Yamaha V Star 650 change starter

[@Xzayvier__YT]

Watching this 2 years later. I’m rebuilding my 2001 Vstar 650 custom and this video helped so much and learned a lot watching this. Appreciate the work!

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Thank you. I’ll be posting more on that bike soon.

[@brendavoss8972]

Thanks man. I couldn't find any videos either. Good video, I learned a lot. Way to take one for the team.

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Thank you for watching. Glad to spill a little oil while learning a lesson. I hope to do some new weird content sometime soon. I hope you’ll subscribe and like the video.

[@stephenallie6981]

Excellent video!! I probably would have made the same error lol, very informative, thanks Shade Tree Tech !!

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Thank you for watching! Please check out some of the other videos like and subscribe.

[@jamesgadd931]

Now we have a you tube video. :-)

[@justanotheropossumchannel]

Im about to do this on my 1100. Much appreciated.

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Thank you for watching. It’s easy. You got this.

[@steevenknox4266]

Thanks for the video. I'm definitely glad I found it

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

@@steevenknox4266 thank you for watching and commenting.

[@professionalhunter-ru9by]

This has helped me tremendously I thought I messed up lmao

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Thank you! If we don’t mess up we don’t learn in my opinion.

[@professionalhunter-ru9by]

@@Lifeasiseeit1961 that's a fact I pulled mine off today and oil went everywhere glad I wasn't the only one 😅

[@bradenpryor7442]

Thank you for making this

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Thank you for watching.

[@nassiratti8542]

Bro I went through hell when my bike all of a sudden wouldn't start but kept turning over forever. I was wondering where you ordered your starter motor assembly from ?

[@samfeldman1508]

I did the exact same thing if it makes you feel any better?

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

I never feel bad when I learn something new. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@flatbillsadventures3112]

Hope you see this comment. I have a 2006 v star 650, rode it today about 75 miles. Parked it, then went to start it about two hours later, and when I press the start button, nothing happened? Did you experience the same issue and that led you to replace the starter?

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Yes. It started as an intermittent problem with the starter, then just stopped turning. However I’d recommend replacing the relay first.

[@jamesgadd931]

Thank you for your learning us how do this. Thank you

[@tonyshaughnessy5880]

Where can I get my New starter bolts

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Old bikes might not be serviced by the dealerships but fasteners are always available. Most cities have bolt specialists somewhere in town. I’d suggest looking for nut and bolt specialists if your local Yamaha dealer doesn’t have them in stock. A bolt specialists will be cheaper than a motorcycle shop too.

[@frenziedserpent8271]

When I'm putting the starter back on is there something I'm supposed to do. I can't get mine back on for the life of me

[@duckduckduckgoose1]

Thanks brother for the vid!

[@jimwilliams2327]

Dear sir I have same exact bike, it starts up fine when the bike is cold after I run it for a while, when I shut it off it won't start, all I hear is relay clicking,then I have wait 15 to 20 minutes for it to start, already replaced starter relay, do you think this is the starter? what were the symptoms of your starter going?or did it just stop working! Thanks in advance!!

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

That is exactly the problem I had with the starter. I found replacing the starter to be very easy and inexpensive. It was working intermittently. I did replace both the starter and relay at the same time just as a matter of course. When you hear the clicking after turning the key on it is just the fuel pump filling your carb bowls.

[@jimwilliams2327]

Did you go with OEM starter or just one off ebay?0thrwie how's it holding up? just would like to know,I gotta order one

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

Amazon is where I ordered a Chinese starter that worked just fine. I’ve found OEM parts from Japan to be very expensive. Some guys say buy Chinese if you like to practice on your bike. But I’m of the opinion that CNC and CAD have leveled the playing field. Computer design is the great equalizer in my opinion. But defiantly shop around.

[@jimwilliams2327]

@@Lifeasiseeit1961 thanks!!

[@jessemercury7413]

Thinking of buying a 2000 vstar, he’s asking 1000$ since it’s not running, he says bad start solenoid, you think it’s worth it?

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

From here it’s hard to say. Some guys do give up when it’s something simple. If he has a title it may very well be worth it. No title. Don’t buy in my humble opinion. Flash five to see if he bites. Never know how bad someone needs money and it is a gamble to take someone at their word if you don’t know them.

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

I love putting around on my girls old Yamaha. Fun bike.

[@jessemercury7413]

@@Lifeasiseeit1961 thanks for the reply but yea, lost title sadly

[@wreckz9145]

Repair manuals are free online fyi

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

I’m sure that’s true. Knowing a source would probably help. Who has repair manuals online for Yamahas? Couldn’t find anything. That’s why I made the video.

[@wreckz9145]

@@Lifeasiseeit1961I have the pdf for my 2015 in my email I’ll find the link

[@wreckz9145]

The video was very necessary though I wasnt talking shit i was about to buy one then was like lemme see if i can find one for free

[@lifejuststakesallthefun8796]

Instructions unclear I removed the motor

[@Lifeasiseeit1961]

@@lifejuststakesallthefun8796 you’re sure to find the problem that way! Love it!

[@lifejuststakesallthefun8796]

@@Lifeasiseeit1961 new motor goes in next wish me luck