Dude thanks for your videos. my 650 vstar is my first motorcycle and im no mechanic by any means but your videos have helped me to learn to maintain my bike and not be afraid to grab a wrench instead of just taking it to a shop. PLEASE DONT STOP POSTING CONTENT cheers to you and your helper!
Absolute gigachad for making these videos. I just pulled my '07 650 Silverado out of storage and I'm doing everything on it that's within my capability. The only problem it's had since I bought it is that while cold and still on choke, if I put it in gear the idle soars. High enough to idle forward at 5-10mph in first. Ever seen that before? Can't find anything online about it. Your valve adjustment video in particular saved me a pretty penny.
I had to google gigachad. This was a new one. Sounds like your carb is ready for a rebuild or an inspection. Id bet the PO did not reassemble it correctly in the enrichner area. ua-cam.com/video/F49d5hExSg4/v-deo.html
Mr. Rubin. I bought a 2000 V-Star 650 that had been in a garage for 10 years. It would no longer run due to carb goo from ethanol-flavored gasoline and neglect. In addition, it was very dusty and covered in cobwebs. I've never done motorcycle maintenance before, and haven't owned a bike in 30 years. Thanks to your excellent videos, I have it running and I'm working my way around it doing "all the things". Tonight I'll be replacing the front brake fluid and this weekend I plan to do the final drive gear oil. What makes your videos so good? You call things by their correct name, you say what tools you're using, you edit the videos down to just what's necessary and you provide options for alternate situations/choices when appropriate. Keep up the good work and thanks for your service to our country!
@@retrotechandelectronics а вы можете показать как подключить снятый двигатель с мотоцикла и без клапанной крышки чтобы видеть правильно ли распредвал установлен, когда видно как валы вращаются. Я думаю что нужно к аккумулятор записать провода, (+) на стартёр, (-) на корпус двигателя и тогда валы будут вращаться, но это не точно
I enjoy all these videos, have watched this particular one before, and just watched again before going out to change my gear oil. I didn't notice the mess on the saddle bag before when I watched it, lmao !!! Oil is good for leather though. Correct ? Or is that bag leather ? Could have done a short follow up on accessory care after that mess, lmao !!! Just goes to show that we all make mistakes, especially while doing tedious work like this because we didn't have a measured cup of some sort. Plus, now the bag has a distressed look and it was free of charge !!!
Do you recommend having the oil warm when changing? I'm getting ready to do maintenance on the bike. Oil change, and figured shaft oil would be a good idea.
I just bought a used 2006 vstar classic, the rear gear oil is leaking everywhere. It looks like the previous owner JBwelded a crack. How should I go about this?
No, that oil lubricates the “chain” of the bike. The bike doesn’t have a real chain but it’s a kind of sprocket. It’s a very thick oil though I can’t remember it’s weight exactly. The rear brake is a drum brake so no hydraulics. Front brake is hydraulic using DOT 4 and disc brakes with a master cylinder by the brake lever.
I have a problem that my bike does not work, no lights, no horn, no power,no self motor, and I checked the main fuse and the rest of the fuse and battery and I don't know where the problem is now.
Dude thanks for your videos. my 650 vstar is my first motorcycle and im no mechanic by any means but your videos have helped me to learn to maintain my bike and not be afraid to grab a wrench instead of just taking it to a shop. PLEASE DONT STOP POSTING CONTENT cheers to you and your helper!
Absolute gigachad for making these videos. I just pulled my '07 650 Silverado out of storage and I'm doing everything on it that's within my capability. The only problem it's had since I bought it is that while cold and still on choke, if I put it in gear the idle soars. High enough to idle forward at 5-10mph in first. Ever seen that before? Can't find anything online about it.
Your valve adjustment video in particular saved me a pretty penny.
I had to google gigachad. This was a new one. Sounds like your carb is ready for a rebuild or an inspection. Id bet the PO did not reassemble it correctly in the enrichner area.
ua-cam.com/video/F49d5hExSg4/v-deo.html
Mr. Rubin. I bought a 2000 V-Star 650 that had been in a garage for 10 years. It would no longer run due to carb goo from ethanol-flavored gasoline and neglect. In addition, it was very dusty and covered in cobwebs. I've never done motorcycle maintenance before, and haven't owned a bike in 30 years. Thanks to your excellent videos, I have it running and I'm working my way around it doing "all the things". Tonight I'll be replacing the front brake fluid and this weekend I plan to do the final drive gear oil.
What makes your videos so good? You call things by their correct name, you say what tools you're using, you edit the videos down to just what's necessary and you provide options for alternate situations/choices when appropriate. Keep up the good work and thanks for your service to our country!
Im glad to hear the video's helped get your bike up and running!
I love the couple sweet talk😮😊 and a great video sir thank you
Всё понятно и доступно, большое спасибо за ваш труд и дальнейших успехов
Рад, что вы нашли это полезным!!!!
@@retrotechandelectronics а вы можете показать как подключить снятый двигатель с мотоцикла и без клапанной крышки чтобы видеть правильно ли распредвал установлен, когда видно как валы вращаются. Я думаю что нужно к аккумулятор записать провода, (+) на стартёр, (-) на корпус двигателя и тогда валы будут вращаться, но это не точно
Very helpful ,I can check mine on my drag star 650! Thanks
No problem 👍
I enjoy all these videos, have watched this particular one before, and just watched again before going out to change my gear oil.
I didn't notice the mess on the saddle bag before when I watched it, lmao !!!
Oil is good for leather though. Correct ?
Or is that bag leather ? Could have done a short follow up on accessory care after that mess, lmao !!!
Just goes to show that we all make mistakes, especially while doing tedious work like this because we didn't have a measured cup of some sort. Plus, now the bag has a distressed look and it was free of charge !!!
Super helpful, tuank you Jordan!
Glad it helped.
Thanks, very helpful brother!
Glad it helped!
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome.
Your video was extremely helpful and informative. You got a like and a subscribe from me.
Glad it helped!
Do you recommend having the oil warm when changing? I'm getting ready to do maintenance on the bike. Oil change, and figured shaft oil would be a good idea.
Very nice now I can do mine lol
It may be ready…
I just bought a used 2006 vstar classic, the rear gear oil is leaking everywhere. It looks like the previous owner JBwelded a crack. How should I go about this?
Either weld it, or ask a dealer for a replacement. The other alternative is a junk yard item.
Is that considered brake oil for the rear brakes? I was told to use dot 4 but yours says a lubricant.
No, that oil lubricates the “chain” of the bike. The bike doesn’t have a real chain but it’s a kind of sprocket. It’s a very thick oil though I can’t remember it’s weight exactly. The rear brake is a drum brake so no hydraulics. Front brake is hydraulic using DOT 4 and disc brakes with a master cylinder by the brake lever.
I have a problem that my bike does not work, no lights, no horn, no power,no self motor, and I checked the main fuse and the rest of the fuse and battery and I don't know where the problem is now.
Check the continuity at the ignition switch.
@@user-qc3ol3mk3f what about the front light and taillights and horn?
Hehe that’s what always happens when you are not taking the bags off
yup....
Can we please get a coleman lantern update?
an update on the coleman lantern gear oil change?
@@retrotechandelectronics yes . And a coleman lantern break light fluid flush.