Adding a little seafoam every now and then to the tank is much easier than all that. My bike gets ridden 6 months a year, (I live in Minnesota), I put a couple ounces every other tank or so and it's always fired right up and run great.
you are correct the primary reason carbs get fouled is using E10 gas and not stabilizing the fuel when the bike is not used for over a month or two. Always fill the tank adding 4 ounces of Seafoam when the bike is parked for the winter, or when you expect you might not ride it for a month or more. You cannot stabilize the fuel after it has sat for two months. If the bike is running rough, or you think the carbs or floats are clogged, put Seafoam in with fresh gas and run the bike hard (accelerate at more than half throttle, ride up long hills if you can. 95% of the time using Seafoam or another carb cleaner is ALL you need to do to get it running like new again. The only reason you should have to take the carbs apart is if they are plugged from rust in the tank, or the fuel has turned to jelly and the engine will not start at all. You are far more likely to screw things up taking it apart, so ALWAYS try a carb cleaner first. To put this another way: If you maintain you bike properly and always stabilize your fuel over the winter you should NEVER have to take your carbs apart to clean them.
Great video. One of few that qualify as a tutorial. You actually explained what you were doing all the way through and made it look so simple. I tried it on my Classic but ended up with two stripped bowl screws so I had to remove the Carb, cut straight slots into the brass screws with a dremel and take them out with a flathead screwdriver. I replaced them with 12mm long stainless m4 .7 pitch allen heads.
I'm so happy I found this. I would've been pulling both carbs out for no reason at all. Awesome video man. To the point and precise with good tips. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I'm a new bike owner and haven't been looking forward to the dreading carb cleaning, but this really helps :) Also, I'm glad to know the problem with my bike is not a huge deal. Again, as a new bike owner, I was assuming the worst
Hey Tito, thanks so much for this tutorial. I haven't ridden my bike in about a month and when I went to start it today it wouldn't turn and made a clicking sound, The lights are coming on so I know it's not the battery, and I have searched to see if others have had the same issue and found that the carbs needed cleaning. Going to work on it tomorrow. gain, thank you so much, very helpful.
Thanks for this Tito! And ty for noting it's a quick clean not a deep clean but can get you un gunkt! Worked nicely on my 03 650 classic. Subd for the future
Very informative video...I own a V Star 650 classic...I will definitely do this... try to save on a Bike shop repair cost... great video 💯💯 Thanks for sharing this great video 💯💯
Love your video, so easy to follow. The carb I have needs some new parts and since I live in the middle of nowhere everything has to be ordered by mail. Any suggestions? Thanks again for the video. Keep making them!!!!!
Gonna try this on my xvs 650, its been inside my house for a good 5 months, took it for a ride today and it pops and runs ueven/incorrect when i give it more than 1/4 of the throttle.
Thanks for the video brother I have a 650 and it's been dying on my when I have the clutched pulled in at a red light or a stop sign is that a clutch problem or a carb problem?
Sounds like your idle might be set too low. Once it is warmed up, turn the idle screw clockwise to increase the idle speed a bit. See if that fixes the issue.
Excellent Video Thanks again Tito..I'm going to try what you did here;a quicker carb clean on my bike first before I attempt the comprehensive clean as per your previous video you posted which is really good as well.I have a 87 Suzuki 700 that apparently needs the carb clean. Two questions: Have you worked on Suzuki's before? and what tools do you use to take of the jets off?Thanks!
Ron Randon I have worked on Suzuki's before. Some of them have Mukini carbs and some are Keihin. Some people think that the Mukini carbs can be a bit tricky to work with, however I haven't really had any bad experience with either. if you take your time and be patient you will be fine. An 8mm wrench can usually open the main jet. And a good quality tiny flat head for the pilot jets. If the bike has been sitting for a long time, let the jets soak in carb cleaner for some time to help with the cleaning.
I'm from UK I'm looking at this bike next as a commuter/ street cruiser how easy is it to maintain not having to worry about chain with it being shift drive
You mention a foiled times how crucial it is not to mess up the float height... you’re the only person I’ve heard say anything about this and it’s making me nervous. Can you explain more what you’re talking about
Float heights are fairly important. If set incorrect, carbs can overflow and /or cause lean/rich condition. Especially on the vstar, since the carbs are mounted at an angle it makes it harder to adjust. With that said, you will not mess them up unless are you fairly rough handling them so don't worry too much about it. Just be aware that they can get out of adjustment.
I am not sure how the carbs are laid out on the 1300 - never owned one. I doubt they would be much different though. If the bowls are accessible like how they are on the 650 - it should be pretty close.
if not going to ride for more than a couple of weeks, drain fuel or add fuel saver to gas tank and run the bike a bit so it has fuel saver in carbs as well to prevent them from gumming up
I drain the fuel line and carb every time I'm done riding. That's the only thing that has guaranteed it will start and run well the next time. I've also added fuel stabilizer for long periods, e.g. a year or more. IMO, draining the fuel line and carb every time is necessary on these bikes if you have ethanol additives in your gas. This has been my experience.
@@ebay111978 I was doing what u did and i was moving what I think was the float on accident like the way it swings up and down, I would swing it up on accident. Is that what you mean by disturbing it?
I have the same bike. I cleaned both the pilot and main jets thoroughly in both carbs. But the problem i am having is the bike just idles, and when i give it more throttle it shuts off. also when it idles the front cylinder is not working and the air is cold when i feel it on the exhaust. i opened the air filter. when i cover the air hole completely the bike works fine i can even ride it. for some reason its sucking in too much air (replaced the air filter but the problem persists). can you tell me what i need to do....please . thank you
@@jeancarlo2951 Thank you....i thought that was the problem. too much air , can you please guide me how to regulate the air intake in the carb (i dont know how)
@@smbengineeringllc9035 ua-cam.com/video/LZqF_C-1eME/v-deo.html this video will give you an idea, remove the air filter box, there wil be two screws on the carb, if you have stock exhaust give 3 turns on each screw, if you have straigh pipes then give 3 and half turns.
Hi I have a Yamaha 2004 and is travelshooti it has spark . When is running and i took one of he waieri of from the sparkplugs it's torn off what can be done pleas if someone nogs please help me
Tito Sean thanks so much brother for your insite, patients with me, teaching me through this process. My little VSTAR now runs like a brand new bike. To me my thought is it being a 2002 with only 4,000 miles on it it is still a brand new bike being broken in. May the good Lord above keep His hand of safety over you and bless your family over and abundantly.
Cory Gillman thanks Cory. Glad your bike runs great now. And yes at 4k miles the vstar is really still a brand new bike that will run like a champ for many miles.
Thank you very much for producing this video. It made my 2008 V-Star go from sluggish to running like new.
Hey man, Always thankful for guys like you that take the time to show us how to do things like this. Video was well done!
Thanks Tito, just followed this video to clean my jets and after sitting for 2 years, she's running perfectly.
Awesome. Glad the video was helpful
Adding a little seafoam every now and then to the tank is much easier than all that. My bike gets ridden 6 months a year, (I live in Minnesota), I put a couple ounces every other tank or so and it's always fired right up and run great.
you are correct
the primary reason carbs get fouled is using E10 gas and not stabilizing the fuel when the bike is not used for over a month or two.
Always fill the tank adding 4 ounces of Seafoam when the bike is parked for the winter, or when you expect you might not ride it for a month or more. You cannot stabilize the fuel after it has sat for two months.
If the bike is running rough, or you think the carbs or floats are clogged, put Seafoam in with fresh gas and run the bike hard (accelerate at more than half throttle, ride up long hills if you can. 95% of the time using Seafoam or another carb cleaner is ALL you need to do to get it running like new again. The only reason you should have to take the carbs apart is if they are plugged from rust in the tank, or the fuel has turned to jelly and the engine will not start at all. You are far more likely to screw things up taking it apart, so ALWAYS try a carb cleaner first.
To put this another way: If you maintain you bike properly and always stabilize your fuel over the winter you should NEVER have to take your carbs apart to clean them.
@@kenwittlief255thanks man I just bought one and your comment might’ve saved my ass
Great video. One of few that qualify as a tutorial. You actually explained what you were doing all the way through and made it look so simple. I tried it on my Classic but ended up with two stripped bowl screws so I had to remove the Carb, cut straight slots into the brass screws with a dremel and take them out with a flathead screwdriver. I replaced them with 12mm long stainless m4 .7 pitch allen heads.
+Louis White Thank you - glad my video was of help.
I'm so happy I found this. I would've been pulling both carbs out for no reason at all.
Awesome video man. To the point and precise with good tips.
Thank you.
Thank you so much! I'm a new bike owner and haven't been looking forward to the dreading carb cleaning, but this really helps :) Also, I'm glad to know the problem with my bike is not a huge deal. Again, as a new bike owner, I was assuming the worst
Welcome to riding. Carbs sound more complicated than they actually are. Good luck in your venture. Glad the video was helpful.
Hey Tito, thanks so much for this tutorial. I haven't ridden my bike in about a month and when I went to start it today it wouldn't turn and made a clicking sound, The lights are coming on so I know it's not the battery, and I have searched to see if others have had the same issue and found that the carbs needed cleaning. Going to work on it tomorrow. gain, thank you so much, very helpful.
it's the starter relay
Thankyou for this video, Sir.
It's most helpful. I, too, have a 650 V Star Classic Silverado.
Safe journeys.
Thank you so much. You are a life saver. Have this exact problem with mine, can't wait to clean those carbs tm.
Thanks for this Tito! And ty for noting it's a quick clean not a deep clean but can get you un gunkt! Worked nicely on my 03 650 classic. Subd for the future
I have this bike and it keeps bogging down will this fix my problem? Bike has less that 7k miles but sat for 2 years
Yes, carb clean should fix this. I would also check and make sure the fuel pump is functioning well.
My is a yamaha 950.... it will be the same procedure??? Thank you for your time👍🏿👍🏾👍🏿👍🏾
thank you for the video ,my vstar have the same issue and i was looking for some advice but thanks to you tomorrow will be the carbs cleaning day
good luck and than you for watching. Feel free to ask any questions if you have any
Very informative video...I own a V Star 650 classic...I will definitely do this... try to save on a Bike shop repair cost... great video 💯💯 Thanks for sharing this great video 💯💯
Grateful for your time to make this vid. tutorial. I have the same bike and I will do the process right now. Thanks!
How did it turn out for you
Love your video, so easy to follow. The carb I have needs some new parts and since I live in the middle of nowhere everything has to be ordered by mail. Any suggestions? Thanks again for the video. Keep making them!!!!!
I usually check ebay first - if you don't find the part there then bikebandit dot com is my go to
Gonna try this on my xvs 650, its been inside my house for a good 5 months, took it for a ride today and it pops and runs ueven/incorrect when i give it more than 1/4 of the throttle.
This worked for my '07 v-star, runs very well now. Thanks for the video! Very helpful!
Thanks for the video brother I have a 650 and it's been dying on my when I have the clutched pulled in at a red light or a stop sign is that a clutch problem or a carb problem?
Sounds like your idle might be set too low. Once it is warmed up, turn the idle screw clockwise to increase the idle speed a bit. See if that fixes the issue.
My rear cylinder is not working it has compression and spark I cleaned the jets no luck any idea ?
Excellent Video Thanks again Tito..I'm going to try what you did here;a quicker carb clean on my bike first before I attempt the comprehensive clean as per your previous video you posted which is really good as well.I have a 87 Suzuki 700 that apparently needs the carb clean. Two questions: Have you worked on Suzuki's before? and what tools do you use to take of the jets off?Thanks!
Ron Randon I have worked on Suzuki's before. Some of them have Mukini carbs and some are Keihin. Some people think that the Mukini carbs can be a bit tricky to work with, however I haven't really had any bad experience with either. if you take your time and be patient you will be fine.
An 8mm wrench can usually open the main jet. And a good quality tiny flat head for the pilot jets. If the bike has been sitting for a long time, let the jets soak in carb cleaner for some time to help with the cleaning.
Thanks Again!!..
Tito once you but the jets back in the carb did they have to be set to a certain spot? or just screw them in until they are tight? thanks.
The jets need to be screwed in until tight.
i have same model but 2008 not great with mechanicwise willing to pay in chicago area
What size is the open end to remove the main jet?
I believe it is 8
Heres a tip. For next videos, you can list a set of tools youve used. Socket sizes and such.
DigitalDNA B.B.great Visio can u clean the choke piston also without removing the carburetor
I'm from UK I'm looking at this bike next as a commuter/ street cruiser how easy is it to maintain not having to worry about chain with it being shift drive
This will be a great commuter. They are low maintenance and very reliable
Thank you I preciated very.much
Would this be the reason fuel spews out the over flow hose also.
I have a 2002 VSTAR 650. First time I've ever owned one. Don't knoe much about them.
Cory Gillman fuel spilling out is due to stuck float or improper float height
I ride V-Star 650 Classic - thank you for this video - Ride safe :-)
You mention a foiled times how crucial it is not to mess up the float height... you’re the only person I’ve heard say anything about this and it’s making me nervous. Can you explain more what you’re talking about
Float heights are fairly important. If set incorrect, carbs can overflow and /or cause lean/rich condition. Especially on the vstar, since the carbs are mounted at an angle it makes it harder to adjust. With that said, you will not mess them up unless are you fairly rough handling them so don't worry too much about it. Just be aware that they can get out of adjustment.
having the same issues. myy biggest problem is my screws are on so tight they are starting to strip just trying to get them off
@@jmat3270 you can try an impact screwdriver
Where did you get that gasket brother?...I'm from Sydney AUS. Many Thanks.
Ebay will have everything you need
excellent tutorial! do you know if this will work with a 96 Royal Star 1300?
I am not sure how the carbs are laid out on the 1300 - never owned one. I doubt they would be much different though. If the bowls are accessible like how they are on the 650 - it should be pretty close.
Tolles Video. Super erklärt.👍👍👍
same problem...tx, but whats the best to do if u not gonna ride a bike for some time except draining fuel?
i got vstar 650 year 2013 hopefully I can do it the same way as this bike
if not going to ride for more than a couple of weeks, drain fuel or add fuel saver to gas tank and run the bike a bit so it has fuel saver in carbs as well to prevent them from gumming up
tx a lot
got em fixed two screws cant open but did first carb and rode bike today for 3 hrs tx a lot man
Davud Mahmutovic Awesome - thanks for watching - glad the video helped.
I drain the fuel line and carb every time I'm done riding. That's the only thing that has guaranteed it will start and run well the next time. I've also added fuel stabilizer for long periods, e.g. a year or more. IMO, draining the fuel line and carb every time is necessary on these bikes if you have ethanol additives in your gas. This has been my experience.
What did you use to remove the jet
A small flat head screw driver works.
@@ebay111978 your awesome
Great job, thanks!
I use a guitar string for the wire... Thank you for the video...
Which size string?
@@m.r.p5674 the little one, no winding on it, electric...
@@robertbeedy3536 thank you sir
@@m.r.p5674 your very welcome. 🙂
great tips work great for me thanks man
Glad to help. Thank you for watching
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worked on my 07 vstar 650 custom
thx bro well made video
On a 2007 v star geting fire to the coils but no spark
How do you know if you did disturb the float
You would have issues with acceleration or you will have gas leaking from the overflow tubes in the carb
@@ebay111978 I was doing what u did and i was moving what I think was the float on accident like the way it swings up and down, I would swing it up on accident. Is that what you mean by disturbing it?
I have the same bike. I cleaned both the pilot and main jets thoroughly in both carbs. But the problem i am having is the bike just idles, and when i give it more throttle it shuts off. also when it idles the front cylinder is not working and the air is cold when i feel it on the exhaust. i opened the air filter. when i cover the air hole completely the bike works fine i can even ride it. for some reason its sucking in too much air (replaced the air filter but the problem persists). can you tell me what i need to do....please . thank you
Regulate the air intake on the two screws on the carb
@@jeancarlo2951 Thank you....i thought that was the problem. too much air , can you please guide me how to regulate the air intake in the carb (i dont know how)
@@smbengineeringllc9035 ua-cam.com/video/LZqF_C-1eME/v-deo.html this video will give you an idea, remove the air filter box, there wil be two screws on the carb, if you have stock exhaust give 3 turns on each screw, if you have straigh pipes then give 3 and half turns.
Oh first turn the screws till then tightnen then turn left to open
Hi I have a Yamaha 2004 and is travelshooti it has spark . When is running and i took one of he waieri of from the sparkplugs it's torn off what can be done pleas if someone nogs please help me
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How to understand that carbs are clogged and need cleaning? Thanks!
If it runs rough
Would this be the same as the vstar 1100 carburators?
Yes Vstar 1100 carbs are very simular
tip, wire out the jets anyways even if they look clear.
Sitting only a month already that much work?
Be carful taking the fuel cut soilnoids off I accidently broke them and both are 150 bucks a peice. So now I'm 300 in the hole
i dont have to synch them after this?
Carb sync is usually only needed if you have pulsating idle or after valve adjustments. So the answer here would be no
I'm surprised that there isn't a gasket in between both halves of the carbs
Also how do you get a float unstuck?
Cory Gillman spray carb cleaner on it and let sit for a few minutes then pull it put
Tito Sean it worked. Now having issue with wanting to die when I give it a little throttle. But good news is it's not marking it's territory any more.
Cory Gillman that would indicate the jets not 100% clean. Take jets out and reclean
Tito Sean thanks so much brother for your insite, patients with me, teaching me through this process.
My little VSTAR now runs like a brand new bike.
To me my thought is it being a 2002 with only 4,000 miles on it it is still a brand new bike being broken in.
May the good Lord above keep His hand of safety over you and bless your family over and abundantly.
Cory Gillman thanks Cory. Glad your bike runs great now. And yes at 4k miles the vstar is really still a brand new bike that will run like a champ for many miles.
works for a 99 vstar?? 650 classic ?
yes this will work on all year vstar 650
thank you, this saves money!!
How do u know if u have a stuck float?
Gas will overflow from the bowls and pour out or you will see gas in oil
@@ebay111978 Thank you. That did occur I just thought the tubing came loose. My carbs were clogged. How do u fix that issue.
@@divinen3 you need to open up the carbs and clean them
Thank u So so much for the video very helpful. I am New to this. Learning a lot from your help!!!
I have one just like your, I can't see clearly what you are doing
They should have used a single carb from the factory. Every one I know who has a virago with dual carbs has problems with them.
Good video. I have same bike with same problem. Will try out what you showed me. Thanx !
How did it end up working for you
Very cool man thank you.