2002 – 2007 Yamaha VIRAGO 250 Maintenance Schedule Interval

NOTE: From 19000 mi (31000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months. EAU17620

NOTE:

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake system
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.
Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.

* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.

Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system

No.		ITEM	ROUTINE	INITIAL	ODOMETER READINGS
No.		ITEM	ROUTINE	600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months	7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months	10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months	13000 mi (21000 km) or 24 months	16000 mi (26000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Fuel line	Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
2		Spark plugs	Check condition. Adjust gap and clean. Replace every 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months.		✔️	Replace.	✔️	Replace.	✔️
3	*	Valve clearance	Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
4	*	Crankcase breather system	Check breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.		✔️		✔️		✔️
5	*	Idle speed	Check and adjust engine idle speed.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
6	*	Exhaust system	Check for leakage. Tighten if necessary. Replace gasket(s) if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
7	*	Evaporative emis- sion control system (For California only)	Check control system for dam- age. Replace if necessary.			✔️		✔️

General maintenance and lubrication chart

No.		ITEM	ROUTINE	INITIAL	ODOMETER READINGS
No.		ITEM	ROUTINE	600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months	7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months	10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months	13000 mi (21000 km) or 24 months	16000 mi (26000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Air filter element	Clean with solvent. Replace if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
2	*	Battery	Check specific gravity and breath- er hose for proper operation.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
3	*	Clutch	Check operation. Adjust or replace cable.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
4	*	Front brake	Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
5	*	Rear brake	Check operation. Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
6	*	Brake hose	Check for cracks or damage.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
6	*	Brake hose	Replace.	Every 4 years
7	*	Wheels	Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. Tighten spokes if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
8	*	Tires	Check tread depth and for dam- age. Replace if necessary. Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
9	*	Wheel bearings	Check bearings for smooth oper- ation. Replace if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
10	*	Swingarm pivot bearings	Check bearing assemblies for looseness. Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease.	Check.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
11		Drive chain	Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and ca- ble lube.	Every 300 mi (500 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
12	*	Steering bearings	Check bearing assembly for looseness. Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease every 10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months.	✔️	✔️	✔️	Repack.	✔️	✔️
13	*	Chassis fasteners	Check all chassis fitting and fas- teners. Correct if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
14		Brake and clutch le- ver pivot shafts	Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
15		Brake and shift ped- al pivot shafts	Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
16		Sidestand pivot	Check operation. Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
17	*	Sidestand switch	Check operation and replace if necessary.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
18	*	Front fork	Check operation and for oil leak- age. Replace if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
19	*	Shock absorber as- semblies	Check operation and for oil leak- age. Replace if necessary.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
20		Engine oil	Change (warm engine before draining).	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
21		Engine oil filter ele- ment	Replace.	✔️		✔️		✔️
22	*	Front and rear brake switches	Check operation.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
23	*	Control and meter cables	Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W-30 thor- oughly.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
24	*	Throttle grip hous- ing and cable	Check operation and free play. Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
25	*	Lights, signals and switches	Check operation. Adjust headlight beam.	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️