2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S.

2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S.

The maintenance for the 2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S 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	*	Fuel line	• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Spark plugs	• Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months.		•	Replace	•	Replace	•
3	*	Valve clearance	• Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. • Adjust if necessary.			Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km).
4	*	Crankcase breather system	• Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Fuel injection	• Adjust synchronization.		•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Exhaust system	• Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	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	*	Air filter element	• Clean with compressed air. • Replace if necessary.			Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km)
2	*	Clutch	• Check operation and fluid leakage. • Correct if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
3	*	Front brake	• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Rear brake	• Check operation,fluid level, and for fluid leakage • Replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Brake hoses	• Check for cracks or damage.		•	•	•	•	•
			• Replace.				Every 4 years.
6	*	Wheels	• Check runout and for damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Tires	• Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
8	*	Wheel bearings	• Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
9	*	Swingarm pivot bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness.		•	•	•	•	•
10	*	Drive belt	• Check belt tension. • Adjust if necessary.	•			Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km)
11	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) 24 months.	•	•	•	•	Repack.	•
12	*	Chassis fasteners	• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
13		Brake lever pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
14		Brake pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
15		Clutch lever pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
16		Shift pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
17		Sidestand pivot	• Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
18	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation and replace if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
19	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
20	*	Shock absorber assembly	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
21	*	Rear suspension link pivots	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.					•
22		Engine oil	• Change (warm engine before draining).	•	•	•	•	•	•
23	*	Engine oil filter cartridge	• Replace.	•		•		•
24	*	Transfer case oil	• Check for leakage. • Change at initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months.	Change		•		Change
25	*	Front and rear brake switches	• Check operation.	•	•	•	•	•	•
26	*	Control cables	• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil SAE 10W-30 thoroughly.	•	•	•	•	•	•
27	*	Throttle grip housing and cable	• Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. • Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.		•	•	•	•	•
28	*	Lights, signals and switches	• Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam.	•	•	•	•	•	•

*Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.

Note:
From 24,000 mi (37,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8,000 mi (13,000 km) 12 months.

Note:
● Air filter
– This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
– The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
● Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
– After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake or clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
– Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders and clutch release cylinder every two years.
– Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.

About the 2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S

With easily-detachable windscreen and passenger backrest, the 2009 MY Stratoliner S can change hides in seconds. The Stratoliner S has 1854 cc of air-cooled, V-twin engine type, 8 valves, 4 valves per cylinder, OHV – pushrod valve configuration, 9.5:1 compression ratio, fuel-injected might, with more power and torque than it’s safe to even talk about for casual roads, premium comfort and styling that’s hard to match. It has a base MSRP (US) of $16,790.00. With front tire (full spec) of 130/70-18 and rear tire (full spec) 190/60-17. Brake has front brake type of dual hydraulic disc and rear brake hydraulic disc. With wheelbase (in/mm) capacity of  67.5 / 1714.5 and fuel capacity (gal/l) of 4.5 / 17.

Manual for the 2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2008-2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.