This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2008 Yamaha V Star Classic.
It’s very similar to the 2008 V Star 650 Custom.
2008 Yamaha V Star Classic Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2008 Yamaha V Star Classic
The maintenance for the 2008 Yamaha V Star 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 emis-
sion control system (For California only) | • Check control system for damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • |
*Since this items require specified tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer
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. • Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5 | * | Brake hose | • Check for cracks or damage. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| • Replace. | Every 4 years | ||||||||
| 6 | * | Wheels | • Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes 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. • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. | • | Repack. | ||||
| 10 | * | 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. | • |
| 11 | * | Chassis fasteners | • Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 12 | Brake lever pivot shaft | • Apply silicone grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 13 | Brake pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease ( all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 14 | Clutch lever pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease ( all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 15 | Shift pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease ( all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 16 | Sidestand pivot | • Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease ( all-purpose grease) lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 17 | * | Sidestand switch | • Check operation and replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 18 | * | Front fork | • Check operation and for oil leakage. • Repair if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 19 | * | Shock absorber assembly | • Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 20 | Engine oil | • Change (warm engine before draining). | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 21 | Engine oil filter element | • Replace. | • | • | • | ||||
| 22 | 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 | • | |
| 23 | * | Front and rear brake switches | • Check operation. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 24 | * | Control and meter and cables | • Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly. | •
| • | • | • | • | • |
| 25 | * | 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. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 26 | * | Lights, signals and switches | • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
*Since this items require specified tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
NOTE: From 24000 mi (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 system
• When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
About the 2008 Yamaha V Star Classic
The V Star 650 Classic features an authentic 40 cubic-inch, air-cooled V-twin. With long, low styling and lots of chrome, this V Star is ready to impress.
Based on the proven Yamaha Virago 535 engine, the V Star (Dragstar in Europe) cylinders were bored out from 5 mm to 81 mm and stroked from 4 mm to 63 mm, to net a displacement of 649cc. The V Star comes in two models: the custom with a lower seat height 695.96 mm and slightly less weight, and the classic with a higher seat height of 708.66 mm. The custom is approximately 500.44 lbs and the classic approximately 4.40 lbs heavier. The American versions of this bike have a lower HP of 33 @6500 rpm. Reasons for this restricted version may have to do with American EPA requirements.
Manual for the 2008 Yamaha V Star Classic
The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2008 Yamaha V Star Classic.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.