Yamaha Star 650 Maintenance - Oil Change With Filter 

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650 is a good starter bike except for the clutch handle.... I got a replacement as the factory one is terrible.

@@retrotechandelectronics what issue did you have with the original clutch handle?

Glad to help. The star is a good platform to work on.

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Glad to help.

Yes it didnt really change across the years much.

@@retrotechandelectronics thanks I will try to do it myself with your video

Glad you enjoyed it. A torque wrench is a tool by which you can measure how much force you tighten a bolt with. this is measured in ft/lbs or nM, both a measurements of torque. Like opening a jar, how much power of twisting force.

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Yes, the viscosity.

yes, 20W50 is too thick for this bike that is why the owners manual says to use 10W40 or 20W40 for summer temps, and 5W30 or 10W30 for below 40F (if you ride in the winter)

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Hey that sounds like a question I’d have. I have my first Vstar & I’m going to change the oil soon. If it’s going back to normal level, I’d assume it was good to go. I have like 2 or 3 oil leaks on this Vstar I have to fix. ):

I don’t recall the catalogue, it was a long time ago.

I have an in/lb wrench for these low values

Half way up the glass with the bike level.

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There is a washer.

No problem

The exact oil recommendation for your model year would be found in the users manual

did you ever figure this out?

Torque settings vary according to diameter, bolt or screw threads are dry or pre-lubed, and application. The shop manual, available online free, (although not for every year) has all torque settings. Important to use 650 for 650, 1100 for 1100 engine sizes, and so on, for possible variations. If you can't find that info because of a rush to finish for some reason, I go with, "just snug" until I can find torque numbers. Overtightening stretches the bolt threads, and can damage male & female threads including stripping, breaking now, or next time, etc. I've rebuilt industrial machinery of all sizes for 40 years and from experience, just snug with maybe going more snug later is much better then overtightening. Again, torque info is in shop manual. Another tid bit of info concerns Phillip head screws ! Anything manufactured in Japan uses J.I.S. head screws, NOT Philips They are very similar, but Japan's J.I.S. MEANS, Japanese Industrial Standard, and you will see much better results using J.I.S. screwdrivers or bits. Our Phillips drivers and bits mismatch enough to strip the heads, etc., confounding many as to why, myself included until I found this difference. Held side be side the two bits show very slight differences, but it's enough many times to make a simple job turn into a pain ! I keep sets of J.I.S. #1, #2, & #3 With my arsenal, lol ! Can be found on Amazon among many others.q Hope something here helps ?

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The rear brakes are mechanical, not hydraulic

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Glad the videos get you up to speed.

No, 20W-50 is fine, just more suitable for warmer climates. Check the owner’s manual to see what the manufacturer calls for. I have a ‘07 V Star 650 and use 10W-40 in mine, but a 20W-50 would be okay, too. I’d recommend the 10W-40 over the 20W-50, though.

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Huh????

What does this have to do with an oil change?>

This has everything to do with an oil change !!!

Yes. Only the rear gear oil is separate.

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Thanks for watching!

I did not measure by quarts, by fill line.

3 quarts

Its easy, you just need two people to fill it, or an extension mirror and a good deal of patience.

She is a saint. Glad it helped/

How about 10w-30?

I appreciate that!

Its possible, if its in fact hex

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Power off the Headlight, ground off the chassis, and signal off the ignition coil.

@@retrotechandelectronics do you have a particular recommendation of what type of tachometer to use?

Oil should be measured from the level as shown and then after a first run again from the level.

Oil should be measured against the level line through the glass and again after running for a minute as the filter will displace oil. The measurement is conducted on level ground with the bike upright. This is the only accurate method.

when you change the filter the bike needs 3 quarts if you dont change the filter the bike needs 2.8 quarts dont bother with the site glass, it will not be correct until you ride the bike 200 yards down the road and the oil pump fills up the new filter. It ALWAYS needs 3.0 qts with a new filter. Just pour it in. Check the level the next day after you ride. It will be correct.

Yes.

Just received the oil filter. I am shocked at how tiny they are. Looks like a 2" cylinder by 2" in height

This is a custom, but it is the same for both models.

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@@retrotechandelectronics I literally watched your video step by step while I did my oil change. Had zero issues thanks to you and your awesome wife

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The level is determined by the glass indicator

For Dragstar 650, 2003 is needed: Recommended engine oil: Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replace- ment: 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt) With oil filter element replacement: 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt)

For more information get the manual. I always buy 3 liters. Is enough. Yamalube is recommended but you can get another one.

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True, precautions were not taken since the oil was not hot. If it was and I do it, I generally don't care anyway and keep out of the expected stream of oil.

Ask your local dealer for the correct filter for your model if you are not sure. Then you will have the part number.

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