Yamaha VSTAR 1100 Fuel Shutoff Valve - Maintenance and Repair

[@michaelballard3105]

Found my valve was beyond repair, and was able to find the replacement on Amazon under 15 bucks. Great video

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@Bazzen]

The seals were torn 2 places. Previous owner tried to fix it with some fluid sealing or something. Took me 2 hours to rinse and clean. But now it's fixed, and all is good and dry! Thanks for the video!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Nice work!

[@kaivonmortazavi8656]

You stated that the petcock contains contains filter or screen. I did not see you clean those out. Are they removable, replaceable or did you just shoot plenty of carb cleaner in the pick up tubes? Nice video. Thanks

[@taotuhao5969]

Looking forward to watching your Guitar amp repair videos!

[@oogieboy5874]

That was perfect...Just ordered my parts. BTW, they make qtips with wooden sticks. They won't bend and work so much better for cleaning.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I use the wooden ones for gun cleaning.

[@Bigtim2you]

Nicely done video. Just ordered a rebuild kit from Ebay. Thanks for that tip.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@mikeanglada742]

Man, I hope I can get away with this simple procedure... just ordered this kit. Be so much easier than cleaning the carbs. I just bought an '05 with 3,200 miles on it... Hoping it's just dry rubber seal here and not in the carb like in your other vid... but, either way, I now have real confidence that I can fix the issue bcuz of Cool Guys like You. ;) Thanks Again!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

This is one of the easier procedures, I think.

[@123vaw123]

I like how you use Rem' oil! Must be a gun guy too;) another great video, watching for entertainment / learning at this point.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you enjoyed it, more on the way...

[@simoniggleden315]

Thanks mate, very clear video. When I tried to remove the fuel line, the brass nozzle came out of the housing (stuck in the fuel hose). How do I securely fix the nozzle back in the housing please?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I could think of a few ways, I imagine they are all bad ideas, that shouldn't fail and may necessitate replacement.

[@simoniggleden315]

Thanks for the reply, my friend soldered the nozzle back in place-all good!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@simoniggleden315 a good solder job may also be a solution. Just keep an eye on it.

[@billythequick]

Great vid. Please can you say what type of lubricants you use when you lubricate things??

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Remoil

[@tomw7078]

Nice video very helpful! It looks like you have gaskets on each of your bolts holding the petcock on to the tank. My rebuild kit didn’t come with any. Did you add those ?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

No those are OEM

[@noelbs24]

Are the screens replaceable or do they just get cleaned?

[@magdump7380]

When I bought my 1100 someone had installed the little label plate upside down. I didn’t realize this and thought I was in “on” when really I was in reserve. Yup, ran completely out of gas.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

how did they manage to do that?

[@Tenor-Rider]

This was so useful thank you for sharing!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Keyumiz]

I left my petcock on overnight. I rode it the next day with no problems. Will leaving the petcock on cause problems?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Shouldn’t cause an issue as long as the float seals and needle dont leak, if they do though, the whole tank could drain over time into the engine.

[@bikerclivew]

Hi bud, can I ask your advice regarding my xvs1100 V Star. Its suddenly running very rough and won't pull any revs. I suspect a blocked carburettor jet or jets, especially as my tank has recently been off the bike. I washed and dried out the tank before installing it, rebuilt the fuel cock and changed the in-line filter. It was running fine but now..its not. How do I access the slow running- low speed jets? Is it necessary to remove fhe tank? Do I have to remove air filter or carburettor(s)? Will be grateful for your advice

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I have a whole playlist that includes removing and rebuilding the carbs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX-kiWSBmJKZhsk

[@jryhdz]

My bike only stays on if its on the reserve position, do you have an idea why that might be? Damaged petcock or do you think it's just dirty?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

obstruction perhaps, check with air in reverse.

[@jryhdz]

@@retrotechandelectronics thank you, and yeah sure enough it was clogged up. I removed the petcock and the "on position" passageway was completely obstructed. Screens were cracked up and not good either gasket seen better days. Replacing all of it. Thank you for your help brother

[@itsntg5498]

Is this suppose to be originally on off? Or ?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

ON OFF RES like all models.

[@xsoadx23]

What are those cans you are using to clean and lubricate?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I use carb cleaner to clean.... I use Maas to polish metal. I use Remoil to lubricate

[@danielserra2116]

Great video

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you.

[@goshell]

I have a question, those two filter (regular & reserve) can be also changed/replaced? Mine were damaged when I took the petcock out! :/

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I have not seen a kit just for the long filter mesh. I don't believe so.

[@marktinaz2600]

I have not yet found a source for those filters. If you know of one let us know.

[@justanotheropossumchannel]

im surprised even 4 people disliked this video. Must be real sticklers or something.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Everyone needs a hobby

[@davidv672]

My filters are destroyed. anyone knows where and If I can buy some. The kit here is perfect, but does not include the small filters. THANK YOU

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Maybe this, but best to ask the dealer www.ebay.com/i/261611822640?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=261611822640&targetid=882300791467&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9012393&poi=&campaignid=1669934603&mkgroupid=65058347419&rlsatarget=pla-882300791467&abcId=1123856&merchantid=101692676&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7L6BRDxARIsAGj-34qNHdcH5cRTcZ7MAqLqNkNZTx0EF_JR9uRLwTReiBlSfLI2UBIQIHoaAp9FEALw_wcB

[@manuelhdez.8918]

Excellent your video 👌👏👏👏

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you.

[@Bazzen]

My valve is leaking when I put it on reserve. Sometimes when I put it on "on" - I have to wiggle it a little to hold tight. Do you think that this repair would work?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Probably the rubber seal gone bad.

[@My17A]

Could you not of just bought the entire fuel pet cock complete as an entire unit instead of replacing all the seals?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I guess its possible, I never considered it, I bet its 6x the price.

[@My17A]

@@retrotechandelectronics I looked it up on Amazon and there are lots available for about $20.00. Great video by the way.

[@dcwelter]

All I see is a face screaming as soon as you took the selector off

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I saw the very same thing.......weird..

[@modernbike3878]

this is horrible, it's done by a guy that drains tanks first instead of bypassing the valve to see if it actually works without it

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Do you mean the one that was already drained for service. Sorry I couldn't accommodate you. Did you consider that the failure of this valve may have something to do with it not holding gas back in the off position, and that was the need for replacement, Genius.