2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic.
The service internal are very similar of those 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom.
2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic.
The maintenance for the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 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 | * | Fuel line | •Check fuel hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
2 | * | Fuel filter | •Replace. | Replace | |||||
3 | Spark plugs | •Check condition. •Adjust gap and clean. •Replace at 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. | • | Replace | • | Replace | • | ||
4 | * | Valve clearance | •Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
5 | * | Crankcase breather system | • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
6 | * | Carburetor synchronization | • Adjust syncronization of carburetors. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
7 | * | Idle speed | • Check and adjust engine idle speed. | • | • | • | • | • | |
8 | * | Exhaust system | • Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
9 | * | Evaporative emission control system (for California only) | •Check control system for damage •Replace if necessary | • |
*Since this 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 | 16000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | * | Air filter element | • Clean with compressed air. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
2 | * | Clutch | • Check operation. • Adjust or replace cable. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
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 (XVS11X) | • Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
7 | * | Wheels (XVS11AWX / XVS11ATX) | •Check runout and for damage •Replace if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | |
8 | * | Tires | • Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
9 | * | Wheel bearings | • Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
10 | * | Swingarm pivot bearings | • Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. | • | Repack. | ||||
11 | * | Steering bearings | • Check bearing assembly for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months. | • | • | • | • | Repack. | • |
12 | * | Chassis fasteners | • Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
13 | Brake lever and pivot shaft | • Apply silicone grease lightly | • | • | • | • | • | ||
14 | Brake pedal pivot shaft | • Apply silicone grease lightly | • | • | • | • | • | ||
15 | Clutch lever pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
16 | Shift pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
17 | Sidestand pivot | • Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
18 | * | Sidestand switch | • Check operation and replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
19 | * | Front fork | • Check operation and for oil leakage. • Repair 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 element | • Replace. | • | • | • | |||
24 | Final gear oil | • Check oil level and for oil leakage. • Change at initial 600 mi (1000 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 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 this items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service
Note:
From 24000 (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months
Note:
● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
● Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
About the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic
A low seat and a 33-degree rake make the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic look great and handle even better, thanks to the adjustable preload rear shock. The 1,063cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, 75° V-twin produces outstanding low- and mid-range torque – maximum torque is reached at only 2,500 rpm – for exceptional overall cruising performance. Dual Mikuni BSR 37mm carburetors with throttle position sensor feature a carburetor heater and handy, side-mounted air filter to ensure consistent fuel flow, great throttle response and optimum power throughout the rev range. Transistorized coil ignition provides a hot spark for sure starts and is maintenance-free. Automatic cam chain tensions reduce maintenance and engine noise.
Manual for the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic..
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.