Nice! Thank you! (Btw, the exact amount of oil according to specifications should be 1,9DL, incase any one cares, I'm sure the eye-leveling works just as well! )
Thanks man. Being that I just bought this one, I just wanted to go through it and do some maintenance for my own peace of mind. I changed the oil and filter, front brakes and final drive oil and I'm off to the next step. Have a nice day and thanks again.
I don't have anyone to help level out the bike. So I use a brick under the the kickstand. That levels it, just make sure you crack the bolts 1st, before using a brick. You can also use a 2×4 just stack it maybe drill some screws into it.
hey man, I've been watching your videos last couple weeks. I find them helpful. Thanks for all the work you've done. I assume 1 qt oil is enough to fill it up. Am I wrong ?
Great videos. You’re a huge help. Just bought my first bike. 2009 V Star 650 Classic. Only 2,800 miles. You think I should replace this? I know miles are low, worried about age.
Great video. I took off the back tire while I was cutting down the rear fender struts to bob out the bike and didnt pay attention to how i left the back wheel. It leaked oil out the shaft so I am going to drain whatever is left and refill it.
Hi Bernbo. Not sure if you still reply to people, I seem to be leaking oil whenever I drive it, out the crack where the final drive connects to the disc, idk whatever that gap is. Not sure how to fix, think it could be the rear seal
lol It's not a frequent service that's for sure, 1st one is at 1000 km, and then every 25,000 km after that. these bikes truly are almost maintenance free.
good video. also I recently loosened the axle bolt on the final gear side when I was tightening it back I noticed that it kept spinning and wouldn't come to a torque end. not until I put a socket on the other side axle bolt was I able to tighten sown axle bolt as recommended. is that normal or do I have a problem with me axle bolt or Barrens. tku sir very much I do enjoy your videos.
Why is it 1/2 the videos show the bike tilted on the kick stand and 1/2 show it either level on a stand or the hub level in a vise when they fill it. Which is the correct way. Dealers too show it tilted on the kick stand, and nobody mentions which is the right way. It can make a big difference how much more it takes.
Berno do you have a video on removing the back signal lights? Im trying to install bew hard case saddlebags with lights built in but dont know how to remove the stock ones. Any suggestions would really be appreciated. I follow many of your videos and learned alot, so thanks for that!
Sorry I don't have a video on that. I think it is pretty straight forward though. If you remove the licence plate holder you should see the wireing, there is only a few bolts to remove the signal assemble. As for the wiring you may want to remove the rear fender to access that, so you can reroute the wiring to the bags. check this link out, it might help. th-cam.com/video/JsmAC_eCeeU/w-d-xo.html Hope this is of some help.
Question, any suggestions on a batwing fairing? Im doing some updates/changes/mods myself and need a batwing fairing to complete the look without having to go to a dealer which i dont think they even make. I didgo on amazon and im leary on ordering one and it doesnt fit. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Bike looks great and i got my crash bars on. Happy girl here!
Lillian Hey Lillian, check out Motorcycle Super store, I have bought stuff there before no problem, like White Wall tires my Solo Bag ect... www.motorcycle-superstore.com/20293/i/memphis-shades-batwing-fairing hope this helps you out. That's great you got the Crash Bars on. Takeiteass!
Hey Travis, The filter will have an arrow on it that will show you which direction the flow goes. Point the arrow toward your carburetor. If there’s no arrow, the larger side of the filter will go toward the carb.
How often would you go a step further and lubricate the final drive splines? Is it recommended that you do it after so many miles? Thank you in advance.
Hey PJ, I'll put a link here that answers your question. I'm sorry I dont have a video on this. Mine was last done when I got my new White walls installed. www.starbikeforums.com/forums/49-v-star/1495-lube-those-final-drive-splines-save-$$$.html Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
I have a leaky seal in my axle, when we went for our last ride there was a trickle of oil on the rim. Im told that the seal isn't very expensive but is it difficult to replace it?
Hi yowie65, according to the service manual if there is any damage or leakage, have a dealership service the unit. Disassembling and servicing the final gearcase requires considerable expertise and a number of special tools. if there is any problem with the final gearcase, it is best to have a qualified shop service it. Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
My first time to have a bike with a shaft drive...I have a 2004 dragstar 400 but i don'tnt know how to change the gear oil until i saw this video..many thanks sir..im still confuse about this shaft, does it have a 2nd gear that needs oil change? Pls help me..God bless
Hey Miller Tizzy, not to sure about that, I just did a quick search on Yamalube Friction Modified Shaft Gear Oil anfd found that it is for sealed wet brake final drives and standard differentials of all Yamaha products. ... Not for use in '09 and newer VMAX. They do say standard differentials of all Yamaha products though. Myself I would stay with the standard YAMALUBE shaft drive gear oil 80w. Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
Bernbo thanks for the reply brother and well... now im wondering if i should put that in or not... its the only stuff i could find online when i looked up yamalube drive shaft oil.. got a link to what you use? also do you recomend the k&n air filter for our bikes?
Miller Tizzy here is a link www.yamahagenuineparts.com/yamalube/yamalube.asp?currentPage=2&shopcat=yamalube&start=3&Year=&Model=&NumRecords=30 just look down the page a bit, i think its like $8.95. I would recommend a K&N air filter but make sure you adjust your fuel to air mixture as the K&N filter allows so much more air flow.
Neal Armstrong Hey Neil thats a good question, i wish I could answer it for you, not sure if you can use different gear oil's i imagine it would be ok, but i would just stick to manufacture's recommendation. .
It's okay, gets the job done, better than over cranking on a bolt and stripping it. Mine cost about 10 bucks as well. I Can't afford 100 bucks for a wrench, wish I could lol. Cheers!
***** I'm like you, I'd rather use a torque wrench on everything as to stripping a bolt, nut or threads inside your casing especially as expensive as bike parts are. Thank you for the video.
@Bernbo thanks brother, very helpful info! Great video, btw! I just got my first bike which is a V Star 650 for only 2250 and only 10,000 miles! This will come in handy!
+Bernbo I'm sure you are right in any case :) but I thought that the angle of the bike while it is on kickstand may somehow change the final level of the oil after replacement. It seems very sensitive as i understood from your explanation in the video. Thanks a lot for your answer.
@@bernbo ... I've tried to make a point... ALL instructions from their books is on the side of caution, if they do not warn, and something happen, builds a bad reputation... ... my car is 16 years old, anti-freeze replacement is recommended every 20000kms... it is green-ish still after 74 000 and does what is suppose to..
Just picked up a 2001 V-star 650. Now I know when to change the shaft drive oil as well as how to do it. THANK YOU!!
Congrats on your new bike & thanks for watching the vids.
Cheers!
Nice! Thank you! (Btw, the exact amount of oil according to specifications should be 1,9DL, incase any one cares, I'm sure the eye-leveling works just as well! )
Awesome man! Really short & simple straight forward video. Glad there are people like you that put videos like these out there🔥🔥
Happy to feedback like this. Cheers bro!
Been watching your videos since I purchased a vstar. Great stuff, keep it up. Helped me out on a lot of maintenance. Take it eaz!
Thanks man. Being that I just bought this one, I just wanted to go through it and do some maintenance for my own peace of mind. I changed the oil and filter, front brakes and final drive oil and I'm off to the next step. Have a nice day and thanks again.
I own 2 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic. I very surprise how easy it is to change the oil. Thank You for the video.
I own a 2002 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic. I am very surprise how easy it is to change the drive oil. That you for the video.
Just did mine! Super easy! Had to take off the saddle bags other than that super simple! Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much I love to ride I just my 650 V and want to do maintenance on it myself to save money your videos are fantastic
Hey man, this helped me change the final drive oil, Thanks for another great video!
Happy to hear it bro. Cheers!
Happy to hear it helped out. Cheers!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Very useful!
+Dana Pellerin Right on Dana, happy to hear it helped you out.
Cheers!
Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make your video for us. I hope you have a great day
Yes do one for greasing the splines!! Its a common problem which can lead to big trouble!
man you are the best youre really helping me to fixing my bike alot i owe you.
+Serhat Ozer Right on bro, happy to hear the video helped you out. Cheers!
I just picked up an 2009 VStar this was really helpful man thanks!
Right on Nick, happy to hear the vid helped. Congrats on your new ride.
Cheers!
No problem, thank you for watching. Cheers!
Great video!
You come through yet again. Thanks for your great videos, Bernbo. Ride safe and take it eass!
great videos u do THANK YOU ...
Right on Danny, thank you for watching.
thank you for video, good job
greasing the final drive splines would be good too,
hope u can do it sometime
I enjoy your video's
Thank you, maybe one day i will do the final drive splines. Thank you for watching.
Clean and easy. Thanks
You rock bro! thanks for the helpful video
Thank you, happy to hear it helped out. Cheers!
Good video friend.
Great video.....as usual.
Thanks for the video. I have a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim with shaft drive,
Another useful video, Thanks again.
+clutepc Cheers!
Thanks coach!
I don't have anyone to help level out the bike. So I use a brick under the the kickstand. That levels it, just make sure you crack the bolts 1st, before using a brick. You can also use a 2×4 just stack it maybe drill some screws into it.
I will see what I can do, no promises. Cheers Bro!
You are A hero
I would change it, it's cheap and then your good to go for a long time. piece of mind so to speak. Cheers!
thanks for the vid, i'm going to do the same thing today on my XVS 1100.
Right on, Ride safe bro.
Cheers!
Thanks for the informative video. Just an ad on, the XJ650 has a magnet on one bolt for the bottom. cheers.
+Daniel Beatty Nice great idea, Cheers!.
Have you done a video on greasing the final drive splines? If not would be a great next video!
True, your almost there.
hey man, I've been watching your videos last couple weeks. I find them helpful. Thanks for all the work you've done.
I assume 1 qt oil is enough to fill it up. Am I wrong ?
Right on man, happy to hear they are helpful. It doesn't take much 1/2 a qt maybe.
Una vez más, muchas gracias, saludos.
O love the vstar
thank you
thanks dude
h aha i have to wait 10000 km for this
thanks buddy ..
That was easy. Can't wait until you do mine. Haha...
You should use SAE 80 W gear oil. I use Yamalube.
Do you have a video about spline lubrication that I asked about earlier? I can't find one. Thank you
Great videos. You’re a huge help. Just bought my first bike. 2009 V Star 650 Classic. Only 2,800 miles. You think I should replace this? I know miles are low, worried about age.
metro7416 Hey Metro you should be fine. Congrats on your new bike, you should get many yrs of awesome rides out of it, I know I have. Cheers
Great video. I took off the back tire while I was cutting down the rear fender struts to bob out the bike and didnt pay attention to how i left the back wheel. It leaked oil out the shaft so I am going to drain whatever is left and refill it.
+yburi Right on. These bikes make great bobbers.
any idea how bad it is to disconnect the shaft drive from rear wheel? I want to pain the rims green to match the tank
yburi Sorry man, that is something I haven't done.
no problem i have done tons to this bike by shear blind luck/youtube and google. Once again great vid man keep it up
Thanks bro, good luck.
Hi Bernbo. Not sure if you still reply to people, I seem to be leaking oil whenever I drive it, out the crack where the final drive connects to the disc, idk whatever that gap is. Not sure how to fix, think it could be the rear seal
For leveling , my crappy jack i hate. so i level off the wall , my mirror holds up my bike off the wall :) works well.
Thanks bro, but forgot to mention what kind of oil to add.
Yamaha recommends you replace it with Yamalube 80 W gear oil.
I just bought mine last year and it has 15000 mi. Not sure if the it needs it, but it wouldnt hurt. You think I should wait?
Thanks for your videos! Can you tellme how to remove the alternator cover?
I was never told when to change the final drive oil. Its gona be a long time til i need to change it
I didnt catch what kind of oil you put in there? Is it regular motoroil`?
my 2006 v star 650 I hear a little noise I check the transfer case and is full of oil what can that be
Just turned 15,000 on mile so time to order the Yamalube
lol It's not a frequent service that's for sure, 1st one is at 1000 km, and then every 25,000 km after that. these bikes truly are almost maintenance free.
u can probably level using 2x4s or 2x12s stacked
good video. also I recently loosened the axle bolt on the final gear side when I was tightening it back I noticed that it kept spinning and wouldn't come to a torque end. not until I put a socket on the other side axle bolt was I able to tighten sown axle bolt as recommended. is that normal or do I have a problem with me axle bolt or Barrens. tku sir very much I do enjoy your videos.
Thanks for watching the vids Jaime, I dont think you have any problems, as long as you have it torqued to spec your good.
so what are the standards for how often to change it..good stuff to know
Yahmaha recommends every 25,000 km or every 2 years what ever comes first.
YAMALUBE FRICTION-MODIFIED SHAFT DRIVE GEAR OIL 80W-90 32 OZ
Is that what you used?
Thanks for these maintenance videos 👍
Yes that's fine, your good.
Why is it 1/2 the videos show the bike tilted on the kick stand and 1/2 show it either level on a stand or the hub level in a vise when they fill it. Which is the correct way. Dealers too show it tilted on the kick stand, and nobody mentions which is the right way. It can make a big difference how much more it takes.
Berno do you have a video on removing the back signal lights? Im trying to install bew hard case saddlebags with lights built in but dont know how to remove the stock ones. Any suggestions would really be appreciated. I follow many of your videos and learned alot, so thanks for that!
Sorry I don't have a video on that. I think it is pretty straight forward though. If you remove the licence plate holder you should see the wireing, there is only a few bolts to remove the signal assemble. As for the wiring you may want to remove the rear fender to access that, so you can reroute the wiring to the bags. check this link out, it might help. th-cam.com/video/JsmAC_eCeeU/w-d-xo.html
Hope this is of some help.
Thank you so much! Helps tons!
Question, any suggestions on a batwing fairing? Im doing some updates/changes/mods myself and need a batwing fairing to complete the look without having to go to a dealer which i dont think they even make. I didgo on amazon and im leary on ordering one and it doesnt fit. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Bike looks great and i got my crash bars on. Happy girl here!
Lillian Hey Lillian, check out Motorcycle Super store, I have bought stuff there before no problem, like White Wall tires my Solo Bag ect... www.motorcycle-superstore.com/20293/i/memphis-shades-batwing-fairing hope this helps you out. That's great you got the Crash Bars on. Takeiteass!
Which way does it in-line fuel filter get one and 2004 Yamaha VStar classes new owner don’t know
Hey Travis, The filter will have an arrow on it that will show you which direction the flow goes. Point the arrow toward your carburetor. If there’s no arrow, the larger side of the filter will go toward the carb.
Must ask Santa for a torque wrench. Much better than a vacuum cleaner.
Is there a video on how to change the back brake?
Sorry, haven't done a vid on that.
No I haven't done one of those yet. mmmm....
I got a used service manual cheap on eBay. The owner's manual I downloaded from online. Keep the rubber side down!
can you post a video of how to change the rear brakes on a v star 650 mine has the drum
Sorry Fernando, I bought a new bike the 1100 Dragstar. I will miss the 650 though.
How often would you go a step further and lubricate the final drive splines? Is it recommended that you do it after so many miles? Thank you in advance.
Hey PJ, I'll put a link here that answers your question. I'm sorry I dont have a video on this. Mine was last done when I got my new White walls installed. www.starbikeforums.com/forums/49-v-star/1495-lube-those-final-drive-splines-save-$$$.html Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
I have a leaky seal in my axle, when we went for our last ride there was a trickle of oil on the rim. Im told that the seal isn't very expensive but is it difficult to replace it?
Hi yowie65, according to the service manual if there is any damage or leakage, have a dealership service the unit. Disassembling and servicing the final gearcase requires considerable expertise and a number of special tools. if there is any problem with the final gearcase, it is best to have a qualified shop service it. Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
My first time to have a bike with a shaft drive...I have a 2004 dragstar 400 but i don'tnt know how to change the gear oil until i saw this video..many thanks sir..im still confuse about this shaft, does it have a 2nd gear that needs oil change? Pls help me..God bless
The final drive is the only part that needs an oil change. Other than that you can do your regular oil change on the motor. Cheers!
Get it, Maestro. Thanks!
awesome! i have yamalube friction modified drive shaft oil 80 is that ok? wasnt quite sure about the "friction modified"
Hey Miller Tizzy, not to sure about that, I just did a quick search on Yamalube Friction Modified Shaft Gear Oil anfd found that it is for sealed wet brake final drives and standard differentials of all Yamaha products. ... Not for use in '09 and newer VMAX. They do say standard differentials of all Yamaha products though. Myself I would stay with the standard YAMALUBE shaft drive gear oil 80w. Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
Bernbo thanks for the reply brother and well... now im wondering if i should put that in or not... its the only stuff i could find online when i looked up yamalube drive shaft oil.. got a link to what you use? also do you recomend the k&n air filter for our bikes?
Miller Tizzy here is a link www.yamahagenuineparts.com/yamalube/yamalube.asp?currentPage=2&shopcat=yamalube&start=3&Year=&Model=&NumRecords=30 just look down the page a bit, i think its like $8.95. I would recommend a K&N air filter but make sure you adjust your fuel to air mixture as the K&N filter allows so much more air flow.
Do you have a video on the transmission ?
helo ramos Sorry Ramos, I don't.
What is the top chromenut
That's a vent for the final drive.
does it have to be yamalube? I have a few bottles of 80w 90 for my truck differential
Neal Armstrong Hey Neil thats a good question, i wish I could answer it for you, not sure if you can use different gear oil's i imagine it would be ok, but i would just stick to manufacture's recommendation. .
Bernbo that's what I figured, it would be nice to use what I have but o well, thanks for the reply
How does that torqewrenth work is it good?
I have found one here in sweden for about 10 dollers the more expensive one cost several 100 dollers.
It's okay, gets the job done, better than over cranking on a bolt and stripping it. Mine cost about 10 bucks as well. I Can't afford 100 bucks for a wrench, wish I could lol. Cheers!
Sounds good enogh for me then! :) thats to much money haha i agree :)
Cheers
***** I'm like you, I'd rather use a torque wrench on everything as to stripping a bolt, nut or threads inside your casing especially as expensive as bike parts are. Thank you for the video.
Right on bro, better safe than sorry.
Cheers!
I bought it see how it works going to sign the lece tomorrow on a garage! :)
What kind of oil is it?
It's SAE 80w gear oil.
Is an exact torque necessary?
In this case I would say no, but for piece of mind sure.
@Bernbo thanks brother, very helpful info! Great video, btw! I just got my first bike which is a V Star 650 for only 2250 and only 10,000 miles! This will come in handy!
@@denzelthebright3725 Dam that's a great deal, super low miles too. CONGRATS
Ok🌹🇧🇭🇧🇩
don't you have to make sure that your bike stands straight up at first before chainging that oil?
+Sinan Cnry I don't think that would be much of an issue.
+Bernbo I'm sure you are right in any case :) but I thought that the angle of the bike while it is on kickstand may somehow change the final level of the oil after replacement. It seems very sensitive as i understood from your explanation in the video. Thanks a lot for your answer.
Sinan Cnry Sorry bro, I misunderstood you. Yes the bike should be level when you top it up to the correct level.
i have high performance VALVOLINE sae 80w-90 can i us this..
I have always stayed with the recommended product, piece of mind. The VALVOLINE sae 80w-90 may work as well.
+Bernbo thank u
... have you noticed how clean the oil was?
Yes i did notice, but it was the first time I did it since buying the bike. So I changed it anyway.
@@bernbo ... I've tried to make a point... ALL instructions from their books is on the side of caution, if they do not warn, and something happen, builds a bad reputation...
... my car is 16 years old, anti-freeze replacement is recommended every 20000kms... it is green-ish still after 74 000 and does what is suppose to..
Thank God men LIKE doing this crap....
so i take it you are a little bitch?
What year is your bike?
It's a 2004
LMAO!
every how many thousand... krikes... i've put 72K miles on my bike.. i've just topped it off. I feel kinda silly right now.
No filter needed?
That's right, no filter needed.
lol, I agree.Vacuums suck! buda bum bum.