2002 Yamaha V Star Classic Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Classic.
It’s very similar to the 2002 V Star 650 Custom.
2002 Yamaha V Star Classic Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Classic
The maintenance for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Classic is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.
Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System
No. | Item | Routine | 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month | 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months | 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months | 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months | 16000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | * | Valve clearance | •Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2 | Spark plugs | •Check condition •Adjust gap and clean •Replace at 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months | • | Replace | • | Replace | • | ||
3 | * | Crankcase ventilation system | •Check ventelation hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
4 | * | Fuel line | •Check fuel hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
5 | * | Fuel filter | •Replace | • | |||||
6 | * | Exhaust system | •Check for leakage •Retighten if necessary •Replace gasket(s) if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
7 | * | Carburetor syncronization | •Adjust syncronization of carburetors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
8 | * | Idle speed | •Check and adjust engine idle speed •Adjust cable free play | • | • | • | • | • | |
9 | * | Evaporative emission control system (for California only) | •Check control system for damage •Replace if necessary | • | • |
*Since this items require specified tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer
General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart
No. | Item | Routine | 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month | 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months | 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months | 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months | 16000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | Engine oil | •Replace (warm engine befor draining) (See Note on page 8-1) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
2 | Engine oil filter | •Replace at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months | • | • | • | ||||
3 | * | Air filter | •Clean or replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
4 | * | Clutch | •Check operation. •Adjust or replace cable | • | • | • | • | • | • |
5 | * | Front brake | •Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage (see Note on pag 6-6) •Correct accordingly •Replace brake pads if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | • |
6 | * | Rear brake | •Check operation •Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | • |
7 | Final gear oil | •Check oil level and for oil leakage •Replace at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 15000 mi (24000 km) or 24 months #4 | Replace | • | • | • | Replace | • | |
8 | * | Wheels | •Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage •Tighten spokes and rebalance or replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
9 | * | Tires | •Check tire tread wear and for damage •Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
10 | * | Wheel bearings | •Check bearings for looseness or damage •Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
11 | * | Swingarm | •Check swingarm pivot for play •Correct if necessary •Moderately repack every 15000 mi (24000 km or 24 months #2 | • | Repack | ||||
12 | * | Steering bearings | •Check bearing play and steering for smooth operation •Correct if necessary •Moderately repack every 15000 mi (24000 km) or 24 months #3 | • | • | Repack | • | ||
13 | * | Chassis fasteners | Check all nuts, bolts and screws for tightness Tighten if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | • |
14 | Sidestand | •Check operation •Lubricate pivot and contact surfaces with chain lube lightly. #1 •Repair if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
15 | * | Sidestand switch | •Check operation •Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | • |
16 | * | Front fork | •Check operation and for oil leakage •Repair if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
17 | * | Rear shock absorber | •Check operation and for oil leakage
•Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
18 | * | Control meter and Cable | •Apply chain lube thoroughly #1 | • | • | • | • | • | • |
19 | Break/Clutch lever and pivot shaft | •Apply chain lube lightly #1 | • | • | • | • | • | ||
20 | Brake pedal and shift pedal sahft | •Apply chain lube lightly #1 | • | • | • | • | • |
*Since this items require specified tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer
#1: Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
#2: Molybdenum disulfide grease
#3: Lithium soap base grease
#4: SAE80 API “GL-4” hypoid gear oil
NOTE:
From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months.
NOTE:
● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Engine oil type
• Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or engine oil SAE 20W-40 (API SE) for temperatures of 5 °C (40 °F) or above.
• Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE) for temperatures of 15 °C (60 °F) or below.
About the 2002 Yamaha V Star Classic
The Yamaha V Star Classic, in traditional cruiser form, boasts a SOHC, air-cooled, 70-degeree V-Twin. But to accommodate the cruiser enthusiasts who does not necessarily want to ride a hog (figuratively speaking), the engine is 649 cc. This contributes to an ultra-low 28-inch seat height and highly manageable 495 pounds (dry).
The bike also offers boatloads of chrome, a flashy, two-tone, pinstriped paint scheme and a manufacturer’s suggested retail price below six grand. In a nutshell, the V Star Classic offers cruiser attitude without weighing heavily on your pocketbook or your driveway.
Manual for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Classic

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Classic.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.