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.