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V-Star 650 (XVS650)

Library entry covers 1998-2016

58 factory 34 guideline

Published source

Yamaha 2008 V Star Classic Owner's Manual, pp.6-3 to 6-7

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2008 (V Star Classic).

92 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: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2012 Yamaha V-Star 650 (XVS650)

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 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

6 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

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

2 items

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 7,000 km or 6 months

31 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi(31000km)/30mo; 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(31000km)/30mo; 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
Final gear oil: Check oil level and for oil leakage.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4000, 8000, 12000 and 20000 mi (Change. at INITIAL and 16000 mi)
Idle speed: Check and adjust engine idle speed.

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, 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(31000km)/30mo
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 (all-purpose 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
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (clean with compressed air). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi(31000km)/30mo
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 carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetor synchronization. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi(31000km)/30mo; also initial
Clutch lever pivot shaft: Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose 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(31000km)/30mo
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 (all-purpose 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 hose: 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 (all-purpose 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. Adjust brake pedal free play

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 spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels (spoke tightness, runout). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi(31000km)/30mo
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(31000km)/30mo
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(31000km)/30mo
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control and meter cables. Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi(31000km)/30mo; 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

6 items

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

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
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
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

4 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter element. Factory: Marked initial, 8000mi, 16000mi
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
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 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
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 24,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 24,000 km

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 25,000 km or 2 years

3 items

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil. Factory: Change at initial 600mi(1000km)/1mo, thereafter every 16000mi(25000km)/24mo
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (repack). Factory: Moderately repack every 16000mi(25000km)/24mo
Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

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

Every 31,000 km or 30 months

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter (replace). Factory: Single Replace mark at 20000mi(31000km)/30mo column

Every 32,000 km 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 48,500 km 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
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Replace master cylinder and caliper oil seals. Factory: Note p.6-7: every two years
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 hose (replace). Factory: Every 4 years

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.
Exhaust system: Replace gasket(s) if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
Air filter element: Replace if necessary.

Fuel and air

Factory

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

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace brake pads if necessary.
Hydraulic brake system: check the brake fluid level

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE: Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.
Hydraulic brake system: replace the brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE: When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid.
Rear brake: replace brake shoes if necessary.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes 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: Tighten spokes if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Tighten spokes 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.