Yamaha V-Star 1300 (XVS1300) — Example photo: Phoenician Patriot, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Have this bike? Send a photo or the manual's service chart

Yamaha · Hydraulic-lifter four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, belt drive

V-Star 1300 (XVS1300)

Library entry covers 2007-2017

59 factory 27 guideline

Published source

Yamaha 2009 V Star 1300 Owner's Manual, pp.7-3 to 7-7

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2009.

86 items for a 2017 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: Liquid 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, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2017 Yamaha V-Star 1300 (XVS1300)

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

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 4,000 km

1 item

Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

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

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

5 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

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

29 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
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi; marked every column incl. initial
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 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months, 8000 mi, 12000 mi, 16000 mi, 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (check hoses). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
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
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, 4000, 8000, 12000 and 20000 mi; Repack. at 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months
Shock absorber assembly: 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
Brake hoses: Check for cracks or damage.

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
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
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
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 housing and cable: Check operation and free play. Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.

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
Swingarm pivot bearings: Check bearing assemblies for looseness.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months; Repack. at 16000 mi

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

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 or 2 years

3 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (repack). Factory: Repack every 16000mi(25000km)/24mo
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension link pivots. Factory: Single mark at 16000mi/24mo column of 20000mi chart
Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings (repack). Factory: Check at 8000mi; repack at 16000mi column

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); oil-coated paper, do not blow out

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

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

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change coolant). Factory: Change ethylene glycol antifreeze every 24 months
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: Replace brake master cylinder and caliper internal components. Factory: TIP p.7-7: every two years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Hydraulic brake service: change brake fluid. Factory: TIP p.7-7: every two years with master cylinder/caliper internals

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

18 items

Cooling system: Replace if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary. (hoses)
Crankcase breather system: Replace if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
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 assembly: 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: Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Adjust brake lever free play and 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 (For California only): Check control system for damage.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months only (single marked column; no repeat interval printed)
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.