Maintenance and lubrication intervals (Yamaha Drag Star 1100, 1998-2008) [Information for owner: Maintenance]

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle operation and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies to vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.

Maintenance and lubrication intervals

NO.		ITEM	CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS	Initial (1,000 km)	EVERY
NO.		ITEM	CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS	Initial (1,000 km)	6,000 km or 6 months (whichever comes first)	12,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first)
1	*	Fuel line (manual cock)	• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		V	V
2	*	Fuel filter	• Check condition. • Replace if necessary.			V
3		Spark plugs	• Check condition. • Clean, regap or replace if necessary.	V	V	V
4	*	Valves (arm SOHC)	• Check valve clearance. • Adjust if necessary.	V	V	V
5		Air filter	• Clean or replace if necessary.		V	V
6		Clutch	• Check operation. • Adjust or replace cable.	V	V	V
7	*	Front brake (disc)	• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. (See NOTE.) • Correct accordingly. • Repalce brake pads if necessary.	V	V	V
8	*	Rear brake (disc)	• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. (See NOTE.) • Correct accordingly. • Replace brake pads if necessary.	V	V	V
9	*	Wheels (spoke)	• Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.		V	V
10	*	Tires (EUR)	• Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary.		V	V
11	*	Wheel bearings	• Check bearing for looseness or damage. • Replace if necessary.		V	V
12	*	Swingarm (no nipple)	• Check swingarm pivoting point for play. • Correct if necessary. • Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).		V	V
13	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing play and steering for roughness. • Correct accordingly. • Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).		V	V
14	*	Chassis fasteners	• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. • Tighten if necessary.		V	V
15		Sidestand	• Check operation. • Lubricate and repair if necessary.		V	V
16	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation. • Replace if necessary.	V	V	V
17	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Correct accordingly.		V	V
18	*	Rear shock absorber assembly	• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. • Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.		V	V
19	*	Carburetors (multi)	• Check engine idlilng speed, synchronization and starter operation. • Adjust if necessary.	V	V	V
20		Engine oil	• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. • Correct if necessary. • Change. (Warm engine before draining.)	V	V	V
21	*	Engine oil filter element	• Replace.	V		V
22		Final gear oil	• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. • Change oil at initial 1,000 km and thereafter every 24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).	V	V	V

* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

Note: The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake system:

When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.

Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.

Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.

Maintenance and lubrication intervals (Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star)

Maintenance and lubrication intervals