Yamaha · Modern shaft-drive motorcycle (2000-)

Venture / Royal Star / V-Star

Library entry covers 1983-2017

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Published source

Yamaha Royal Star Venture XVZ1300TF Owner's Manual (metric edition, 2001)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2001 (XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture, metric edition printed Jan 2001).

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64 items for a 1983 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: Two or more carburetors
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

1983 Yamaha Venture / Royal Star / V-Star

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

1 item

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

On the road: every 1,000 mi

1 item

Check road kit: plugs, points file, master link, tube patches, wire, tape

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 6,214 mi or 12 months

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Lights, signals and switches: check, adjust headlight beam. Factory: Chart p.7-5: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km and annually
Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Chassis fasteners: check tightness. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km and annual check

Every 1,000 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline
Check engine mounting bolts and plates

Engine

Guideline
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Adjust clutch pushrod / clutch adjuster

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check steering damper (friction or hydraulic)

Front end

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

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

3 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
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

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

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,214 mi or 12 months

9 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Chart p.7-4: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km and annually
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system: check coolant level and leakage. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km and annual check
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line: check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Factory: Chart p.7-3: every 10,000 km and annual check
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetors: check choke, adjust idle speed and synchronization. Factory: Chart p.7-4: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km and annually
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand: check operation, lubricate. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km and annual check
Sidestand switch: check operation

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Chart p.7-4: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km and annually
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front and rear brake: check operation, fluid level and leakage. Factory: Chart p.7-3: every 10,000 km and annual; pads replaced when worn to limit
Front and rear brake switches: check operation

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Chart p.7-5: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km and annually
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables: lubricate. Factory: Chart p.7-5: every 10,000 km and annual check

Every 6,214 mi

8 items

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: check operation, fluid level and leakage. Factory: Chart p.7-3: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings: check play and roughness. Factory: Chart p.7-4: initial 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork: check operation and for oil leakage. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm: check operation and for excessive play. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly: check operation and oil leakage. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels: check runout and for damage. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings: check for looseness or damage. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires: check tread depth, damage, air pressure. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 10,000 km

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

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

Every 12,427 mi

9 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: check condition, clean and regap. Factory: Chart p.7-3: at 10,000 and 30,000 km; replaced at 20,000 and 40,000
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge: replace. Factory: Chart p.7-4: initial 1,000 km, then every 20,000 km
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Chart p.7-3: every 20,000 km
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element: clean. Factory: Chart p.7-3: at 10,000 and 30,000 km; replaced at 20,000 and 40,000
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element: replace. Factory: Chart p.7-3: every 20,000 km
Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter: check condition. Factory: Chart p.7-3: every 20,000 km
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil: change. Factory: Chart p.7-5: initial 1,000 km, then every 20,000 km
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil: check level and leakage. Factory: Chart p.7-5: at 1,000, 10,000 and 30,000 km
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivots: lubricate. Factory: Chart p.7-4: lubricate every 20,000 km; check operation every 10,000 km

Every 15,000 mi or 5 years

1 item

Inspect clutch plates and springs

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

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 24,855 mi

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves: check valve clearance, adjust. Factory: Chart p.7-3: every 40,000 km

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 31,069 mi

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings: lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 50,000 km
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm: lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 50,000 km

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

5 items

Inspect fuel tank for rust, sealer failure, leaks

Fuel and air

Guideline
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: Brake and clutch cylinder oil seals: replace. Factory: Note p.7-5: replace master, caliper and clutch release cylinder seals every two years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system: change. Factory: Chart p.7-4: every 3 years

Every 4 years

1 item

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses: replace. Factory: Chart p.7-3: check every 10,000 km; replace every 4 years

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.