2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.

2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.

The maintenance for the 2015 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 cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant 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 2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

2015 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer features 1304cc, (80 cubic inch) liquid-cooled, short stroke, SOHC, 8-valves (4-valves/cyl), 60° V-twin power plant, at 110 km/hr the engine is only turning 3,400 rpm, for relaxed highway cruising. The SOHC valve train features 36mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves with special single coil springs for great power and torque. Valve angles are set at 20 degrees. Easy access, side mounted 3.7 liter air box houses a viscous paper-type filter and adds that special styling touch. Mikuni dual bore, 40mm returnless-type throttle body fuel injection system with TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) and ISC (Idle Speed Control) . This is a “closed loop” system that utilizes an oxygen sensor. Bore size is 40mm and each injector features 12 holes and a dual spray pattern.

Manual for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.