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Yamaha · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke four, dry sump, gearbox shares engine oil, shaft drive

Star VMAX (1672 cc)

Library entry covers 2012-2016

44 factory 25 guideline

Published source

Yamaha 2012 VMAX VMX17B(C) Owner's Manual LIT-11626-25-30 (2S3-28199-13), Periodic maintenance charts pp.7-3 to 7-8

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2012 (VMX17B VMAX, US owner's manual LIT-11626-25-30, printed Sept 2011).

69 items for a 2014 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: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2014 Yamaha Star VMAX (1672 cc)

On the road: every 200 mi

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 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

26 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, warm engine before draining). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
Chassis fasteners (check all fittings and fasteners)

Engine

Factory

Factory: 4000mi columns
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather system (check hose, replace if necessary). Factory: 4000mi columns
Exhaust system (check for leakage, tighten, replace gaskets)

Engine

Factory

Factory: 4000mi columns
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system hoses (check cracks or damage). Factory: 4000mi columns
Lights, signals and switches: Check operation. Adjust headlight beam.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 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 (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip (check free play, lubricate cable and housing). Factory: 4000mi columns
Fuel line: Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel injection (adjust synchronization). Factory: 4000mi columns; from 24000mi repeat from 8000mi
Clutch (check operation and fluid leakage)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. initial
Clutch lever pivot shaft: Apply silicone grease lightly.

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check assemblies for looseness). Factory: Every column incl. initial
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork (check operation and oil leakage). Factory: 4000mi columns
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand pivot (check operation, lubricate). Factory: 4000mi columns
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and oil leakage). Factory: 4000mi columns
Sidestand switch: Check operation and replace if necessary.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 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 (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 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 (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 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 (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front/rear brake (check operation, fluid level, leakage; pads). Factory: Every column incl. initial
Front and rear brake switches: Check operation.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at INITIAL 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check smooth operation). Factory: 4000mi columns
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth, damage, pressure). Factory: 4000mi columns
Wheels: Check runout and for damage. Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months, 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months, 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control cables (apply chain and cable lube or engine oil). Factory: Every column incl. initial

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi 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 final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

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 8,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Air induction system (check cut-off valve, reed valve, hose)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 8000mi and 16000mi
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge (replace). Factory: Marked initial, 8000mi and 16000mi
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension link pivots (check operation). Factory: Marked at 8000mi and 16000mi
Evaporative emission control system (for California only): Check control system for damage. Replace if necessary.

Controls and cables

Factory

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

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 18 months

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: Replace every 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

EXUP system (check operation, cable free play, pulley position)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Initial, then every 12000 mi (19000 km)

Every 15,000 mi 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 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil (check level and leakage, change). Factory: Change at initial, then every 16000mi (25000km) or 24 months
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings (check, moderately repack lithium-soap grease). Factory: Check at 8000mi; repack at 16000mi (25000km)/24 months

Every 16,000 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack, lithium-soap grease). Factory: Every 16000 mi (25000 km)

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 24,000 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Every 24000 mi (37000 km)

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 26,600 mi

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (check and adjust when engine is cold). Factory: Every 26600 mi (42000 km)

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change ethylene glycol anti-freeze coolant). Factory: Every 24 months; marked at 16000mi/24-month column
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Master cylinder, caliper and clutch release cylinder oil seals (replace). Factory: Every two years (TIP under chart)
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

2 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

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

4 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (check condition, clean). Factory: Checked at 4000mi and 20000mi columns
Air filter: The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP note, no interval
Hydraulic brake and clutch systems: After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, always change the fluid.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP note, no interval
Hydraulic brake and clutch systems: Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: TIP note, as required

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.