I had been hearing a clunking noise when I walk my bike in and out of the garage. I put it up on the stand, put it in Neutral and turned the wheels one at a time. I noticed that when I turn the rear wheel I heard the clunk noise towards the middle of the bike. I then saw that the belt would shift slightly with the clunk sound. I search on line to see what could be causing it and found this video. I realized that a loose pulley nut had to be the problem. Sure enough, the nut was loose and the only thing holding it on was the bent over washer clip. I followed James steps in this video and the problem is solved. Thanks you James!

Truly an awesome teacher... Understandable speaking, Good lighting, well thought out, precise in details, no long boring areas, all tools and materials ready, TO THE POINT. Wish more were like you. I'm subsribed!!

Just bought a 99 Road Star Silverado with only nine thousand miles on it and you have been my go-to videos source so far I thank you for these thorough and informative videos

Very, very good teaching. I just bought a midnight star last year and your videos have helped me a lot. Now if I can get my carb to stop dripping I should be good. I love this bike and thank you for all your helpful videos.

I just picked up a 05 Road star midnight. You're videos are awesome, showed me how to change my oil and i just checked the front pulley. At 13k miles it was loose! Only thing keeping it on was that lock washer with the tabs. Followed youre instructions and it went smooth. Thank you for these videos!

thank you for posting this video. My Vstar was making a weird noise. i followed your video and and now the noise is gone. your video was very easy to follow. Thanks again

You make real nice video's. You save me a lot of time, Thank You.

Thanks for an excellent video. I’ve found out the hard way that checking this is important. I’m currently fixing my broken bike. Splines are gone on both drive shaft and belt wheel.

Nice video. I'll be checking my 01 before my next ride.

Nice Video. Can't wait for one on installing a new stator, Cheers!

James, have you ever done a video on servicing steering head bearings?

Anyway you could make some videos on changing front/rear brake pads and rotors your videos are very informational.

I'll be checking the pulley nut soon when I replace the oil pump gear. Figure tackle all that at once while the bike is comming apart. Just got my 2000 road star 1600 a week ago and love it. Luckily the trans recall was done but oil pump gear wasn't. Bike has 17k miles and runs perfectly as of now.

Thanks for the Video!! I checked mine and it was loose

Doing this check really saved me. I checked mine and the nut is partially backed off. It's still tight so I don't think any damage was done but I can tell the washer with the tab failed to hold.

Excellent video!

Hey James, I have a 2005 Roadstar and did a LED light upgrade but can not seem to find any videos on how to take the brake light apart to change the bulb. 2005 style does not have any screws in the lens cover. I see 1 out of 3 bolts under the rear fender but a metal bracket covers the top 2 bolts and I can not get to them to loosen it.

Outstanding video. TY

Great video! Thanks so much!!!

Great video buddy! Thank you so much

Great video.

Have you done a video on changing the fork oil and springs??

Thank you so much excellent video.

I have a 06 roadliner with the same setup is the nut reusable after taking it off.. and is just torquing it and pinning the nut on enough or is the locktite necessary too ?

James you mentioned that you removed the fuel pump on your bike. Can you share why and how. I heard about a pure gravity fuel running. Please assist since i am planing to remove mine. Thanks

Anyone know if there was a recall on this design? I have a Strat that had this exact problem happen - the nut backed off and the splines got worn down, it worked fine and then one time I twisted the throttle, RPMs went up but I didn't go any faster....

Thank you very much for your help

Would you mind letting me know what seat and backrest you have?

You have some really good informational and tutorials on the Roadstar. I noticed you haven't published any videos since this one, 5 yrs ago, I hope you're ok and hoping you start doing more videos. Take care.

Do you have a solution for rebuilding or replacing the mono shock on your road star? I literally cannot find a replacement for it! Every Yamaha resource businesses, do not offer a replacement shock absorber. Even aftermarket businesses, lack the replacement option. I am trying to find a shock absorber the same length, and perhaps do some modification on adapting it to the mono shock system. Your advice woke be greatly appreciated! David

James, love your videos! Have you ever had any dealings with a possible stuck valve? Been reading about using seafoam deep creep, but no videos of someone actually doing it.

Better system than my Harley as far as changing the drivebelt.On Harley the stealership charges about 1000 dollars usd labour plus cost of new pulley and belt on my FL Electra Glide.

how can be the relationship be modified to have a more relaxed engine ? exist ?

What brand brake cleaner do you use?

After watching this I checked mine and had to use an impact to remove it! It was tight. red loctite was intended for a permanent bearing set not bolts unless you want to follow the directions for red and heat the bolt/nut to 250 degrees C before removing it. I used blue loctite plus the bend over washer. I took it to 110 Lbs because the 89 spec was a problem.... Some people are going to 125Lbs. This might be a little much because the nut is shallow and being fine thread it will get much tighter for a given spec.

hello, i have an issue with my bike, is a 2005 yamaha roadstar 1700, today i notice a stain in the floor and i bring it a part and its leacking from this pulley area, should i tie it up or check the seals? nice videos by the way

My 05 ,1700 Midnight Silverado is leaking oil out of seal behind front pulley. Any videos on that ?

Do you happen to have torque specs for the 09 model? I'm sure I can find it, I just thought I'd ask. Thank you for your content brother 😎 I'm learning a lot from you!

Have you ever had something lodge on the pulley cover area and make noise each revolution. I don't think it is on the belt, but somewhere near the pulley. Sometimes when backing the bike into the garage it us like something has gotten stuck and it won't roll until I stop and go again. Also, it spun out on some mud in my driveway and fell over on the pulley side (no damage to bike, thankfully). I have dropped battery terminal bolts down from the battery and never found them, so I picture that it came loose and is causing and issue. After the incident, I hear a regular noise when I drive forward and it's frequency increases as the bike moves faster...pulling or coasting. Should I pull the cover and poke around? Thanks for the thorough video!

Hey just wondering my bike makes a whining type noise when I let off the throttle could that be my pulley need to be checked

Hey James I know it's been 3 years since this video but I am having an issue with my 2002 road star. The bike rides great and sounds great when I'm riding alone but as soon as my girl gets on the back, anytime I am in decelaration, the bike makes a screeching/scratching noise from the area where the clutch is. It's only during decelaration and only when I have her on the back. Any clue as to why this happens?

Good video. Thanks

Hey James I have a bike just like yours but it's a 2001, anyways my gas gauge cycles when I turn it on but it's not reading my fuel level if you could plz help me with this!!

If you own a xv1700 warrior you need to torque the pulley nut to 125ft lbs...the factory setting is to low it will come loose...even with lock washer in place...if you see red dust on your front pulley then the nut is loose.

Hi James I have a yamaha 2000 Roadstar it runs good but something doesn't seem right. So here's my concern when ever I'm on the highway and I try to hit higher speed my bike seems to lag. For example I'm riding on 3rd gear and I push it to 4th but once I'm in forth it takes a while to reach its maximum potential of speed. It seems like my bike struggles to catch speed. Witch doesn't make sense to me for the amount of cc it has. Also the problem happens sometimes when I make a complete stop and go to 1st gear or I enter the highway. My bike has 50,000 and I love it but I want it to run at its maximum potential. Is there any advice you could give me? Oh and Thank you for these awesome videos!

I had an issue I would let my clutch out in first and it wouldn’t go anywhere but I heard a grinding noise coming from my clutch cover, I pushed it to the nearest motorcycle shop in my town. And they said this is what happened the bolt came loose. I thought my clutch went or something

Where did you get your torque specs for the 06 and 07?

James, do you or any of your followers know the size of the two short fat bolts that hold your bracket in place with the two long ones? One bolt fell out and I cannot find the Yamaha part number to save my life.

I'm looking for a 1 or 2 tooth larger drive pulley for my '04 warrior, if anybody can help, I'd really appreciate it!

Does a loose pulley nut produce any noise? In that area?

What year is yours? What year do you recommend I get? Also how is the cornering and braking on this bike?

Hey I have Yamaha road star 1700 2008 ... whenever I ride ....I m feeling the voice coming from this belt cover ... Like tak tak tak tak .....can you please guide me ....

Thank you

Can white lithium grease be used to lube the rollers?

I'm surprised they didn't use a lefthand threaded bolt or at a minimum drill it for a simple cotter pin through the bolt in front of the nut.

Question if.this is loose will u leak gear oil? Great vid im doing mine now

Is there any symptoms you would notice when it starts coming loose ???

When I should I check it at how many miles mine has 19,000

I have a 2008 do you know what the pulley nut torque spec is

Bonjour,pouvez vous me donner le couple de serrage ,merci

. . you do know . . That . . the washer with bent tabs . . is there to keep the Nut from loosening . . . yaa . ? ?

hello on 1999 Yamaha road star silverado 1600cc where is my fuel pump at

Crazy how that nut will eat those threads. Mines ate them, now I have to change the shaft. Would you have a video on replacing the shaft? I have an 04 roadster

I was wanting to ask you how to adjust the idle speed on my 2000 road star 1600. Thanks in adance.

there was nothing wrong ?

I was researxhing this as i have a 04 road star xv1700 and ive foubd out you should use blue loctite NOT red blue is strong enough red is near impossible to remove without damahe to threads if at all possible. Great video tho

did you put the bike in 5th gear before you torqued the pulley nut back on?

Is this a common problem?

Why don't you just check if the pulley nut has a correct torque instead taking it out, just a question.

It’s about five hundred worth of parts if it gets loose.

I think this james adams was killed in a motorcycle crash in kentucky with a girl pricella hogston on back who also died,thats why there's no more videos

A cotter pin would this unnecessary.

Do you have a solution for rebuilding or replacing the mono shock on your road star? I literally cannot find a replacement for it! Every Yamaha resource businesses, do not offer a replacement shock absorber. Even aftermarket businesses, lack the replacement option. I am trying to find a shock absorber the same length, and perhaps do some modification on adapting it to the mono shock system. Your advice would be greatly appreciated! David