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.	•	•	•	•	•	•
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.