2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.
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2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.
The maintenance for the 2016-2017 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 | • Change. | 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 2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer
2017 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer features blacked out, 1304cc (80 cubic inch), liquid-cooled, short stroke, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, fuel injected, 60° V-twin power plant. A 60 degree “V” keeps the engine more compact & also centralizes mass, SOHC, pent-roof, 4-valve cylinder heads and 4-valve design optimizes breathing efficiency & overall engine performance at all rpms. “Closed loop” Mikuni dual bore, 40mm throttle body fuel injection system. ISC or idle speed controller ensures a steady idle, 12 hole injectors optimize fuel atomization and oxygen sensor is located before the mufflers, so the use of aftermarket “slip-on” mufflers will not affect the closed loop system.
Manual for the 2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2016-2017 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.