A video on how to change your clutch cable on a Yamaha 650 V-star Classic The levers are by show chrome • How To Install Show Ch... Bernbo intro by / spinechopulse
Honestly, this video actually showed DETAILED ways on how to get the clutch cable off! Ive been struggling for the last 4 days trying! Thank you ssooo much!
I changed a clutch cable once before on a CB750-K over 30 years ago, but this video gives me courage to go out do again on my V-Star 650 this evening with confidence I can ride again tomorrow. Had to laugh though, when I noticed that fire extinguisher on your ride. You never know when you might come across a burning squirrel or something while on the road!
Right on Mark, get er done. lol that fire extinguisher is actually a stash can for my rain pants and a siphon hose for gas. Check it out here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nhCyShTHF1w.html Cheers!
Real helpful! My clutch cable snapped as I was driving home tonight, still had a little bit of cable left but could feel the lever go slack. Just about worked well enough to get me home, but won't take the bike out until I get it sorted.
really appreciate you putting this video up. I need to make my cables shorter but wasn't sure how i would get them off or on. This clarified a lot of things. cheers.
bernbo, you're the reason I bought my first 2000 vstar 650 custom. I made your floorboards, highway pegs and windshield bag. love the videos. tmake care man
I have done a lot of the work on my 05 classic from watching your videos so I want to say thanks because I have saved a lot of money in the year I have owned my bike. One more thing: cool signature phrase you have....."Take it ease!" Ride safe and God bless.
+Louis White That's great Louis, love to hear comments like this. If these videos help even 1 person out, then worth it. Thanks for watching & Takeiteass!
Thanks for posting this video. Now I don't have to wait on anyone to do it for me. My bike has been sitting for two days, going to replace when I get home.
Thankyou for some further wisdom, not yet needed (my Dragstar is 19 years old and still with the original cables, which remain good). I do carry a genuine set of spare cables and a workshop manual as well as the tool kit, but thus far not needed. I feel much happier after your video tho'. Safe riding.
Carbs are something that I have not worked on, I had my jets done in the shop along with the valve adjustments, I have heard that the screws strip easy, sucks man. Thank you for watching my vids that's awesome! Ride safe.
"Oh you're filming a video? Let me play you the song of my people." Thanks for the vid. I have a Shadow Spirit 750 and the clutch cable snapped in two while I was going 50mph in 4 lane traffic. Going to go attempt this now.
I was attempting to slow down to turn left when it snapped. There was a narrow concrete median in the center, so I brought it to a stop as close to it as I could, so cars could go around me. Lucky for me, two driver's stopped and helped me get it off the road, and then one went and got his trailer and drove us home. I was very fortunate. Just got the old cable off, hopefully my new one shows up tomorrow.
So I replaced the cable with one the same size. Now the clutch won't work at all! WTH? It had been in neutral. I got it into first. Tried 2nd and 3rd, heard it clicking. Replaced cover and started bike, and now the shifter won't budge. I've been taking the bus for a week already and at my wits end now.
Crap! I thought Harley’s were easy to work on! That was awesome. I just acquired a Yamaha Raider and am looking forward to wrenching on it myself. Subscribed
excellent video! extremely helpful. thanks. just broke my cable this morning on my xvs 125 (the european name for the V-star) gonna replace the cable this afternoon. peace out
Thanks for the Vid brother, cable snapped on my afternoon ride this morning 81 kawi kz1000, thought it'd be a pain in the ass to change but seems pretty simple thanks to your vid, so thanks! P.s. I love the fire extinguisher on your bike, is there any reason for it other then it just looks rad?
Great videos Bernbo. The delayed friction zone on V Stars seem to be part of owning one. I've had my 2009 Classic since 2018. I have yet to find any info on widening the gap for it to engage. I learned to ride on a Suzuki and it seemed to be a much easier ride. I still find myself occasionally opening up too soon and killing the engine.
great video man, you help me out with my cable....do you know how to change the grab point of the clutch, mine is high and wound like it close to the grips rather then at the lever release point. thanks again
Mr Nick Thanks Mr Nick. that is actually a thing on these bikes I had the same experience on mine when I bought it. Tried to adjust it to no avail. Just got used to it. Now I have the 1100 vstar and it's the opposite, clutch is close the the grip, 1st time I rode it I released the clutch and stalled the bike. Used to it now though, 1 and only time I stalled it lol. Wish I had an answer for you bro.
Would one be able to remove the throttle cables at the handlebar end (need to reroute them a bit) without losing carb sync/adjustment, im a newb to bikes when it comes to this point.
filmfreaken I think you should be able to to at the throttle, check my vid on grip install it may help a bit. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vEPRppSKkqs.html
Hey bernbo, I wanted to send you a private msg but couldnt figure out how.. have you had any experience working on the carbi on your v star 650? I tryed putting a jet kit in mine the other day and the float bowl/needle cover screws seem to strip extremly easy.. and suggestions would be appreciated man! love the videos keep up the good work dude! Chris from australia
HA HA HA... You forgot to tighten the jam nuts! Thanks for showing that! Makes me feel like less of a dumbass when I do shit like that! LOL. I just got my 07 Vstar back on the rod and just put new forward controls on it. Having trouble shifting into second after the instal. Think I gotta do some of this Clutch Adjustment. Thanks for the vid! So Cal brotha. Ride safe.
I have a 2006 v star custom 650. This video is extremely helpful! Followed it exactly, however, the cable (same as the previous) is a hair short and can’t get it to reach when both nuts are on. Are both nuts required or am I just doing something wrong?
Yes you should use both jam nuts for adjusting and locking it down when you get it set. Not sure why you're not able to. If both cables are exactly the same it should work. You may need to adjust up at the lever to gain more length.
Sorry man, I am not familiar with the Kinroad 50cc chopper, I did find a pdf manual for it though, I will PM it to you on your channel. It may help you out with some other parts of the bike. Cheers!
Hey Bernbo, great tutorial!! Thanks for that... On my bike, I have another problem though, it would seem like the spring where the cable attaches in the engine (the clutch shaft) is kind of loose, so if I tighten the cable I have no clutch, because the spring doesn't push the shaft all the way out. is that easy to replace? it's pretty tight right underneath the cylinder heads... Hope my explanation is clear enough and that you can help me! Cheers, Rami
+Ramiro Tarrico Villafañe Hey Ramiro, I think I know what you mean. This is something that I have not worked on, you could give it a shot, it could turn into one of those little jobs a piece of cake... but then again maybe not. Wish I could more help. Cheers
***** Thanks for the reply bud! Actually, I've been Googling around a little bit and it would seem like the high biting point is kind of normal for the XVS650. I even found a little "kit" on ebay, that's pretty much a spring between the lower adjuster locking nut and the clutch swivel arm connector (yes, that's the word for it), which basically will push said arm back and allow more regulation on the clutch level. Do you have the same thing on yours where it bites at almost full release of the lever?
Ramiro Tarrico Villafañe That's true the 650 V-stars are known for the high biting point. Mine is the same way I just got used to it and don't even think about now. Nice find on ebay bro. Cheers
Oh cool, thanks for confirming the theory of the high biting point. It was fine with the smaller gloves for me, but I have to say that as the Autum rolls up in Ireland, it's gettting more difficult to get out of traffic lights with the bigger gloves. This is what I'm talking about btw, might be useful for someone else: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262066458754?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true Just a spring really, but it actually looks like it does the trick. Thanks again for your responses and keep up the good work.
My man, I'm adjusting my bikes clutch cable but for some reason for the life of me, no matter how I adjust the lock nuts, I can't get the clutch to disengage. I was installing a kit to help me move the friction zone closer to the bar and I almost had it right but now it won't let me get into first from neutral without stalling. It was working perfectly well before the kit I installed, and I took it off and I'm still having issues. You think I stretched my cable out or should I look into clutch rebuilds
The clutch friction zone is quite far from the grip on the 650, you should try and adjust for it that way. I don't think you need to redo your clutch. It can be tricky to get it back to where you had it originally.
Right on man, hope it helps you out, as for the fire extinguisher, it's a stash can, I have a pair of rain pants in it right now. You could stash anything in there if you know what I mean. Check it out on my channel there's a video on how I made it. Cheers!
Hey Bernbo, nice video, I have a 2004 Yamaha V-star 650 custom and I bought this bike very cheap and doing some repairs from the previous owner wrecking it. However, my clutch is not engaging and when I start it-put it in first it dies. I have replaced my clutch lever, clutch perch, cable and still not engaging. I'm not sure where to go from here. I took the cover off and looking at my plates and they look brand new. Any ideas?
Hey Mattew not to sure what is going on there, check this link out, it might be what your looking for. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-diF4XN0OxMI.html Hope this helps you out. Cheers!
Question: would the nut adjustment at 5:10 allow me to move the friction zone closer or further away from the handle/grip? If so, are there any other parts i need to adjust to achieve this? My fingers don't allow me to comfortably cover the clutch. Not having the lever soo far out will help me finally put some miles on my motorcycle this coming riding season.
Hey Jonathan, unfortunately not, the friction zone on the 650 is like that, it was something i had to get used to. If you search it out i think i saw a kit or something you could install to remedy that or at least make it better, but that was years ago. Sorry i couldn't be of more help .
@@bernbo this video will help me out when changing the cable. Thank you. Might just get a new and install those aftermarket ebay/amazon adjustable levers. I have seen mixed reviews but I have no choice. Hope you have a nice day.
I have a 03 vstar 650 and the clutch won’t return u have a video of someone u ride with with the same problem cuz I noticed he had springs on it to pull in back just wonted to know the fix is it the cable or clutch spring what
deric smith I hear yah Deric, that is actually a thing on these bikes I had the same experience on mine when I bought it. Tried to adjust it to no avail. Just got used to it. Now I have the 1100 vstar and it's the opposite, clutch is close the the grip, 1st time I rode it I released the clutch and stalled the bike. Used to it now though, 1 and only time I stalled it lol. Wish I had an answer for you bro.
Hello I just got a used 650 vstar a 2001 and I'm a beginner rider, lady 57 years old and the clutch doesn't engage until almost out is this normal can it be adjusted to engage in friction zone quicker?
Hey Happy CHick That's exactly what I learned when I bought my 650, this is actually how they are on the 650 vstar. I tried to fix this with no success, it is just something I had to get used to. Sorry I don't have a fix for you on this.
