To change the fork oil on a 1998 Yamaha V Star, start by securely elevating the front of the motorcycle and removing the front wheel. Then, loosen the fork caps and drain the old oil by removing the drain screws at the bottom of each fork leg. After the old oil has been drained, refill each fork leg with the appropriate amount of new oil, ensuring to use the correct type specified in the owner's manual. Finally, reassemble the fork caps and wheel, and check for any leaks before taking the bike for a test ride.
qt fork oil and type oil for the front fork on each side
3 qaurts exactly
1999-2003 all model V Stars take 464cc or 15.7 oz. SAE 10W fork oil
1999-2003 all model V Stars take 464cc or 15.7 oz. SAE 10W fork oil
93 mph on my 2002 v star Yamaha custom
The fork oil capacity for a 2007 Yamaha V Star 1100 is approximately 11.5 ounces (or about 340 milliliters) per fork leg. It's important to use the recommended fork oil type and viscosity, typically 10W, for optimal performance. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific guidelines and capacities related to your motorcycle's model.
I change it every other oil change.
# On my 1998 royal star it is located under the gas tank!! it is in a flat bla.ck bolted together case
Its located on the front of the motor and removed from the bottom
To remove the star nut from a fork, you can use a star nut removal tool or a hammer and a flathead screwdriver. First, loosen the top cap of the fork and remove it. Then, insert the removal tool or the screwdriver into the star nut and gently tap it with a hammer to loosen and remove it from the fork. Be careful not to damage the fork or the star nut during this process.
The oil capacity of a Yamaha Road Star is 5 quarts. It is recommended to change the oil every 5,000 miles for optimal performance.
The motor oil capacity of the 2002 Yamaha Road Star is 5.3 quarts. However, it is recommended to use 4.3 quarts with a filter change or 3.9 quarts without a filter change.