Yamaha Star 650 Carburetor Remove Clean Rebuild Reinstall Sync - Part 1 of 2

[@johnbucholtz9010]

thank you ,what a great set of videos,you should be an instructor somewhere!! very well done and informative!!!

[@colacurciolaw7745]

This is a real service you are providing. Thanks!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Im glad you found it to be helpful.

[@stevenheintz7639]

Do you rebuild for customers?

[@coyote102076]

Good to see I am not the only one who uses Remoil for these. hahaha! Great and very detailed vid. Got another Vstar to work on and the last time I done one of these was over 4 years ago so I wanted a "refresher vid" to remind myself what the procedure was. Two thumbs up.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks much!

[@anthonyricciardi27]

He’s using CRC Break cleaner for those asking 33:42

[@denoc817]

Awesome Video! I am not a mechanic. With a little knowledge in auto repair. I was able follow your instructions to remove, clean, and replace warn out seals. I use your video to install a new jet kit for a cobra exhaust slip on and Kuryakyn Hypercharger. Thank you much! look forward to more of your videos. 😁🤘

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo not a hypercharger!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@denoc817]

You scared the crap out of me with your respond. I spent the day pulling out the Hypercharger and Re Jet. 😁 Please your viewers and I would like your inputs and thoughts why No to adding a Hypercharger?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

The hypercharger is a gimmick. Its a fake vacuum actuated throttle body looking device on the end of an air filter. If you want to tune a bike and add pipes, go with a pod kit. Not a toy. My 2 cents

[@denoc817]

@@retrotechandelectronics Good to know those are junk. Thanks for saving me money and the life of my bike. As of today, the Hypercharger is shipped out. Current Mod Cobra Slip on and a K&N Filter Model YA-6598 or should I go double k&n Filters! Plus I is already Jetted. I can redo it again lol. I'm looking in to this configuration. Let me know what you think! Or do you have another suggestion? Parts List 2 x K*N Filters (K&N Part# RU-2760) 2 x #130 Main Jets 1 x Crankcase Breather Filter (J&P Cycles Part# 12-018)

So many parts for the carb!! I enjoyed the video so much! Keep on posting more!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Part two in the series should be out shortly, glad you enjoyed it.

@@retrotechandelectronics Looking forward! Thanks!!

[@moonbeam8541]

Very helpful video. Great for someone who wants to learn how to fix their bike.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrMgmusik]

Your videos are very helpful. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks from Germany.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you like them!

[@mellojeff]

Great video! Very informative, in depth and not a lot of wasted time... You mentioned that you were using a particular oil on the rubber gaskets instead of the carb cleaner but I didn't understand exactly what type of oil you said it was. I have just purchased the same make and model machine for my daughter. There seems to be gas flowing down out of the middle of the carbs somewhere and I need to get it squared away. I'm definitely subscribing! Thanks again for sharing!

[@mellojeff]

I believe you called it "rem-oil"...?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its a teflon gun oil www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjX5_zIxL7iAhXGRIYKHVR4BOAYABACGgJ2dQ&sig=AOD64_3ZTsd0L-pnMd9ZMWTJz1ppY7Vysg&ctype=46&q=&ved=0ahUKEwj7x_XIxL7iAhVCuVkKHU3RCWYQ9aACCDw&adurl=

[@denoc817]

@@retrotechandelectronics Which brand of metal polish cleaner do you recommend your viewers?

[@pcofranc]

@@mellojeff Check Walmart in the Outdoor & Sports dept: "REMINGTON ACCESSORIES MOISTUREGUARD REM OIL LUBRICANT 6 OZ" $6

[@4BeatZ]

This video borders on excellence. Thanks for sharing

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you liked it.

[@Idonotknowthisman]

Thanks for your clear instructions and video helped out a bunch!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@bobhyde4793]

I love the detail in these carbs. i only wish you were using the technical detailed jet, diaphragm etc. names.

[@DarthRogue777]

Hi, going to rebuild my carbs. Do you have a more specific list of the brands of sprays that you used?

[@youjustgotjinx5658]

By any chance do you know what screw that replaces the 4 screws that hold against the Float Bowl gasket 2 our the 4 screws completely got stripped out

[@Beeskness]

Take one to ace hardware if you haven’t they’ll find it

[@youjustgotjinx5658]

@Beeskness yea I ended up going to a budget bolt and got some

[@TheCapduarte]

Really nice work mate. Nice tutorial, and a big help like all the other videos 💪💪💪. I would like to know how did you install the rev counter. Want to do it too. Thanks a lot!!👍👍

[@thehairguardian6625]

I broke my solenoid wire 😫 I seen a video on repairing it I can’t find. Do you have advice?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

carefully cut out the rubber till you reach where the wire is soldered to, Resolder the wire to the post. Fill the void with black RTV.

[@davidg5704]

Great tip to use Rem oil. Getting that today.🤔

[@jayglendenning]

In the carb body there is a orifuce/jet that is not replaced/addressed. That part on the front carb on my 2008 vstar 650 custom is so clogged/plugged that it cannot be cleared with anything I've tried. Chemdry, gun nitro solvent, boiling it, carburetor files, etc. It's pressed into the carb body but is easily removed with a set of pliers and a couple of twists. Mine is still plugged and in such bad shape in cannot be used. ANY idea where I can find this part, even used?

[@johncollins7670]

did you every remedy this? if so, how? I have same issue. Thanks

[@logandooley7601]

How do i remove the clip mentioned in order to separate the carbs

[@benjaminassink9675]

How would fuel leak down the needle? Mate has an issue with his right side carb where fuel seems to be splashing up from the brass stop plug..

[@NemesisVNV]

Loved the video, very well put together for me to be able to repeat the process. I have to ask, was that a DeLorean tail light I seen you blew air into your carb by?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you enjoyed it, and yes, it was

[@NemesisVNV]

@@retrotechandelectronics That's awesome

[@bobhyde4793]

would you be able to tell me the name and function of the diaphragm next to the enrichener please

[@johnbergeron5015]

What is the stock main jet size?

[@ljonesto]

Very helpful, thank you

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@urbanbuffalo692_8]

got my carbs rebuilt and my bike is running great clutch is slipping do u have any vids on how to do that because like i said i have never worked on bikes before and i want to do all the work myself so i can learn your carb vid helped me out so much thanks and keep those great vids coming

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Sorry, I haven’t documented a clutch replacement yet. I plan to document the next one

[@earlgallup5223]

World class 👏

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks!

[@WilliamSeipel]

I just bought a 2006 from a friend and then took to Yamaha to have them fix it because would only run off one cylinder. After 4 months, which I can't blame them too much it is winter, they finally called me today and said after calling Yamaha for help the sync rail between the 2 carbs is leaking and Yamaha no longer sells anything to fix it and will need new carbs or go on eBay and find a used one. But I see in your video what looks what they described to me. Any thoughts on if that is truly a thing or how to fix the issue?

[@eddiegonzalez3683]

Hi. I rebuilt my carbs on my 650 Yamaha vstar. Now my bike bogs out at 30 to 40 mph. what can i do?

[@garrettr4752]

Are the side diaphragms for the idle

[@paulcarpenter9740]

Where is the video of the jet cleaning without removal ? I appreciate you instruction !

[@retrotechandelectronics]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/boLXnqmehLGGgqM

[@polyfepanborisov944]

Спасибо за видео

[@YouDoMatterNationwide]

I have an important question. Do you have to empty the tank at all before removing the tank? Or can you leave it full and remove the tank?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

It’s highly advisable to empty it

[@jamesdavis5686]

What are the cleaning items you used?

[@calebberry8622]

Hey man I broke that tube thing that’s in the float bowl any idea what it’s called so I’m able to get a new one

[@retrotechandelectronics]

It can be purchased at your local dealer.

[@Alifreesoul]

Appreciate you sir , amazing video and explanation 👏🦾🫡

[@retrotechandelectronics]

My pleasure

[@timpope1221]

Excellent video Sir, please tell me what is rem oil ?...I usually apply petroleum jelly to rubber gaskets and fiber gaskets it seems to soften fiber gaskets for a better seal but after watching your video I would like to try the Rem oil. thanks !

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its a gun oil made by remington.

[@HerbalistAce]

I'm just trying to find a how to on cleaning the carbs on my 09 Royal Start 1300 Tour Deluxe. As I just got this bad boy. But i should learn that before it's time to clean them. And need to learn air filter... which i think i found a video for... along with rest of maintenance with the exception of the tires.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Get the shop manual. Thats the FIRST thing to do.

[@HerbalistAce]

@@retrotechandelectronics where would i get that? I have the owners manual.

[@herbzzlawent]

I did your previous video and mine didn't seem to work seem to make it take a little longer idle but then dies.....did is method help after you did this?

[@DrumnG83.]

What kind of cleaners and polish are you using to clean?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Maas and carb cleaner

[@marklenderman3248]

My 650 Yamaha V-Star hid won't run over like 60 65 miles an hour what's up with that

[@BlairMuir-fu9xh]

Hey I'm in Canada we're is the best place to order parts I need carburetor intake boots from carbs to the heads

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Your local Yamaha dealer

[@jaworski9208]

Hey man! Awesome video, im planning on doing this myself coming up here on my first bike, what cleaners did you use? I don't want to end up using something wrong and destroy my bike!

[@jesusneverfailsus1538]

The hose that goes in between the 2 carbs and goes to the right side of the bike, when i turn the key to the on position gas starts pouring out of that hose, would anyone know why this is happening?

[@ijabbs143]

What a job. I am just adjusting valves i guess all this has to be removed first. It would be easier to trade my bike! ;)

[@retrotechandelectronics]

This bike is not for the unmotivated.

[@ijabbs143]

@@retrotechandelectronics True,. I have no patience. Fortunately my son enjoys it and will help. The bike in the video is clean and the rider probably didn't ride it much which is why the carbs need cleaning. My valves could use an adjusting but the rear valve cover begin to leak and when i went to fix it I found the screw was stripped though it had never been touched before. Weak spot in the thread from the Factory I guess? It's not gonna be an easy fix. It will be hard to tap for thread repair will likely have to do something else I'm not dropping the motor. Should see how this goes tonight.

[@tierodend]

At 8:40 what is that port for?

[@tylercrawford8252]

Learning to clean the carbs on my V Star, and holy sh*t, is that a DeLorean?!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Holy sh*t indeed. Much more complicated fuel system on that thing for sure...

[@tylercrawford8252]

@@retrotechandelectronics Ah, Bosch mechanical fuel injection. The name is all I know about it. Sweet ride! I hope to own one someday before I leave this world. When I lived in Houston over a decade ago, I met a guy who worked for DMC-Houston. His DeLorean was painted black, and it actually looked good in that color. He was nice enough to let me sit in the driver seat. I probably made car sounds like a toddler would, as I pretended I was time traveling.

[@Ouroboros70]

So im about to attempt this. My bike wont turn over and purges fuel from the hose you are pointing to at 8:25. In your opinion do you think there is some blockage in my carb? Think doing this cleaning will fix it? The bike was in storage for 18 months. I didnt purge the fuel before putting it in storage.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

The bike was in storage for 18 months. I didnt purge the fuel before putting it in storage. Did you follow the carb rebuild video?

[@laurentiubancila7675]

The carburators for a 1999 custom model should be the same?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Should be, if not very similar

[@jamesoliver505]

I removed the plate cover on the float bowl and there was sawdust at the bottom. What's going on? I haven't looked at the gas filter yet. How did it get there???

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Probably not sawdust but ready for a rebuild, I’d check my air filter too!

[@jamesoliver505]

@@retrotechandelectronics I think it was dried fuel scale. The thing about that is the float chamber would have to be dry. When I emptied the gas from the screw outlet I don't remember a lot coming out. Both carbs had this issue.

[@skeptic3332]

Are they Philips or JIS screws?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

JIS

[@Louis-op4zj]

Can you please tell me what brand and ml of carby is on this bike. I'm thinking of buying a 650 again and want to see if there is a pumper carb option to replace the originals. Thanks in advance.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its a Mikuni

[@jenniferwebster5066]

How much for job like this? I need to go at the garage for this job

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Several hundred dollars for a decent job, that why I encourage people to learn how to do it

[@laurentiubancila7675]

Where did you buy that crash bar?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I don’t remember but a quick google search pulled up several.

[@atomiccottoncandy4161]

Hello just found your channel and i like it and maybe you can help me being as there are only two place that work on bikes where i live and they back log for appointment and my know how of bikes is basic. I just purchased a yamaha v star 650.that ha d ben sitting in a out side storage unit seance 2013 and as i was told they drain the tank and carb and the lines be for they stored it.i look in side gas tank nice and clean mufflers clean no red flags on bike as far as i could see other then battery dead so i got it for a great price being as they could not start.so got it home gave it tune up new battery oil grease lubes plugs filters and got some sea foam in case i needed it put some gas in started up after 3 turn over attempt let it go for a bit then i released the chock idled fine no back fire's.then i took it out .and here is my problem as i was driving it sounded good no problem hoping gears but i could not get it above 50 miles a hr full throttle so i thought maybe cob webs just need to be work out and put sea foam in and drove it a couple more times and on the 3 time i was trying a hill and had trouble keeping it at 30 mp down shifts and all so i went to owners manual and some research and found out that the bike was originally a chain and they switched it to a drive line and that the did some modes to the muffler but none of witch i can tell or would think would hinder how fast the bike could go as well. So i am at a loss as to what to do i .i thought at first governor maybe but cant find any info or if that is a issue for bikes dont think its the carb or pinch fuel line as the bike dose not chock or die or have any prob with acceleration and i gone down the list check brakes so on Sorry for long msg just wanted to make sure you new what i did and to ask if you or any one else could shine some lite on this and. Thank you for any help .ps sorry for grammar and so on at work typed fast on break

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Did you check that the fuel pump was working?

[@atomiccottoncandy4161]

@@retrotechandelectronics i did not think to check it. I would not have thought. The bike would start or be able to stay running at lower. Speeds but it was on my list of to do when i took the tank off this next time

[@midnightmotorsports6490]

I have a buddy who took the carbs off his bike and broke the connection at 6:05. The one you said is a heater? Does anyone know the part number or what that is? I only work on Harley’s and never seen one before.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

can be ordered at any yamaha dealer.

[@WheelArh29]

When i try to accelerate, my vstar has a flop for couple of seconds and tries to die, what could be a reason? could u help me please?

[@frightrisk7407]

See JCs other video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/boLXnqmehLGGgqM. You can also search other videos on carb cleaning that bike. It can only be fuel, air or fire (spark) ;) Most of the time carb which controls both air and fuel. So too rich or more likely too lean where the main jet takes up above the throttle point from the pilot jet. Start with a good cleaning. Perhaps the real expert, JC, will chime in. In the meantime, check the easy stuff, fuel filter, air filter, and the boots or seals at the bottom of the carbs into the engine. Are their any cracks? Are they loose? At throttle, that can put too much air into the mix and give the same symptom.

[@quadflopper1012]

what do the solenoids in the fuel bowls do and is the diaphragm a decel diaphragm ? was that a delorean taillight?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

So many questions..... The solenoids are useless and are for the EPA regulations I believe in California, Ive done little more in this research. the diaphragms are part of the enrichment circuit. Its a delorean taillight.

[@quadflopper1012]

will the bike still run if one of the solenoids has the wire broken off?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@quadflopper1012 Yes, but you may get a a flashing error code, because the resistance of the solenoid is measured by the computer.

[@quadflopper1012]

one more quick question, do the heaters have to be operational for the bike to start? thx

[@bliad2]

very helpful! can you tell the name of resin tubes on which carburetor stands. 2 big resin tubes between carb and engine. i need to buy them and dont know how they called. i will appreciate your answer. thx for the vids again!!!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Do you mean the manifolds?

[@bliad2]

@@retrotechandelectronicsthat's it. exactly!! thank you so much.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome.

[@davidg5704]

Carb boots

[@95BLUERAY]

my second cylinder misfire a lot it run fine only at higher rpm (sometimes!) so what's your thoughts? do I need a rebuild or cleaning or just tuning?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

All three...

[@marklenderman3248]

My Yamaha V-Star won't run over 65 miles an hour what's up with that

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

Where you put your right hand when riding, there's a rubber handle that twists. Twist it a little further and the bike should go faster. 👍 😂😂😂😂 JK

[@frightrisk7407]

So you are using brake cleaner instead of carb cleaner? Why is that?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I generally stock break cleaner, as its similar to function to carb cleaner, just slightly more expensive but leaves no residue, which is a brake requirement.

[@scotthegge8591]

Dude! Always replace the bowl gaskets regardless of how they look.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Dude!

[@frightrisk7407]

What is the brass post that turns green usually that is the 3rd brass pipe that sticks out? There is a pilot jet, the main jet, then the brass tube. It has a depression in it, but doesn't seem to actually have a hole that runs all the way through it. Does it need to be cleaned in any way?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Do you refer for the one for the enrichener?

[@frightrisk7407]

@@retrotechandelectronics I don't think so, but that brings up another question. Do you lube the enrichener rod? If I push the end of the rod, it slides very smoothly. But if I try to pull where the cable pulls (an inch away from the plane of the rod)n t creates a lever so that there isn't just an in and out sliding force on the rod, but now a torque force that wants to push one side of the rod against the inside of the tube it rides on and the other side of the rod against the outside of the tube in the other carburetor. So now there is more friction. Sometimes it is much harder to slide the rod from this position. It really sticks. I haven't put it back on the bike yet, but notice that it was hard to pull the choke cable before. So this is a potential problem. Since it goes inside the carb, I was afraid to put any lubricant on it like lithium grease. But to answer your question, in the center of the bowl of the carbs, above the floats, there are 3 tubes and a hole. I see the confusion because your carb is different. My solenoids are not on the float bowl cover, they are on the sides and there is just an untapped plug as if they used the same mold for the covers for different carbs. And in this video, you don't have the post I am talking about. Look here: 650ccnd.com/theory.htm. The pic that shows the jets shows the post just to the right of the red arrows. So there is the brass pilot jet, which you can unscrew, the brass holder and main jet, a hole, and a brass tube you can't take out. These are all bunched with each other. I am talking about the tube you can't take out. What is it? Does a hole go through it or is it just a depression cut out to save brass? And the hole next to that? Do I shoot carb cleaner through that? Great and thorough videos btw. Also, your voice, tonality, and pronunciation reminds me uncannily of the Magician and Actor Ricky Jay. He was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Elizabeth, NJ, (where I lived for a time and my grandparents lived for most of their lives). I wonder if either of those is where you grew up. Thanks for your help!

[@frightrisk7407]

@@retrotechandelectronics I'll answer part of this myself. That post seems to be a choke jet. It has a very tiny invisible hole. Mine were clogged. My carb wire cleaning needles were all too big. I took a copper wire from an electrical wire that was just a bit thinner and only with that and spraying and wiggling was I able to finally clean the holes. I am going to try living the enrichener rod. The longer section goes through a hole in the carb body, but not into the working parts inside the carb unless I hear otherwise.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

FrightRisk it’s not a choke. A choke is a plate that restricts air to richen a mixture. It’s an enrichener , it adds gas to enrichen a mixture. A choke is somewhat of a dated concept.

[@reneesmith3204]

I have a 2006 yamaha v star 650 custom w/flames. I am having issues removing the screws from the speedometer. Your video skipped that part so I'm not sure what to do. I twist and twist but they never come out. They'll loosen but don't release. What is going on with this? Am I missing something?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

the rubber mounts for the screws have dried out and are spinning in the tanks mount, there are ways to deal with this, if you are not tool savy you may have to go to a mechanic to have these removed, I used an electric high speed driver to spin them quick to heat up the rubber and let it cool to bind to release them in some cases, then I tossed them and got new ones.

[@reneesmith3204]

@@retrotechandelectronics Thank you so much for responding . I really appreciate the feedback. I will try using a drill to get them out and if that doesn't work I will have to break down and take my baby to a mechanic. I am reluctant to let anyone else touch her, though. I've lost so many good vehicles and money to untrustworthy mechanics. :(