Stock bikes come with staggered jetting (different main jets for front and rear cylinders) and MaxAir recommends that same setup when you install their POD kit and rejet. Remove carburetor(s) from motorcycle and drain the fuel from the float bowl. (Note: Resistors from Radio Shack - in the Drawers $1 or less each). Anyone done this? hopefully with new needle and seats, it will hold up. The V Star 1100 is an all-around excellent bike. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav17n=MSFPpreload("_derived/vstar.htm_cmp_vstar110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav17h=MSFPpreload("_derived/vstar.htm_cmp_vstar110_vbtn_a.gif"); } >> Follow 31590 MEMBERS 813001 MESSAGES 0 POSTS TODAY Show Menu New Topic. Now here is what I was messing up. 7. /SMask /None>> VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. stubborn carb screws. I let it sit for a couple hours to ensure it was holding seal. The problem with removal is that the check engine light will flash a trouble code (57 and 58) if it can not find them hooked up in the system. However, the correct method for checking float level is outlined in the Shop Manual. You can damage the PMS and / or the carb if you use the wrong drill bit or if you drill too deep. google_ad_channel =""; Jul 6, 2019. /Length 7 0 R Of course, this requires taking the . Then, adjust to factory specs. >> Adjust idle to factory recommended setting. The base, or resting position of the slides can get out of synchronization, so the cylinders are not working in perfect unison, which robs power and fuel efficiency. So, now comes the big question, would I recommend getting a Yamaha V Star 1100? -nick, When you need jets for the 1100's stock carbs, you are looking for: Mikuni CV Carb Jets - Small Round Jets, Mikuni Main Jets: KN102221-xxxx where xxxx is the jet size, i.e. (714)901-0520 - Fax www.baronscustom.com tech@baronscustom.com. Regardless of which model you are interested in, you will have to buy it used. 17.5. John Willis founded a publishing company in 1993, co-writing and publishing guidebooks in Portland, OR. There are oil filter relocation kits you can purchase that will help make your filter changes as quick as they were meant to be. This item: V-Star XVS1100 VStar 1100 Twin Custom Pilot Main Carburetor Carb Jet Kit Stage 1-2-3-7 fits Yamaha. MaxMix. Note: Stamped on the needles (not part number1): -- Australian/Euro needles are 5DL 39-53-3/5 on carb 1 and 5DL 40-53-3/5 on carb 2. google_ad_width = 728; CAUTION: The fuel mixture screw is located directly beneath this plug. 5.Reinstall the carburetor(s). // -->