Battery DIED!! Replacing the Battery on a Yamaha V Star XVS 650

Woke up one morning, went into the garage to take the bike out to work... and my battery DIED!! I guess it's time to replace it. It's been a solid 12 years on this battery so I guess I can't complain too much! In this video I show you guys how to easily replace the battery in the Yamaha V Star 650
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[@YoYoItSJ]

Thanks! Just stored my bike and wanted to make sure I was removing it properly. Cheers! Will be using this video when it’s time to pull it out of storage too! Thanks again.

[@TheTopCat650]

New subscriber here thanks for all your videos really appreciate them. A little tip if you haven't already looked into it, I highly recommend replacing the stator and getting a factory regulator rectifier. Do not go with the cheap Amazon ones. trust me I know, they've left me stranded on the side of the road. Thankfully it failed the good way and didn't charge the battery. I can only imagine what would have happened if it overvolted the battery. these bikes don't have a very strong charging system so if you're looking to add a bunch of accessories you are more than likely going to run into charging problems. Remember you're trusting your life with them cheap Chinese parts so don't. Good things aren't cheap and cheap things aren't good. Also don't buy the $8.99 ignition coils, spend the money and get you some dynatek coils and cdi. I've got about 3500 miles since installing the new dynatek ignition system and it really wakes the bike up, paired with a good exhaust carb jetting and pod filters. At sea level I believe if I remember correctly I'm running third space on the needle c-clip, I tried just shimming the factory one with a washer and it's not the same as buying an actual jet kit. two and a half turns out on the afr screw. No need to mess with the pilot jet unless you're increasing bore size. I believe I'm running a 115 or 120 main jet, it's been awhile since I've been in there. Hopefully this information is useful someone 🤷take care 😇

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

And that trickle charge tip was priceless!

[@Bevportraitartist]

Thank you so much for this video....I used your video to replace my battery...saved me a lot of money doing it myself...thank you again!!😁

[@scottmcleod5853]

That was very helpful mate thanks for posting this one got me out of a jam really well presented

[@robertsalyers1351]

Had my 2005 V-Star 1100 for about 3 months now

[@robertsalyers1351]

Looking for Simple and straightforward Thanks

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

I was really wondering about that rubber strap. Thanks! 😁

[@hellraiser1951]

same with me...that's why I went to videos...

[@chadcampbell5908]

Great video! Learned something new today.

[@MN-pr7bx]

It’s very clear instruction thanks mate

[@MotoKeng]

Nice bro! Just got myself a 2007 V star 650 classic. Did a video on it yesterday at a car meet. Subscribed!

[@SnackDetour]

Nice!! How do you like it? Thanks for the sub, I appreciate it. I'll sub back, cheers.

[@MotoKeng]

@@SnackDetour Thanks! I just started doing motovlog 2 days ago, appreciate it. Loving it so far, would need to put on a windshield for those long freeway rides though lol

[@SnackDetour]

Hahah nice yeah I just started a month ago. Ride safe out there, cheers.

[@TheAbysmalOne]

Check terminal to cable connections before replacing the battery. I had the same thing happen to my 07 650, hit the starter button and it would click. Turns out the cables were loose. Tightened them and the bike started right up.

[@kamalcharma4252]

great nugget , Thanx

[@richr7315]

thank you

[@NPhilly86]

Thank for the vid!!! Btw…I have the same tank design, 650 custom?

[@SnackDetour]

Yes it's and 2008 650 custom

[@brrava]

Very useful! Tks

[@MACnSlap4300]

Cheers my bro

[@shehabalzuraiqi5368]

Thanks

[@shehabalzuraiqi5368]

Helpful

[@keokhatiya5459]

Hey bro when you add that aftermarket exhaust vicne & hines did you had get the bike retuned?

[@SnackDetour]

Yes it comes with new jets

[@keokhatiya5459]

When I order mines it didn't come with any jets

[@Hades135791]

Thumb up for the flying batery in the trash!

[@54getdone]

That is disrespect on eating while trying to talk

[@dakotamarvin3361]

My battery died on my vstar yesterday ☹️ I started it with the choke in by accident, so turned the bike off, pulled the choke out, and went to start it, and it wouldn’t even turn over

[@Thecelestial1]

5mm hex if anyone was wondering.

[@Saeliuns]

Where did you get your rear fender?

[@SnackDetour]

Black ops bobbers, but they don't make these anymore.

[@sevin9032]

Are those the original handle bars?

[@SnackDetour]

Yep original bars

[@duranbodasing]

Thanks bro!

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

My battery lasted 14 years...not bad

[@jimwilliams2327]

Is your bike a custom or classic?

[@SnackDetour]

Hey Jim, it's a custom. No difference mechanically, just the styling ei, front wheel rear fender etc. Cheers!

[@keokhatiya5459]

Custom

[@chapleaudick]

Never ever put a battery directly on a cement floor it will die overnight and will never hold a charge again.

[@philspaseo2377]

Even then, it should be able to run for a while …