Yamaha V Star 1300 (2008)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha V Star 1300 (2008) takes 3.4 L of oil with a filter change (3.2 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.4 LWith oil filter cartridge replacement
Oil capacity (without filter)3.2 LWithout oil filter cartridge replacement
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.7 LTotal amount
Coolant (radiator)2.1 LIncluding all routes. Radiator alone: 0.55 L. Coolant reservoir (to max mark): 0.45 L.
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA, SAE 20W-40
Coolant typeNot detailed beyond a standard permanent antifreeze/coolant — high-quality ethylene glycol coolant with corrosion inhibitors for aluminum enginesExact brand/mixture ratio not printed in the extracted specification pages
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (paper cartridge)
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (oil-coated paper element — do not clean with compressed air)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK LMAR7A-9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chainN/A — belt final drive (Gates UBD-0734)
Clutch free play5–10 mmMeasured at lever end; cable-actuated wet multi-plate clutch
Drivetrain
Drive Belt TypeGates UBD-0734
Drive Belt Slack4–6 mmMeasured on a suitable stand (rear wheel elevated), belt cold and dry, pushed with 4.5 kg of force at the tightest point. On the sidestand instead: 5.0–7.0 mm.
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear tire size170/70B16M/C 75H
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame value at both load conditions (0–90 kg and 90–210 kg)
Rear tire pressure280 kPaSame value at both load conditions (0–90 kg and 90–210 kg)
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)5.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0.8 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)0.8 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.8 mmApplies to friction plates 1 & 3 (standard 2.90–3.10 mm, 2 pcs). Friction plate 2 (7 pcs) is slightly thinner: standard 2.92–3.08 mm, limit 2.82 mm.