2015 Yamaha V Star 250 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 250.

2015 Yamaha V Star 250 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 250.

The maintenance for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 250 is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.

Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System

Note:
• From 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 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 (6,000 km) or 6 months	7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months	10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 18 months	13,000 mi (21,000 km) or 24 months	16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Fuel line	• Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
2		Spark plugs	• Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months.		•	Replace	•	Replace	•
3	*	Valve clearance	• Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.	•	•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Crankcase breather system	• Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•		•		•
5	*	Idle speed	• Check and adjust engine idle speed.		•	•	•	•	•
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 (6,000 km) or 6 months	7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months	10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 18 months	13,000 mi (21,000 km) or 24 months	16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months
1		Air filter element	• Clean with solvent. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Battery	• Check specific gravity and breather hose for proper operation.		•	•	•	•	•
3	*	Clutch	• Check operation. • Adjust or replace cable.	•	•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Front brake	• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Rear brake	• Check operation. • Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Brake hose	• Check for cracks or damage. • Check for correct routing and clamping.		•	•	•	•	•
			• Replace.			Every 4 years.
7	*	Brake fluid	• Replace.			Every 2 years.
8	*	Wheels	• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
9	*	Tires	• Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
10	*	Wheel bearings	•Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
11	*	Swingarm pivot bushes	• Check bush assemblies for looseness. • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.		•	•	•	•	•
12		Drive chain	• Check chain slack, alignment and condition. • Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube.			Every 300 mi (500 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain or wet areas.
13	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease every 10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 18 months.	•	•	•	Repack	•	•
14	*	Chassis fasteners	• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
15		Brake lever pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
16		Brake pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
17		Clutch lever pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
18		Shift pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
19		Sidestand pivot	• Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
20	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation and replace if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
21	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
22	*	Shock absorber assemblies	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
23		Engine oil	• Change (warm engine before draining.)	•	•	•	•	•	•
24		Engine oil filter element	• Replace.	•		•		•
25	*	Front and rear brake switches	• Check operation.	•	•	•	•	•	•
26	*	Control and meter cables	• Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly.	•	•	•	•	•	•
27	*	Throttle grip	• Check operation. • Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing.		•	•	•	•	•
28	*	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 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.

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