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.