Yamaha VSTAR 1100 Carb Install & Bike Reassembly after General Maintenance

[@walterjohnson4966]

I have a 2005 that I've owned and enjoyed since 2007. As I'm getting to the time when more than just the pain in the neck oil changes need to be done, your home garage maintenance videos are very much appreciated. They're very much better than reading a shop manual.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Right on, but never a replacement for a shop manual.

[@mehmetmimaroglu7619]

Hey, great video. helped me a lot in my carb quest of my own 1100. But I believe you installed the intake joints reverse as somebody else mentioned before.I checked from exploded diagrams . the rear cylinder joint part number is 5EL-14453-00-00 that is marked with “1” and located on the shifter side.The front cylinder joint part number is 5EL-14463-00-00 and marked with “2” and located on the air cleaner side. hope this helps someone who needs.

[@sethdesplinter1851]

I've had my 07 VStar sitting for six years. Shame, I know. Followed these videos and got her started up. Thank you so much, man!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it!

[@ZeroX1986]

dude thx so much, I got my vstar out of a barn! cleaned my carbs, flushed brakes, then changed oil and she runs so well. excellent vids

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks, glad I could help.

[@codyash6825]

This has helped me out alot. I'm more familiar with Honda Cb inline 4 cylinders, Mostly 70's and 80's. Never got my hands in a vtwin. I own a 2000 vstar 1100 classic due too the passing of my grandfather. I wanted to clean the bowls and jets because it sat for over 6 years. Fortunately everything was clear somehow. That was 2 months ago. It's alot more tedious, intimidating and stressful to try attempt to assemble. I think I disassembled too much. This video helped me a sht ton. Thank you 🖤🤟

[@taotuhao5969]

Okay, I found the Carb Sync on this video starting at : 13:39 I am so glad that you made this video. Although my bike now seems to run like new.. ( thanks to you) I still want to check the synchronization and more importantly learn how to do it. One last thing, I will be getting some extra money at the end of the month, and I will send you some Beer or Starbucks money via your paypal. I am a single Dad with full custody of my two youngest children and funds are tight. Nonetheless, you deserve so much more, and I send what I can. No doubt I really appreciate being able to ride my motorcycle again. Thank you so much again Jordan!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks for your support, sadly the biggest issue I face with youtube is the new algorithm is measuring videos on LIKES not views or watch time so when nobody hits the like button they are getting burying, many channels got hit since august including mine. I'm guilty of this too, as I dont hit the LIKE button on every video I watch but this has become the all important thing for youtube as of late...

[@taotuhao5969]

@@retrotechandelectronics I always click like and I definitely understand that it is helpful and motivating. Like you I have many interests including provide support myself on websites such as XDA, TechNet, Apple etc. Everyday, I talk to people who PM me on these sites. Certainly many of these people are also into motorcycles or they are also lifelong musicians with tube amps and would likely benefit by watching your content or reading your Blog. I will get the word out, and share the links to your sites. Also send you a message via Paypal in a couple of weeks. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Enjoy your weekend too. Today another big motorcycle project was completed..... now comes the endless editing...

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Note Im also adding a new Genre ....... POSSIBLY....... for ESP32. Im not sure yet if ill be documenting this work.

[@taotuhao5969]

@@retrotechandelectronics That would be great and would surely generate some interest. To be honest, I haven't had a chance to get into learning more about Arduino yet. But I am sure that it is something that I could become passionate about. So yeah, I would definitely watch.

[@crmixman]

Thanks so much for your videos! You've helped immensely as I dig into my V-Star - getting at the oil filter and now cleaning the carbs.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I’ve just posted a video on the oil filter relocation kit, if that interests you.

[@crmixman]

@@retrotechandelectronics Thanks - I watched that one! I might have to go that route in the Fall when it's due for another oil change. If you lived closer, I have some old HP tube gear that I would just give you. If you ever get up to Iowa, drop me a line and I'll send you home with some goodies as a thanks you for your V-Star videos!

[@fitzymagee7469]

Great series, I learned a bunch but you sure do say Right for no reason a lot. Right

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Right?

[@kevinburns904]

Very much appreciation for your video's. Saving Men like us lots of hard earned money. I have a 2006 V Star 1100 classic about to use your video to clean them up. My check engine light came on code 58 FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID VALVE 2. I am praying you can show which part that is.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I address this valve in my star650 video.

[@mohygen2882]

These damn carbs are a pain in the ass to put in. I just broke the connection on the rear carb fuel shutoff valve attempting to get the carbs to set in their respective positions and they are still not in. I have been fighting these things for the last hour. Damn engineers!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I should not be, they go in quite easy, something else is wrong.

[@stevecrutchley939]

Just reinstalled carbs on my 2000 XVS 1100 after break down, clean and rebuild. Also had to replace gasket and float valve. Bike runs beautifully again. Would never have attempted any of this without your great set of videos. Very clear and concise. Thanks so much for making them.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help.

[@oleggorbatenko1618]

Outstanding work! Thank you, Sir.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@19TE72]

Your videos helped me today to clean and rejet my carbs, and adjust the valves. :) Thank you very much Best regards. Tobias Sweden

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad I could help!

[@Jamie-pf9jv]

Just started to get familiar with my newly acquired preowned vstar 1100. Thank you very much for the video. I've subscribed to your channel. cheers

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Welcome aboard!

[@benvenegas8708]

Man wish I could do the adjustments on my 1100 v star...had them rebuilt n got the bike running to rich n now having issues starting it...

[@jawbreaker707]

Thanks man, great video. The only thing to make these videos better is a cameraman to do the shooting for you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Are you volunteering to pay the associated costs for a second individual to man the camera?

[@kalefree6007]

Retro tech. He just offered no need to be a dick!

[@Flizzor]

Great videos I hope it’s as easy as you make it look, I accidentally put to much oil in when I did an oil change now I got an oil leak from the breather tube.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I have a video that specifically discusses this.

[@coccvideo]

Excellent tutorial. Amazing quality video! Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

[@tint661]

You do very good work and your video is outstanding. Thank you. I'm thinking about adding extended cables and a brake line and extending the handle bars. I see how the push/pull cables and the choke attaches to the bike. The brake hose is pretty straight forward also.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you, yes the linkage is not complicated, but needs to be pre-measured with the bars fully turned.

[@anthonyquiles5779]

So just like everyone else on this video I just got a 1100 with the previous owner “fixing” the carbs himself. Fuel leaks everywhere and lean condition. Pulled everything apart and got all orings and offices cleaned. But I did notice that I am missing the big head Phillips screws on both carbs that are in the right side of the fuel adjustment screw at 14:30 time mark that has the spring, washer and grommet. What is this screw for? Sorry for commenting on a 6 year old video any help is greatly appreciated!!!

[@medicalpump9275]

I rebuild my carb after sitting in the backyard for 4 years. But my throttle was stiff at the carb moving the cable. While was dissambled I could feel it to. Where this problem can be alleviate. Cables are good

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Id put the whole carb in a cleaning tank like a do in other videos. A further disassembly of the throttle plates may also be in order. TPS should be checked too.

[@janwoodworth5072]

hiya there mike here in the uk i am doing the same job on my vstar 1100 2003 but i am buying my own pots and breather but can you tell me the size of the pilot screw pls looking at ones on ebay which look the same as you have there was a man on youtube he marked his with a little marker so i think its the same as the one on the bike just a longer adjuster....... ps just cant afford that maxair pro-pod kit so doing it DIY i hope you get this message from the uk ENGLAND 😰😭🙏👍🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@retrotechandelectronics]

If not in the video, its difficult for me to say without removing mine, sorry

[@matthewgarcia43]

Great video! Once question. The hose shown on the right side of the bike at 6:50 doesnt seem to connect anywhere. It comes from the carb, but there is nowhere for it to connect to. When I start the bike it spills fuel. Any help would be very appreciated!

[@williamroberts5716]

The greatest weakness of these carbs is the O-ring around the brass tube of the float needle valve seat. The rubber on the float needle stays good longer than the O-ring around the seat tube and then the gas leaks from around the tube.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I have a video that specifically tests and addresses this oring failure.

[@jeremydelgado6343]

Man this was so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@jeremydelgado6343]

I was watching this and realized I may have moved the little but on the bottom of the throttle sensor cable. How would you make sure it’s in a good position?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Jeremy Delgado throttle sensor cable?

[@jeremydelgado6343]

Retro Tech & Electronics I’m sorry, the throttle cable! I didn’t mean to put sensor in there

[@atrocitus9804]

Please help! After following your videos to a tee I got my carb rebuilt and installed on bike and now the bike vibrates and stalls when driving. It idles but idles rough. Exhaust is popping. I'm at a loss Edit: found the issue, it wasn't shown in the video but when you remove the jet needle and rubber diaphragm, right where that needle slides into is a silver washer/sleeve looking thing. It prevents your slide needle from getting stuck open.

[@johnmiddleton726]

I’m so appreciative of your videos. We’re it not for them, I NEVER would have undertaken the job of removing/reinstall the carbs on my 1100. I’m leaving the cleaning/rebuild part to an expert. On another matter, do you have an email or FB Messenger adress? I’d like to get your advice/opinion about the VStar in particular. Thanks

[@alland4931]

When you nearly had a fire by the fuel pump & fixed up the wires how did you join the wires together? Why I am asking is because I have some repairs to do on my wiring harness from my vstar 1100. Thank you

[@retrotechandelectronics]

That was a union soldered and the. Marine grade heat shrink over the wire

[@fjmystar1]

Hey man I love your videos thank you for made it. I just buy a part of Yamaha V-Star 1100. And it's no wire in it. How can I reconnect everything back if I don't have any idea?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Purchase the shop manual;.

[@seabird101]

Thanks to this video I had the courage to do my carb rejetting myself. In this video you check the intake neck and say it is dry. One of mine tends to have fuel in it. (front filter/rear cylinder). What should I check for the cause? I checked it after starting and idling the bike

[@retrotechandelectronics]

The float, float needle, float needle seat oring

[@bojarbojar6637]

Sorry for this 3yearsago post... But I noticed, that you put the hose #1 to the right carb, backwards. And the hose #2 to the left carb, forward... As I know, it s marked as the cylinder. The first cylinder is the rear one. So, the intake hose marked "2"goes backwards, to the right carb, to provide air to the 2nd cylinder. Tried to put hoses as you did, as the experiment, and the airbox couldn't sit well But it doest mean, your vids about this carbs are not greatest in KZbin! Thanks a lot!!!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its possible those went in backwards, ill have a look. I have to stage and remove things several times for the video, these hoses may have been caught backwards.

[@robertoramos1652]

hello where is my fuel pump located on my 1999 Yamaha road star silverado 1600cc help

[@robertoramos1652]

can u tl me where is my fuel pump for my 1999 Yamaha road star silverado 1600cc located

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Just follow the fuel line from the tank,.

[@stevek4048]

Great videos. I followed the disassembly and re-assembly videos. All I did was clean out the carbs and Jets. Got the carbs reassembled however the bike wouldn’t start. Any ideas? It looks like there fuel at the bottom of one of the carbs intake ducts but not the other...

[@retrotechandelectronics]

thats not good. your float needle is not holding gas on one of them

[@santiagoortega92]

Thank you for all your videos. I also noticed we have more than a vstar in common with the stainless in the background. Where are you located?

[@dulcevendetta]

are those motion pro cables?

[@mn_mt0964]

Where can I find your chrome frame covers over the key hole plz and thanks also your content is great helps me alot thank you much. Mn

[@retrotechandelectronics]

google.

[@mn_mt0964]

Thank you sir

[@kaivonmortazavi8656]

Not sure if you are monitoring comments on these vlogs anymore as its years past since posting but here goes….. I have a 2004 1100 that needs a carb re-build (plus fuel filter and possibly fuel valve). If I have not made any adjustments to the carb synchronization screw, would I still need to synchronize after carb cleaning? Bike was running fine before it sat and fuel went bad.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Yes you would need to synchronize. The video shows this simple procedure

[@zygfryd2748]

Could you please explain why the vacuum plug is clogged? Is this always the case during normal engine operation? I need information. How are vacuum plugs connected? In my motor, 1 VAC is blind and 2 VAC is going somewhere, I don't know where?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Vaccume plugs? On the manifold?

[@zygfryd2748]

@@retrotechandelectronics Yes, carburetor vacuum connections.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@zygfryd2748 The manifold connections are only used to balance the carbs, capped in normal operation

[@jose09160]

Cleaned mine everything is back in bike only cranks atm

[@williamdujkasr3665]

What did you use to check the float levels?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

amzn.to/3Jyn98U

[@alexshawnamachado8298]

Great videos!! I have a question? There is a small black line that I took off when removing the carbs it has a hook shape to it and I can’t figure out where it goes it’s coming from under the seat and is ran along the right side of the bike uptowards the triple tree any ideas??

[@retrotechandelectronics]

What do you mean by line?? Like a cable? Electrical, Like Fuel. How could anyone help from that description.

[@alexshawnamachado8298]

Retro Tech & Electronics sorry It’s gotta be a fuel line it’s only about a 1/4” in diameter and it has a a hook like bend at the end of it...

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@alexshawnamachado8298 There are 2 fuel lines back the the 2 carbs and one fuel line to the gas tank. Theres a 3rd [not a fuel line] coming from the valve cover on the high side for the air box, crank ventalation

[@alexshawnamachado8298]

Retro Tech & Electronics thank you that must be it and that makes total sense...

[@Chunky86]

hi there. I've been wanting to replace my switch housing. would you happen to know where i might find them or an alternative?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

google.

[@johnpierman1851]

What's wrong with the bike if the pump clicks every time you start it? Also runs terrible.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

The clicking is normal as it primes.

[@Aliandmona]

My 2004 Yamaha vstar 1100 after sitting for wile it’s cranking but won’t start just making sound but no start

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Look for the removal video, not the installation video.

[@xnihilo2704]

Where do you get a small fuel tank for testing?

[@xnihilo2704]

And do you recommend a certain carb syncho

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Here is the tank i used amzn.to/3QzuKHz

[@retrotechandelectronics]

and here are the sync gauges amzn.to/49D2PPq

[@xnihilo2704]

Thank you, for this and your videos. Been an amazing help.

[@gregpowell870]

I’m working on an 02 vstar 1100. I’ve cleaned the carbs and have them back installed. While trying to prime the fuel system I’m getting some return fuel out of the black tube that runs out of the carb on the right side. Any ideas on this problem.... clog somewhere? Over priming?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

No suck thing as overpriming. Sounds like a float needle or seal is not seating or bad and the carb is flooding.

[@andrecappelle]

heel moi getoond dikke merci

[@retrotechandelectronics]

blij dat je het leuk vond

[@glanern]

legend

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You can have this much fun with fuel injection.

[@wreckz9145]

Why 87 I’ve always used premium I accidentally put 87 and was so scared I went straight home drained it and put premium

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its not a high compression engine, anything higher than 87 is of zero benefit, except to lighten your wallet.

[@theruckusdj]

Why line up the "T" mark on the rear and not the front?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Is there a special mark on the carb you are referring to?

[@theruckusdj]

@@retrotechandelectronics My Bad Retro. I thought I posted this to your Valve adjustment video. In the valve video you lined up the front cylinders with just the mark/dash (not the "T"), on the rear you lined up the "T" not the mark/dash.

[@dantae666]

Where did you get the cables

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Wow, that was years ago....

[@whispersramalona7274]

Can somebody please tell me why does my Yamaha vstar 1100 spit gas from my exhaust pipes when going to turn it on

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Are you sure it’s gas and not water.

[@whispersramalona7274]

It smells like gas

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@whispersramalona7274 it might but if it’s cold start it’s usually condensate. Does it start easy? There is no path for raw gas to go from the tank to the exhaust unless the bike was drowning in gas

[@Gh0stdc01]

What kind of oil does he use?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Motor oil.

[@jaybilawchuk2225]

So this one is a fuel injected model? Sorry. I just bought one of these bikes today. It’s a 2002. I don’t think it’s the same as this video if yours is EFI.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

What about the Carb installation gave you the idea it was fuel injected.

[@jaybilawchuk2225]

@@retrotechandelectronics I’m sorry, I just got confused when you used the ignition to run out the excess gas. That usually means EFI or so I thought. I am new to these bikes, and just picking it up Friday, so don’t kill me please. lol. I’m watching all your vids to get familiar with what I’m getting into with the one I just bought.

[@ryanlibertine]

$2.45 for gas ⛽ the good ol days 😉

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Yup......

[@ivanwilliams1108]

Rem oil?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

its a gun oil from remmington.

[@ivanwilliams1108]

@@retrotechandelectronics not a hunter. lol. Put my bike back together rear part engine super hot and front cold. Any quick worda wisdom. Im gonna pull Carbes again. not exactly sure wjat to ajust if runninng lean. back plug was dry white and hot front was wet.

[@ivanwilliams1108]

bjt thank you for replying to that. i appreciate it

[@ilijadadasovic6962]

🙂

[@michaelborgos1823]

What kind of intake is that?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Maxair

[@twistedmetriccycles]

Should have no play, replace the old boots

[@heleneburckel404]

tg

[@retrotechandelectronics]

wy