2009 Yamaha V Star 1300 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300.
2009 Yamaha V Star 1300 Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300.
The maintenance for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300 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 | 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | * | Fuel line | • Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
2 | Spark plugs | • Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months. | • | Replace | • | Replace | • | ||
3 | * | Valve clearance | • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
4 | * | Crankcase breather system | • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
5 | * | Fuel injection | • Adjust synchronization. | • | • | • | • | • | |
6 | * | Exhaust system | • Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
7 | * | Evaporative emission control system (For California only) | • Check control system for damage. • Replace if necessary. | • |
* Since these 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 | 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | * | Air filter element | • Replace. | Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km) | |||||
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 | • Check runout and for damage. • Replace 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 | * | Drive belt | • Check belt condition. • Adjust if necessary. | • | Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km) | ||||
11 | * | Steering bearings | • Check bearing assemblies 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 pivot shaft | • Apply silicone grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
14 | Brake pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
15 | Clutch lever pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
16 | Shift pedal pivot 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 cartridge | • Replace. | • | • | • | |||
24 | * | Cooling system | • Check hoses for cracks or damage • Replace.if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
• Change with ethylene glycol anti- freeze coolant every 24 months. | 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 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 these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
Tip:
From 24,000 mi (37,000 km) 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months.
● Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when 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 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300
Yamaha has taken the traditional cruiser into a bold new territory with the eye catching V Star 1300. Traditional yet modern, classic yet avant-garde. From the throaty exhaust note to the pulse feel of the fuel injected V-twin engine, the V Star 1300 offers something that Yamaha calls “sensual performance” The perfect blend of soul stirring power, handling and comfort highlights the Man-Machine relationship which is so important to owner satisfaction.
Powered by a 1304cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, V-twin powerplant, the V Star 1300 boasts class-leading performance, handling and comfort. This generation “wild streamline styling” is sure to turn more than a few heads.
Manual for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.