Yamaha · Modern shaft-drive motorcycle (2000-)

V-Star 650 (XVS650)

Library entry covers 1998-2016

40 factory 27 guideline

Published source

Yamaha XVS650 V Star Custom 2016 Owner's Manual 1BF-28199-15 (US, English), periodic maintenance charts pp.7-3 to 7-8

Factory owner's handbook. Covers XVS650 V Star 650 Custom; 2016 US owner's manual 1BF-28199-15, English. Chart columns: initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, then 4000/8000/12000/16000/20000 mi (7000/13000/19000/25000/31000 km) or 6/12/18/24/30 months, whichever comes first; from 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months repeat starting from the 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 month column. Shaft drive.

Open the source

67 items for a 2012 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, 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: Two or more carburetors
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: 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

2012 Yamaha V-Star 650 (XVS650)

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

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

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

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

28 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, warm engine before draining). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months
Chassis fasteners (check all chassis fittings and fasteners, correct if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (check and adjust when engine is cold). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months (check mark printed in every column, including initial); dealer item
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather system (check breather hose for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Exhaust system (check for leakage, tighten if necessary, replace gasket(s) if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Idle speed (check and adjust engine idle speed)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Lights, signals and switches (check operation, adjust headlight beam)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item (p.7-8)
Shift pedal pivot shaft (apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Control and meter cables (apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (clean with compressed air, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; no fixed replacement interval printed; TIP p.7-8: needs more frequent service when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check fuel hoses for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetor synchronization (adjust synchronization of carburetors). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; carbureted model (carb sync, not throttle bodies); dealer item
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch (check operation, adjust or replace cable). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; cable clutch; dealer item
Clutch lever pivot shaft (apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing assemblies for looseness). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item
Front fork (check operation and for oil leakage, replace if necessary)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; no fork oil change interval printed; dealer item
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand pivot (check operation, apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and for oil leakage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Sidestand switch (check operation, replace if necessary)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item
Brake lever pivot shaft (apply silicone grease lightly)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial
Brake pedal pivot shaft (apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front brake (check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage; adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item
Front and rear brake switches (check operation)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item
Rear brake (check operation; adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; rear drum brake (shoes); dealer item
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check for smooth operation, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth and for damage, replace if necessary, check and correct air pressure). Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item
Wheels (check runout, spoke tightness and for damage; tighten spokes if necessary)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, then every 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months; dealer item
Throttle grip (check operation, check and adjust free play, lubricate cable and grip housing)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4000, 8000, 12000, 16000, 20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not at 600 mi initial; dealer item

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Guideline
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 control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

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

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (check condition, adjust gap and clean). Factory: Check marked at 4000, 12000, 20000 mi (7000/19000/31000 km; 6/18/30 months); not at initial
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter element (replace). Factory: Marked at 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial, 8000 mi (13000 km) / 12 months and 16000 mi (25000 km) / 24 months
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: 'Replace.' printed at 8000 and 16000 mi (13000/25000 km; 12/24 months); routine text says replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months
Evaporative emission control system, California only (check control system for damage, replace if necessary)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Marked at 12000 mi (19000 km) / 18 months and 20000 mi (31000 km) / 30 months only; with the repeat rule (TIP p.7-3: from 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months repeat starting from the 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 month column) this falls at 12000, 20000, 28000, 36000 mi, i.e. every 8000 mi after the first at 12000 mi; California models only; dealer item

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

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

4 items

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter (replace). Factory: Chart prints 'Replace.' only in the 20000 mi (31000 km) / 30 month column; with the repeat rule (TIP p.7-3: from 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months repeat starting from the 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 month column) the next replacement falls at 36000 mi, i.e. every 16000 mi after the first at 20000 mi; dealer item
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil (change). Factory: Shaft drive. 'Change.' printed at 600 mi (1000 km) / 1 month initial and at 16000 mi (25000 km) / 24 months; routine text: change at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, thereafter every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months. Check oil level and for leakage at 4000, 8000, 12000, 20000 mi
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings (moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: 'Repack.' printed at 16000 mi (25000 km) / 24 months only; repeats at 32000 mi via the repeat rule; dealer item
Swingarm pivot bearings (check bearing assemblies for looseness)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Check marked at 8000 mi (13000 km) / 12 months only; with the repeat rule (TIP p.7-3: from 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months repeat starting from the 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 month column) this falls at 8000, 24000, 40000 mi; dealer item

Every 16,000 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Every 16000 mi (25000 km), printed as text; no time interval; dealer item

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 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

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

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
Brake master cylinder and caliper cylinder inner-part oil seals (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Not a chart row; from the TIP on p.7-8: replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (change). Factory: Every 2 years; dealer item; TIP p.7-8: always replace the brake fluid when disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose (replace). Factory: Every 4 years; check for cracks or damage and correct routing and clamping at 4000-20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months, not at initial; dealer item; TIP p.7-8: replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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.