Not Again, Dude... - Page 2

ben2go · 04-18-2019, 01:14 PM

The picture attached is called the 8-Ball mod after member 8-ball on CC&D forum came up with it. The clutch has a very tight slip range and makes the clutch feel like an on/off switch. This mod helps give more friction zone at the lever and helps the cable last longer.

Emerikol · 04-20-2019, 09:15 AM

So after a pretty tough week, I was finally able to get the new voltage regulator, ignition pickup and stator coil stuffed in the V-Star. The first thing I'd like to note is that the V-Star is twice the size of the Hawk, roughly speaking. And yet, with all that extra room the designers were still able to find all the tightest, smallest and most inconvenient places to route the wiring.

So after about thirty minutes of laying on the ground and swearing like a sailor, I finally got the new bits installed and sure enough, that was the problem. The bike fired right up and sounded pretty good. I took it out to get registered, and here in Arizona we can do five year tags on motorcycles. So $244 later, I have a tag that's good until April of 2024. Called up the insurance company and adding the V-Star to my insurance resulted in a NET DECREASE in my policy of $52. No idea how that math works out, but I'll take it. Over the next couple of weeks I'll be cleaning the bike up and determining what else still needs to be taken care of. One thing right off the bat is going to be the front forks. They're leaking pretty badly and have almost no dampening action. The bike seems to be riding kind of low, as well. Then I'll dig into all the places it's leaking oil. It's marking it's territory everywhere I park it, and at the occasional stoplight just for good measure. It also needs a new rear tire, and to have the oil in the final drive checked. Other than that, I'm happy with what I've got so far. It's a really nice ride when you get out on the street, and makes a nice change of pace from what I had in the stable.

Also, big thanks to Ben2Go and MegaDan for all the advice on getting an unfamiliar bike to perform like a favorite tee shirt.

ben2go · 04-20-2019, 11:42 AM

Happy to help.

The usual oil leaks are the neutral switch down low on the left side and the O rings on the little valve covers. The oil filter cover will often leak because the bolts are stripped and won't tighten up well. The metal in that area is thin and helicoils will sometimes break through. Time-certs seem to be the go to fix and then installing an oil filter relocation kit if you can find one. Ebay is where I found mine. I haven't installed it yet. It's a priority this year. Also, lubing the final drive shaft splines with moly lube should be done. If those splines go, it's a really expensive repair. Used final drives are hard to find and expensive. Last one I replaced for some one cost $595 used.

04-20-2019, 09:15 AM	#17
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	So after a pretty tough week, I was finally able to get the new voltage regulator, ignition pickup and stator coil stuffed in the V-Star. The first thing I'd like to note is that the V-Star is twice the size of the Hawk, roughly speaking. And yet, with all that extra room the designers were still able to find all the tightest, smallest and most inconvenient places to route the wiring. So after about thirty minutes of laying on the ground and swearing like a sailor, I finally got the new bits installed and sure enough, that was the problem. The bike fired right up and sounded pretty good. I took it out to get registered, and here in Arizona we can do five year tags on motorcycles. So $244 later, I have a tag that's good until April of 2024. Called up the insurance company and adding the V-Star to my insurance resulted in a NET DECREASE in my policy of $52. No idea how that math works out, but I'll take it. Over the next couple of weeks I'll be cleaning the bike up and determining what else still needs to be taken care of. One thing right off the bat is going to be the front forks. They're leaking pretty badly and have almost no dampening action. The bike seems to be riding kind of low, as well. Then I'll dig into all the places it's leaking oil. It's marking it's territory everywhere I park it, and at the occasional stoplight just for good measure. It also needs a new rear tire, and to have the oil in the final drive checked. Other than that, I'm happy with what I've got so far. It's a really nice ride when you get out on the street, and makes a nice change of pace from what I had in the stable. Also, big thanks to Ben2Go and MegaDan for all the advice on getting an unfamiliar bike to perform like a favorite tee shirt. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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04-20-2019, 11:42 AM	#18
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Happy to help. The usual oil leaks are the neutral switch down low on the left side and the O rings on the little valve covers. The oil filter cover will often leak because the bolts are stripped and won't tighten up well. The metal in that area is thin and helicoils will sometimes break through. Time-certs seem to be the go to fix and then installing an oil filter relocation kit if you can find one. Ebay is where I found mine. I haven't installed it yet. It's a priority this year. Also, lubing the final drive shaft splines with moly lube should be done. If those splines go, it's a really expensive repair. Used final drives are hard to find and expensive. Last one I replaced for some one cost $595 used.
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