Yamaha Bolt XV950 2014 Maintenance Schedule
The 2014 Yamaha Bolt XV950 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid, tires and oil. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
942ccEngine size
38Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha XVS950CU Owner's Manual (doc 2DX-28199-E0, 1st ed. May 2013), cross-checked against XVS950CR doc B33-28199-E0 (this document covers model years 2014–2020): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel line | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Spark plugs - check/clean/regap | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check condition; clean and regap. |
| Spark plugs - replace | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Valves | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearance and adjust. |
| Fuel injection system | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Adjust synchronization. |
| Muffler and exhaust pipe | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the screw clamp(s) for looseness. |
| Air filter element | Every 40,000 km (first at 40,000 km) | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Clutch | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage; adjust. |
| Front brake | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Front brake pads - replace | See notes | Moderate | Replace front brake pads. |
| Rear brake | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Rear brake pads - replace | See notes | Moderate | Replace rear brake pads. |
| Brake hoses - check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check for cracks or damage; check for correct routing and clamping. |
| Brake hoses - replace | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid - replace | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake fluid. |
| Wheels | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check runout and for damage. |
| Tires | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tread depth and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Wheel bearings | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check bearing for looseness or damage. |
| Swingarm | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check operation and for excessive play. |
| Swingarm - lubricate | Every 50,000 km (first at 50,000 km) | Moderate | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Drive belt | Every 4,000 km (first at 4,000 km) | Moderate | Check belt condition and tension; replace if damaged. |
| Steering bearings - check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check bearing play and steering for roughness. |
| Steering bearings - lubricate | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Moderate | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis fasteners | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Brake lever pivot shaft | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with silicone grease. |
| Brake pedal pivot shaft | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Clutch lever pivot shaft | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Shift pedal pivot shaft | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Sidestand | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation; lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Sidestand switch | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation. |
| Front fork | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage. |
| Shock absorber assemblies | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage. |
| Engine oil - change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil; check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. |
| Engine oil filter cartridge | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Front and rear brake switches | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation. |
| Moving parts and cables | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate. |
| Throttle grip | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation; check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary; lubricate cable and grip housing. |
| Lights, signals and switches | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation; adjust headlight beam. |
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