2001-2009 Yamaha V-Star XVS11X(C), XVS11AWX(C), XVS11ATX(C) Service Manual (P/N LIT-11626-21-28)

• Covers all 2001–2009 Yamaha V-Star 1100 variants: Custom, Classic, and Silverado. Includes specific data for California-compliant models equipped with evaporative emission control systems.
• Official Yamaha factory publication (P/N LIT-11626-21-28, 1st edition, May 2007).
• 100 pages dedicated to diagnostic flowcharts, maintenance schedules, and direct technical reference data.
• Delivers the core specifications for the entire 2001–2009 production run across the fuel, ignition, and chassis systems.

Manual Content and Technical Details

This documentation covers the essential maintenance routines required for the air-cooled 1063cc V-twin engine and shaft-drive transmission. It breaks down operational checks for the clutch, brake hydraulic systems, and throttle assembly. Need to track down a misfire or fueling issue? The manual provides step-by-step diagnostic flowcharts targeting the fuel, compression, and ignition systems. Separate sections address tire and wheel maintenance, isolating the specific service data needed for both spoke-wheeled and cast-wheeled setups. Because working on heavyweight cruisers involves significant physical weight and moving parts, always verify the motorcycle is firmly secured on a dedicated lift or center stand before performing any diagnostic inspection.

Specifications and Reference Values

Factory reference values take the guesswork out of routine shop work. Engine oil capacity is documented at 3.10 liters when performing a filter change. The maintenance chart dictates the exact intervals for periodic intake and exhaust valve clearance inspections. Critical fastener torque specs are integrated directly into the assembly data. The engine oil drain bolt requires 43 Nm. Spark plugs are specified at a tightening torque of 20 Nm. For the shaft drive, the final gear oil capacity is listed at 0.19 liters, specifically calling for SAE80 API GL-4 hypoid gear oil.