2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado.
2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado.
The maintenance for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado 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 | 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20,000 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 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months. | • | Replace | • | Replace | • | ||
3 | * | Crankcase ventilation system | • Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
4 | * | Fuel line | • Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
5 | * | Fuel filter | • Replace. | • | |||||
6 | * | Exhaust system | • Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
7 | * | Carburetor synchronization | • Adjust synchronization 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 these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
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 | 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | Engine oil | • Replace (warm engine before draining). (See NOTE on page 8-1.) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
2 | Engine oil filter element | • Replace at initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months. | • | • | • | ||||
3 | * | Air filter element | • 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 page 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 (1,000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 15,000 mi (24,000 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 | • Chacek tire tread wear and for damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
10 | * | Wheel bearings | •Check bearings for looseness or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
11 | * | Swingarm | • Check swing arm pivot for play. • Correct if necessary. • Moderately repack every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 24 months. #2 | • | Repack | ||||
12 | * | Steering bearings | • Check bearing play and steering or smooth operation. • Correct if necessary. • Moderately repack every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 24 months. #3 | • | • | Repack | • | ||
13 | * | Chassis fasteners | • Check all nuts, bolts and screws and 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 and meter cable | • Apply chain lube thoroughly. #1 | • | • | • | • | • | • |
19 | Brake and clutch lever pivot shaft | • Apply chain lube lightly. #1 | • | • | • | • | • | ||
20 | Brake pedal and shift pedal shaft | • Apply chain lube lightly. #1 | • | • | • | • | • |
*Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
#1 Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
#2 Molybdenum disulfide grease
#3 Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)
#4 SAE80 API “GL-4” hypoid gear oil
Note:
From 24000 (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 or if cracked or damaged.
● Engine oil type
• Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or engine oil SAE 20W-40 (API-SE) for temperatures or 5 °C (40 °F) or above.
• Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API-SE) for temperatures or 15 °C (60 °F) or below.
About the 2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado
The new V Star Silverado. Featuring all the performance and glamour of its V Star Classic sibling, with a casual touring twist that includes an adjustable windshield, studded seat, backrest and hard leather saddlebags. Powerful engine 649cc, 40-Cubic Inch, SOHC, Air-Cooled, 70° V-Twin, carburetion dual 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type, 2-into-2 exhaust with displacement of 649cc. Telescopic front fork with stainless steel covers and 5.5″ of travel and link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock with 3.9″ of travel. With length dimension of 96.5″, wheelbase of 64″ and seat height of 28″. Available colors are blackened blue/twilight blue.
Manual for the 2002 Yamaha V Star Silverado

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