Yamaha XVS250 Motorcycle User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9 * Wheels
Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.
10 * Tires
Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
11 * Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or damage.
12 * Swingarm
Check operation and for excessive play. √√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
13 Drive chain
Check chain slack.
Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.
Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain
14 * Steering bearings
Check bearing play and steering for roughness. √√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
15 * Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
16 Sidestand
Check operation.
Lubricate.
17 * Sidestand switch Check operation.
18 * Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage.
19 *
Shock absorber assem-
blies
Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
20 * Carburetor
Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.
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21 Engine oil
Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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