WELCOME to the V Star 1300 WIKI site.
THANKS to so many of YOU who have helpsed this site become a superb resource
to benefit all Yamaha V Star 1300/Deluxe owners. The information contained
was compiled from various resources, including thousands of V Star 1300/Deluxe
riders who are members of our forum, DELPHI "V Star 1300 Riders," and members
of our sister forum, 1300Tourer.com. Additionally, some information contained
here came directly from "the source," e.g. the manufacturers of the products and
accessories that you will find mentioned here.
Everyone enjoy! We are very glad you are here.
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YAMAHA OEM PARTS and PARTS NUMBERS <-- click
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Battery - Jump Starting | |
Brakes - Fluids / Pads / Bleeding brakes |
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CLUTCH - Replacing Clutch Cable A big thanks to both Bobb_1st and jusriding for sharing these instructions. IMPORTANT to note: 1st part applies to 2007 and maybe 2008 models, while 2nd part applies to 2009 and perhaps all later models: 2007 models: "...No need to remove or loosen the tank. I removed the left side fork cover and the cover above the clutch lever on the right side of the motor. I tied (fishing) line to the clutch end of the cable and pulled the cable out at the neck. Afterwards I tied the end of the line that came out at the neck to the clutch end of the new cable and fished it back through. I hooked up (attached) the ends (of the new cable), adjusted the clutch, and went riding. It took me about 45 minutes." 2009 -2015 models: Gas tank needs to be raised or removed because there are 3 zip-ties holding the clutch cable and other wires against the frame which need to be snipped in order to position the new cable along the same path as the old one.
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Cross-Referenced Parts and Accessories | |
Drive Belt maintenance - Adjusting the Drive Belt | |
Drive Belt - Emergency Roadside Repair |
EMERGENCY FLASHER - adding one to the V Star 1300: |
ECU - Here is an excellent video describing how the Yamaha ECU works. Click on the following: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fujeAFAjb4A A big ol "Thank You" goes to BARON58 for providing this link. |
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FMS - Fuel Controllers | FAIRINGS - see "Windshields" below and to the left. |
Front Forks - Replacing FORK OIL the easy way (Thanks to 'Jusriding' for these instructions)
Raise the front tire till the forks are fully extended. Leave the handelbar on. Remove the fork caps. Slide a siphon hose down the tube -- an 'outboard motor' type of fuel line with siphon works excellent. Jiggle the siphon down the forks that extra three inches to get to the bottom. Siphon out into a container, such as a 16 oz plastic cup, then replace the same amount new fork oil as was taken out, approx 14 oz per fork. Put fork caps back on. Do not over tighten.
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Fuel Management - Things You Should Know |
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GPS - Planning and Downloading Rides.docx | |
Gas Tank MOD: https://web.archive.org/web/20180429184303/http://www.1300tourer.com/?q=content/how-section |
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Hardware: Stainless Steel nuts & bolts - precautions (Thanks RRS07V1300) |
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Helmet Locks | |
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Horns | |
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KEYS - spare: "YH63" or "YM63" at your local hardware store ($2)
Thanks to "Curley95" for sharing the following information: |
KEY mod - PegLeg's "Pirate Key Mod" for easier access. | |
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Lights - why use a Load Equalizer with LED turn signals | |
Motorcycle Lifts | |
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SADDLEBAG REPAIR
**Replacement hinges for ~$35 each ordered from the Yamaha dealer: Left hinge: #5S6-F8444-00
OR if someone is interested instead in replacing a lost hinge for a couple of bucks:
Per N3cr0shark and Rick (Laterider), a 0.25" x 1.5" dowel pin works well...also 6mm x 38mm. Repairing ("thanks" to N3cr0shark for the included picture) |
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SAFETY TIPS - (thanks to PegLeg for the initial idea to suggestion to add the information to this site. PegLeg's SAFETY CORNER. It contains over 50 safety related topics and about 600 follow-up messages and comments. Please read as many as you can, if not every one of them, as be very, very glad you did. Not just the newest posts, but go but depending upon which exact Delphi membership you have, Free/Standard, Extra, or Plus, you will be able to search back 3 months, 1 year, or back as far as you want to seek out information. http://forums.delphiforums.com/vstar1300/messages
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Spark Plugs | |
Suspension: RICOR INTIMINATORS | |
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Installing Progressive Front Springs | |
Tachometer "Adapter" for the 1300's SINGLE FIRE ignition |
Owner's Manual |
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http://vstar1300.pbworks.com/w/file/106557720/Vstar1300%20owners%20manual.pdf
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TIRE ACCESSORIES - gauges, etc. |
SERVICE MANUAL - 11 mb PDF file <---click Once downloaded, you will want to save it to a new folder, perhaps one in "MY DOCUMENTS" for continued future reference. |
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WHEEL BEARINGS > Possibly wise to have replaced once one's bike approaches the 100k mark. |
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V Star 1300 Links | |