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.
About the 2015 Yamaha V Star 250
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Manual for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 250

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2015 Yamaha V Star 250.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.