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Bolt (XVS950C)

Library entry covers 2014-2026

56 factory 28 guideline

Published source

Yamaha 2014 Bolt R-Spec Owner's Manual, pp.7-3 to 7-7

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2014 (R-Spec).

84 items for a 2021 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Toothed belt
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2021 Yamaha Bolt (XVS950C)

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 4,000 km

1 item

Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive belt. Factory: Every 2500mi(4000km); also initial

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

6 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 7,000 km or 6 months

28 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi; also initial
Chassis fasteners: Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. Correct if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Crankcase breather system: Check breather hose for cracks or damage.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Exhaust system: Check for leakage. Tighten if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (check, gap, clean). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
Lights, signals and switches: Check operation. Adjust headlight beam.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Shift pedal pivot shaft: Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Fuel line: Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel injection (adjust synchronization). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi; also initial
Clutch lever pivot shaft: Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Clutch: Check operation. Adjust or replace cable.

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
Steering bearings: Check bearing assemblies for looseness.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Shock absorber assemblies: Check operation and for oil leakage.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Sidestand pivot: Check operation. Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Sidestand switch: Check operation

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Swingarm pivot bearings: Check operation and for excessive play.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Brake hoses: Check for cracks or damage. Check for correct routing and clamping.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Brake lever pivot shaft: Apply silicone grease lightly.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Brake pedal pivot shaft: Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Front and rear brake switches: Check operation.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Front brake: Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Rear brake: Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month and every column to 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
Wheel bearings: Check bearings for smooth operation.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Wheels: Check runout and for damage.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control cables. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi; also initial
Throttle grip: Check operation. Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. Lubricate cable and grip housing.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

5 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 13,000 km or 12 months

3 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge. Factory: Marked initial, 8000mi, 16000mi columns
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: Replace every 8000mi(13000km)/12mo
Evaporative emission control system (for California only): Check control system for damage.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months and 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,000 km

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (repack). Factory: Moderately repack every 12000mi(19000km)

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 25,000 km

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance. Factory: Every 16000mi(25000km)

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 37,000 km

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element. Factory: Replace every 24000mi(37000km)

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 50,000 km

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings (repack). Factory: Moderately repack every 32000mi(50000km)

Every 80,500 km

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

4 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Hydraulic brake service: replace internal components of master cylinders and calipers

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP: Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid. Factory: Replace every 2 years

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

17 items

Crankcase breather system: Replace if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Drive belt: Replace if damaged.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Check belt condition. Replace if damaged. (row: INITIAL √, Every 2500 mi (4000 km))
Exhaust system: Replace gasket(s) if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
Fuel line: Replace if necessary.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Front fork: Replace if necessary.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Shock absorber assemblies: Replace if necessary.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Sidestand switch: replace if necessary.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: Check operation and replace if necessary.
Brake hoses: replace if cracked or damaged

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP: Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Front brake: Replace brake pads if necessary.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace brake pads if necessary.
Hydraulic brake service: change the fluid after disassembling

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP: After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid.
Hydraulic brake service: check brake fluid levels

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP: Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
Rear brake: Replace brake pads if necessary.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace brake pads if necessary.
Tires: Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Correct if necessary.
Tires: Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Wheel bearings: Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Wheels: Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Evaporative emission control system: Replace if necessary.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.