Yamaha V Star 650 Common Oil Leak Fix | Motorcycle Cruiser

[@bobbiedole14623]

Had to clean like crazy to get to it but u just made my day, thats definitely where shes leaking from.

[@andym3511]

Damn! That's exactly my problem. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@tdublove9558]

I just bought a v star with the same issue appreciate the information 👍

[@mike02454]

Great video, but I've never done this before, I wish you'd included the cover removal.

[@debbienicholson2065]

Excellent video. You just gave me some confidence as to what the issue with mine is . It behaves in exactly the same manner. Thanks Man!

[@ronhanish]

My 6:50 has an inner o-ring seal also. Not sure exactly what's going on there mechanically or how to change it. I'm just going to change the orange outer o-ring seal behind the plastic switch. Looks like there's an inner black o-ring behind that.? Idk.

[@robertattard8005]

Very helpful I had the some issue thank you ☺️

[@HomeGuruGarage]

Thanks for the great video. Just changed my neutral switch and the oring. It turned out that the cap didn't crack and it's the oring being worn out and caused leak. No leak observed so far!

[@Its_3055]

Well not a bad idea to replace the switch anyway for peace of mind

[@jasonnash5154]

I thought I had a cracked sump found the issue cheers dude

[@jungleng]

Hi, wondering if i can get some help. At 2:40 what was the name of this part? engine case something? I've already replaced the neutral safety switch (which was cracked) thanks to this video, but i'm still experiencing leaking and pooling of oil at this location.

[@Its_3055]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@dubiousjesse]

My 650 is leaking too (around the kick stand). A wide shot would have been nice to get an idea of the general area that you were working on.

[@Silverbxck7601]

Have you solved the problem? I just bought my bike and have a bad oil leak under the kickstand. Was this the issue

[@dubiousjesse]

@@Silverbxck7601 still can’t find the leak. 🤷

[@Its_3055]

It's right by the kickstand behind the decorative chrome covers. 4 bolts you gotta take off to get to it

[@stratzenigma3169]

Same problem! For now...tilted the moto upright during garage parking on a stool and the leak stopped. Thank you soon much. We will do when time permits on my Vstar

[@austinforrest8171]

thanks just noticed a few drops under my v star yesterday

[@jrsmth11]

Do you have to drain oil before taking switch out?

[@denoc817]

Did you find out if you need to drain the oil?

[@jaycelacho6017]

@@denoc817 Yes you need to drain the oil especially if you do not have a motorcycle jack

[@petermorales695]

Did you end up doing an oil change while you were doing it?

[@Ryan_1997]

What years is this more common on?

[@ugurcancicek8496]

Mate, this is a excellent explanation, thanks! This is exactly my problem 🤘

[@samfeldman1508]

I’m changing mine but can’t reinstall. Any tips / tricks? The tab is preventing the last screw from installing.

[@dannybaviskar3534]

Do I need to drain the oil for this? I just changed it 😢

[@frankhy23]

Help me with name of this part or part number-i got same problem leak one drop a day(small)but makes me scare lol

[@BobbieMitchell-s9r]

What is the part

[@davidcardona3004]

Sorry I’m kinda late, but what side of the bike it that?

[@Silverado21]

question. do you know anything about the oil gauge assembly on the right side bottom under that removable cap? Mine seems saturated and after a ride it seems when I park it, a little comes out but not much. so its not a steady leak. I can post pics of you need me to

[@ciprianmariuslazar2912]

What is that piece called ? i think i have the same problem, but i wanna know its name before i start demounting stuff

[@georgegreen3600]

Very helpful but What is that part called ?

[@AnthonyHernandez-rh5th]

neutral safety switch-

[@LedosGarage]

I wish you would have shown a more wider angle of where u are on the bike and what cases u took off. More detailed cuz I still don't know where u are on the bike

[@ronhanish]

useing a slightly over size o ring, hope i dont crack it. does any one know the torque setting? i know its not very much inch lbs.

[@lrdb1074]

OMG THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@justinrodriguez1103]

Whats that part called.?

[@muammerocak4338]

its a gear sensor as i see.

[@jimwilliiams1843]

How many miles before this should accur

[@mohamedsiddig4006]

Jim Williiams mine is leaking at 8K.

[@vicgomes3759]

Whats this piece called.

[@mohamedsiddig4006]

Neutral switch and gasket. 2 different parts. Yamaha part #s: Nuetral switch: 1L9-82540-00 & Gasket: 939210-29196.

[@LongMileGamer]

I replaced mine and now I have a big puddle under it. Didn't over tighten and didn't crack the new one...

[@davidmitchell7238]

Thank you!!

[@7316bobe]

This is the VERY BEST video of this problem. Thanks for the upload and I am about to fix mine. Even at the factory they screw these things up too tight. Motorcycle Cruiser video maker do you know about the splines at the differential. They come lubed from the factory and people seem to think that this will last forever, BUT it does NOT. Mine had gone dry at 25,000 miles and a lot of damage would have been done by 30,000 miles. These splines need grease and it is an easy 20 minute job to do when you are changing to a new rear tyre. I have put a link up showing how to grease these splines. The V Star 650 AND the 1100 both have these splines that need greasing. All purpose grease is fine if you do the greasing every time that you change a rear tyre. This is a real trap and I am telling as many 650 and 1100 riders that I can. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXvVipqJnNqCd7s Catch you down the road, Aussie Bob.

[@thunzie]

I'm about to change my rear tyre. Thanks for sharing this advice.

[@7316bobe]

@@thunzie Hi and yes this is the most important job on these cruisers and it is the easiest job to do on the motorcycle. There is nothing to replace except the grease on these splines. I am trying to warn every body that I can to grease these splines before they go dry and then chop out costing over 1000 dollars in repairs. Happy to be of help to you.

[@xKJTx]

How much does one pay for someone to do this? I just do not have a work shop.. But if I can get a good normal price range on the work that has to be done, that would be great. 👍

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

I can see a shop charging this as a 1-2 hr job at a minimum (in NY is anywhere from $90-150/hr for the labor) and $50 in parts. So you are looking at $140-350 in NYS.

[@ayev8tor]

thank you

[@theaxeman4429]

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