2009 Yamaha V-Star 250 Check over and maintenance

[@crockett11000]

Apr. 14th I just bought my Grandson your same 09, Owned by a older lady garage stored in Detroit and not ridden for 8 years. It's in mint condition with only 3900 miles for $2500.00 Were following along with your video checking everything, It runs perfect!. The tires are out of date, And thats our next project. Thanks for doing this video. Would like to see more on this lil bike..

[@randomwrenching]

An excellent starter bike, or one just to scoot around town on for sure!

[@williamgorman4951]

Have a 2015 V Star 250. Back riding after 50 years. Excellent information. Thank you!

[@randomwrenching]

That's great William!

[@sethyost2617]

Awesome vid about to buy a 2015 Vstar 250 as my first bike and gonna run through all these, thanks for detailed insight!!

[@adviceguy7728]

This is the exact bike I have. I love my bike it’s a beauty, totally recommend for beginners

[@randomwrenching]

I just recently sold this bike to a new rider who fell in love with it. Great machines!

[@arcticgummibear4500]

Thanks for video. I purchased the same bike a few days ago down to the year and color. I love it.

[@randomwrenching]

Right on!

[@ernesstcruz3711]

I just bought the vstar 2022, it's my first motorcycle and I love it! very fun to drive, I'm thinking of changing the exhaust. Great video!

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks, and ride safe out there!

[@secretsoftware]

I build xv250 bobbers. Get yourself west end eagle drag pipes or larish 41. The xv250 factory pipes have a dumby pipe that isn't actually connected to the head. It reroutes under the bike to the second pipe. Its just for looks so changing the factory pipes is a huge improvement.

[@YooperDanKulka]

I'm Interested in buying a new bike. Enjoyed the video. Good Dad!😊

[@tammydegarie1376]

Haha that’s exactly what I’m doing I bought a 750 shadow but feel it’s too big yet so getting the V star 250 to practice on

[@steveriggenbach90]

As always really good information. I never knew there was a directional link. Have‘nt worked with on one since I was a kid. How soon will you be changing the oil again? She’s gonna have a great bike. Take care

[@randomwrenching]

Well, she didn't even put enough miles on it for an oil change this season. This little Yammy is going up for sale this spring. I'll be modifying the bigger bike I mentioned in the video and adding an outrigger style trike conversion kit very soon.

[@steveriggenbach90]

@@randomwrenching Have a safe riding season.

[@mattymatt1283]

Thank you for this video. I bought a used 2015 version a couple of weeks ago and it’s been running good so far. I know nothing about motorcycle maintenance though, so I’m learning a bit here for sure. What are some other things I should check on my bike just in case?

[@randomwrenching]

It's easiest for me to say check everything. I mean every nut and bolt, especially suspension and brakes. Things do shake loose, and you don't always get a second chance on a motorcycle. Keep up on regular maintenance as outlined in a good service manual at the recommended service intervals and you should be good to go! Thanks for watching!

[@len4338]

Wow, cool trick with the impact driver !!!! Never used one, does wacking a normal screwdriver do the exact same thing? Or is there something else going on with that ?

[@randomwrenching]

The impact driver actually turns when you whack it. Pushes the bit into the screw and turns at the same time.

[@brewcrew5854]

these bikes i think r used in training classes sometimes ? its much nicer looking though -enjoy !

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks! Around here, most training classes use 125cc dirt bikes

[@TheWillPike]

nice rack 😂 Great vid brother, just buying a '07 one of these tomorrow so this was helpful on refreshing my memory. Any tips for new riders on what to ask about the bike before buying? I haven't ridden in 2 years so I would appreciate any info! Bless

[@randomwrenching]

Usually smaller bikes like these were used by beginners. Check for clutch wear/slip in 4th and 5th at wide open to see if it slips. Other than that, these are pretty bulletproof bikes.

[@wordsofwisdomoutreachminis5403]

How do I adjust my throttle? I have the exact same bike. Please help me because my bike is idle up real high. I know about the copper raider adjuster screw, but they seem as though it has to do with my throttle lines.

[@randomwrenching]

If your throttle cables are 100% moving freely, then you adjust the screw on the left side of the carb that looks like this one... www.nichecycle.com/ncs/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/98744ae651a41bc05bd53b82452786e3/6/0/603-16002a.jpg

[@wordsofwisdomoutreachminis5403]

@@randomwrenching I have been screwing the throttle cables, and I believe that’s what caused the high idling could you please tell me how to adjust my throttle cables because now my throttle does move a little looser. At first after trying to adjust the cables, it got real tight. Could you please be like Mrs. Doubtfire and say Help is on the way lol. Thank you so much.

[@randomwrenching]

On a push/pull cable system, the cables have to have just enough slack removed using the barrel adjusters. They should not be pulling tension on the throttle grip at all. I don't have a video showing this base cable adjustment yet unfortunately.

[@idkuokjones9056]

Nice bike

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks!

[@agilbert8262]

Are you selling the Yamaha 250? I'm near Rochester, NY and shopping for one.

[@aaarrrsss8936]

Super moto.

[@randomwrenching]

My old IT175 would be better for that...lol

[@DogMania]

Did you end up selling it in 2023?

[@randomwrenching]

Nope, I actually still have it. Going up for sale in the spring.

[@DogMania]

@@randomwrenching I’m in Michigan but was born in windsor, let me know how to contact you for purchase ideas!

[@randomwrenching]

@@DogMania Are you interested in purchasing this bike from me?

[@DogMania]

@@randomwrenching yessir

[@randomwrenching]

@@DogMania I can't post it here for spam reasons, but have a look through my channel info page, I have an email address there

[@paulcollan6758]

Yeah sure you bought it for your daughter. Sure you did

[@randomwrenching]

Yep, and she didn't like it. She likes her 750 Shadow. Yes, I did ride it a little...lol. We only put 32km on it in 2 years.

[@jackwild1656]

I would've drained the engine oil a second time... In fact I never allow my engine oil to get dark, so I change it every 500 miles.

[@randomwrenching]

That's a little extreme, but you'll always have good oil in there...