2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 49

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT INITIAL No. ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months ODOMETER READINGS 8000 mi 12000 mi 16000 mi 20000 mi (13000 km) (19000 km) (25000 km) (31000 km) or or or or 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months 27 * Throttle grip • Check operation. • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. • Lubricate cable and grip housing. • Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam. √ √ √ √ √ √ 28 * Lights, signals and switches √ √ √ √ √ EAU17650 TIP G G Air filter • This model's air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it. • The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. Hydraulic brake service • After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required. • Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid. • Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. 7 7-8