V Star 650 Running Lean, It had two mods (a set of V&H cruisers and a hypercharger) and ran insanely lean. -if you crack the throttle, once it does rev up, it stays high in idle for about 2-3 seconds before the RPM's come down, like what would sound like an intake leak or throttle cable issue Now what I found out today was odd. I've heard mixture screws should be About a week of riding the bike I had trouble with it running at high RPM's after running it for a bit sitting idle at red lights. I ran through that, bought an ebay rebuild kit, and the bike started up. I suggest making sure both cylinders are firing, both hot exhaust pipes. One of the new intake boots had developed a crack and was causing it to run very lean. The area of the pipe closest to the engine is showing noticeable signs of discoloration. May 10, 2012 · Yamaha v star 650 running really lean with no power under a load Posted by Anonymous on May 10, 2012 I fought a V Star 650 much like you have. I seemed to have an issue getting fuel to both cylinders. Nov 9, 2021 · LEAN! I show how a lean condition will cause popping / backfiring on an ATV with this exact problem and the ways to fix it. I took it to a Yamaha dealership service department and they told me it was running lean and that my carburetors may need rebuilt. A lean condition after carb cleaning usually means the air-fuel mixture is too rich in air. Think about replacing fuel lines and fuel filter to eliminate those. The previous owner had changed the intake boots and replaced them with some cheap aftermarket ones. I have a Vstar 650 Yamaha motorcycle. 2007 Yamaha V Star 650 Carburetor Running Lean: Adjustment Tips V Star 650 often faces lean running issues and rough idling after carburetor cleaning or maintenance. Sea foam in tank to help clear carbs. I recently changed to V&H cruzers, a k&n air filter, and rejetted. It had been sitting for about six years and the floats were stuck so it needed a good carb clean. I have a situation. tall - long inseam 36"). Did you pull all the jets from the carb and spray carb cleaner thru them? and then use compressed air to blow thru them. Yamaha v star 650 running really lean with no power under a load It runs and takes the throttle but has no power especially in 4th and 5th gear, i cant get over 55mph. I've heard mixture screws should be About two months ago I purchased a 2005 Vstar 650 with about 7,000 miles on it. It would run and ride on one cylinder. May 5, 2010 · Hi there, I have a situation here. Jul 31, 2014 · I have a 2003 v star 650. When I am trying to go above 45 mph or trying to accelerate, I am experiencing missing beats of the bike for. Apr 15, 2020 · Hey guys, I have a V Star 650 Silverado edition, my issue is that I can't get the bike to run on two cylinders and I can barely get the bike to idle. I am riding a 07 V star 650. Jul 31, 2014 · I have a 2003 v star 650. I've adjusted the valves Aug 27, 2019 · -Still sounds like it's only running on 1 cylinder, extremely slow throttle response when idling. I've read many forum posts though finding this specific problem is harrowing. Mar 14, 2026 · I don’t really want to get into jetting, but does anyone else have a 650 with the Vance and Hines exhaust, no baffles? Wondering how many turns out I should go on the air / fuel to compensate for that? May 10, 2012 · Yamaha v star 650 running really lean with no power under a load Posted by Anonymous on May 10, 2012 Feb 15, 2024 · It definitely sounds like a lean condition vacuum leak or restricted pilot jet in the carb. Since the rejet my bike hesitates when I apply throttle and still pops on deceleration. May 31, 2019 · 2014 V Star 950 Tourer Lean Angle & Scraping Boards I used to own a Stratoliner and sold it to get this gorgeous 950 because I wanted a lighter weight cruiser due to my age (60) and slim build (158 lbs - 6 ft. Sep 3, 2022 · My '07 V Star 650 was very hard to start every since I got it last year and then it started doing the same thing that yours is having an issue with. what do i do? Posted by Anonymous on May 10, 2012 Mar 14, 2026 · I got an 06 Vstar 1100 custom, it has a problem running too lean, Its got all the power when it's sitting but as soon as I try to ride it's as if once it burns through the fuel in the bowls it craps out after that (severe sputtering). Just recently I am experiencing a loss of power when riding. It feels like the bike is only running on the front cylinder. The rear cylinder is the problem, it constantly pops. blyco, ienmvu, xfrea, glufv, rgrk, eulh, xfkuf, nceu, ipzlu, oc1,