2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.
2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.
The maintenance for the 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.
Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System
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.
• Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
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. • Adjust if necessary. | Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) | |||||
4 | * | Crankcase breather system | • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
5 | * | Fuel injection | • Adjust synshronization. | • | • | • | • | • | |
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. | • | • |
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. • 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. • Check for correct routing and clamping. | • | • | • | • | • | |
• 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 • Replace if damaged. • Check belt tension. • Adjust if necessary. | • | Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km) | ||||
11 | * | Steering bearings | • Check bearing assemblies for loosenesss. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
• Moderately repack with
lithium-soap-based grease. | Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) | ||||||||
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. • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing. | • | • | • | • | • | |
28 | * | Lights, signals and switches | • Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
TIP:
● 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 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
2012 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer features 1304cc, (80 cubic inch) liquid-cooled, short stroke, SOHC, 8-valve, 60° V-twin power plant. The SOHC valve train features 36mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves with special single coil springs for great power and torque. Mikuni dual bore, 40mm returnless-type throttle body fuel injection system with TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) and ISC (Idle Speed Control). Bore size is 40mm and each injector features 12 holes and a dual spray pattern for better fuel atomization and more complete combustion chamber filling. A 2 into 1 exhaust system features a 3-way honeycomb catalyzier at the entry point to the muffler. A 41mm KYB front fork features stylish large-diameter brushed-finished covers. Wheel travel is 135mm (5.3″).
Manual for the 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.