2008 Yamaha V Star Classic Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

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.