Yamaha WR250F 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Yamaha WR250F maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, oil, coolant, tires, drive chain maintenance and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
250ccEngine size
32Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha WR250F 2017 Owner's Service Manual, ManualsLib doc id 3198575, doc numbers EAS2GBB074-078 (this document covers model years 2015–2019): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel line | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Spark plug | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check condition; adjust gap and clean. |
| Valve clearance check & adjustment | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Expert | Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. |
| Air filter element | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Clean with solvent and apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil; replace if necessary. |
| Breather system | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage and drain any deposits; replace hose every 2 years. |
| Fuel injection idle speed | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy–Moderate | Adjust engine idling speed. |
| Exhaust system | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check for leakage; tighten if necessary; replace gasket(s) if necessary. |
| Engine oil | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). |
| Engine oil filter element | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Replace the engine oil filter element. |
| Engine oil strainer | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Clean the engine oil strainer. |
| Clutch | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check operation; adjust or replace cable. |
| Cooling system | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check hoses for cracks or damage; replace with ethylene glycol anti-freeze coolant every 1 year. |
| Spark arrester | Every 6 months | Easy | Clean the spark arrester. |
| Front brake | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and for fluid leakage; replace pads if necessary; replace brake fluid every 1 year. |
| Rear brake | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and for fluid leakage; replace pads if necessary; replace brake fluid every 1 year. |
| Brake hoses | Every 3,000 km · Every 3 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check hoses for cracks or damage; replace on schedule. |
| Wheels | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage; tighten spokes if necessary. |
| Tires | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check tread depth/damage and air pressure; correct or replace as necessary. |
| Wheel bearings | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy–Moderate | Check bearings for smooth operation; replace if necessary. |
| Swingarm pivot bearings | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Moderate | Check bearing assemblies for looseness; moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Drive chain | See notes | Easy | Check chain slack/alignment and condition; adjust and lubricate with a special O-ring chain lubricant. |
| Steering bearings | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 2,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Moderate | Check bearing assemblies for looseness; moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly. |
| Brake pedal pivot shafts | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly. |
| Sidestand pivot | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check operation; apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly. |
| Front fork | Every 3,000 km · Every 3 months | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Shock absorber assembly | Every 3,000 km · Every 3 months | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Rear suspension link pivots | Every 3,000 km · Every 3 months | Moderate | Apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly. |
| Control cables | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly. |
| Throttle grip housing and cable | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check operation and free play; adjust throttle cable free play if necessary; lubricate housing and cable. |
| Chassis fasteners | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Check all chassis fittings and fasteners; correct if necessary. |
| Battery | Every 3,000 km · Every 3 months | Easy | Check terminal for looseness and corrosion. |
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