2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado.

2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado.

The maintenance for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado 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 hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Fuel filter	• Replace.						Replace.
3		Spark plugs	• Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8,000 mi (13,000 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 synchronization 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. • Adjust brake lever free play and 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 (XVS11Y)	• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Wheels (XVS11AWY/ XVS11ATY)	• 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 assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with ithium-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 pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
14		Brake pedal pivots shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
15		Clutch lever pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
16		Shift pedal pivots 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 element	• Replace.	•		•		•
24		Final gear oil	• Check oil level and for oil lekage. • 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 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, signal 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 (13,000 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 brake 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 and if cracked or damaged.

About the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado

The 2009 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado features 1,063cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder, 75° V-twin is tuned to provide outstanding low- and mid-range torque. Available in dealerships nationwide at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price at $10,099 (Raven) and $10,099 (Galaxy Blue). With a seat height of 27.9 in, length of 97.0 in and fuel capacity of 4.5 gal. With low-slung, large-diameter, rigid double-cradle frame with 32° rake creates a strong, stylish machine with precise, predictable handling, long, 1,645mm (64.8″) wheelbase produces a long and low retro profile, with spacious ergonomics and well-balanced stable handling and beefy, 41mm front fork with 140mm (5.5″) of wheel travel smoothes out the bumps for incredible cruising ride quality.

Manual for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado

2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado Maintenance schedule screenshot from manual

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.