Yamaha Road Star 1700 maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoYAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN ACCESSORY YAMAHA DOUBLE "T" FAT HANDLEBARS , PART NUMBERS STR-5PX75-12-00 AND STR-4WM75-12-00, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2008 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009, TO BE USED ON MODEL YEAR 2002-2009 XV1700PC WARRIOR, 1999-2003 VX1600 AND 2004-2010 XV1700 ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLES. THESE HANDLEBARS MAY HAVE TUBING THINNER THAN DESIGNED WHERE THE BARS NARROW FOR THE SWITCH HOUSINGS AND GRIPS.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HANDLEBARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-962-7926.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha Road Star 1700?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Yamaha Road Star 1700?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha Road Star 1700?
Service every 12 months for the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Yamaha Road Star 1700?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).