Absolute classic . I really enjoyed that . Thanks . Got to do mine soon . Had a massive backfire and now it sounds like a tooth has broken off a gear when I crank it .
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching! Yeah, that seems to be the classic way they all break - either a backfire, a stab of the button before the engine stops rotating, or a handful of throttle while cranking..
Super super super cool beans. Excellent craftsmanship skills and awesome mechanically way of explaining your work. Thank you for your service. Love the intro with the air glider!
Well, Smitty - I understand about the pains of filming and editing and I've gotta say im glad you put in the effort. Fine example of how to make a decent watchable video. No stupid music or air compressors interrupting the monolog, bad framing, poor focus... Actually the tutorial i needed was only on the stator replacement... but watched this whole thing anyway cause its done well - and incase i need the lesson for later. You're accent tells me you must be from up around my way. And I hope you've refunded the price of watching the video to those haters in the comments.
THANK YOU! Excellent video of the way repairs really get done. My Son's lousy Yamaha goes under the knife next weekend. I don't understand how Yamaha builds to the tightest tolerances from such a crappy design! But he bought it right and owns it, so we'll fix it. Lol Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it, Michael. Seems to be the way of the world today. Manufacturers don’t spend any time testing designs anymore. Either that or they just don’t care. Good luck on the job. 👍🍻
Cool to watch u work, awesome how u break everything down before u do it, I'd done been throwing stuff & yelling just flustered through the roof lol!!!!
You did great job there and very inspirational you’re old school Smitty no bullshit. I just bought one of these guys from a union brother for peanuts. I think it’s the same year yet only 2k on the clock see what happens. I’ve cried over working on things like this pre cardboard nuts haha dim lights n an old radio playing classic rock etc. Big respect great video 👌😎
I just did that same thing on a 2004. Mess up the timing and have to turn in a few times, check and double check markings, but other than that, it works fine.
No, it's just going to be a bit expensive, if u have tools and mechanical abilities, you can do it, be careful which videos u watch, some are really good, some scary, its a nice bike enjoy it
This is my second starter clutch, the next will ask me one hour. I was afraid about this problem but this is not so expensive. Actually, I have much more an issue about lost parts because I bought a used motorcycle. For example, the dowel pins were not inside the springs or they have forgotten a pin on my rear galloper brake. I watch everywhere in order to find a place without any bolt or a lost part. My motorcycle is not bad, but it received a bad maintenance in the past. Some people watch the cost of a motorcycle, instead to evaluate how much they spend for riding their motorcycle. Actually, I think my v-star 1100 is the most reliable bike ever, but I have to let my bike with all parts inside. Now, it is at the right place with me.
Good job Smitty! One would think that the timing marks should line up, that's what there for. But it started right up. I thought the bike sounded to quiet, especially after seeing that skeleton face on the side of it. You should be able to do a little flying here before long, if we ever get out of this wind and rain on the east coast. Stay safe and take care, Bill
Hey Bill! Yeah, some day we'll get some decent weather, hahaha! 😁 That gear that was off was only a drive gear for the rear camshaft. I had thought there was a shaft attached on the other side of it, driving the front cylinder's camshaft on the opposite side, but that wasn't the case. That gear was only the drive for the rear cam. So, as long as the timing marks on the cam itself align with the crankshaft, all is well. Once I looked in the manual at the front cam drive and saw that was the case, I felt alot better, and knew it would run as I had it. It still SHOULD have lined up - why it didn't remains a mystery. A lot can happen since 2001, so someone had definitely been in there (probably changing the cam chain) and messed that up, and didn't want to take everything apart again to do it twice. Can't say I blame them there, hahaha! Good to see you, Bill, and thanks for watching. 👍🍻
@@SmittySmithsonite the cam gears dont line up because the ratio is different between the two sets of gears, if you spin the crank about 10 times itll line up again
I assume you mean the flywheel puller? They're available pretty much anywhere tools are sold. Harbor Freight has cheap ones - good if you only plan on doing 1 or 2. If you plan on doing more, I'd get a better quality one elsewhere (NOT Amazon or eBay, or Harbor Freight). I can't even remember where I got this particular one in the vid here - I've had it for years.
Nice job Smitty with the fix. Interesting how those timing marks were off but seems to run fine. I tried saying 'shift shaft' five times fast. The fourth and fifth time the word "shift" changed. 🙉 haha
Ozzstar's Cars -Hahaha! Yeah I can see how the words can go sideways there. 😁 I always get the weird ones! As long as the customer’s happy, I’m happy. Thanks for watching, Glen. 👍🍻
Thank you, Luis! I don't have the manual right in front of me, so the best thing to do would be to source a Yamaha Service Manual for your particular model. I can't recall off the top of my head with any accuracy exactly how it's done, since I shot this video over a year ago. The quick answer would be to get the correct set of marks lined up on the flywheel (on the correct stroke - compression), then verify the marks on the cam are also lined up. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
Thanks, David. I wouldn't know since I never measured it, and even if I did, my memory span is about 3 hours long, lol. Sorry I couldn't help. Best bet would be to get to an online Yamaha dealer, enter your year, make, model, and check out a diagram - should still available for sale there for maybe $6 or less.
Wow, what a job! AT least you had a lift to get it up to waist level to work on. I bet the Swear-Jar was full after that job! LOL. Cool! The Trike makes an appearance!
Indeed it was! Things used to be so easy prior to the late 90's - every single engine manufacturer has made things failure prone and complicated! Hard not to swear working on modern stuff, lol. Yeah, that lift makes things nice.Would've been alot more difficult hunched over on the ground, for sure! Been there, done that! Had a perfect day a few days back - 65° and zero wind! One of my friends across town took a picture of a paramotor flying over her house. She thought it was me. I said, "I WISH"! I felt like crap that day. Thought I was in the beginning stages of the wu-wu flu! Thankfully it passed after 3 days. Figures I miss my one chance, though! Probably won't have a day like this for many weeks. Good to see you, Chris. Thanks for watching. 👍🍻
Great video. Would you happen to know the thread specs on that flywheel nut, or where I could find them? I stripped the threads on my crankshaft and I don't know what size die I'm looking for.
Sorry, I don't. I did 13 years ago when my buddy split the end of the crankshaft on his brother-in-law's bike while trying to remove the flywheel, and he had to get an SAE die to rethread the crank (Along with a new SAE threaded nut to match) after welding it in 3 places (It opened like a flower!). He couldn't find the proper metric die. I had to remove the engine, turn it sideways, and replace the bent valves in the rear cylinder. Nightmare job! Sorry I couldn't help you more. Best thing to do would be to measure the end of the crank with metric calipers, and measure the threads with a pitch gauge - that will get you the correct die. Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. I appreciate it. Good luck.
@@SmittySmithsonite Thanks for your reply, and for this great video. I watched it all the way through and now I feel a lot more comfortable with that portion of putting my engine back together once I get this crankshaft thread problem figured out... Then I can get to work on my own bent valves.
a little bit of a job there! a lot to a bike and you mastered it! you got one up on eric o ! glad to see your doing good smitty how is the paramotor doing did you get air time? its so cool but scary
Hey Scuba! Thanks man, you're too kind. I don't think I have anything up on Eric - he's the mechanical man! No air time yet. Seems like I can't win for losing with the weather, or work! Had a perfect day Saturday, but I wasn't feeling good. Missed out! The last time the air was totally still like that, I had a ton of work to catch up on. When I have time, it rains ... or we have 70 mph winds, lol! Bad time of year anyway - weather is so inconsistent. Once summer gets here, things should get better, especially an hour or so before sunset. I'm sure my heart will be pumping the first time I leave the ground. I'm betting on that! Self-training, so I'll have to figure out what's a normal sensation, and what isn't. I've done quite a bit of research over the past 3 years, so I think I'll be ok. :) Thanks for watching, Scuba! Glad you're doing good as well. 👍🍻
It was a no-crank - the starter was locked right up, and actually physically broke in half. If you went in the hole with a screwdriver, the gear would lock in both directions. Not supposed to do that. Should be free in one direction, and lock in the other.
Actually an automotive starter design would work better because they incorporate the one way clutch instead of allowing it to freespin on the flywheel hub. They been doing this design on their v-twins since the Virago's in the 80's. It sells parts because this has become a normal wear item.
Sorry for the major delay - I never got an email notification of your comment here! Best thing to do is buy yourself a Yamaha, or Clymer service manual. A Clymer manual might be better suited to DIY'ers. Anyway, that will tell you everything you need to know. Way too much to list here in the comments section. Thanks for commenting.
I had a similar issue when I had to go through an identical change on my 2000 Vstar 1100. After a considerable amount of research I found that Yamaha had issued a Bulletin that (making a long story short) indicates that as long as the rear TDC is right on And the front timing is dead on then that mismatch on, then those timing marks are irrelevant and everything will work just like new when reassembled.
Thanks, Jose!! I appreciate that. I haven't worked in a motorcycle shop in 20 years, so I lost all my access to all the good info. Sounds like this must've been a factory screwup on quite a few machines! That explains alot. Great info, man - thanks for stopping by! 👍🍻
@@SmittySmithsonite No problem brother! I was scared shit less at start up, but this was several years ago now and I've had no starter sprag problems at all.
@@SmittySmithsonite Did I mention that this was the first time I had ever done anything like this on ANY bike? My V Star 1100 is my first bike and I've been in charge of all of the maintenance/troubleshooting. The stator needed to be replaced a few years ago, but the dealer shop wouldn't listen to me and check it out. So even after they changed out the wire harness and regulator/rectifier, I was still having charging issues. So I took upon myself to change my number 1 suspect (the stator) and because of that I no longer have charging issues and have no need of the dealer shop other than to mount tires for me since I don't have the equipment for that nor the room.
@@JoseSanchez-my1us - That's what I like to hear!! Nice work, Jose! Get in there and DO it! That's exactly how I learned, and continue to learn on the newer stuff. Saved yourself a PILE of cash there. 😎
Did the same job, I don't take alt covers off and put them on metal bench to get scratched, takes 5 minutes to take the wires off correctly which also allows oil to seep from cover to clean easier for correct assembly. Oh punctuation u wrote me back, all the problems u had were easily solved, I wouldn't let u work on a lawnmower! Especially the idiot comment I would start it without oil if it were my bike, astounding!
Ted Har - glad you enjoyed it! 😂🤣😂 Since you already did it, where’s your video Mr. know it all? Just for the record, NOTHING got scratched. Apparently you were watching another video ... 😆
Mate I had to laugh I just stripped a Yamaha XV1000 motor and I found the exact same problem with the timing marks on the primary gears not lining up and I thought the same as you . Someone has timed this bike wrong I found the answer to be. You align the primary gear marks once on a rebuild then the cam chain marks and the primary marks will only realign every 10 revolutions because of the different numbers of teeth on the two gears This link will explain ruclips.net/video/6tbq6ERJZe8/видео.html
That's some great info, brother! I had forgotten all about this phenomenon! The timing marks on a Volvo 940 2.3L engine's OE belt are the same way ... but a little different - they will only line up again after many, many revolutions, not just 10. I never even thought to apply that to the bike! That's the first time I've ever seen this happen on a motorcycle. I've been out of daily motorcycle repair for almost 20 years now. The Japanese used to make a point not to design things that could be mistakenly assembled, but looks like those days are gone. I'm glad I stuck with my gut feeling to not mess with those marks! I'd have wasted lots of time had I done so! I appreciate the link - that was great. Thanks for watching, Coolhand99au! 👍🍻
That's for sure! Lots of parallels with modern automobiles. Poorly engineered parts that are difficult to remove, and cost a fortune on top of it. What a world we live in today! 😖
The only thing he did something that is wrong never use a hammer, flat screwdriver on metal to metal. and less in an interior of an engine or tranny in the rest it was ok..
Then how would YOU remove a hopelessly stuck part from a shaft, or from anywhere? You gotta do what you gotta do to get the job done. As long as it leaves my shop fixed & damage-free, it’s all good. 25 years wrenching on Japanese bikes, never had a problem related to a hammer or screwdriver in ANY engine. Gotta use your brain and calibrate the force. It’s not rocket science for most of us.
You definitely have not mechanical skills. I have replaced maybe 20 of those starter clutches and never used heat, even when the sprag is completely blown. Maybe you should use the right tools and a service manual, I don’t understand why people make their own marks when it’s all there for you. Setting cam timing is very easy.
willefixit - Hey Willie, what’s happening! Glad you’re OK down there. Oh yeah Corvettes are so much fun to work on LOL. They give you so much space! Will be cool when you’re done though. They’re a lot more fun to drive than they are to work on! Thanks for stopping by Willie, and thanks for watching! 👍🍻
Mom always said if you can't say anything good... don't say anything... But I am compelled to warn anyone watching this video to go watch a different one!! I have watched 4 or 5 others on a starter clutch replacement... And this is without a doubt the the worst one!!!
Okie Male - Care to elaborate on what was so bad about it? Bike has been running like a champ ever since, so apparently I did something correctly ... 🤔
@@SmittySmithsonite do a search on RUclips and watch any other video on the starter clutch replacement on a 1100 V Star... I thought at one time I saw an open service manual but I guess you failed to even read it... Prying on that gear to remove it?? Putting a torch to it... all because you failed to look and see the snap ring... Placing that outer cover directly on the diamond plate on your lift and scratching it, made my skin crawl... Having to place a feeler gauge to keep the inner and outer timing gears together... really?? I never saw that in any other videos... By the time I saw you starting to drive the shifter shaft seal in the outside of the casing... I wanted to bash my head in with a 2 by 4 piece of wood, and I had to stop the video... I can only hope you moved the shifter shaft seal ot where it actually belongs... I didn't watch the end of the video and will take you at your word that you actually got the engine running without damaging it... But I totally believe that was sheer luck, because you stumbled through the entire video, and rarely seemed to know what you were doing... You asked me to elaborate... and I am just giving you my honest opinion... I sincerely hope you do more research and learn more about what you are working on before making any other videos...
Okie Male - Thanks for the tips. I don’t edit my screw ups out of ANY of my videos, so people can see exactly how things go when you attempt these jobs DIY. What you see is REAL, unedited for the most part. Everyone else cuts the screw ups out! I don’t work on motorcycles every day. If you paid attention during the video you hear me say I haven’t touched one of these bikes in 10 years! How the hell am I supposed to remember how things go after working on 10,000 pieces of equipment between now and then? I’ll be awaiting your video when you do this job. Since you know at all, you should have 200 times more views than me and half the time. Let me know when when it’s posted, ok Mr. Perfect? Good. 👍😎
@@SmittySmithsonite okay... I have to admit when I am wrong... I just noticed that my casing does have a shifter shaft seal in the outer casing... I was mistaking that for the plastic washer on the inside on the shifter shaft... My mistake... I apologize for that...
Why u were heating a gear when it easily comes off with the spring clip with washer behind it is baffling, and tapping on crank to remove flywheel is more prudent then smashing it to remove hard to believe
Your comment is hard to follow ... try using punctuation. Either way, it does NOT come off "easily" when the sprag is all smashed behind it. I was heating it so I could remove it. I'm not sure what video you were watching, but I did not "smash" on anything. ????
Sorry if you knew what you were doing. You would have had the oil already drained,the clutch cable disconnected and the starter unplugged. Most mechanics look at their parts when you get them to make sure the parts are correct. To say if you in a shop you want to make sure you go fast, that why he is using a impact gun for bolts that are tightened to 30 ft lbs. To many mistakes. I'm not impressed. You are here to teach you taught what not to do. Sorry
Dale Benson - You don’t get it. Mistakes are part of learning! If you claim you don’t make mistakes you are a LIAR. There was only one perfect Man that walked this earth - his birthday is in a little over four months from now, and He happens to be the son of God. Get your videos out there Mr. know it all. Let’s see what you’ve got!
Don't even have this bike but already watched 3 guys trying to fix this....I enjoy working on bikes of any kind thks
Absolute classic . I really enjoyed that . Thanks . Got to do mine soon . Had a massive backfire and now it sounds like a tooth has broken off a gear when I crank it .
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching! Yeah, that seems to be the classic way they all break - either a backfire, a stab of the button before the engine stops rotating, or a handful of throttle while cranking..
Super super super cool beans. Excellent craftsmanship skills and awesome mechanically way of explaining your work. Thank you for your service. Love the intro with the air glider!
Thank you! Much appreciated!! 👍🍻
Well, Smitty - I understand about the pains of filming and editing and I've gotta say im glad you put in the effort. Fine example of how to make a decent watchable video. No stupid music or air compressors interrupting the monolog, bad framing, poor focus... Actually the tutorial i needed was only on the stator replacement... but watched this whole thing anyway cause its done well - and incase i need the lesson for later. You're accent tells me you must be from up around my way.
And I hope you've refunded the price of watching the video to those haters in the comments.
I appreciate that, George! I’m glad it helped you out. Makes it all worth the effort if it helps just a few people. 👍🍻
Excellent! You’re a great engineer. Regards from the UK 🇬🇧
Thank you, Clive! Much appreciated! 🍻
THANK YOU! Excellent video of the way repairs really get done. My Son's lousy Yamaha goes under the knife next weekend. I don't understand how Yamaha builds to the tightest tolerances from such a crappy design! But he bought it right and owns it, so we'll fix it. Lol
Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it, Michael. Seems to be the way of the world today. Manufacturers don’t spend any time testing designs anymore. Either that or they just don’t care. Good luck on the job. 👍🍻
Cool to watch u work, awesome how u break everything down before u do it, I'd done been throwing stuff & yelling just flustered through the roof lol!!!!
That happens alot here too, but I try not to film those episodes, LOL! I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
More difficult engineering leads to more often bringing the pro shop into the mix. $$$
Indeed!
You did great job there and very inspirational you’re old school Smitty no bullshit. I just bought one of these guys from a union brother for peanuts. I think it’s the same year yet only 2k on the clock see what happens. I’ve cried over working on things like this pre cardboard nuts haha dim lights n an old radio playing classic rock etc. Big respect great video 👌😎
Hey thanks, Simon! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 👍🍻
I just did that same thing on a 2004. Mess up the timing and have to turn in a few times, check and double check markings, but other than that, it works fine.
Just a tip you can unholy the kickstand instead of dealing with the spring!!! Great video
Unbolt the kick stand!!! Lol
I’ve got an 05 with about 38000 miles on it, if my starter breaks I’m going to donate the bike to science!
😂🤣😂 👍👍
No, it's just going to be a bit expensive, if u have tools and mechanical abilities, you can do it, be careful which videos u watch, some are really good, some scary, its a nice bike enjoy it
This is my second starter clutch, the next will ask me one hour. I was afraid about this problem but this is not so expensive. Actually, I have much more an issue about lost parts because I bought a used motorcycle. For example, the dowel pins were not inside the springs or they have forgotten a pin on my rear galloper brake. I watch everywhere in order to find a place without any bolt or a lost part. My motorcycle is not bad, but it received a bad maintenance in the past. Some people watch the cost of a motorcycle, instead to evaluate how much they spend for riding their motorcycle. Actually, I think my v-star 1100 is the most reliable bike ever, but I have to let my bike with all parts inside. Now, it is at the right place with me.
Good job Smitty! One would think that the timing marks should line up, that's what there for. But it started right up. I thought the bike sounded to quiet, especially after seeing that skeleton face on the side of it.
You should be able to do a little flying here before long, if we ever get out of this wind and rain on the east coast.
Stay safe and take care,
Bill
Hey Bill! Yeah, some day we'll get some decent weather, hahaha! 😁
That gear that was off was only a drive gear for the rear camshaft. I had thought there was a shaft attached on the other side of it, driving the front cylinder's camshaft on the opposite side, but that wasn't the case. That gear was only the drive for the rear cam. So, as long as the timing marks on the cam itself align with the crankshaft, all is well. Once I looked in the manual at the front cam drive and saw that was the case, I felt alot better, and knew it would run as I had it. It still SHOULD have lined up - why it didn't remains a mystery. A lot can happen since 2001, so someone had definitely been in there (probably changing the cam chain) and messed that up, and didn't want to take everything apart again to do it twice. Can't say I blame them there, hahaha!
Good to see you, Bill, and thanks for watching. 👍🍻
@@SmittySmithsonite the cam gears dont line up because the ratio is different between the two sets of gears, if you spin the crank about 10 times itll line up again
Hello Smitty, where can I get that starter sprag puller tool?
Thanks,
I assume you mean the flywheel puller? They're available pretty much anywhere tools are sold. Harbor Freight has cheap ones - good if you only plan on doing 1 or 2. If you plan on doing more, I'd get a better quality one elsewhere (NOT Amazon or eBay, or Harbor Freight). I can't even remember where I got this particular one in the vid here - I've had it for years.
Nice job Smitty with the fix. Interesting how those timing marks were off but seems to run fine. I tried saying 'shift shaft' five times fast. The fourth and fifth time the word "shift" changed. 🙉 haha
Ozzstar's Cars -Hahaha! Yeah I can see how the words can go sideways there. 😁
I always get the weird ones! As long as the customer’s happy, I’m happy. Thanks for watching, Glen. 👍🍻
Hello.
I only pulled off the cover, and the average double gear rack fell out, just put it in place and everything will be ok ?
Greetings from Poland
Yeah nice work Smitty I really enjoyed watching that watch the whole thing to the end…✌🏻
Captain Ken - Thanks Captain Ken, I appreciate that! 👍🍻
Hey great video. I'm from Mexico. Can you tell me how to get the camshaft in correct position?
Thank you, Luis! I don't have the manual right in front of me, so the best thing to do would be to source a Yamaha Service Manual for your particular model. I can't recall off the top of my head with any accuracy exactly how it's done, since I shot this video over a year ago. The quick answer would be to get the correct set of marks lined up on the flywheel (on the correct stroke - compression), then verify the marks on the cam are also lined up. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
Good video any chance you know the dimensions of the the spacer that goes on the shifter shaft I bought an 1100 and it is missing
Thanks, David. I wouldn't know since I never measured it, and even if I did, my memory span is about 3 hours long, lol. Sorry I couldn't help. Best bet would be to get to an online Yamaha dealer, enter your year, make, model, and check out a diagram - should still available for sale there for maybe $6 or less.
Wow, what a job! AT least you had a lift to get it up to waist level to work on. I bet the Swear-Jar was full after that job! LOL.
Cool! The Trike makes an appearance!
Indeed it was! Things used to be so easy prior to the late 90's - every single engine manufacturer has made things failure prone and complicated! Hard not to swear working on modern stuff, lol. Yeah, that lift makes things nice.Would've been alot more difficult hunched over on the ground, for sure! Been there, done that!
Had a perfect day a few days back - 65° and zero wind! One of my friends across town took a picture of a paramotor flying over her house. She thought it was me. I said, "I WISH"! I felt like crap that day. Thought I was in the beginning stages of the wu-wu flu! Thankfully it passed after 3 days. Figures I miss my one chance, though! Probably won't have a day like this for many weeks.
Good to see you, Chris. Thanks for watching. 👍🍻
Very nice job
Thank you, Paulo - I appreciate that. 👍🍻
did i miss the part where you put the smaller copper looking bearing back in??should have gone in on the same section as the sprag...
Watch this “. Xvs 1100 cam timing procedure 1 “. It will shed light on why timing marks didn’t line up ...
Great video. Would you happen to know the thread specs on that flywheel nut, or where I could find them? I stripped the threads on my crankshaft and I don't know what size die I'm looking for.
Sorry, I don't. I did 13 years ago when my buddy split the end of the crankshaft on his brother-in-law's bike while trying to remove the flywheel, and he had to get an SAE die to rethread the crank (Along with a new SAE threaded nut to match) after welding it in 3 places (It opened like a flower!). He couldn't find the proper metric die. I had to remove the engine, turn it sideways, and replace the bent valves in the rear cylinder. Nightmare job! Sorry I couldn't help you more. Best thing to do would be to measure the end of the crank with metric calipers, and measure the threads with a pitch gauge - that will get you the correct die.
Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. I appreciate it. Good luck.
@@SmittySmithsonite Thanks for your reply, and for this great video. I watched it all the way through and now I feel a lot more comfortable with that portion of putting my engine back together once I get this crankshaft thread problem figured out... Then I can get to work on my own bent valves.
@@amiralmusawi9030 You're welcome, Amir. Sorry to hear about the bent valves. Good luck on your repair.
It's not too long if you set the viewing speed at 2x. :)
Hahaha! That’ll work! Thanks for watching Wyatt, no matter what speed it was. 😁👍🍻
a little bit of a job there! a lot to a bike and you mastered it! you got one up on eric o ! glad to see your doing good smitty how is the paramotor doing did you get air time? its so cool but scary
Hey Scuba! Thanks man, you're too kind. I don't think I have anything up on Eric - he's the mechanical man!
No air time yet. Seems like I can't win for losing with the weather, or work! Had a perfect day Saturday, but I wasn't feeling good. Missed out! The last time the air was totally still like that, I had a ton of work to catch up on. When I have time, it rains ... or we have 70 mph winds, lol! Bad time of year anyway - weather is so inconsistent. Once summer gets here, things should get better, especially an hour or so before sunset. I'm sure my heart will be pumping the first time I leave the ground. I'm betting on that! Self-training, so I'll have to figure out what's a normal sensation, and what isn't. I've done quite a bit of research over the past 3 years, so I think I'll be ok. :)
Thanks for watching, Scuba! Glad you're doing good as well. 👍🍻
What was the issue before the replacement cause I think I may have same problem replaced the starter hoping it was simple but still won't go
It was a no-crank - the starter was locked right up, and actually physically broke in half. If you went in the hole with a screwdriver, the gear would lock in both directions. Not supposed to do that. Should be free in one direction, and lock in the other.
Actually an automotive starter design would work better because they incorporate the one way clutch instead of allowing it to freespin on the flywheel hub. They been doing this design on their v-twins since the Virago's in the 80's. It sells parts because this has become a normal wear item.
Ricky Collins - Yeah, par for the course. Any way they can save a buck.
I replaced the sprag ring and the gears are spinning just not engaging the crankshaft.
Any idea?
I dont see where or how I screwed up lol
If the gear on the sprag isn't locking in at least one direction, the sprag is junk, or damaged.
@@SmittySmithsonitemine just spins but locks just dont engage the crank but I need my medicine lol im having withdraws 😒
I hadddd ta be first, no excuses I'm haaarrrd coar. Now on to the vid. 👍
Ozzstar's Cars - Hahaha! SWEEEEET! Thanks man.👍🍻
I broke the cam chain sprocket the back one. You think you can give me some instructions on how to fix it ?
Sorry for the major delay - I never got an email notification of your comment here!
Best thing to do is buy yourself a Yamaha, or Clymer service manual. A Clymer manual might be better suited to DIY'ers. Anyway, that will tell you everything you need to know. Way too much to list here in the comments section. Thanks for commenting.
I had a similar issue when I had to go through an identical change on my 2000 Vstar 1100. After a considerable amount of research I found that Yamaha had issued a Bulletin that (making a long story short) indicates that as long as the rear TDC is right on And the front timing is dead on then that mismatch on, then those timing marks are irrelevant and everything will work just like new when reassembled.
Thanks, Jose!! I appreciate that. I haven't worked in a motorcycle shop in 20 years, so I lost all my access to all the good info. Sounds like this must've been a factory screwup on quite a few machines! That explains alot. Great info, man - thanks for stopping by! 👍🍻
@@SmittySmithsonite No problem brother! I was scared shit less at start up, but this was several years ago now and I've had no starter sprag problems at all.
@@JoseSanchez-my1us - Good deal man! Glad to hear it. 👍🍻
@@SmittySmithsonite Did I mention that this was the first time I had ever done anything like this on ANY bike? My V Star 1100 is my first bike and I've been in charge of all of the maintenance/troubleshooting. The stator needed to be replaced a few years ago, but the dealer shop wouldn't listen to me and check it out. So even after they changed out the wire harness and regulator/rectifier, I was still having charging issues. So I took upon myself to change my number 1 suspect (the stator) and because of that I no longer have charging issues and have no need of the dealer shop other than to mount tires for me since I don't have the equipment for that nor the room.
@@JoseSanchez-my1us - That's what I like to hear!! Nice work, Jose! Get in there and DO it! That's exactly how I learned, and continue to learn on the newer stuff. Saved yourself a PILE of cash there. 😎
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Did the same job, I don't take alt covers off and put them on metal bench to get scratched, takes 5 minutes to take the wires off correctly which also allows oil to seep from cover to clean easier for correct assembly. Oh punctuation u wrote me back, all the problems u had were easily solved, I wouldn't let u work on a lawnmower! Especially the idiot comment I would start it without oil if it were my bike, astounding!
Ted Har - glad you enjoyed it! 😂🤣😂
Since you already did it, where’s your video Mr. know it all?
Just for the record, NOTHING got scratched. Apparently you were watching another video ... 😆
How much was the total job and turn around time
Figure about 5 hours labor +\- , & $500 roughly for parts. Most dealerships get well north of $100/hr around here.
very disorganized!!! but video is good just disorganized feels like we all LOST!!
Thanks for the feedback! 👍
9:00 legs...
Mate I had to laugh
I just stripped a Yamaha XV1000 motor and I found the exact same problem with the timing marks on the primary gears not lining up and I thought the same as you . Someone has timed this bike wrong
I found the answer to be. You align the primary gear marks once on a rebuild then the cam chain marks and the primary marks will only realign every 10 revolutions because of the different numbers of teeth on the two gears
This link will explain
ruclips.net/video/6tbq6ERJZe8/видео.html
That's some great info, brother! I had forgotten all about this phenomenon! The timing marks on a Volvo 940 2.3L engine's OE belt are the same way ... but a little different - they will only line up again after many, many revolutions, not just 10. I never even thought to apply that to the bike!
That's the first time I've ever seen this happen on a motorcycle. I've been out of daily motorcycle repair for almost 20 years now. The Japanese used to make a point not to design things that could be mistakenly assembled, but looks like those days are gone. I'm glad I stuck with my gut feeling to not mess with those marks! I'd have wasted lots of time had I done so!
I appreciate the link - that was great. Thanks for watching, Coolhand99au! 👍🍻
@@SmittySmithsonite No worries mate I did think you were smart marking those gear with a white pen before pulling them off
Could you do mine??
fkn nightmare gear clutch and expensive part ,,
That's for sure! Lots of parallels with modern automobiles. Poorly engineered parts that are difficult to remove, and cost a fortune on top of it. What a world we live in today! 😖
The only thing he did something that is wrong never use a hammer, flat screwdriver on metal to metal. and less in an interior of an engine or tranny in the rest it was ok..
Then how would YOU remove a hopelessly stuck part from a shaft, or from anywhere? You gotta do what you gotta do to get the job done. As long as it leaves my shop fixed & damage-free, it’s all good. 25 years wrenching on Japanese bikes, never had a problem related to a hammer or screwdriver in ANY engine. Gotta use your brain and calibrate the force. It’s not rocket science for most of us.
You definitely have not mechanical skills. I have replaced maybe 20 of those starter clutches and never used heat, even when the sprag is completely blown. Maybe you should use the right tools and a service manual, I don’t understand why people make their own marks when it’s all there for you. Setting cam timing is very easy.
hey smity ok here commie ct .restoring a corvette ..just finisher bat cables not to fun .but gotem .walked away a bunch ..llol.
willefixit - Hey Willie, what’s happening! Glad you’re OK down there.
Oh yeah Corvettes are so much fun to work on LOL. They give you so much space! Will be cool when you’re done though. They’re a lot more fun to drive than they are to work on! Thanks for stopping by Willie, and thanks for watching! 👍🍻
Mom always said if you can't say anything good... don't say anything...
But I am compelled to warn anyone watching this video to go watch a different one!!
I have watched 4 or 5 others on a starter clutch replacement...
And this is without a doubt the the worst one!!!
Okie Male - Care to elaborate on what was so bad about it? Bike has been running like a champ ever since, so apparently I did something correctly ... 🤔
@@SmittySmithsonite do a search on RUclips and watch any other video on the starter clutch replacement on a 1100 V Star...
I thought at one time I saw an open service manual but I guess you failed to even read it...
Prying on that gear to remove it?? Putting a torch to it... all because you failed to look and see the snap ring...
Placing that outer cover directly on the diamond plate on your lift and scratching it, made my skin crawl...
Having to place a feeler gauge to keep the inner and outer timing gears together... really?? I never saw that in any other videos...
By the time I saw you starting to drive the shifter shaft seal in the outside of the casing...
I wanted to bash my head in with a 2 by 4 piece of wood, and I had to stop the video...
I can only hope you moved the shifter shaft seal ot where it actually belongs...
I didn't watch the end of the video and will take you at your word that you actually got the engine running without damaging it...
But I totally believe that was sheer luck, because you stumbled through the entire video, and rarely seemed to know what you were doing...
You asked me to elaborate... and I am just giving you my honest opinion...
I sincerely hope you do more research and learn more about what you are working on before making any other videos...
Okie Male - Thanks for the tips. I don’t edit my screw ups out of ANY of my videos, so people can see exactly how things go when you attempt these jobs DIY. What you see is REAL, unedited for the most part. Everyone else cuts the screw ups out! I don’t work on motorcycles every day. If you paid attention during the video you hear me say I haven’t touched one of these bikes in 10 years! How the hell am I supposed to remember how things go after working on 10,000 pieces of equipment between now and then?
I’ll be awaiting your video when you do this job. Since you know at all, you should have 200 times more views than me and half the time. Let me know when when it’s posted, ok Mr. Perfect? Good. 👍😎
@@SmittySmithsonite okay... I have to admit when I am wrong...
I just noticed that my casing does have a shifter shaft seal in the outer casing...
I was mistaking that for the plastic washer on the inside on the shifter shaft...
My mistake... I apologize for that...
Okie Male - Here’s a suggestion. How about you get some subscribers and videos before you criticize someone else’s, OK?
Why u were heating a gear when it easily comes off with the spring clip with washer behind it is baffling, and tapping on crank to remove flywheel is more prudent then smashing it to remove hard to believe
Your comment is hard to follow ... try using punctuation.
Either way, it does NOT come off "easily" when the sprag is all smashed behind it. I was heating it so I could remove it. I'm not sure what video you were watching, but I did not "smash" on anything. ????
Sorry if you knew what you were doing. You would have had the oil already drained,the clutch cable disconnected and the starter unplugged. Most mechanics look at their parts when you get them to make sure the parts are correct. To say if you in a shop you want to make sure you go fast, that why he is using a impact gun for bolts that are tightened to 30 ft lbs. To many mistakes. I'm not impressed. You are here to teach you taught what not to do. Sorry
Says the guy with ZERO videos. I'll take that under advisement. 😂🤣😂
@@SmittySmithsonite 0 videos for now. At least I will make video and know what I'm doing, not like you who shows mistakes right off the bat
Dale Benson - You don’t get it. Mistakes are part of learning! If you claim you don’t make mistakes you are a LIAR. There was only one perfect Man that walked this earth - his birthday is in a little over four months from now, and He happens to be the son of God.
Get your videos out there Mr. know it all. Let’s see what you’ve got!
@@SmittySmithsonite well at least I will know what parts I have and not need typed in footnotes
@@dalebenson1230 - Well get that video out there then! What's the holdup?