DogBoss Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Rebecca here, I grew up on the back of my dad‘s motorcycle I don’t even know how many poker runs I’ve been to. Always been a ski boat, dun buggy, quad, dirt bike, need for speed kind of person. Decided last month that I was going to go ahead get my temps, take Ohio’s motorcycle course & start looking for a Yamaha VStar 650. Figured I’d keep my eye out through the winter ...that didn’t last, bought one a 06’ yesterday. Great deal, the guy is friends with a good friend, runs great, but has to be jumped. He did put a new battery & voltage regulator on it. I have my ideas, based on working on cars, figured starter would be where I would start if the battery checked out. But I have never worked on a motorcycle so what is y’all‘s thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 On that bike either a stator, or the wiring harness/ connections to the regulator. They are kinda famous for both of this issues. But a meter on it while at idle, reved up and whole starting will tell a lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Not sure about the 650's but the 1100's were also proned to shity starter clutches. But that might not match your symptoms. My wife's previous bike kept having what I thought was low battery issues because would start with a jump. Ended up being the starter clutch was hanging up and a jump was giving it the extra juice it needed to get over the hang up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Oh yeah! Welcome to the shit show!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogBoss Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Battery tested bad 🤞🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, DogBoss said: Battery tested bad 🤞🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 40 minutes ago, DogBoss said: Battery tested bad 🤞🏼 That is great news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 But retest after the new battery. One of the things they do is over charge....which fries the battery. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 This site just ain’t the same without the old leg Humpers we used to have. I miss those gameless, desperate dip shits. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 49 minutes ago, max power said: This site just ain’t the same without the old leg Humpers we used to have. I miss those gameless, desperate dip shits. This site is better without them. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 36 minutes ago, Pauly said: This site is better without them. How’s that? The 10 of us left on here don’t entertain each other 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 To whom are you referring? Who do you miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Shit Bubby I can’t remember names, just all the random dildos that used to leg hump every time a girl came on here. It was entertaining shit. Don’t act like it wasn’t. I’m sure MJ could give you some names but .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Mj is a girl??? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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what Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Most of the dumdums are on whatever local facebook riding group now days. I know that's where I shitpost now days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogBoss Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 11 hours ago, max power said: Shit Bubby I can’t remember names, just all the random dildos that used to leg hump every time a girl came on here. It was entertaining shit. Don’t act like it wasn’t. I’m sure MJ could give you some names but .... Well darn too bad I could have had y’all rolling for days had they still been here then. 1. Although this is the first bike I’ll be working on I have worked on cars, quads, boats & jet skis all my life. So I have pretty good idea. 2. I’m pretty much an asshole, and fuckery is my first language. 3. I enjoy entertaining an audience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogBoss Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 12:52 PM, Tonik said: But retest after the new battery. One of the things they do is over charge....which fries the battery. Yeah one of my mangers fiancé is going to come down and take a look at it he & his dad have a local car & bike shop here in town. His dad does more of the bike end but he said he’d look at it before we run it down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 10 hours ago, DogBoss said: 2. I’m pretty much an asshole, and fuckery is my first language. Sounds as if you'll fit right in with this group. The word "fuck" is common currency here; the favored noun, adverb, and transitive verb used by all the asshats with whom you will interact. Wear yer helmet when you're on this site; it can be a dangerous ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Does someone in here need their leg humped? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Does someone in here need their leg humped? Can we not go there, please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, SpecialEd said: Can we not go there, please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, TimTheAzn said: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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