2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.

2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.

The maintenance for the 2013 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	*	Brake fluid	• Replace.			Every 2 years.
7	*	Wheels	• 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	*	Drive belt	• Check belt condition • Replace if damaged. • Check belt tension. • Adjust if necessary.	•		Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km)
12	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for loosenesss.	•	•	•	•	•	•
			• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease.			Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km)
13	*	Chassis fasteners	• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
14		Brake lever pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
15		Brake pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
16		Clutch lever pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
17		Shift pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
18		Sidestand pivot	• Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
19	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation and replace if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
20	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
21	*	Shock absorber assembly	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
22	*	Rear suspension link pivots	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.					•
23		Engine oil	• Change (warm engine before draining.)	•	•	•	•	•	•
24		Engine oil filter cartridge	• Replace.	•		•		•
25	*	Cooling system	• Check hoses for cracks or damage • Replace.if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
			• Change coolant.					•
26	*	Front and rear brake switches	• Check operation.	•	•	•	•	•	•
27	*	Control cables	• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly.	•	•	•	•	•	•
28	*	Throttle grip	• Check operation. • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing.		•	•	•	•	•
29	*	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 2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

2013 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer features US MPG Fuel Consumption:42 mpg; fuel consumption ± 18kpl/51mpg(Imp), 60 degree, fuel injected, V-twin, windshield, backrest and saddlebags. An 80-cubic-inch (1304cc) liquid-cooled, fuel-injected V-twin produces excellent power across the board along with a highly stimulating exhaust note. Steel chassis gets 48 percent of the bike’s weight on the front tire, for quick, light handling and maneuverability. Estimated 42 mpg* means over 200 miles of riding between fill-ups. One-piece cylinder heads feature 4-valves per cylinder. Classic side mounted 3.7 liter air box houses a viscous paper-type filter. Bore size is 40mm and each injector features 12 holes and a dual spray pattern.

Manual for the 2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2013 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.