2014 Yamaha Road Star S Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2014 Yamaha Road Star S.

2014 Yamaha Road Star S Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2014 Yamaha Road Star S

The maintenance for the 2014 Yamaha Road Star S 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) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8,000 mi (13,000 km) 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	*	Exhaust system	• Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Evaporative emission control system (For California only)	• Check control system for damage. • Replace if necessary.				•		•
7	*	Air induction system	• Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. • Replace any damaged parts.			•		•

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	• 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. • 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 looseness..	•	•	•	•	•	•
			• 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	*	Transfer case oil	• Check for leakage. • 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
26	*	Front and rear brake switches	• Check operation.	•	•	•	•	•	•
27	*	Control cables	• Lubricate.	•	•	•	•	•	•
28	*	Throttle grip	• Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing.		•	•	•	•	•
29	*	Lights, signals and switches	• Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam.	•	•	•	•	•	•

Tip:
● 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 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 2014 Yamaha Road Star S

With its classy appearance, low slung stature and the imposing personality, the 2014 Star Motorcycles Road Star S is a fairly unique cruiser that has a lot to love. You also get a 32 degree rake that gives the entire motorcycle a relaxed stance. The Road Star S gets a chromed out front end including chrome forks, fork covers, fork clamp, switch housings, and brake/clutch levers as well as stainless steel braided throttle and clutch cables.

The motorcycle is built on a double-cradle frame that is rigid yet stiff assuring a high level of agility. The frame houses a 102 cubic inch (1670 cc), air cooled 48° V twin, pushrod OHV engine with 4 valves per cylinder. The engine’s power is kept in leash by a 5-Speed, wide-ratio transmission with multi-plate wet clutch. Once on board you are welcomed by a comfy seat, an ergonomically designed handlebar and a ultra-thin, tank-mounted speedometer. The 2014 Star Motorcycles Road Star S is offered with a base price of $ 12,990.

Manual for the 2014 Yamaha Road Star S

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2014 Yamaha Road Star S.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.