Yamaha TDM900A 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 Yamaha TDM900A maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, general maintenance, battery, spark plugs, tires, drive chain maintenance, coolant, valve clearance, air filter and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
897ccEngine size
39Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha TDM900/TDM900A Owner's Manual 2B0-28199-E4, pp.47-50 (same document/chart as base TDM900 2005-2010) (this document covers model years 2005–2010): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil with Yamalube 10W-40. |
| ABS hydraulic unit & wheel sensors check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect ABS hydraulic modulator, wheel speed sensors and warning lamp; clean front and rear rotor rings. |
| Battery inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery voltage. |
| Spark plug check, clean & replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check condition and clean/regap at 10,000/30,000 km; replace at 20,000/40,000 km. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Clutch operation check & adjustment | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check operation; adjust if necessary. |
| ABS front brake system inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check ABS hydraulic front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. |
| Front brake pad replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace front brake pads. |
| ABS rear brake system inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check ABS hydraulic rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. |
| Rear brake pad replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace rear brake pads. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check for cracks or damage. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Wheel inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check runout and for damage. |
| Tire tread depth & damage inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tread depth and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Wheel bearing inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check bearing for looseness or damage. |
| Swingarm inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check operation and for excessive play. |
| Drive chain inspection, adjustment & lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check chain slack/alignment/condition; adjust and lubricate with special O-ring chain lubricant. |
| Steering bearing inspection & lubrication | Every 50,000 km | Moderate | Check bearing play and steering for roughness; lubricate with lithium soap based grease. |
| Chassis fastener check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Brake lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Lubricate with silicone grease. |
| Brake pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Lubricate with lithium soap based grease. |
| Clutch lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Lubricate with lithium soap based grease. |
| Shift pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Lubricate with lithium soap based grease. |
| Sidestand check & lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check operation; lubricate. |
| Sidestand switch inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check operation of sidestand ignition cut-off switch. |
| Front fork inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage. |
| Shock absorber assembly inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. |
| Rear suspension relay/connecting arm pivot lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check operation; lubricate pivoting points with lithium soap based grease. |
| Fuel injection system idle & synchronization check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust engine idling speed and throttle body synchronization. |
| Cooling system inspection & coolant replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 36 months | Moderate | Check coolant level and for leakage; replace coolant every 3 years. |
| Moving parts & cable lubrication | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Lubricate moving parts and control cables. |
| Throttle grip housing & cable check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation and free play; adjust throttle cable free play if necessary; lubricate throttle grip housing and cable. |
| Air induction system inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check air cut-off valve, reed valve and hose for damage; check screw clamps for looseness; replace entire system if necessary. |
| Muffler & exhaust pipe inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check for leakage and looseness; retighten fasteners. |
| Lights, signals & switches check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of lights, turn signals and switches; adjust headlight beam. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 40,000 km | Advanced | Inspect cold valve clearance. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 40,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element every 40,000 km. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Flush ABS hydraulic brake system fluid. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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