Yamaha TMAX 500 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 Yamaha TMAX 500 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for air filter, brake fluid, general maintenance, tires, oil, coolant and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Yamaha XP500A Owner's Manual (2010 edition, 1st ed. July 2010, printed 2010.08) (this document covers model years 2008–2011): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter element | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace the disposable oil-coated paper air filter element. |
| V-belt case air filter elements | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Clean the CVT/V-belt case air filter elements; replace when due. |
| Front brake | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check brake operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads whenever worn to the limit. |
| Rear brake | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check brake operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads whenever worn to the limit. |
| Brake hoses | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check brake hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Rear brake lock lever | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation and adjust the rear brake (parking) lock lever. |
| Wheels | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel runout and for damage. |
| Tires | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check tire tread depth, air pressure and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Wheel bearings | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage. |
| Steering bearings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check steering bearing play and for roughness; lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease every 20,000 km (12,000 mi). |
| Chassis fasteners | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Make sure that all chassis nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Front brake lever pivot shaft | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate the front brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease. |
| Rear brake lever pivot shaft | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate the rear brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease. |
| Sidestand, centerstand | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation and lubricate the sidestand and centerstand with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Sidestand switch | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check sidestand switch operation. |
| Front fork | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. |
| Shock absorber assembly | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Check rear shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. |
| Engine oil | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Change engine oil; check oil level and for leakage every 5,000 km (3,000 mi). |
| Engine oil filter cartridge | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace the engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Cooling system | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. |
| Chain drive oil | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the enclosed final chain-drive (reduction case) oil for leakage; change periodically. |
| V-belt | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace the CVT V-belt. |
| Front and rear brake switches | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check front and rear brake light switch operation. |
| Moving parts and cables | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate moving parts and cables. |
| Throttle grip | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check throttle operation and free play, adjust if necessary; lubricate the cable and grip housing. |
| Lights, signals and switches | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation of lights, signals and switches; adjust headlight beam as needed. |
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