Starter Clutch Repair V Star 1100

[@ivanwilliams1108]

your video was the beat tutorial i have seen yet. thank you.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Thank you Ivan I greatly appreciate that.

[@derfskittlers6125]

Im waiting for my clutch kit to show up. Thought about having the shop do it for about 300 bucks but after watching a couple videos im gonna do it myself. Thats part of having a motorcycle. I think of it like as a hobby. Good luck to anyone else who is going to tackle this little job.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Why spend the extra money if you feel capable of doing the job. Good luck.

[@roachmoto3965]

How did you get your balancer back in where it meets the two gears that are offset when loosened

[@roachmoto3965]

Believe it's the cam chain sprocket

[@jameswyatt1304]

This is the difference between an avocation and a hobby. A hobby is a money-sink, but a vocation makes or saves you money. Literally this is how we can have nicer things than we'd usually afford.

[@mattstark7]

Thanks for all of the info!!! Trading mine off tomorrow!! At least it is still together now.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Thanks for watching! Sorry I missed your comment. Found it in KZbin Studio today. Please support our newest channel, content coming soon. kzbin.info/door/9m3Ss3ZJB_e7lSWrL7tcew

[@adrenalinemotorsports]

Great video you are correct on splitting the crank i did it on my old motor 😬 the main reason for the starter clutches going out is the kickback when shutting the motor down. Might I add if doing this job and buying aftermarket buy the heavy duty kit on eBay that comes with the middle gears between flywheel and starter the aftermarket ones have a dampener spring in the gears to reduce the impact from shutting shutting down

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

That's what I used, the heavy duty kit off of eBay. Thanks for watching! Sorry I missed your comment. Found it in KZbin Studio today. Please support our newest channel, content coming soon. kzbin.info/door/9m3Ss3ZJB_e7lSWrL7tcew

[@danielwadley8225]

Good video. Got to do mine soon. Just wish you would have shown putting the springs and pins in. You jumped over the thing I was waiting for.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Sorry about that... needed my two hands for that one. It's not that hard to do, just slide the rollers in behind the springs and slide it together. You can do this!. Paul.

[@danielwadley8225]

Strange, had this bike from new, had to have a shop change it years ago ( no You Tube then lol) Was working fine last summer. Just put the battery back in, tried starting on weak battery, engaged fine twice. Put battery on charge. Tried again later, starter just spins. Pulled and tested starter, working fine. Guess I start tearing into it.

[@danielwadley8225]

Hey Paul, off the topic, but could you tell me what the lower chain coming off the crank is for? Mine is very loose. Thinking maybe I should change it while I'm in there, but not sure what it is, or how hard to change? Thanks-Dan

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@danielwadley8225 It's been years since I worked on that engine so I'm not 100% sure but I'll try to find out if that's for the cam or oil pump. Give me a day or two, busy right now. Looks like it's for the oil pump. Try to google free play oil pump chain for that bike. Not sure if there's an adjuster in there or not. Either way the chain's not supposed to be super tight. See if this link still works and if there's any helpful info there. kzbin.info?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBhVjVCSWx2cjhKaW40T2drSXZxUTN0dVdId3xBQ3Jtc0tueXJqaTFNU3VWY0hYRkZ0YV9TazVZeXBob3dGbUVRM09KbEtXazBPQlV1S2ZCcXIxYXpPSDRreDJjUkp5bzRVWWNIcUdDaEloSWR5TUJsV203VmZUSDg5cmQ0SENpT2x6MVo5NVFYRUJlSWd2b1lMNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manualslib.com%2Fmanual%2F802465%2FYamaha-Xvs1100-L.html&stzid=UgwVeZGKyFoxlGZVWEN4AaABAg

[@danielwadley8225]

Thanks sir, dug around some, and found it is oil pump drive chain. Trying to find one in canada. No tensioner I'm aware of

[@dantucker124]

I really appreciated this Paul, thanks!

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I really appreciate your appreciation Dan. Thanks for watching, please subscribe as it's free and shows You Tube that somebody's watching. Have a Great New Year.

[@cvee2614]

Thanks for the video Paul.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Thank you CVee, Happy New Year !!!

[@bobgwinn5091]

i have the same problem with Harley Street 750. ty for sharing

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I hope the video was helpful. Please subscribe and support channel, thanks.

[@davehart4544]

Good video. Will be doing it on a 99 vstar 1100.

[@roachmoto3965]

How did you get the balancer back in the cam chain sprocket

[@nkurunzizaabdul-aziz7211]

Thanks for learning techniques

[@toddkellett6659]

Thank you for the video. It helped when I replaced mine.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Glad to help you.

[@robertedwards2099]

Thanks for video very thorough and helpful and needed the couragement cause this task sucked

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Glad I could help inspire you.@@robertedwards2099

[@uhhbubbashrimpinainteasy179]

on the back sprocket with the springs im guessing the tabs go between the springs everything came apart when i took the snap ring off so im not 100% sure lol and any suggestions on where to order the kit? thanks in advance

[@poseidon5003]

What are the symptoms of a starter clutch failure?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

The bikes' starter will not engage to start the bike, or it may slip out of engagement or not engage right away when attempting to start.

[@burrco3086]

Great video, watch out when torquing the new on. Watch the split gear, or you'll bust it.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I was careful and all went well.

[@burrco3086]

@@PaulPhillipsFix ya great video, had too take the engine off my 2001 vstar, while synching carbs it sucked the oil in the clear tube in the carb, I screwed up and hit the starter with oil in the cylinder , it ripped the starter off and bent a valve. Gotta fix the starter clutch on it too it's bad, I think that had something to do with it kicking back when starting. Ya, great video, subscribed.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@burrco3086 Sorry to hear of your dilemma. I hope the repairs go well. Thanks for supporting our channel. I just bought a BMW K1200R Sport 2007, (what a fast and powerful bike) so I'll be doing some videos on that one. BMW screwed up quite a few things on designing this bike. The V Star is a friends bike. Let me know how everything works out.

[@jameswyatt1304]

Good video, though a little shaky on the camera work. We're working on an '82 Seca XJ750R and this is helpful. Also a shout out for that magnetic-base wand light from Amazon; one of the best tools in the shop!

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I love my led lights. One of my first videos... I've since bought head camera gear and tripods. You can get those lights on eBay for under 15 bucks.

[@marsflee3815]

Good video, Paul. I want to buy the OEM parts for the starter clutch kit, but there's a $60.00 starter clutch replacement kit. On this cheaper kit: The only part that is missing the small sprocket. Is this just an additional part that's optional, or does it play a part in making the starter clutch operate right- that putting the old small sprocket will not do? Do you know?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

You can use the original small sprocket. I did.

[@marsflee3815]

@@PaulPhillipsFix Thank you so much! By the way, do you know what the "one-way bearing" is? The cheaper starter clutch kit have a history of not fitting the spline. This guy who bought the cheaper kit said, "...the splines on the bearing were squared off and not pointed causing it not to slide on..." (You're a very helpful guy)

[@marsflee3815]

By the way, I love the way you're kind to your girl. (Awesome)

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@marsflee3815 thank you. I bought an after-market set on eBay that worked out just fine. And I used the original small sprocket. I'll look at my purchase history and see if I can find it. It's been on my buddy's bike for about a year now with no problems. rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F231522340420 that's the link for the one we got on eBay.

[@marsflee3815]

@@PaulPhillipsFix I did it! I suck as a motorcycle mechanic, but it's working. Stupid aftermarket company sent me one of the parts that did not fit- the one that you have to torque and threat-lock- the holes did not aligned, so I used the old one. (And old sprocket too) It turns-out that the original berrings were bent slightly (Damaged) so when I turned it both ways and it would turn roughly, so the new berrings, which looked totally different, where the key. They turn one way, but locked the other way. I lubricated everything with synthetic oil and put everything back on. I started my V-Star and it started the first crank and it ran beautifully. I took it for a spin. I however, did not torque any of my bolts. I couldn't figure out the torque wrench. I went to buy a digital torque reader and it felt like I was going to strip them, so I just used my Bosch, 18 volt impact driver. Looked tight enough. At some point, I'm going to buy the gasket again and have someone that knows how to torque to do it again. Thanks, Paul for your advice.

[@JW-cm6xc]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Glad you enjoyed it. Please subscribe if you haven't already done so. The support of our channel is greatly appreciated, Thanks.

[@Marco-157]

can you tell me what the starter clutch does and how can you see how it is broken

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

The starter clutch is able to turn freely in one direction and locks in the other. Sometimes they will fail and there is no clear visible evidence of failure other then is not locking in the one direction as it should. Other times they get trashed and clearly show that they are broken, but this is not the most common type of failure. Please support our newest channel, content coming soon. kzbin.info/door/9m3Ss3ZJB_e7lSWrL7tcew

[@ivanwilliams1108]

I got lots small. chunks the old gasket in there. Can i use carb cleaner or anythi g to clean the casing,stator, and gears.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Yes, you can use carb cleaner but change out the oil and filter afterward.

[@ivanwilliams1108]

@@PaulPhillipsFix im putting the stator cover back on and people say to use rtf on a cpl spots. os grey permatex gasket maker fine to use

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I think I used RTV but I'm not certain. I do think the Grey is RTV. Did that years ago.

[@zombeikid]

Do you have to change the clutch when replacing the starter? Can you just replace the starter without doing this ?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

You can just replace the starter motor if that has failed. There is no need to replace the starter clutch if that isn't causing any issue. Thanks for watching and writing; Please subscribe,it's free with no obligation and it helps to support our channel. Thanks, Paul.

[@curtisrjasper]

Nice in depth video on the repair, please get yourself a tripod for your camera kinda made me a little dizzy watching with all the moving around.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I have headgear for the camera now so it's not as bad.

[@billhamilton6819]

Agreed, a lot shakey.

[@larryalexander4833]

Thanks for video. Just traded for a 2000 v star classic . Check out videos before trading for. Where did you buy parts .

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Picked a new set up on E bay. That was awhile ago so I can't tell you who I got it from, I sent link to owner of bike and he purchased set. Glad the video was helpful. Please subscribe if you haven't already done so. Thanks.

[@HKap-lw3uk]

EBay anywhere but yamaha dealer

[@larryalexander4833]

@@HKap-lw3uk Yap I agree on that. I found a guy on eBay with factory Yamaha parts set he didn't use. Install was a bit of a pain cause my manual did not tell me the correct timing marks. Found a good video on KZbin between manual and video and little experience got it done. Then speedometer didn't work.lol but figured it out was the speedo itself . Most say wiring or the sensor

[@HKap-lw3uk]

I like your attention to cleanliness and detail, that loud noise you heard was the camshaft split gear almost snapping off, should go in smooth and seat with split gear lined up correctly, which is the harder part, if it were to break it be major problem!

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

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[@hawkt2448]

Very informative video. Is this problem very common to Vstar 1100? I’m considering buying one

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Yes it is a common failure on this bike. Once fixed it should be fine. Great issue to get the price down on bikes you look at. Good luck and please subscribe. I appreciate the support.

[@hawkt2448]

Paul Phillips Fix thank you Paul. Will subscribe 🙂

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@hawkt2448 Thank you!

[@clairegarlow6100]

Great to see someone work on something that you can really tell is caring about doing it right. I also dont want to deal with a v star if yamaha didnt care to fix that problem. Was it all of the vstar models or just the 1100 ? To bad i really like the bike the 650 and the 1100.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I think it was the 1100 that was or is plaqued with this issue.

[@miamimotogroup5371]

Why would i need to do this? Currently im having issues with 1st popping up to neutral, ive adjusted the clutch and still no luck. So some of the shops i called said replacing transmission. But idk do you think that lose bolt issue will fix my issue?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I'm sorry I don't have the answer to your transmission issue. Maybe this will help. Clean with Brake Clean and use Blue Loctite if loose. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqTRkqSKqsmjjM0

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

If that bolt is backing out, that could be the issue. You could also have worn transmission components like worn dogs or a bent shift fork. How many miles on this bike?

[@miamimotogroup5371]

@@PaulPhillipsFix 14k the odometer light is broken so i cant see but the last owner said around 14k. I really am hoping its not the transmission and just that bolt that backs out. They also havent replaced clutch line or clutch disks or starter clutch. So im thinking of tackling those first

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@miamimotogroup5371 if your clutch is worn you should have slipping, if your clutch is not corrected right you should get a slam when you put it in first gear and it would be hard to get it back into neutral.

[@miamimotogroup5371]

@@PaulPhillipsFix its not banging literally just slips on 1st gear all others work great

[@76chevynova88]

Please help... I'm working on a 03 Yamaha vstar 1100 starter clutch and I think I lined up the timing marks wrong and I have the flywheel off. How do I get the timing set back to normal?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Here are two links that will help you out. www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/Other-Stuff/V-StarShopManual99-07.pdf www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/Other-Stuff/V-star%201100%20Timing%20Procedure.pdf Don't panic you'll get it together fine. Let me know how it goes.

[@MrErichotmail]

76 Chevy Nova Hey I did the same mistake Did you find some help?

[@ondrejconka658]

Does anyone know about using aftermarket starter clutch kits?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

amzn.to/3xuZ3JD Here's a link, I put in an aftermarket one five years ago with n o issues. amzn.to/43Umrwi amzn.to/3vREwyb The stock ones suck, as this is the whole issue with these failing so often.

[@JoseCastillo-re5wy]

Where did you get the service manual?

[@2001himax]

You can get a "Clymer service manual" on E-Bay. Make sure it is for your year bike.

[@jameswyatt1304]

I usually get paper and online versions. We do more work on XJs than VStars now and the XJCD folks rock, but these manuals are online as well nowadays: www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/Other-Stuff/V-StarShopManual99-07.pdf

[@JoseMendoza-nc6fo]

What symptoms are for starter clutch replacemts

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Starter will have trouble engaging or spin freely.

[@davehart4544]

Paul,did you have any play in your oil pump chain?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

a little.

[@pepelepew2142]

i would love this video to be pointed to the area you working !! is like a drunk dude working that camera i know is hard to work and film but you missed half of the shot B- I REALLY WISHED I COULD HAVE SEEN BETTER!!

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Sorry for the bad camera work. This was my first video and I didn't even plan on filming but I thought some of the information might be useful.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Service Manual Download www.manualslib.com/manual/802465/Yamaha-Xvs1100-L.html

[@michaelthomas788]

Why did you go through and check your top dead center you didn't have an issue with the timing you said it was the one-way clutch that's why Magneto has a Woodruff key can only get it in the right position you can't get it a hundred and eighty out

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

First time doing that job on that bike I was playing it safe. I did it by the book.

[@adrenalinemotorsports]

Most certainly can throw the timing out on these being they are a v twin i bought my bike for 300 from a guy who didn't know what he was doing and blew the timing changing the starter clutch

[@bobmorris9687]

Only way your lower cam gear can't be lined up is your chain is broken

[@bobmorris9687]

Ah, 45 minute job...

[@HKap-lw3uk]

Lol ya 45mins times 6

[@adrianvaldez8480]

Do you have that part number by chance?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

No, sorry. My friend ordered it so it's not in any of my accounts info.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Here's one that has heavy duty sprags in it. www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-VStar-V-Star-XVS-1100-XVS1100-Starter-Clutch-Gear-kit-99-09-Freewheel/380947673871?epid=1991106009&hash=item58b240330f:g:TkkAAOSwewJTmnOY

[@krisherghelian1390]

The video doesn’t show what your trying to show. Kinda frustrating not to be able to see what your referring to

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I'm sorry about that. This is one of the first videos I attempted for You Tube. If you watch some of my other stuff I think I've done a little better with practice. Thanks for watching, Paul.

[@ericvazquez4656]

Donde puedo comprar este Kit de reparación.?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I'm sorry I don't understand Spanish.

[@zik004]

@@PaulPhillipsFix Where can I buy this Repair Kit?

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@zik004 They have replacement kits on E Bay. I don't have the info on the one I used as I sent link to bike owner and he ordered it.

[@airington01]

All that jewelry on. Your not a mechanic for a living

[@clairegarlow6100]

Great job but need to slow down with camera i had to freeze the video all through the whole thing. Stupid yamaha not caring about the customers..ill remember that.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Sorry about lousy video, I've since bought a Go Pro and tripods. It was one of my first videos. I hope you'll see the improvements in newer videos. If you haven't already subscribed, please do so. I would greatly appreciate your support of our channel. Thanks, Paul.

[@angusbrewer3894]

If you get that big pop you’re f&$@ed I broke my cam chain sprocket doing this better line the two sprockets up before you tighten anything!!!

[@roachmoto3965]

Did you find a way to line the gears up? Stuck and paranoid at this step lol

[@angusbrewer3894]

Yessir slide a punch in the holes of the scissor gear and make sure the teeth are lined up this video costed me an extra 485 bucks that scissor gear is not a cheap item

[@roachmoto3965]

@@angusbrewer3894 thanks buddy oof yea I could imagine

[@HKap-lw3uk]

That's what I was telling the other guy, not disrespectful just ad u said and I said line em up, and its cool to take off flywheel nut with impact, not cool to put it back on with one, the spec on that nut is 129 ft lbs, overtighten made need a new crank, get the right tools, I am ordering the correct flywheel holder from yamaha at great expence, as in $254, but as a mechanic I will not chance snapping end if crank off to hurry the job, there are nice puller ebay for exactly that mc mines an 04 I had 0 problems removind flywheel, with no damage to crankshaft, universal one will fit but move too much to stay completely parallel gl all be safe

[@HKap-lw3uk]

For sure that entire flwheel assembly slides in if installed correctly, sorry for your problems bro

[@nkurunzizaabdul-aziz7211]

To I repair like that same

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Yes

[@Lordbaccus]

WHY is the CAMERA NOT pointed AT the AREA you are working on??? =/ CAN"T SEE SHIT = your pointing at things OUT of FRAME

[@travisj2695]

Microscopic debri? 😂 Doing mine on Saturday.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Any sort of abrasive debris.

[@travisj2695]

Very strange I and missing one of the pins that goes inside the spring. I took the back gear off with the starter clutch and put in a box and kept it together. When I took the top gear off there were one 5 pins. It couldn't have fallen out because I took it apart inside the box. 🤔

[@travisj2695]

I didn't have to move the starter motor. I just turned it with the idler gear and got everything lined up. It's slipped right on. I trial started it and the flywheel and gears spun perfect. Now how l do I get the nut torqued down? I tried the strap wrench but it just spins.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

@@travisj2695 I did the strap wrench and hit it with a half inch drive impact. Not by the book but it worked.

[@nkurunzizaabdul-aziz7211]

Hi,

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Hello

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Hi

[@firbyd]

This guy is a goof! decent vid thanks, leave out the foul language next time tho, if possible... and a little shaky, made me dizzy a bit also.. but thanks again!:-)

[@prestonbiggs799]

The video sucks never can see important stuff.

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Try looking for the other version. I used camera stabilization in one of the editing programs and it made it too close up. This was one of my very first KZbin videos and I did try my best with what I had..

[@worldcollections2839]

where is the repairing : you just installed a new starter clutch

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Duh that's the repair... what would you call it?

[@worldcollections2839]

@@PaulPhillipsFix : it is a great video Sir , thank you ..I dont remember when I have commented on it.

[@tonnyzoo1726]

thks for all those informations, really appreciate

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

Thank you Tonny, I appreciate the kind words. It makes my day to hear that I could help someone out. Stay safe, there are a lot of idiots on the road. I got clobbered on Nov of this past year, my bike is totaled and my back is a mess.