Yamaha V STAR 250 XV250R1 Maintenance Schedule Interval

  • From 19000 mi (31000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months. 
  • Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the ser- vice. 

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 at 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months and thereafter every 6000 mi (10000 km) or 12 months.		 ✔️ Replace. ✔️ Replace. ✔️
3 * Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
4 * Crankcase breath- er 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 breather hose for proper opera- tion. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
3 * Clutch Check operation.
Adjust or replace cable.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
4 * Front brake Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage.
Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
5 * Rear brake Check operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
6 * Brake hose Check for cracks or damage.
Check for correct routing and clamping.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace. Every 4 years
7 * Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
8 * Wheels Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
9 * Tires Check tread depth and for dam- age.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
10 * Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth oper- ation.
Replace if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
11 * Swingarm pivot
bushes		 Check bush assemblies for looseness.
Lubricate with molybdenum di- sulfide grease.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
12 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 and riding in the rain or wet areas
13 * Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease every 10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Repack. ✔️ ✔️
14 * Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas- teners.
Correct if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
15 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
16 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
17 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
18 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
19 Sidestand pivot Check operation.
Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
20 * Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
21 * Front fork Check operation and for oil leak- age.
Replace if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
22 * Shock absorber as- semblies Check operation and for oil leak- age.
Replace if necessary.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
23 Engine oil Change (warm engine before draining). ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
24 Engine oil filter ele- ment Replace. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
25 * Front and rear
brake switches		 Check operation. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
26 * Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
27 * Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
28 * Lights, signals and switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.		 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

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