Had a chirping noise that I couldn't figure out what was making the noise. Thinking it was the belt so I adjusted it several times. This evening I jacked it up and run it in gear and found it was the rest sprocket area. I checked the parts list for the rear wheel and found there is a needle bearing in the hub of the rear pulley. Previous owner put on new tires and I'll bet he didn't grease the axle or that bearing. See the bearing isn't a sealed bearings so it probably doesn't carry any weight and just runs on the axle. Wish I didn't have to pull the wheel to fix it.
The motorcycle is not sitting on its wheels. The distance from the drive sprocket to the wheel sprocket is the shortest it can ever be. Any weight will tighten the belt. (And ruin the needle bearing in the cushion hub!) A Goodyear viva 3 car tire ????
@@alhawkins7576 yes Goodyear Aviva 3.........and I had a jack stand at the point where they secure the motorcycle to it crate from the factory. That puts the weight where it needs to be when adjusting the belt. Be doing it for about 5 years and 40,000 miles......still on factory bearings and drive hub cushions........thank you for watching bud
I'm using 20w-50 Valvoline , it's fine I just change it a little sooner to be on the safe side even though probably don't have to. I'm using offroad kind spose to be a little tougher , it was no difference in price anyway.
Good video Jeff, retail for 5 quarts of 2w50 and an Amsoil filter would run you read read $105. If I set you up with a preferred customer program it would only cost you about $80. I know it will cost a little bit more than that Valvoline that you’re using but the comparison and quality isn’t even close.
I noticed when you rotated the tire the belt started being almost against the outside edge of the pulley. After you rotated the tire a couple of times it creeped to the inside of the pulley. Just wondering why it would do that?
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 my manual says 110 but another video the guy said not to torque it 110 because it can cause damage He said not to go over 90 lbs. I know on the belt tension they say to set it at 7 to 10 mm free place so it doesn't. Take out your front pulley shaft bearing. I think I'm going to take the muffler off tomorrow and loosen that nut some.
@@rodkramer8879 I've had this one for almost 4 years and put 4 tires on and a drive belt and never any problems. I check the bearings when I change the tires.
I'm from UK looking at this or the 650 next favoring this over the 650 for the FI over carb and higher speed highway speed in UK is 70 mph how easy is it to adjust and maintain the belt compared to a chain and how often do you need to ajust
It's an easy adjustment.........I check the tension at every oil change and adjust maybe every 10,000 miles. The 950 is a great bike......you won't be disappointed
I run 42psi in the tire and no washy feeling. It gets amazing traction in wet and dry conditions.......thanks for watching. Want to know anything else about it, just message. Jeff.....
@@rodkramer8879 got ya.......with just the motorcycles weight.......maybe quarter to half inch......with riders maybe three quarters of an inch........like I said this is at 42psi.........
@UCYc0HhGSzv1g6T-dsO5qwVg as far as alignment there are marks on each adjuster at the axle, just make sure the axle is at the same line on each side.....
Cool! Not a bike guy myself, but always appreciate someone who works on thier own vehicles!!
Thank you Chris B.
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887What size car tire is that
@@user-fl9us6yt3q 215/65/16, thank you for watching
Had a chirping noise that I couldn't figure out what was making the noise. Thinking it was the belt so I adjusted it several times. This evening I jacked it up and run it in gear and found it was the rest sprocket area. I checked the parts list for the rear wheel and found there is a needle bearing in the hub of the rear pulley. Previous owner put on new tires and I'll bet he didn't grease the axle or that bearing. See the bearing isn't a sealed bearings so it probably doesn't carry any weight and just runs on the axle. Wish I didn't have to pull the wheel to fix it.
Yeah.......gotta take care of the bearings........gonna be replacing all the wheel bearings this year.
The motorcycle is not sitting on its wheels. The distance from the drive sprocket to the wheel sprocket is the shortest it can ever be. Any weight will tighten the belt. (And ruin the needle bearing in the cushion hub!)
A Goodyear viva 3 car tire ????
@@alhawkins7576 yes Goodyear Aviva 3.........and I had a jack stand at the point where they secure the motorcycle to it crate from the factory. That puts the weight where it needs to be when adjusting the belt. Be doing it for about 5 years and 40,000 miles......still on factory bearings and drive hub cushions........thank you for watching bud
I'm using 20w-50 Valvoline , it's fine I just change it a little sooner to be on the safe side even though probably don't have to. I'm using offroad kind spose to be a little tougher , it was no difference in price anyway.
I always use the 10w40, just going by what Yamaha says to use in it. Thanks for watching Joe
Good video Jeff, retail for 5 quarts of 2w50 and an Amsoil filter would run you read read $105. If I set you up with a preferred customer program it would only cost you about $80. I know it will cost a little bit more than that Valvoline that you’re using but the comparison and quality isn’t even close.
Thanks Adam
Great job Jeff
Thanks Larry.......I still trying to learn how to get a better video.
Going DarkSide with my 950 this winter. What size is that rear rubber? I heard 205/60r16 is good but this one looks different. (?)
Right on brother, I used a 215/65/16. You'll love it.......so much better ride and better handling....I run air pressure at 42psi
Don't you have a split pin for the nut on the axle. To stop it from un-doing.
No, the 950 doesn't use a split pin.......thanks for watching
Are the front and rear tires both tubeless from the factory?
Love that Goodyear on the back! 🙂👍👍
Yes, thank you for watching
105 psi? I'm sure you meant 105 lb-ft torque. Very well done video anyway. Thank you.
Yes.....and thank you
Thanks for the video and what's its ride like with the car tyre on the rear ... TIGGER over in the UK
Thanks for watching Tigger......it's a much more smooth ride and last so much longer than a motorcycle tire.
I never knew you could put a car tire on a v-star 950!!
Yes sir, much better ride and longer lasting tire. 215/65/16 is the size for the 950. Thank you for watching.
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 I'm new to your channel and love the content. I just bought a 2012 vstar 950 and love it
@@mewise1969 they are awesome bikes, mine is a 2010 and I've had it for about 7 years and love it. Thank you for watching and subscribing
I noticed when you rotated the tire the belt started being almost against the outside edge of the pulley. After you rotated the tire a couple of times it creeped to the inside of the pulley. Just wondering why it would do that?
Just the nature of a belt, it will move back and forth. You adjust it so it won't stay to one side
I looked all over for a car tire that would fit my 950 ! ...what size and model tire is that ?
Goodyear Aviva 3 215/65/16
How does the bike handle with that "darkside" back tire?
I love it. Handles great, turns good and great traction
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887
I have 2014 VStar 950 what size is the rear tire ?
@@stephenkeener9565 215/65/16.and I run 38psi and it rides great.......thanks for watching
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 what make and size is that back tire and do you like it.
@@davidodom4454 215/65/16 Goodyear Aviva 3. Love it, rides and handles a lot better
Do you drive in the city or do you drive in the free way 🤔
Sorry for my Ingles,
Tank you amigo.
I ride everywhere on it......highways and back roads
Removes exhaust BUT leaves the easily detachable saddlebags on !! GEEEEE
lol..........bags don't need to come off
Have you had any trouble with your back wheel after torquing
the wheel axle nut to 105 lbs?
No sir.......that's the factory spec......I lucked up and found a shop manual for the V Star 950 and 1300
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 my manual says 110 but another video the guy said not to torque it 110 because it can cause damage
He said not to go over 90 lbs. I know on the belt tension they say to set it at 7 to 10 mm free place so it doesn't. Take out your front pulley shaft bearing. I think I'm going to take the muffler off tomorrow and loosen that nut some.
@@rodkramer8879 I've had this one for almost 4 years and put 4 tires on and a drive belt and never any problems. I check the bearings when I change the tires.
I'm from UK looking at this or the 650 next favoring this over the 650 for the FI over carb and higher speed highway speed in UK is 70 mph how easy is it to adjust and maintain the belt compared to a chain and how often do you need to ajust
It's an easy adjustment.........I check the tension at every oil change and adjust maybe every 10,000 miles. The 950 is a great bike......you won't be disappointed
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 think it's gotta be the 950 then maintenance on the belt isn't all the time and reaches motorway (highway speed)
@@MT-qf7nu yes, I've had mine up to about 110mph
So how much deflection with the tire on the ground?
I run 42psi in the tire and no washy feeling. It gets amazing traction in wet and dry conditions.......thanks for watching. Want to know anything else about it, just message. Jeff.....
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 I ment how much deflection in the belt with the tire on the ground? Thanks!
@@rodkramer8879 got ya.......with just the motorcycles weight.......maybe quarter to half inch......with riders maybe three quarters of an inch........like I said this is at 42psi.........
@@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887 ok thanks Jeff!
@@rodkramer8879 I hope I answered your question........thanks for watching and asking........Jeff
Have you ever taken the rear wheel off yourself Jeff
Yes, I change my own tires and bearings
@@problemslayer3538 this video shows how to tension the belt..........
@UCYc0HhGSzv1g6T-dsO5qwVg as far as alignment there are marks on each adjuster at the axle, just make sure the axle is at the same line on each side.....