Watch this BEFORE you buy a Yamaha V Star XVS 650

[@kenwittlief255]

Your comments on the oil drain and the shaft drive are way off the mark. There is nothing wrong with the oil drain plug on this bike any more than any other motorcycle with an aluminum case. You MUST use a torque wrench on all bolts and spark plugs or you risk stripping the threads. If you see a bike that looks like someone did maintenance with vise grips and channel locks, walk away unless its FREE. When this bike was in production Consumer Reports rated it as THE MOST reliable motorcycle on the market. Top of the list. NUMBER ONE! If you want to buy a motorcycle and ride ride ride, this is the bike you want. If you can find a used one that is still factory original and has been properly maintained you got a 100,000 mile motorcycle. If someone put after market exhaust, air intake pods, tried to rejet the carbs, then there is a good chance they screwed up and the bike has been running lean or rich. With everything stock you can get 60mpg at 55mph with this bike. The shaft drive spines are lubed at the factory with 60% moly paste. It is the ONLY lube you can use on the splines. Axle grease will be thrown off and the spines will be destroyed in about 2000 miles. There is no scheduled maintenance for lubing them in the owners manual or shop manual because that factory 60% moly paste will last 100,000 miles. It will not dry out, its not axle grease its Molybdenum disulfide paste - GOOGLE IT! BUT: IF you take your bike to a shop that does not know how to handle a shaft drive to get your rear tire changed, and they wipe off the 60% MOLY paste and put axle grease on it, your drive shaft is TOAST. If someone watches this video and wipes off the factory 60% MOLY paste and puts on axle grease.... same deal. I only know of one source for the correct lube: Loctite Moly Paste 51048. An 8oz bottle is about $35 online. DONT use anything else unless it clearly states it is 60% moly. The Vstar 650 is the most reliable motorcycle ever made (Consumer Reports), and a big part of that is the shaft drive requires NO maintenance and its bullet proof. But its not fool proof. If you buy a used bike and pull the back wheel off the moly should look dark grey or black on the splines. If they look brown or caramel like axle grease, then dont ride the bike till you get the proper 60% Moly. If you are not sure dont risk it. The rear hubs sell used for hundreds of dollars, and again these bikes are highly reliable, so the only ones you normally find being parted out are wrecks.

[@chrisgoose5696]

Thanks I have an 07 I bought it new I have 8500 miles on it I was thinking about the final drive

[@MrEzplay]

Thanks for this helpful information, I just got one 2006 v star 650 with 6000 miles for $2600

[@FrostedFlakesify]

Thank you for taking the time to share this information!

[@glennray3117]

Thank you ! I learned more in this 2-minute read than I have watching hours of videos. Which Not one mentioned the MOLY lube. I just grabbed a 2009 V650, garage kept with only 2056 miles for $2200. So I'd be grateful for any other v650 tips you may have. Again thanks for the info..

[@johnnyfever9708]

My wife's 2002 vstar had the final drive go out. $1100 to replace. We were told that in the early years of this model it was leaving the factory without adequate lube. I don't know if that's true. But you're right, have it checked at the rear tire change over.

[@SoapHorizons789]

I own a v star 650cc classic 2002, I bought myself one last year on my 19th birthday with 7,000 miles, I absolutely love it, it has all the power you need and a great bike to drive to work or just to cruise around while having good gas mileage and reliability, I like your videos man, great job🙂

[@SnackDetour]

Yeah the v star is a very reliable bike if you take care of it. It will take care of you! 😀

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

Heard these can last up to 100,000 miles with proper maintenance

[@deadshot4245]

@@jonathanvillalba3214 beyond it

[@crevanizekil]

very solid choice for a first bike, bro. good for you.

[@mariogutierrez2965]

I got a V-Star 650 too bro, in November 2022. I want a sport bike but I got a cruiser to appreciate how fucking reliable and welcoming this bike is. Its slow but punchy, I love it

[@geraldscott4302]

I have owned around 40 "metric" bikes since 1975. I have been riding Harleys since 2003, bought used. I ride Harleys because of the way they sound and the way they feel. I am not a fan of H-D. From my experience, "metric" bikes are generally more reliable than Harleys. They are just not nearly as much fun to ride. As for the shaft drive issue, pretty much all shaft drive bikes, with the exception of the Honda Goldwing, and the old Moto Guzzi bikes which use a completely different design, have shaft drive issues. I have owned THREE Kawasaki Vulcan 750s, two bought new, one used. It seems that every single Vulcan 750, from 1985 to 2006 did not have the final drive splines lubricated at the factory. And by the time they reached the first service interval where the splines were supposed to be lubricated, there would already be significant damage. This happened on my first one, a new 1993 model. Fortunately back then I was able to find a good final drive unit on eBay. I bought another new Vulcan 750 in 2002. That time I disassembled the final drive as soon as I got it home. It was completely dry, as expected. But I found it in time to save it. Those final drive splines need to be lubricated with Moly paste (not grease) every 10,000 miles. I use Honda Moly 60, which is 60% moly. Properly maintained, they will last forever.

[@ArtStamos]

Valuable information

[@just-dl]

General recommendation: check the brake lines and fluid. If it’s a bike your familiar with, check the suspension adjustment. The ride should be consistent with the suspension settings. If not, you may have some work to do! Be wary of mods. Make sure any are done correctly. Check all bulbs, the horn and battery. Not major but might indicate care habits. Seat should be in good shape and reasonably comfortable. Take a checklist and toolkit.

[@andrew_trucker]

ok so just to let you know gear oil only gets changed like every 12000 miles .

[@mattcc6603]

Love your bobber! You make a good point about ensuring the final drive splines are properly greased and I would add to that by spending money on some quality molybdenum grease, not regular grease.

[@SnackDetour]

Yes! Always a moly grease and you can't put too much either so it's always good to re-grease time to time. Cheers.

[@allannirvana]

No. There's no way you need to change the shaft oil every oil change. The user's manual says you change it every 25000 KMs, and there's nobody out there saying if you follow yamaha's user instruction it will still break on you. They are reliable bikes.

[@Valentine98766]

I mean just because you can doesn't mean you should. Like anything get multiple opinions Cause ain't nobody saying change gear oil every oil change lol Wtf

[@I35burner]

Rear fender is crazy. Sick build

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@briancobble9012]

Did you build this yourself, or is it available to purchase?

[@motorcop505]

Another very helpful video! Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to making it and sharing it. I love my Classic, but this is the sweetest 650 bobber I've ever seen! In All honesty it's probably the best bobber of any make that I've ever seen. I'm glad you kept the classic sock air cleaner. It looks so much better than the ones that stick out with pointy cones. This is a gorgeous bike!

[@phil4986]

Alot of great tips. I especially like the tip about shady owners. You never know but if you get unlucky and they hide a burnt valve or a rod knock or a smoking motor with a already hot motor,you are screwed if you buy it.

[@301susana]

Your videos are really good. You give the facts with no fluff!

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks! I appreciate it 😁

[@maxiks4796]

it will be my first bike so thank you for your tips...

[@theboogeyman5736]

How has it been

[@libertyforamericanow]

I just bought one of these from afemale customer for $600. 52000 miles. I went thru carbs. Sounds great. Seems like gear oil change every other oil change would be excessive

[@SnackDetour]

It's literally two bolts and the easiest thing to do. I just do it because it's easy maintenance and doesn't take much gear oil, so it's not like you're spending a ton of $. But do whatever you think is best. Cheers

[@libertyforamericanow]

@@SnackDetour yeah its just that it doesnt get that hot or come into contact with combustion carbons. Maybe every 10000 miles would be diligent. Its all good.

[@hard2miss]

He did already (explain how to grease the drive shaft ) one screw on the bottom to drain the old , one screw on top to add the new oil

[@Nessolfte]

Thank you. I'm sure this will save a lot of headache for people like me.

[@radulacatusu4154]

Dude, you've got sweet ride. I'm riding a V STAR 250 right now and I love the 80mpg gas milage, but I feel like I need an extra gear and more weight on freeway. 650cc would make the cut and it is probably my next bike. I haven't decided yet between Vstar 650 or SV650 from Suzuki. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@SnackDetour]

Either one would be decent. I'd like larger if I'm always traveling on the freeway though. Bike does get buzzy around 70mph.

[@moneybags8869]

I love the swag of your bike

[@tazmoto94]

Really solid bikes ! Great clip for basic preventive maintenance stuff👍

[@flashesofblack4128]

May I add to your outstanding demonstration is I check the fork seals for any leakage. Additionally, since this motorcycle is a street bike I check under the fenders to see if there is any caked mud. Typically for myself, if I notice that, I would reject the bike. Great video Bro.!

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks dude!

[@pointnozzleaway]

Great info. LOVE that rear fender 👍

[@diaaaboukhzam7310]

can you make a video on how to grease the drive shaft? thanks

[@hard2miss]

He did already, one screw on the bottom to drain the old , one screw on top to add the new oil

[@josephdavis1797]

Thanks for the video it shows you what to look for before purchasing. Yes you can get caught on a bad buy.

[@jjjfffppp]

Your bike is incredible

[@MatthiasAI]

those dragon scale lookin bits are fking METALLL bro!

[@Tjs_powersports]

I got a 2000 vstar 650 for $50 bucks its my XL minibike to ride around the yard cus i have a 2000 goldwing and a 99 st1100 as my main bikes its a cool bike tho its really fun to ride around that bike looks sweet love the seat an fender

[@whitley4337]

Awesome video! Very helpful and amazing looking v star!

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks man 😊

[@KevinPon.]

Sick looking bike!

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks!

[@michaeltorres1613]

This was the information that I needed, thank you.

[@josemanuel2244]

Great information, thank you

[@stevepeterson9759]

My biggest gripes are: Lack of kick start, lack of dip stick, lack of fuel gauge, lack of tach. Otherwise I love my bike.

[@mdashiqurrahman39]

How could the exhaust and the engine be cold cold? When the engine is running it's damn hot hot. I got lil confused about you were trying to say 🤔

[@SnackDetour]

You want to make sure it's a complete cold start (it's been sitting for a few hours) meaning the owner hasnt already warmed up the bike. As a warm bike can hide issues compared to a cold start.

[@mdashiqurrahman39]

@@SnackDetour got you now. That makes sense now. Yes the carbureted engine has lots of problems in cold Star. I recently bought a XVS650A (2006) with 5500 miles on it. I didn't really look at any of them you mentioned but luckily the seller was pretty honest I guess. I haven't seen any problems so far. How much is a 2006 xvs650a worth with 5500 miles you think sir ? Thank you for sharing this video and for the reply.

[@calvillocuts516]

How tall are you? Im thinking of getting one of these im not so tall but i want to be able to reach the floor comfortably and not look to big

[@SnackDetour]

I'm 5'6 and I can plant my feet down easily. With the stock seat and the Springer seat now. It didn't matter.

[@aceofspades02]

off topic comment: nice rear fender!

[@Partyatmosphere]

Where did you find that rear fender?

[@BluecollarBeck]

Beautiful bike brother, I've got a 2014 650 custom. Its a sweet ride! Could you do me a favor and please let me know what blinkers and taillight setup you are running? 🤙

[@SnackDetour]

I picked up a side mount license plate off Amazon: amzn.to/35TW2lD I found the signal lights! Here is the link: amzn.to/3flmOXr

[@No_Budget_No_Problem]

Hopefully gonna go pick one up this week for 2800

[@ReuxIndigo]

I'm watching this after I bought one 😅

[@jozsefabarr254]

Me to

[@Steve-qy6sz]

This is a beautiful bike man.

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks!!

[@bionicman211]

Yo that rear fender is sick. Where can I buy one

[@SnackDetour]

Custom :(

[@predajuz]

Hey man! I am enchanted by your moto, i would love to contac you to talk about some parts of your beautiful Moto, like that awesome rear fender, can i get a link or a clue of where can i find it for my own. I'm trying to custom my v star.

[@SnackDetour]

Hey dude, all the parts are on my links in the description. As for the rear fender they make them custom, so you can always contact them at blackops bobber, you might need to wait awhile as they are possibly made to order now.

[@jorgeospina5686]

Just got one!

[@mrnoedahl]

Nice video. You need to mention what year.

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks man, it's a 2008

[@mrnoedahl]

@@SnackDetour I have a 2007 v star 1300. I have had it for a year. Nice bike, really enjoy riding it. Stay safe.

[@richcxx]

Beautiful bike man!!

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks!

[@robbyclark6915]

That is a sweet looking V Star!

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. Cheers.

[@user-gt4lu6ym4c]

Do you live in Vancouver? Smth about that rain is nostalgic haha

[@SnackDetour]

Hahaha no I'm in Alberta

[@sliuherzing]

Hey what’s the fender you use? Also does it have a break light?

[@SnackDetour]

It's a black ops bobber fender, but the company no longer exists. The brake light is axle mounted.

[@jeffreyhudson3434]

Beautiful bike!

[@SnackDetour]

Thank you 🙏

[@liltommy97]

Good vid thanks bro

[@jbrunnin4205]

Bro please please please tell me where you got that rear fender I gotta get one I have been looking everywhere for it

[@SnackDetour]

Custom, company no longer exists lol

[@gardini100]

red is not my goto color, but damn your bike looks good , would not mind a red one like that :),,,,,now i want a red one like yours

[@bkeith7497]

Question, I have someone wanting to sell one of these (2006 yamaha v star 650). Claims it ran before parked and drained gas. Does not have title. Should I get it? (Btw, selling for $600)

[@SnackDetour]

Not sure I'd buy a bike without a title. Just my opinion.

[@kenwittlief255]

if the owner has lost their title they can get a new one in a week for $20. if they say they cant do that the bike the bike is stolen.

[@ScorpionBear_AG]

Thoughts on this being a first bike?? Good deal popped up and trying to decide, been through all your videos 😂

[@SnackDetour]

Hey man, these are great first bikes, easy to ride and they're pretty much bullet proof!

[@ScorpionBear_AG]

@@SnackDetour thanks man! Appreciate the response!

[@SnackDetour]

@@ScorpionBear_AG no problem! Goodluck with the bike search.

[@Sam123QU29]

This looks sweet

[@hisnherintegra7440]

I plan on buying my sisters boyfriends v star. I absolutely love it Ive been on it, I've heard it run. Now that gas is so high I hope it would make a good daily for me. Its also going to be my first real motorcycle.

[@SnackDetour]

It's a great city bike if we are talking about the 650. Highway I'd want something bigger.

[@ibbyhibby9431]

Love your videos where did you get that back fender or what is it called?

[@SnackDetour]

The company I got it from don't make them anymore unfortunately. 🙁

[@ibbyhibby9431]

@@SnackDetour all good thanks for letting me know I’m getting a vstar as my first bike so your vids have helped me out a lot 💪🏽

[@SnackDetour]

@@ibbyhibby9431 glad to hear man! They're a great bike.

[@opticalecho119]

That rear fender is fucking crazy

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks dude!

[@2liter8]

so the oil change on the drive located at the back wheel, just the two plugs, is different than the greasing done by taking off the rear wheel?

[@SnackDetour]

Yup that's correct. The final driver gear oil is another maintenance thing, you should be doing that every other oil change.

[@mallaytyler]

Alberta bike ! Edmonton rider here !

[@SnackDetour]

Cheers! Edmonton as well!

[@mallaytyler]

@@SnackDetour might see you the summer then out on the road or something ! Currently in the build stage though and I’m getting close to being done my 650! (And yes I did watch your video after I bought mine) lol sorry 🤣

[@Carlos.Radders]

Really nice bike. Lovin the rear fender. 😎👌🐲

[@abiprates5943]

where did you get the fender at? Thank you.

[@SnackDetour]

The company I got it from don't make them anymore unfortunately. 🙁

[@bostonmitchell7058]

Where did you get that back fender

[@SnackDetour]

Black ops bobbers, however they're no longer in business.

[@josefarias2134]

Beautiful bike

[@fiscalgoose7664]

What is your rear fender

[@SnackDetour]

Custom

[@karlbosilev1]

Is this bike suitable for a 6'4 guy?

[@SnackDetour]

If you're 6'4 and you can handle a bike, I would prob get something bigger for more power. You can always get forward control extenders to make it more comfortable. The previous owner of this bike was 6'3 and he rode it fine with the extensions. What the extensions do, is move the pegs forward about 4" so your legs aren't as cramped. I had to take them off because I'm short lol.

[@sethmoore1227]

Where did you get that back fender man😩

[@SnackDetour]

They don't make them anymore unfortunately. 🙁

[@andrew_trucker]

start the bike lets hear it

[@andrew_trucker]

on cars it gets changed like every 50 miles

[@chrisssergio]

Able to send a link of all the aftermarket parts???

[@SnackDetour]

Sorry Man, I ordered majority of the parts a few years ago. Not sure black ops bobbers even makes the rear fender kit anymore. As for the LED signals, side mount licence plate, final drive cover, and mirrors, I got them off Amazon.

[@chrisssergio]

Snack Detour aw man, thank you!

[@tsukahari]

Where can I get that rear fender?

[@SnackDetour]

Sorry man, the company that made them no long exists.

[@jodyrogers4084]

We're did you get that rear finder from

[@SnackDetour]

Hey Jody I got it from black ops bobbers a few years ago, but it looks like they don't do these kits anymore.

[@jodyrogers4084]

O that sucks

[@SnackDetour]

@@jodyrogers4084 yeah man I agree. I think it was the best fender on the market in terms of looks.

[@obsessivegarage921]

What rear fender is that?

[@SnackDetour]

It's a black ops bobber fender, but they're no longer making them 😢

[@obsessivegarage921]

@@SnackDetour that is SO SO SO SAD. It's the nicest rear fender I've ever seen.

[@abiprates5943]

I live in texas and I get pretty hot at summer. Is there anyway a oil cooler can be installed to run the bike a little cooler. I couldn't find any video on that. Please advise. Thank you.

[@SnackDetour]

As long as you're using the right oil for your temps, and not idling in super hot weather for hours you shouldn't need to run a oil cooler. Plus with the oil cooler unless you have a fan as well, there is no air circulation at a stand still. So again it wouldn't make much of a difference. Don't fix what isn't broken :)

[@abiprates5943]

@@SnackDetour I wouild like to consider a oil cooler with a fan on. Is it technically possible to rig one in the bike?

[@DanleyNuksGoneFishn]

0:19 so if you live in a country where you don’t measure in subway footlongs you should be good

[@robertsalyers1351]

Nice Ride

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks man!

[@Vanzanvang]

Hey bro where can I get a rear fender like that one?

[@SnackDetour]

I got mine from black ops bobbers in Canada. They're located in Ontario. Cheers.

[@Vanzanvang]

Do they have a website I can check out? I can’t seem to find anything on them regarding a website. Or did you go through them via Pintrest?

[@SnackDetour]

@@Vanzanvang I tried googling them I guess they stopped producing them. It was just one dude that was making them.

[@Vanzanvang]

Dang sadly their website is down. 😭

[@OLDBD1]

Nice

[@Hayseed1776]

nice looking bike..

[@SnackDetour]

Thanks man!

[@Hayseed1776]

@@SnackDetour im getting a 2009 v star classic on friday..

[@SnackDetour]

@@Hayseed1776 Nice man! You're gonna love it.

[@Hayseed1776]

@@SnackDetour could you recommend any lighting upgrades maybe LED ?

[@sle2979]

The only thing I hate about this bike is that is has no fuel gauge which is bullshit! Every bike needs a fuel gauge

[@kenwittlief255]

it has a trip odo, and a reserve position on the fuel cutoff it gets 200 to 240 miles on a full tank

[@ivegotansti]

Whereabouts in alberta are you?

[@SnackDetour]

YEG, looks like you're from here too hah. Nice subie!

[@ivegotansti]

@@SnackDetour haha thanks man. Yeah im in the yeg area. I found a vstar out in Westlock for $2200. 38000kms. Looks to be in good shape. I'll just be starting out riding with the sixers as soon as I get my bike then I can get my six

[@SnackDetour]

@@ivegotansti nice nice decent price as long as its been taken care of many more miles to come. I have a group I ride with here and there, but they're all on sport bikes. I'm looking at getting a 2nd bike soon.

[@ivegotansti]

@@SnackDetour well dang man when I get a bike ill hit you up and we can go riding. You on intsa? Mine is ivegotansti

[@SnackDetour]

@@ivegotansti I don't use insta very much but my KZbin one is snackdetour. Hah sure thing, but this season is almost over. Cheers!

[@GeraldStevens-x3u]

Adriana Courts

[@chrisyangtze8403]

LT... that it's

[@andrew_trucker]

cars they only add oil when its low

[@andrew_trucker]

@@liquidsword12345 that depends if you use synthetic its more like every 5000 miles The most common problems with the Yamaha V Star 650 include: Timing chain tensioners failing by becoming loose or sheering off. Ignition system problems including faulty starters and ignition coils, making it difficult to start the motorcycle, especially when cold. Starting issues due to bad batteries or parasitic draining issues. Carburetor jets and syncing issues. Clutch adjustment or slipping.

[@robertross4274]

Nice bike 👍Take it a little further add a big air intake upgrade the jets and throw a dynatec dyna 3000 ignition and achieve the full potential of the 650 !

[@mn_mt0964]

I seriously wanna know more about the 3000 ignition I have an 1100vstar custom would it really be worth the 300$

[@robertross4274]

@@mn_mt0964 I couldn't tell u if it works good with just stock I went online and bought a power package for my vstar it included the dyna 3000 the package cost me almost 3 grand but it was well worth it gave me plenty of power and I didn't have to buy another bike . So look into one of those power packages if that's what u want without having to buy another bike

[@mn_mt0964]

My bikes got the hyper charger plus exhaust and jets tunes fully but can't justify 300 atm just curious thanks man

[@robertross4274]

@@mn_mt0964 If u plan on keeping the bike it and got the hyper charger with the jets and the exhaust throwing the the ignition on there will give it the extra bump and 300 dollars ain't bad any upgrade is better than stock the ignition just raises your rpm up witch in turn allowing to shit higher than normal witch in turns gets up to speed faster and not having to granny shift

[@garysmith7788]

Way out to lunch on changing rear drive fluid at oil change. Totally unnecessary

[@rodneyalberta2020]

hi live in calgary lets meet up one day

[@SnackDetour]

I'm close, Edmonton!

[@AntoniOrszykowski]

I bet you had no issues with it just wanted to show your bike 😂.

[@SnackDetour]

I bought the 3rd one I went to see. The first two owners were sketchy. Ads always seem good till you go see the bike in person 😆 lol

[@kirotodorov4397]

Shitty motorcycle, no HWY ride ...no power and bad brakes.

[@vstar7196]

A 650 is a woman’s bike.

[@tazman8697]

I have a Suzuki GSXR1000, a Honda CBR600RR, a Suzuki SV1000S and one of these. I love riding my XVS 650 CRUISER!..

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

Hella good tips thanks bro

[@ZBS2011]

Where did you get the rear fender and seat

[@SnackDetour]

Sorry man, the company that made them no long exists.

[@manpreetkiranpreetmanpreet4425]

@@SnackDetour send me u number please

[@derekledoux7476]

Where did you get the rear fender?

[@SnackDetour]

Custom, they don't make them anymore :(

[@derekledoux7476]

@@SnackDetour that thing is so dope. Can you still share the info for it? I’m just curious.

[@derekledoux7476]

@@SnackDetour that thing is so dope. Can you still share the info for it? I’m just curious.

[@SnackDetour]

@@derekledoux7476 black ops bobbers

[@rubrub9636]

Where did you got that fender??

[@SnackDetour]

Black ops bobbers, they don't make these anymore so you're gonna need to get it custom made.