2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom.
2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom
The maintenance for the 2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.
Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System
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• From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 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 | 16000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months | 20000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months | |
1 | * | Fuel line | •Check fuel hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
2 | * | Fuel filter | •Replace. | Replace | |||||
3 | Spark plugs | •Check condition. •Adjust gap and clean. •Replace at 8000 mi (13000 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 syncronization 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 emis-
sion 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 | 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 pedal free play and replace brake pads if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
4 | * | Rear brake | • Check operation. • Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
5 | * | Brake hose | • Check for cracks or damage. | • | • | • | • | • | |
• Replace. | Every 4 years | ||||||||
6 | * | Brake fluid | • Replace. | Every 2 years | |||||
7 | * | Wheels | • Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes 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 assembly for looseness. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
• 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 | Engine oil | • Change (warm engine before draining). | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
22 | Engine oil filter element | • Replace. | • | • | • | ||||
23 | Final gear oil | • Check oil level and for oil leakage. • Change at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months. | Change. | • | • | • | Change | • | |
24 | * | Front and rear brake switches | • Check operation. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
25 | * | Control and meter and cables | • Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly. | •
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26 | * | Throttle grip housing and cable | • Check operation and free play. • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing. | • | • | • | • | • | |
27 | * | Lights, signals and switches | • Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
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● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake system
• When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
About the 2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom
Yamaha’s choice of engine was just right. An 81 mm bore and 63 mm stroke gives the plant a decidedly oversquare layout and a mild 9-to-1 compression ratio with an overall displacement of 649 cc. Power output is something around 37 pound-feet of torque at three grand, depending on whose dyno you ask, so at just over 500-pounds wet, the V-Star isn’t exactly what you would call a stoplight burner. However, it is manageable power with a predictable delivery; just right as an entry-level ride for someone looking to get into larger cruisers at some point in the foreseeable future.
Manual for the 2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2015-2016 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.