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
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
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. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
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.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

Source: Yamaha VIRAGO 250 manuall book

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