2000 Yamaha VStar 1100, Starting issue resolved !!!!!

Well, I finally figured out what was wrong with this 2000 Yamaha V Star 1100. I wasted a lot of time doing it though, lol.
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[@clawoftiamat]

I was going through videos for the last 3 days. Yours was the only one that got my bike back to running. Thank you so much saved me a TON and got me riding again with this beautiful weather

[@nalric]

Thanks, grab a coffee and know you've done a good deed in this world!

[@OeTino]

Brother , this just happened to me earlier ! I’m gonna start there ! I hope it’s the same outcome!

[@sitnstill4now]

Thank you for documenting your journey through hell. It helps me feel that I'm not so alone.

[@shockingchicken2012]

Oh man I was having this same issue.. bikes been setting up a while.. great video.. thank you for your time.. helped me tremendously

[@mitchmellington5123]

Awesome video! I’m getting ready to work on a bike Wednesday. With the key in the “on” position, the lights come on and all switches and horn work. I didn’t believe I heard the fuel pump come on. I was thinking, while he was talking, I’m going to start on the kill switch then the kick stand. But after watching your video, I’m sure I’ll find a issue in that kill switch. Thank you again.

[@josephdavis1797]

Wow!! That was pretty good it had you for a while but you got it working thanks for sharing 👍

[@roberthaney2216]

My 2006 1100 V Star now has the same issue. Checked all the same things you did, all good, only thing left to check is the starter circuit cutoff relay. Hope you are still good and kicking.

[@kkylekkiko]

My 02 650 has had an issue for a while of needing the button pressed a couple times. I considered it a theft feature until last night it died while riding 😂 I came looking for a fix or replacement, and all I should need is a screwdriver and sandpaper. Thanks for the vid :)

[@FoxHole617]

you took the long road for me!!! this video just made my day with a yamaha royal star boulivard same killswitch problem thanks!!!!

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Glad I could help !!!

[@kjensp]

Thx alot from Sweden, just rebuilt and managed to break the killswitch it seems

[@jimzastawniak1407]

I've suggested this fix dozens of times to guys with the same problem. Plus in the preceding video I noticed you wired the start cable up in reverse, while it works on the aftermarket unit, I don't think it will work correctly on the OEM start relay, but I never tried it to find out. The OEM part is also $102, I've seen those Amazon parts actually melt.

[@bloodsoakedwhiskers]

I usually don't do this but I feel like I must thank you and appreciate you pulling my head out of my ass to realize that it was just my starter button... I was thinking it was my starter relay solenoid or melted wire somewhere... Little did I know it was just a smashed fly preventing proper connectivity

[@bloodsoakedwhiskers]

I realize now that the starter button used to have a metal on metal feel..and one day trying to figure it out I realized that the starter button felt gummy and that was unusual... Then I saw this video and just kind of connected the dots and sure enough it was a bug smashed between the metal surfaces

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Wow, nice find! Dang bugs! 😀

[@xxscrewthesystemxx2562]

Did your starter just spin cause I put a new starter clutch sprag ring in and its not engaging the crankshaft

[@k_xx]

Loved those sassy on-screen comments! Yet again a great video again

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Glad you like them!

[@danielwilson7702]

Brother, thanks for making this video. I'm having identical issues,

[@Jimbo-v3m]

I recommend a smeer of vasceline on those contacts incase water gets in and corrodes them again.

[@WINGNUT827]

thank you for showing me how to trouble shoot. keep on being human.

[@drees4187]

Great video. I just purchased a 2000 yammy vstar 1100, first bike. Lots of learning to do. It won't start since yesterday, sounds like she wants to turn but just doesn't.

[@chicopghtb]

Same issue what did you do wht was it

[@gramps69cd12]

Great video Thank you ...Cheers from Canada East coast

[@sthildas4857]

Finding the fault always takes time, plus can be simple. The more you check the faster you find the problem..over time. Intermittent faults are prior to dissconections. (Diss)

[@nalric]

This, This video here. TL:DR - weeks of frustration last year solved in an hour's work this year. All last year I had intermittent issues where my 2003 V-Star 1100 would start, I'd get where I was going, run into the store and and sometimes, the bike wouldn't start when I'd come out. My wife had to come boost me a few times so I replaced the battery, the fuel pump because it wasn't reliably kicking in, I brought it to a shop that told me it was because my battery cables weren't tight enough (blah blah blah). I thought it was the relay, so I put the bike into storage for the winter and spent the winter doing my research looking for a replacement. My wife was either compassionate or fed up and picked up a Haynes manual for me for Christmas, and by the time I found Page 8.14, Section 18 (Handlebar Switch Check) and its semi related information to check for corrosion on the connectors I had already come across your video series (specifically the relay video). Putting two and two together, I re-watched _this_ video and decided this would be where I started this year before ordering the relay. I took the bike out of storage a few hours ago and I took the switch off the handlebars to take a closer look. Lo and behold, not only was there some corrosion on the kill switch contacts, there was also remnants of a spider nest in there. In about an hour of work, I had the disassembly, cleaning and reassembly done, and now the fuel pump kicks in each time I tested it. I don't subscribe to many channels, but it's the least I can do for you, and thank you.

[@danielwadley8225]

My v star gives me grief every spring somehow, but this year went through the carbs and plugs and now will start, run for about 10 seconds and die! Maddening. Had the bike since new in 99, gets to be a bigger pain every year.

[@tedmangold6975]

My 07 1100 did this ended up being the fuse block.i had no power at all pressed down on block had power rode it for a day then lost power coming home .it stayed running not good but made it home.

[@RandolphTuttle]

Excellent video! Thanks a bunch. :)

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williamerwin6100]

I hope mine is just as simple. Rode one day… no fuel pump the next day

[@JoseOchoa-dw9vk]

Great video in troubleshooting electrical issues. Love my Yammie 250.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Thanks!!

[@firbyd]

That's hilarious! I ran against the same deal, well just about, and went to handlebar switch first also, then solenoid, knowing that i could jump, start and run.. I didn't go through all your teardown or tests, knowing it ran. though difference being my pump runs and my kill switch kills the motor when switched up. This will be interesting, knowing it worked till i goofed with the throttle.. nice to see you found yours, ty for vid.. i put my bike away for 4 years till now.. lol stay tuned.. :-)

[@captainhuey1765]

I'm going through that also. Let me know if you find out anything please

[@firbyd]

will do, I think my problem is going to be in the shifter.. I was trying to burn rubber on the 650.. not a good thing to do..lol@@captainhuey1765

[@huntersullivan3743]

Awesome! You are the man!

[@roberthaney2216]

We like some of the same bikes. I totally rebuilt my 76 Bonneville 750. Engine (pistons), heads (valves and seats) tranny, forks, swing arm, brakes, carbs, upgraded electronics. A bike that cost less than three thousand in 76 cost me a little over ten grand to restore, ain't life grand?

[@teedoubleu4946]

Tyhank You so much! I will check that kill switch on My 650 V-star, but everything else I checked , just like You did, even replaced solenoid, was getting ready to buy a relay, but think I will get out some 1000 grit! been working on this bike way to long, but ,well, I know You understand, LOL.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yep, sometimes it's the little things !!

[@teedoubleu4946]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 My thing is, the bike is running, but it never started, just after I put the kill switch back together. After a few minutes, it decided to start, LOL

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

@@teedoubleu4946 LOL, I hear ya.

[@vuthachen6835]

Thanks R.S.G I’ve watched both your videos on this electrical issue and now I regret ordering both relays, I hope this trick works to help me get it my 00” Road Star XV1600 started . If not back to the drawing board 👍🏽

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

I hope so too !!

[@matthewanderson7766]

Did it work

[@jacobmcaulay2013]

Any luck? I had starter and relay fry have replaced so much crap and still nothing my next option is push it off a cliff and call it a day

[@matthewanderson7766]

@@jacobmcaulay2013 I bypass the fuel pump relay and found a keyed source you could also power it right from the battery make sure to use a fuse 15 or a 20 amp will work

[@jacobmcaulay2013]

@@matthewanderson7766 I have a 01 road star 1600 no fuel pump. Im at a loss for the damn thing

[@broughtonparkade5381]

I was given a goodpiece of advice back in the 1980’s when I started riding. The advice was: do not ever use the killswitch on the right side switchblock. Only use the ignition seitch to turn on and odd the bike. The kiilswitch is for emergency shutdown ONLY. It cannot handle the voltage that the ignition switch can. You will eventually be stuck unable to start your bike.

[@broughtonparkade5381]

Leve it in the on position and use the key. The contacts will weld together if you don’t

[@broughtonparkade5381]

See, the problem comes when you use it to shutdown the bike, turn off the key and leave the run switch in the off position. Next ride, you hop on, turn on the key and then use that run switch- it was not designed to turn the bike on- it can’t take the voltage. It needs to be in the on position before you turn the key.

[@Jimbo-v3m]

@@broughtonparkade5381 It needs a capacitor across the killswitch to stop that

[@natesv04]

I hate those kill switches, always left mine in the on position and just used the key and starter button.

[@MrHalomaster8]

I have a Yamaha v Star 650 giving me the same problem the fuel pump will not turn over or the starter but the lights do come on and the turn signals do turn so I'm going to go ahead and do that I ordered the controller off eBay and I had it powder coated I probably did some wrong installation on that kill switch thank you so much

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Glad to help!

[@Bearedmoonmonster]

Wow your awesome, I have a 2002 vstar 1100 when I put the key in turn signal and horn work when I try to start it no power I hope this my issue because when I turn the kill switch on then press it to ignite it’s not no noise no nothing but the horn and turn signal work. I replaced the relay, changed oil and filter, i have the battery charging now o yea one question, what will make the battery go dead? 🤔

[@bvgb921]

I also diagnosed it was the kill switch after watching the first few seconds of the first video, I was actually getting annoyed that you were looking every where else to find the problem, you even tested it and said there was power on one wire but not the other.

[@rezabaghernejadkashani6054]

Thanks man!!!

[@bvgb921]

After watching the first video for 30 seconds I diagnosed it was the kill switch, can't believe you wasted so much time.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Humm, you should have kept watching ... I tested it FIRST, then moved on. The issue was intermittent.

[@user-zb6fl4cm6n]

Let's go for a ride!

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

On it !!

[@jorgepradera2169]

Thank you so much I have the same problem with my bike..I'm so happy I so your video. I was ready to get the slash hammer and bit that bike to the ground. I think that's my bike problem. God bless you. And I'll let you know 😄👍 we still have good people outhere.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Awesome!! I'm glad it helped you!! God Bless!

[@jacobh9171]

Wow thats rediculus thanks for the info

[@julianmartinez1903]

Can I ask you a question? You seem to be an excellent bike mechanic. I have a 2012 1300 V Star touring bike. When I start the bike it immediately starts. When I put the bike in gear the rear tire spins and the bike dies. Can you give me some suggestions. I tried to adjust the clutch but that didn’t work. Thank you

[@ricardocenteno375]

I’m having same problems with a 92 xvz1300

[@dg1234ify]

KS turns everything off except, headlights. Contact cleaner does the trick too...

[@bryanhighley513]

How does the kill switch come apart

[@kennethrose7446]

I’m definitely struggling with my 1100 I can jump power at the kill switch that in turn powers the cutoff relay and fuel pump but I still can’t get it to turn over at all from switch is their supposed to be power at blue and black switch wires at all or are they just both grounds help please anyone

[@roberthaney2216]

Did you replace the "Starter circuit cutoff relay" (3EN-81950-00-00) also or just put the old one back on?

[@atrocitus9804]

Question, my 02 vstar 1100 has a 30 amp fuse and a 10 amp fuse on the solenoid. Is this normal? Is this why I get intermittent starting just a click?

[@scottwilliams948]

My problem is I am blowing the main fuse on a Vstar 650 had a problem with the bike died while riding was starting to have start issues is the start switch to where it can bad contacts?

[@JOHNSMITH-if9jr]

same bike but just buzzes its not the battery any ideas??

[@webershenanigans105]

I am having the same issues, but my odometer is not coming on and turn signals light up, but do not blink. Did u experience the same?

[@luvhangover]

i have a 2000 1100 classic that cut off on me while driving down the road ...made a horrid sound ,cut off and never turned back on ,only power and a low sounding click nothing else....someone please help .

[@johnmiddleton726]

OK-cracked open the housing so I can do what you did. Removed the one screw at the top but now have no idea about how to remove the switch. Your assistance please. Thanks

[@justinmaxwell4925]

I can’t get the housing apart either

[@dixiedixie3026]

Hi, I had the exact same problem with a 2001 v-star, checked continuity on every thing, watched your videos and hey would you believe it dirty contacts WTF I was about to give up , thanks..

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Glad it helped!!

[@NytOwl68]

Alrighty then....I have the exact same problem with my '06 V star 1100 custom. Came home from a day's ride and it doesn't want to start, I hit the starter button and the headlight doesn't even shut off, no sound, no nothing. I looked at the killswitch at the kick stand and all of th he fuses. Hopefully I've got the same type of problem with a $0 fix. Thanks for the video.

[@Dubsack]

What ended up being the problem? I also have an '06 1100 custom and it stopped wanting to start, was able to push start to get her home but when i hit the ignition it doesnt make a sound, but all lights work fine

[@NytOwl68]

@@Dubsack OK, I touched both terminals with a needle nose pliers to make a circuit and the bike started so I knew the problem was not the starter, battery, or fuse block. I removed and disassembled the ignition/killswitch assembly on my right-side handlebar. (Have your camera phone ready to take a picture of the inside of the switch.) My actual problem was the little cone shaped spring in back of the red starter button got oxidized and tarnished. I hit both sides of the spring and the contact it rests on with some fine sandpaper. This was the problem in nutshell...moisture in the switch housing, and a "dirty" spring. I passionately hate to take things apart, so like they say, if I can do it, ANYONE can.

[@Dubsack]

@@NytOwl68 when i get home from work im gonna give this a try, wish me luck!

[@NytOwl68]

@@Dubsack Let me know how it turns out.

[@Dubsack]

@@NytOwl68 hey man, i injured my hand pretty bad right after i last commented, but today i was finally able to check out the bike and the entire problem was just the dirty contacts between that little cone shaped spring. Thanks for your advice 🙂

[@robertwiers-lw5yk]

I went through the same thing

[@MrLilhulk87]

Sir, I am really hoping you would be able to help me out. I want to take the shut off switch out and apart and it seems that something fell out between the components and I'm not able to find it. Is there any way you can tell me or show me what pieces are contained between the red black and white pieces of the switch

[@saxonwarrior388]

You have a little spring under the 3-point brass contacts. Then between the red piece and the white piece there is another spring the same size as the contacts spring and a ball bearing. The ball bearing sits on top of the spring and the spring lays in the little slot in the red piece. Hope this helps.

[@crummylug5938]

I had the same issue however the kill switch still didnt prime the fuel pump. It clicks the solonoid and the bike cranks but no buzz from the pump... what do you think i should do?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Sounds like you're no getting enough power to the starter or a bas starter or solenoid.

[@nelsonmiller6800]

If I go outside because I've checked everything else and this is my problem and my bike has been down since November and I have skipped over this video for 4 months I'm just going to kick myself in the butt and throw myself on the ground and cry because I have missed a lot of nice days

[@joshmills2181]

Get it running?

[@johnmiddleton726]

I have the same issue with my 03 1100. Replaced the fuel pump relay, pump to no avail. Checked every fuse I could find. My bike will crank but no fuel pump. Is it possible there’s enough of a connection to allow it to crank but not for the pump? Whatdoya think? BTW, where do I get one of those t-shirts? Thanks

[@LeeKobe1]

Did you find out what was going on with yours? Mine cranks but won't start either. Appears to have decent spark at plugs but no power to the fuel pump. I'm tracing schematic now and it does appear that the kill switch is wired directly to the fuel pump.

[@jimwilliams2327]

Love your videos man!! Questions,I have a 08 650 vstar classic ,runs awesome,I run it for a hour or so ,shut it off try to start it again and nothing but a click from under the seat,then I wait 15 minutes or so and it starts right up, checked all connections ,any input would be appreciated, thanks

[@keny8133]

I have this same thing happening on a 2007 Yamaha vstar 1110 custom, I haven't tried just waiting I guess Ill do that today, I do not hear the fuel put engage either.

[@jimwilliams2327]

Any luck on solving you're problem?? I changed the starter relay and it's still doing the same shit, bad ground after it heats up?? checked all ground connections,any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks

[@luvhangover]

@@keny8133 did u figure out ur problem

[@jorge.barcelos]

I have a 250, and the whole eletrical system burn to the bone and this mass start in the Killswitch button

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yea, killer kill switches ....

[@reneserratos399]

My bike died on me while i was riding. I'm surprised it actually went completely dead, turning the key on was not powering anything, no lights. This would not have anything to do with it, huh? As the stator would keep the bike running if it was already on? (Also just replaced stator snd regulator). Any ideas what could of shut my bike off completely and give it no power while i was riding? Great video btw 🤙

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Sound like a blown fuse or a short in the electrical system.

[@reneserratos399]

Figured out the issue. My regulator/rectifier was frying up my fuses. Replaced the regulator along with the fried fuses and it's working now. Now, I just hope it stays good.

[@victorwest8041]

why is there a fuel pump if it's a carb motor, the tank is above the carbs.............gravity ?

[@tubeonline629]

Tank is not completely above carbs, if you keep it full you don't need pump. The pump only runs when needed.

[@strato5135]

Sometimes the gremlins are that small!!!! Hell...

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

yes, yes they are ... 😄

[@magequin1]

hey brother i have a yamaha vstar 650 from the 2008, i just changed the battery and tested the fuses everything seemed ok, today when i hit the kill switch and turned the bike on, it sounded like rattling and it wasn’t starting at all, and the lights were flickering, thoughts??

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Sounds like the battery is having issues. Not charged? loose connection? A battery can show as fully charged and still have issues.

[@magequin1]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 I just replaced the battery a month ago. Some people are saying it could be the starter?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

@@magequin1 It could be the starter but you usually know when a starter is about to go bad. I will sometime work and sometimes not. Take a rubber mallet and tap the starter to see if that loosens anything up. Also, try to rock the bike back and forth while in gear. The teeth on the starter my not be lined up and this should align them.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

You could also try to push start the bike just to make sure it isn't something else.

[@magequin1]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 alright i’ll try that out! thank you my friend, i have a video of what it sounds like as well, maybe you’ll know the problem from the sound in the video, if you’re avaialable / free thank you so much

[@captainhuey1765]

Where did you get your schematic from?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

I don't remember exactly. I just search Google for 2000 Yamaha Vstar 1100 schematic and downloaded one. There are plenty out there.

[@cyclometre]

Sand paper or electrician in a can AKA WD FORTY!🤣

[@robertsalyers1351]

Dang that Sucks

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yea, but live and learn I guess, lol.

[@notfornuttinschaumburg5671]

I’ve watched all three videos and have been yelling at my computer screen ever since you had the starter button start the bike three times. Then you went on to test a bunch of other crap when you were right there in the first place. Slow down and do the simplest thing first.

[@coopidon]

Not a good bike mechanic you are.