Starting Problems

[bescaes]

I have a 2001 Yamaha 650 Vstar Classic ... I was riding over the weekend and the front spark plug stopped firing ... Anyone know what would cause this and how to fix it? The spark plug looked fine ... I pulled the spark plug out and connected the wire and started the bike ... it did not seem to have any spark from the plug. After a while it started working fine. I dont want to be 4 hours away from home and have this happen again ... Can Anyone help?

I have since replaced the spark plugs and it is still an issue ... anyone know what to check next?


The only thing that I have recently done to the bike is the following … I don’t know if this is somehow connected:

I have removed my front turn signals (did not like the look) and then both my back turn signals started blinking when I turn on the turn signal (Either side). Someone told me that I need to disconnect the turn signal indicator light on the speedometer … I did this and my problem with the rear turn signals went away … Then a couple of weeks later I started having issues with the front spark plug … Could there be a connection?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by bescaes

I have removed my front turn signals (did not like the look)

OK, and now your bike is probably illegal for street use.

Not trying to be nasty here, just trying to be honest and say something that will help you out. Given your "luck" with the changes you made, my gut reaction is "Take to a shop". That may be cheaper in the long run than trying to fix it yourself......and maybe faster too.