Never had a V Star, but I had a bought new Virago 1100. I changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles. It had 118,000 miles on it when I sold it, and was still running fine. A problem I have with removing the exhaust pipe every 3000 miles is the gaskets. The gasket between the header pipe and head should always be replaced whenever the pipe is removed. I have also had a lot of problems with those graphite bushings used on Japanese bikes where one pipe slips over another pipe. Those tend to cost between $15-$20, and usually get damaged when you remove a pipe. So it's not just a matter of more work and more time, but likely more cost for parts as well.
Excellent video! Giving the torque specs on the cover bolts, keeping track of which hole each bolt needs to go back, progressively tightening them down is important when you have steel screws going into aluminum threads. Exactly the way I would do this. Thanks for taking the time to do this
Working on my 2006 v star 1100. Did first oil change and it took a 4 day weekend. But I have full one piece exhaust and the right side saddle bag with a larger battery inside that. It all had to come off. Nut positions and clearances made grind and narrow a 13 m wrench. But it all gave me time to get to know my bike. One thing the dealer I got it did a oil change and check out of the bike and they used permatex instead of a exhaust gasket. I did think ahead and had bought 2 because at a idol I heard rather a valve click or exhaust leak. Exhaust gasket made the difference, nice clean sound. Watched some of your other videos and it's all good stuff, by the way next time for this bike I'm going with a external filter kit. Thanks
@@retrotechandelectronics THANK GOD FOR YOU.... I have an 1100 V Star 2005 that was well taken care of the guy I bought it from was a mechanic.... I go on your video and learn a lot thank you very much
This was one of the best explanations for Yamaha vstar owners that have this bike. I found it very informative and to the point. I'll be changing my own oil now.
great video.like to note,these bikes are famous for starter issues just changed my sprag clutch{one way locking bearing}.these bikes are hard to turn over,engine will kick back on start up,don t mess around install a kickass batterie before this happens;300 cranking amps antigravite batterie,plus,hope this saves you money and headaches .happy biking!!!!!
You're right, notably from folks with carb issues holding down the throttle to start their bikes. Very bad for the starter clutch. I should make a movie about this before long.
Okay, very good. Now I am going outside to attempt the first oil change I will do on my 2005 Yamaha V-star 1100 classic. This is 2024 so I hope the previous owner did not leave anything different or do anything wrong when they, or if they, did an oil change. Wish me luck!
Thanks so much for the excellent video! Changed my oil today with your video playing and me following along. Went perfectly! Now that i know how it all goes I can go much quicker next time. I do not have the money to get that kit, nor would I. Id rather put the money towards more accessories or gear. Thanks again!
Great video! Totally gave me the confidence I could do my own oil change. I do have stock pipes and for me that was the most difficult part. Getting the nut off was surprisingly difficult. I was able to get it all done. Thanks!!
I’m a 20 years rider and never once change the oil because I’ve taken my bike to support a local small business but now the shop owner/tech retired and thank to your informative videos I have the confidence to make my first oil change on my 2000 V-Star 1100 , also thank you for your service 🇺🇸
excellent video just found your site! My 1100 2006 has been sitting in the azores for 4yrs beside the oil change you just showed me can you give me any other tips to get it going again safely! Fyi bike only has 3800 miles mint condition.
Did you ever encounter problem with the engine oil level sensor? Mine is keeping the red oil light on even after oil change. Garage says it is rather the sensor or the oil pump...?? thanks
Thanks for the vid! I have a BT1100 and it has the same engine only difference is the exhaust is not in the way. One thing I did notice, a lot of extra oil came of when I put the bike on the centrestand. So I think it makes sence to put the bike up straight so the last oil can come out.
on my 07 the mufflers are connected so they both have to be removed.i change the filter every other change, during the fall. there is an oring under the longest bottom screw if it gets lost it will leak.
Great video I have a question. I just changed my fiction plateson my vstar 1100. I put the crank case back on.when I started up. Then I sean oil on the floor. Any ideas. Thanks
Where did you see the torque numbers for the oil housing? I have the manual here in Aus and couldn't see the 7.5 foot/pounds (or 10.5 nm comparison).... Good video though thank you
Thanks for the info. I was looking for what filter you used. Couldnt see it on the box. But I saw people suggested K&N145 filters. When I bought my 07 Vstar 1100 it already had cobras put on it. I guess the previous owner went through the dropping the exhaust headache. Lucky me.
Thank you for the video! I'm not the handiest mechanic, but I think you've given me enough courage to try doing this myself. Got almost 80K on my 2009. Oil change is sooooo much simpler on my Goldwing! I installed the Baron relocate kit, and hated it due to leaking. Had the shop take it off quite a while ago.
@@retrotechandelectronics True. I'm not sure I want to try changing the air filter on the GW. I was shown how to replace all fluids and brakes on it by a buddy, that's about as far as I want to mess with it.
Hi good video, I have an 1100 virago and the oil filter cover looks similar, on mine there is another o-ring in the bottom bolt hole of the filter cover, looking at your v star it looks like you also have one. Just a warning, on my first oil change, I didn’t know about it and lost it in my oil drain bucket, needless to say, when I started it it leaked like a sieve. I now always have a set of all three o-rings on hand when changing oil cause i have needed to change them due to breakage.
Cab't find this addressed in the manual. When I change the filter and oil on my 1100 VStar Custom 2006 does that automatically take care of the oil for the crankcase?
Thanks. Enjoyed your video. I got a 2007 Yamaha 1100 custom winch has about 6600 miles on it. Only when I take highway going 60-65 miles/hour, I see some spots and splashes like oil leak on the battery cover and exhaust. Can you tell me what causes this or if I have to do something about it. Thx Sal
I agree completely that for the cost of the relocation kit, potential problems that exist, and time it takes to install, it’s not worth it. Unless you put a ton of miles on the bike and change oil and filter every few weeks, and even then it’s risky. I have heard horror stories.
Get the relocation kit, save the headache of breaking one of the bolts for the exhaust in the head. He did a lot of unnecessary steps. Some difference tho, I don't have floorboards I have pegs, also once the exhaust is off the head I can slide the front half of the pipe out and gain access to everything. I didn't mess with my brake resivoir because it wasn't in the way. To save myself the headache of breaking a bolt in the head I did the relocation kit. 3.5qts of 20w-50amsoil synthetic. Never have to worry about breaking a bolt or taking my exhaust off for no reason. My oil change went from an hour plus to to 20mins
I wish I had a filter relocation kit for mine, it would be so much easier. I use an old antifreeze jug with a side cut out, fits perfect under the frame. Also, I have to ask what oil you're using that is thinner when cold? As a mechanic for almost 20 years, I've never seen an oil that does that. Even the OE Yamalube is thinner when warm.
Thanks for showing the actual steps. I'll be doing an oil and filterb change in the spring and now I feel kore comfortable in doing so since you went into the specific details of how to do it.
When removing my header exhaust pipe, the studs were seized on the nuts and thus came out as one unit, instead of only the nuts coming off the studs. I was still able to tighten the header pipe back on no problem using the seized nut+stud. What should I do to remedy this situation? Continue using the seized stud + nut, which now acts as a bolt? Or?
hi i'm french who live in french guiana. Your video are top quality. I have a vstar 2000 1100. do you have some video about the starter relay because i want to change it but the relay replacement isn't the same. I don't find a picture or a video about a starter relay on a vstar 1100. if you can photographies yours i'm very happy. thank you very much. carpe diem stéphane.
How much oil did you fill on? My nearest yamaha workshop told me to fill 3,1L with filter. So when my engine is warm the Oillevel glas show me that oillevel is between 1/2 and full
2 hours in and it’s possible to get the exhaust off. Just can’t get to one of the bolts. So, after looking at the oil filter cover, I’m wondering if I even need to take the exhaust off. So, trying to drain the oil first to see if I can then get the oil filter cover off. But no, can’t even get to the oil plug to losen. Might have to put the whole thing back together and take it in for a $200 oil change. Nothings easy.
Does anyone add a couple ounces of seafoam before an oil change and run it a few minutes to thin the oil and internally clean the engine? I do it sometimes on my vehicles, have for a long time.
I would never add seafoam to my oil and intentionally thin it out. The clearance between the parts and all of the endplay is designed for specific viscosity. Seafoam would break that film down and wear down the mating metal surfaces.
This is a great motorcycle! This oil and filter change is perfect for the DIY like me. However, this just seems like a lot of work to change the oil and filter. I'm looking to buy either a bike like this, 2005, or a 2007 Honda 1100 Shadow, which makes the oil and filter change much easier. Both bikes have less than 9,000 miles on them. Which bike would you recommend?
Aside from the Oil change... Which is a minor affair. Having often worked on both the Honda Shadow 1100 and the Vstar 1100 I find the Vstar to be superior in both quality and ease of maintenance. The Honda only wins in the cooling department.
What did you use to clean the oil filter cavity? Also could you use said cleaner and spray an abundance to accelerate the removal of from the reservoir?
Ok I got a 2004 vstar 1100 back in 012.at first I went by videos I've seen but do to my job of almost 40 years industrial maintenance mechanic I figured out a easier way.I don't remove break reservoir.I don't loosen break pedal or floor board.I don't remove header pipe all the way out.I do remove muffler.you just need some mechanical knowledge and think out of the box.😁 a lot easier. Ride safe.
Wow... 40 years of mechanical knowledge and the ability to think out of the box, letting the world know this in the comment section on a video of how to change an oil filter. Let me know where to mail your award Paul. That.... Is thinking out of the box...
Remove exhaust system is only two bolts. They remove fairing for super sport motorcycles, four cylinders are much more expensive valve adjustment, more expensive wheels and insurance, … Difficult to find lower maintenance cost for 1000 cc. This bike is more reliable than a car. The only bad point, this is some optional electrical accessories on this motorcycle. The engine is hot and then after 20 years, these small electric cables can break . Do not add gadgets and you do not have any problem. Vstar can use regular fuel but you spend more money for your fuel because you will do a lower mileage.
its not that removing the exhaust is difficult. i still have to replace the seals every few years. its having to replace exhaust seals, and the studs and nuts. because they rust up. if you only changing it once a year or every other year. i put on many miles.
@@retrotechandelectronics some of us aren't Fairweather riders. It kinda wore off between when I applied it and the next filter change. Also this way the filter can be changed every time. Not every other like the manual states.
I'm sorry but this video is not helpful... said no one ever. Just bought a 2003 1100 and need to do the oil change this week. Thanks bud, Happy Riding!
I really enjoy your videos. I bought a project bike..Yamaha dragstar 1100 ,1999. I have everything back together cleaned carbs with the help of your video but when I start it , my oil warning light comes on. What do you think?
Hello, Im glad my videos were helpfull. My bike is from the same timeframe and in the last few years the oil light sender has gone a bit wonky. The first question is always of course asking that the oil is filled to the proper level with the bike situated in the balanced upright position on level ground. With that out of the way I wonder if your light goes off when you lift the bike upright as mine generally does. I suspect ill be doing a sender unit swapout video in the near future. Some argue the wrong oil can cause this but I used Yamalube so its out of the question. Lemme know..
the oil light is only a level sensor. mine comes on when its started until i level the bike then it goes out. sometimes it comes on when riding then goes out. if you can see oil in the sight glass when the bile is level your good. Mine started sucking oil out of the breather after i drilled the pipes out. so it was drawing oil up into the air box. i fixed this by adding pods and re jetting. hope this helps.
One of the Reasons is there can be a tendency for Air bubbles forming in the oil near the Sender causing false readings...the Bubbles should usually disappear once you are riding and movement and pressure is happening in the system....
Thanks again brother, your video's have saved me so much time with not having to look through old pdf manuals that are not nearly as descriptive as your videos.. I am basically doing everything that I can to my 2000 V Star 1100 Classic this week. My carbs turned out excellent, can;'t wait to ride again! The only issue that I have experienced is getting the original air box reassembled....the tubes connecting the airbox to the engine keep sliding off! I am thinking about using spray adhesive, what do you think? I know that you have the Max Air System, and I will have to wait before upgrading to something like that, I have two teenagers who take all of my extra money . Ha ha. Tomorrow I hopeful wrap of the airbox, complete the oil change and then on to reinstalling the baffles that were removed by the previous owner ( I bought new ones) Thanks again for everything, you are an excellent teacher.
@@retrotechandelectronics That's a great idea thanks. Fortunately, I did nothing drastic thanks to the rain. I will definitely use a heat gun. Brilliant thinking!
@@retrotechandelectronics Hello again, just want to say that the heat gun worked perfectly, the bike is now fully reassembled and I took it out on short test ride to ensure that everything worked and then out again the next day this time on a 52 mile ride. In the 2 years that I have owned my 2000 V Star 1100, it has never ridden this well, so I am very grateful to you. I have one final question if you don't mind : At 70 miles per hours the bike seems to vibrate, and I don't know what causes it, because at 80 mph it stops. Again, the only time I ever experience vibration is between 70 and 80 miles per hour. Any ideas on what could be the root cause? FYI the tires are still in great condition, I was thinking that maybe I should have the tires professionally balanced? Could that be it or maybe the carbs need syncing? Thank you again.
Some people on very tight budgets use a very rough repair of using a quarter, nickel or dime depending on size of the sight glass along with JB weld. I actually did this repair myself when the the front master cylinder sight glass broke.on my old 1985 Honda Shadow VT 700, it worked well, for many months up until, I got around to properly fixing it
Great video! Love the seat, did you buy it online? I'm looking to replace my stock seat but am having a hard time finding a seat like yours with the bracket made specifically for a vstar 1100. Any help or links would be appreciated. Thanks!!
Not worth it and not recommended by Yamaha. Some kits have failed. You can get a Toyota exhaust gasket for a couple of dollars that fits perfect. I have had 2 of these bikes. It takes an extra few minutes. You don’t need a bleeder kit either, but if you do a lot of work on cars and bikes it can be worth it. Oil filter relocated kit is not necessary unless “maybe” you put a ton of miles on the bike and then you want a proven kit and for that you will pay the price of about a dozen oil changes and even the filter price increases by about 500%.
no they just wait longer to change the filter. manual says oil change every 3k and filter every 6k. but now i can change the filter every oil change. and you are supposed to change the filter when the oil is hot. that means hot pipe. the second time i changed my filter i had the relocation kit.
You are not supposed to change the oil when it is hot, thats non-sense. Your supposed to change the oil when gravity brought it all down into the pan, where you remove it. There is zero benefit to heating up multi-weight oil other than waiting around for it to work its way down again not to coat the whole engine with it right before your about to dump it...smh
@@retrotechandelectronics this is directly from the manual 3-17 start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, then turn off. place container under engine. remove filler cap, remove drain bolt and drain oil. read it for yourself www.werder.ee/Manual/XVS1100.pdf
I actually bought a set of stock pipes because someone drilled out the baffles on the bike I bought they also removed the V-Star emblem so now I'm hunting a set of them I love Harleys who doesn't lol but if your bike is not a Harley changing your pipes and removing your emblems doesn't make your bike one I love my classic and I don't need to pretend it"s a Harley
Really Nice Video...very Informative and well presented. Been Riding and DIY on my bikes for almost 40 years....your right on target. I have always 1...Drained out old oil with Bike on side stand, 2....allowed draining to go overnight before refilling and closing up. Also I would like to add....while draining overnight you should loosely place Filler Cap on to prevent possibility of anything falling into or getting into it. I had a buddy that was draining out his oil and as fate would have it [murphy's law?] dropped a screw right through the hole....I'm sure you can guess the rest. .No,.....He fortunately knew he did it but had a bitch job of getting it out.
So a few pointers. No new washer for the oil plug - this should be changed for a new one! No changing the o-rings on the housing for the filter - this should be changed for new ones! No new exhaust washer - this should be changed for a new one!
You are assuming that because someone who wants a relocation kit so that it's easier, won't do routine maintenance. Why not make it easier. Nothing wrong with filter relocations.
Oil relocation kit is soooo much easier, much quicker than 6-8 minutes, you don't have to smash all your shit with spanners and sockets that was done on countless occasions and use a 17mm spanner as specified by Yamaha, not imperial.
Never had a V Star, but I had a bought new Virago 1100. I changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles. It had 118,000 miles on it when I sold it, and was still running fine. A problem I have with removing the exhaust pipe every 3000 miles is the gaskets. The gasket between the header pipe and head should always be replaced whenever the pipe is removed. I have also had a lot of problems with those graphite bushings used on Japanese bikes where one pipe slips over another pipe. Those tend to cost between $15-$20, and usually get damaged when you remove a pipe. So it's not just a matter of more work and more time, but likely more cost for parts as well.
Excellent video! Giving the torque specs on the cover bolts, keeping track of which hole each bolt needs to go back, progressively tightening them down is important when you have steel screws going into aluminum threads. Exactly the way I would do this. Thanks for taking the time to do this
Glad you found it helpful... I posted a video with an ORK, in case you want to go that route.
Working on my 2006 v star 1100. Did first oil change and it took a 4 day weekend. But I have full one piece exhaust and the right side saddle bag with a larger battery inside that. It all had to come off. Nut positions and clearances made grind and narrow a 13 m wrench. But it all gave me time to get to know my bike. One thing the dealer I got it did a oil change and check out of the bike and they used permatex instead of a exhaust gasket. I did think ahead and had bought 2 because at a idol I heard rather a valve click or exhaust leak. Exhaust gasket made the difference, nice clean sound. Watched some of your other videos and it's all good stuff, by the way next time for this bike I'm going with a external filter kit. Thanks
Never thought I would actually ENJOY a maintenance video. Great job!
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!
@@retrotechandelectronics THANK GOD FOR YOU.... I have an 1100 V Star 2005 that was well taken care of the guy I bought it from was a mechanic.... I go on your video and learn a lot thank you very much
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This was one of the best explanations for Yamaha vstar owners that have this bike. I found it very informative and to the point. I'll be changing my own oil now.
Great, keep all of that money in your pocket, not at the dealer.
I felt like I was just chastised for incorrect tightening @12:50, when I didn't touch anything yet😆 Thanks for video.
great video.like to note,these bikes are famous for starter issues just changed my sprag clutch{one way locking bearing}.these bikes are hard to turn over,engine will kick back on start up,don t mess around install a kickass batterie before this happens;300 cranking amps antigravite batterie,plus,hope this saves you money and headaches .happy biking!!!!!
You're right, notably from folks with carb issues holding down the throttle to start their bikes. Very bad for the starter clutch. I should make a movie about this before long.
I will note that as my carbs have given fits and I want to rebuild or adjust them. What should the idle rpms be at cold and warmed up?
Okay, very good. Now I am going outside to attempt the first oil change I will do on my 2005 Yamaha V-star 1100 classic. This is 2024 so I hope the previous owner did not leave anything different or do anything wrong when they, or if they, did an oil change. Wish me luck!
Good luck!
I put the filter relocation kit on to save time. I don't have two days to let my oil drain, I'd rather ride. Good video, good details.
Glad you liked it.
Thanks so much for the excellent video! Changed my oil today with your video playing and me following along. Went perfectly! Now that i know how it all goes I can go much quicker next time. I do not have the money to get that kit, nor would I. Id rather put the money towards more accessories or gear. Thanks again!
Great video! Totally gave me the confidence I could do my own oil change. I do have stock pipes and for me that was the most difficult part. Getting the nut off was surprisingly difficult. I was able to get it all done. Thanks!!
I'm looking at V Star 1100s rn as my father talked me into getting one
Great walk through. What should we do when a pint of water comes out first? Full flush?
I’m a 20 years rider and never once change the oil because I’ve taken my bike to support a local small business but now the shop owner/tech retired and thank to your informative videos I have the confidence to make my first oil change on my 2000 V-Star 1100 , also thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Consider the other video I posted with the ORC as well if you want to go that option.
excellent video just found your site! My 1100 2006 has been sitting in the azores for 4yrs beside the oil change you just showed me can you give me any other tips to get it going again safely! Fyi bike only has 3800 miles mint condition.
Here is my list of 1100 maintenance videos, im sure the carbs could use a rebuild.
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Nice vid. Easy to understand for a guy who’s never did an oil change on a bike.
Glad to help
Can you please put a link for the clamp , I can't seem to find anyware in the UK . Thanks
What will make the breather cover on a 1100 v Star Silverado get hot enough to burn a blister
After filling oil and putting the cap back on, run the bike for about 30 seconds. Shut the bike off, wait a minute and double check the oil level.
Did you ever encounter problem with the engine oil level sensor? Mine is keeping the red oil light on even after oil change. Garage says it is rather the sensor or the oil pump...?? thanks
Like all your videos on the VStar!! Have a 2000 model 1100. Original factory exhaust!!!
Do you have the ais installed too?
Thanks for the vid! I have a BT1100 and it has the same engine only difference is the exhaust is not in the way. One thing I did notice, a lot of extra oil came of when I put the bike on the centrestand. So I think it makes sence to put the bike up straight so the last oil can come out.
I guess it's possible, ill try it next time, but i see the drain plug on the low side so im curious to see if it works.
Exhaust gasket Felpro 23588 for a Toyota works perfectly and is readily available at auto parts stores cheap.
Thanks for the idea.
on my 07 the mufflers are connected so they both have to be removed.i change the filter every other change, during the fall. there is an oring under the longest bottom screw if it gets lost it will leak.
Clear info with some extra points which owners would find useful. Would have liked some long shots as well.
Great video
I have a question.
I just changed my fiction plateson my vstar 1100.
I put the crank case back on.when I started up.
Then I sean oil on the floor.
Any ideas.
Thanks
How in the f do you get the exhaust back on like that I've been working on it for an hour now and I can't get the angle to get it back on both studs
2 people makes it easy
this is why i bought the relocation kit. exhaust is a bast£££
@ I'll just have to have help next time then
@@dantae666 I've been debating it for awhile now
Could you do ahow to replace a shift shaft seal on the Yamaha 100 cc vstar. Please
And thanks.ride the wind. Llhr
Where did you see the torque numbers for the oil housing? I have the manual here in Aus and couldn't see the 7.5 foot/pounds (or 10.5 nm comparison).... Good video though thank you
Very good video. I love how down to earth this rider is. Thank you so much.
Down to earth , but not so far as to lay the bike down!! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@retrotechandelectronics Ha Ha , good one!
Thanks for the info. I was looking for what filter you used. Couldnt see it on the box. But I saw people suggested K&N145 filters. When I bought my 07 Vstar 1100 it already had cobras put on it. I guess the previous owner went through the dropping the exhaust headache. Lucky me.
Check my recent video on the Relocation kit if you are having pipe issues.
Excellent detailed description of oil change yam vt1100 I recommend this video. Good job well made video.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for the video! I'm not the handiest mechanic, but I think you've given me enough courage to try doing this myself. Got almost 80K on my 2009. Oil change is sooooo much simpler on my Goldwing!
I installed the Baron relocate kit, and hated it due to leaking. Had the shop take it off quite a while ago.
That is the only thing easier on a goldwing, anything else is a massive undertaking.
@@retrotechandelectronics True. I'm not sure I want to try changing the air filter on the GW. I was shown how to replace all fluids and brakes on it by a buddy, that's about as far as I want to mess with it.
Hi good video, I have an 1100 virago and the oil filter cover looks similar, on mine there is another o-ring in the bottom bolt hole of the filter cover, looking at your v star it looks like you also have one. Just a warning, on my first oil change, I didn’t know about it and lost it in my oil drain bucket, needless to say, when I started it it leaked like a sieve. I now always have a set of all three o-rings on hand when changing oil cause i have needed to change them due to breakage.
Oh yeah, that could get messy... ugh....
Cab't find this addressed in the manual. When I change the filter and oil on my 1100 VStar Custom 2006 does that automatically take care of the oil for the crankcase?
Yes, This model has one common oil for the whole system except for the final drive gear oil.
When I went to put my exhaust back on I would use a little anti seize on the exhaust nuts
I always use a bit of anti seize on the exhaust studs, its a good idea
Thanks. Enjoyed your video. I got a 2007 Yamaha 1100 custom winch has about 6600 miles on it. Only when I take highway going 60-65 miles/hour, I see some spots and splashes like oil leak on the battery cover and exhaust. Can you tell me what causes this or if I have to do something about it. Thx Sal
A shot in the dark, but check the breather hose on the cylinder head cover on the right side it could be unplugged.
Thanks.. did you ever retighten then footboard screws ? Think I missed that
I did.
What Allen key size is that for those bolts
Great Video.... First time I changed the oil on my 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100.
Glad it helped
I appreciate your vast knowledge of this bike. You've helped me tremendously as I'm just starting to learn to work on my own bike myself
Good to hear, thanks.
I agree completely that for the cost of the relocation kit, potential problems that exist, and time it takes to install, it’s not worth it. Unless you put a ton of miles on the bike and change oil and filter every few weeks, and even then it’s risky. I have heard horror stories.
Do you have a video on how to fix a sticky gear shifter n how to fix it any info be great. Love your videoes
Thks in advance
Not yet
Get the relocation kit, save the headache of breaking one of the bolts for the exhaust in the head. He did a lot of unnecessary steps. Some difference tho, I don't have floorboards I have pegs, also once the exhaust is off the head I can slide the front half of the pipe out and gain access to everything. I didn't mess with my brake resivoir because it wasn't in the way. To save myself the headache of breaking a bolt in the head I did the relocation kit. 3.5qts of 20w-50amsoil synthetic. Never have to worry about breaking a bolt or taking my exhaust off for no reason. My oil change went from an hour plus to to 20mins
monster11082 relocation kit?
@@9erfanatic1 they make an oil filter relocation kit, so now it sits outside engine
Very very thorough and detailed video. Absolutely appreciate this!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you only use yamalube like could I use mobile1?
Thank you so much for taking the time and making this video. God bless you!
You are so welcome!
I wish I had a filter relocation kit for mine, it would be so much easier. I use an old antifreeze jug with a side cut out, fits perfect under the frame. Also, I have to ask what oil you're using that is thinner when cold? As a mechanic for almost 20 years, I've never seen an oil that does that. Even the OE Yamalube is thinner when warm.
Oh, and don’t forget to replace your crush washer. That should be done on normal. Good maintenance.
Thanks for showing the actual steps. I'll be doing an oil and filterb change in the spring and now I feel kore comfortable in doing so since you went into the specific details of how to do it.
When removing my header exhaust pipe, the studs were seized on the nuts and thus came out as one unit, instead of only the nuts coming off the studs. I was still able to tighten the header pipe back on no problem using the seized nut+stud. What should I do to remedy this situation? Continue using the seized stud + nut, which now acts as a bolt? Or?
I would remove the nut from the stud and reseat the stud properly. I would not continue by removing the whole stud.
@@retrotechandelectronics the nut is completely seized on the stud due to rust and corrosion.
hi i'm french who live in french guiana. Your video are top quality. I have a vstar 2000 1100. do you have some video about the starter relay because i want to change it but the relay replacement isn't the same. I don't find a picture or a video about a starter relay on a vstar 1100. if you can photographies yours i'm very happy. thank you very much. carpe diem stéphane.
When mine breaks, ill be sure to make a video
I hawe 2006 dragstar.1100.what oil i should use?and is it all the works to be done are the same like on the video?thanks
Consult your local dealer for oil viscosity in your geographical area , not me.
How much oil did you fill on? My nearest yamaha workshop told me to fill 3,1L with filter. So when my engine is warm the Oillevel glas show me that oillevel is between 1/2 and full
In the end I use the glass after running to determine the level.
Doing this today. Wish me luck.
2 hours in and it’s possible to get the exhaust off. Just can’t get to one of the bolts.
So, after looking at the oil filter cover, I’m wondering if I even need to take the exhaust off.
So, trying to drain the oil first to see if I can then get the oil filter cover off. But no, can’t even get to the oil plug to losen.
Might have to put the whole thing back together and take it in for a $200 oil change.
Nothings easy.
Ok, finally got it all done, plus spark plug replacement. 7 hrs. Luckily I won’t have to do this for a while. Started right up.
Does anyone add a couple ounces of seafoam before an oil change and run it a few minutes to thin the oil and internally clean the engine?
I do it sometimes on my vehicles, have for a long time.
I would never add seafoam to my oil and intentionally thin it out. The clearance between the parts and all of the endplay is designed for specific viscosity. Seafoam would break that film down and wear down the mating metal surfaces.
Wonderful! Thanks for the video!
It made changing the oil on mine a breeze!
Glad it helped!
This is a great motorcycle! This oil and filter change is perfect for the DIY like me. However, this just seems like a lot of work to change the oil and filter. I'm looking to buy either a bike like this, 2005, or a 2007 Honda 1100 Shadow, which makes the oil and filter change much easier. Both bikes have less than 9,000 miles on them. Which bike would you recommend?
Aside from the Oil change... Which is a minor affair. Having often worked on both the Honda Shadow 1100 and the Vstar 1100 I find the Vstar to be superior in both quality and ease of maintenance. The Honda only wins in the cooling department.
What did you use to clean the oil filter cavity? Also could you use said cleaner and spray an abundance to accelerate the removal of from the reservoir?
Great videos btw!!!
The only thing used to clean the cavity was clean paper towels, nothing else. As for draining the pan, only time drains the oil, nothing more.
@@retrotechandelectronics right on! Thanks for the reply
That exhaust was a pain for me your video was extremely helpful tho 👍
the manual calls for 3 .1 qts. How much did you put in?
The final oil amount is done by the level glass and not by volume.
Ok I got a 2004 vstar 1100 back in 012.at first I went by videos I've seen but do to my job of almost 40 years industrial maintenance mechanic I figured out a easier way.I don't remove break reservoir.I don't loosen break pedal or floor board.I don't remove header pipe all the way out.I do remove muffler.you just need some mechanical knowledge and think out of the box.😁 a lot easier. Ride safe.
Wow... 40 years of mechanical knowledge and the ability to think out of the box, letting the world know this in the comment section on a video of how to change an oil filter. Let me know where to mail your award Paul.
That.... Is thinking out of the box...
@@retrotechandelectronics kids lol👍😂
I change my oil religiously. That said what a pain. Great design for people who don’t spend a lot of time riding. Not Yamahas best.
I their finest work for sure.
Thanks for this video. Very thorough and lots of good tips. Way cool!
Glad I could help.
Just got the 2007 1100 this will do me good thank you
You're welcome.
Remove exhaust system is only two bolts. They remove fairing for super sport motorcycles, four cylinders are much more expensive valve adjustment, more expensive wheels and insurance, … Difficult to find lower maintenance cost for 1000 cc. This bike is more reliable than a car. The only bad point, this is some optional electrical accessories on this motorcycle. The engine is hot and then after 20 years, these small electric cables can break . Do not add gadgets and you do not have any problem. Vstar can use regular fuel but you spend more money for your fuel because you will do a lower mileage.
its not that removing the exhaust is difficult. i still have to replace the seals every few years. its having to replace exhaust seals, and the studs and nuts. because they rust up. if you only changing it once a year or every other year. i put on many miles.
You don't use anti seize on the threads?
@@retrotechandelectronics some of us aren't Fairweather riders. It kinda wore off between when I applied it and the next filter change. Also this way the filter can be changed every time. Not every other like the manual states.
I'm sorry but this video is not helpful... said no one ever. Just bought a 2003 1100 and need to do the oil change this week. Thanks bud, Happy Riding!
All these engines really need are oil changes....... and a pod upgrade..
Oil change is not all , make sure you check AIS system filter , you will not have beck fier puping noise.
When removing the exhaust is there a gasket or crush washer that needs to be replaced?
There is, its a metallic ring. It only needs to be replaced it it leaks. I think Ive replaced one, once in 10 years and thats because I broke it.
Just what I needed for the 2003 I just bought! Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Do you like it?
I really enjoy your videos. I bought a project bike..Yamaha dragstar 1100 ,1999. I have everything back together cleaned carbs with the help of your video but when I start it , my oil warning light comes on. What do you think?
Hello, Im glad my videos were helpfull. My bike is from the same timeframe and in the last few years the oil light sender has gone a bit wonky. The first question is always of course asking that the oil is filled to the proper level with the bike situated in the balanced upright position on level ground. With that out of the way I wonder if your light goes off when you lift the bike upright as mine generally does. I suspect ill be doing a sender unit swapout video in the near future. Some argue the wrong oil can cause this but I used Yamalube so its out of the question.
Lemme know..
the oil light is only a level sensor. mine comes on when its started until i level the bike then it goes out. sometimes it comes on when riding then goes out. if you can see oil in the sight glass when the bile is level your good. Mine started sucking oil out of the breather after i drilled the pipes out. so it was drawing oil up into the air box. i fixed this by adding pods and re jetting. hope this helps.
One of the Reasons is there can be a tendency for Air bubbles forming in the oil near the Sender causing false readings...the Bubbles should usually disappear once you are riding and movement and pressure is happening in the system....
I don't even own a bike, but here I am watching this.
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Was there any model years of the Vstar 1100 that didn't need to remove the exhaust?
None that I know of.
Thanks again brother, your video's have saved me so much time with not having to look through old pdf manuals that are not nearly as descriptive as your videos.. I am basically doing everything that I can to my 2000 V Star 1100 Classic this week. My carbs turned out excellent, can;'t wait to ride again! The only issue that I have experienced is getting the original air box reassembled....the tubes connecting the airbox to the engine keep sliding off! I am thinking about using spray adhesive, what do you think?
I know that you have the Max Air System, and I will have to wait before upgrading to something like that, I have two teenagers who take all of my extra money . Ha ha.
Tomorrow I hopeful wrap of the airbox, complete the oil change and then on to reinstalling the baffles that were removed by the previous owner ( I bought new ones) Thanks again for everything, you are an excellent teacher.
adhesive should not be used. If they are deformed, I found that they can be fixed with light heat and bending with a hot air gun.
@@retrotechandelectronics That's a great idea thanks. Fortunately, I did nothing drastic thanks to the rain. I will definitely use a heat gun. Brilliant thinking!
@@retrotechandelectronics Hello again, just want to say that the heat gun worked perfectly, the bike is now fully reassembled and I took it out on short test ride to ensure that everything worked and then out again the next day this time on a 52 mile ride. In the 2 years that I have owned my 2000 V Star 1100, it has never ridden this well, so I am very grateful to you.
I have one final question if you don't mind : At 70 miles per hours the bike seems to vibrate, and I don't know what causes it, because at 80 mph it stops. Again, the only time I ever experience vibration is between 70 and 80 miles per hour. Any ideas on what could be the root cause? FYI the tires are still in great condition, I was thinking that maybe I should have the tires professionally balanced? Could that be it or maybe the carbs need syncing? Thank you again.
Tao Tuhao it’s hard for me to answer this one but tire balancing could be an issue
@@retrotechandelectronics Thank you for all of your generous time and answers and also for your fantastic video's. Best Wishes to you and your family.
Does anyone know how to change the oil sight glass on an 06 Yamaha 1100?
As far as I know, it is replaced from the inside and not a small task as the whole side cover needs to come off.
Some people on very tight budgets use a very rough repair of using a quarter, nickel or dime depending on size of the sight glass along with JB weld. I actually did this repair myself when the the front master cylinder sight glass broke.on my old 1985 Honda Shadow VT 700, it worked well, for many months up until, I got around to properly fixing it
Hi. What do you use for crome cleaning?
Maas chrome cleaner
Great video! Love the seat, did you buy it online? I'm looking to replace my stock seat but am having a hard time finding a seat like yours with the bracket made specifically for a vstar 1100. Any help or links would be appreciated. Thanks!!
Mustang or Corbin I think
How many quarts would you say you used?
The measurement was specifically done using the inspection window
Not worth it and not recommended by Yamaha. Some kits have failed. You can get a Toyota exhaust gasket for a couple of dollars that fits perfect. I have had 2 of these bikes. It takes an extra few minutes. You don’t need a bleeder kit either, but if you do a lot of work on cars and bikes it can be worth it. Oil filter relocated kit is not necessary unless “maybe” you put a ton of miles on the bike and then you want a proven kit and for that you will pay the price of about a dozen oil changes and even the filter price increases by about 500%.
Thank you sir, this was exactly what I was looking for
Glad it helped
no they just wait longer to change the filter. manual says oil change every 3k and filter every 6k. but now i can change the filter every oil change. and you are supposed to change the filter when the oil is hot. that means hot pipe. the second time i changed my filter i had the relocation kit.
You are not supposed to change the oil when it is hot, thats non-sense. Your supposed to change the oil when gravity brought it all down into the pan, where you remove it. There is zero benefit to heating up multi-weight oil other than waiting around for it to work its way down again not to coat the whole engine with it right before your about to dump it...smh
@@retrotechandelectronics this is directly from the manual 3-17 start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, then turn off. place container under engine. remove filler cap, remove drain bolt and drain oil. read it for yourself www.werder.ee/Manual/XVS1100.pdf
@@retrotechandelectronics you get more oil out faster when its warm. it does say to wait till the pipe is warm to touch before removing.
Do what you like...
@@retrotechandelectronics just saying what the manual says. Before you say someone doesn't know what they are talking about, should look up the facts.
That would be on a 2005 vstar classic 1100cc
what would be?
I have never owned a bike that took this much effort to change the oil! Maybe my Harley’s and Indians are different?
So you tighten the bolts up one at a time?
No
I enjoyed this maintenance tutorial presented by Christopher Walken's nephew.
I actually bought a set of stock pipes because someone drilled out the baffles on the bike I bought they also removed the V-Star emblem so now I'm hunting a set of them I love Harleys who doesn't lol but if your bike is not a Harley changing your pipes and removing your emblems doesn't make your bike one I love my classic and I don't need to pretend it"s a Harley
yes true.
Your not done.....you still got the mess to clean up. 😄🤘 lol
You got that right!
Whats the filter part number?
google...
@@retrotechandelectronics Why didn't I think of that?
Very thorough!! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really Nice Video...very Informative and well presented. Been Riding and DIY on my bikes for almost 40 years....your right on target. I have always 1...Drained out old oil with Bike on side stand, 2....allowed draining to go overnight before refilling and closing up. Also I would like to add....while draining overnight you should loosely place Filler Cap on to prevent possibility of anything falling into or getting into it. I had a buddy that was draining out his oil and as fate would have it [murphy's law?] dropped a screw right through the hole....I'm sure you can guess the rest. .No,.....He fortunately knew he did it but had a bitch job of getting it out.
True, if going that long to drain the oil it would be wise to loosely fit the cap back on. Good point.
Great video. Thanks. PS I used a paint roller tray, fits beautifully. 👍🏻👍🏻
Yeah, that would do it too.
Amen, people don't take care of their bikes very well.... see it all the time!!
Me too...
So a few pointers.
No new washer for the oil plug - this should be changed for a new one!
No changing the o-rings on the housing for the filter - this should be changed for new ones!
No new exhaust washer - this should be changed for a new one!
Great video as always. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you, more to come.
So helpful. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video and appreciate ur upload however your editing was quite frustrating. We want to see the process.
Huh?
"The nut is out and its been dripping all night/ /because i can, cause i dont care" 😄
He needs a hug
Who?
@@retrotechandelectronics you
Chris Carroll why? Gimme a reason the movie conveyed. I’ll pass it along.
You are assuming that because someone who wants a relocation kit so that it's easier, won't do routine maintenance. Why not make it easier. Nothing wrong with filter relocations.
Chris Carroll and the hug?
Oil relocation kit is soooo much easier, much quicker than 6-8 minutes, you don't have to smash all your shit with spanners and sockets that was done on countless occasions and use a 17mm spanner as specified by Yamaha, not imperial.
This is such a divisive topic for a maintenance item.
Thank you
You’re welcome.
Excellent work :)
Thanks a lot!
Thanks man!great video.very helpful.
Thank you.