motorcycles have gone to fuel injection, Yamaha’s V-Star 1100 is carbureted. All carburetors need maintenance from time to time. Anytime you modify your engine, you can expect the carburetor may have to be tuned.
Why does my Yamaha Star Venture engine overheat?
Note: If the overheating persists, it may be a sign that something is wrong with the bike. Particularly, if the engine is running lean or is low on oil, it will overheat. You should make sure to inspect your engine because if the bike hasn’t been idling for long, it shouldn’t be an issue.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha V Star?
UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ONLINE THROUGH FORUMS IT SEEM LIKE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES EACH CASE I READ WAS THE SAME THING THAT HAPPEN TO ME. I HAVE CONTACTED YAMAHA AND THEY SEEM TO HAVE NO ISSUE WITH WHAT HAS HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AS IT IS A GREAT SAFETY ISSUE.
When to kill a Yamaha Star Venture engine?
Newer Star Venture/Eluder models also feature large air ducts that help redirect heat away from the rider and increase airflow towards the engine cylinder. However, if you’re stuck with an older model, the smartest move to make is to kill the engine if the bike is idling for more than 5 minutes.