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

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.