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Yamaha V Star 950

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Yamaha V Star 950 — from 2009 to 2017.

20092017 Yamaha V Star 950

942cc Air-Cooled SOHC V-Twin (XV950) · Belt

54 hp / 59 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity3.2 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank3.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front100/90-19
Rear170/70B16
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)29 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTX9-BS
Shop group YTX9-BS battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Oil change4,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs16,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter16,000 mi
Drive belt24,000 mi