Yamaha XMAX 250 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Yamaha XMAX 250 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid, tires, oil and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
249ccEngine size
35Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha Motor Genuine Owner's Manual (mirror: bike-parts-yam.com) (this document covers model years 2010–2013): bike-parts-yam.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Line Hose Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Spark Plug Check/Clean | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check condition, clean and regap spark plug. |
| Valve Clearance Inspection | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearance and adjust. |
| Fuel Injection Idle Speed Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check engine idle speed (fuel-injected model). |
| Muffler/Exhaust Clamp Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check muffler and exhaust pipe screw clamp(s) for looseness. |
| Air Filter Element Replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| V-Belt Case Air Filter Cleaning | Every 6,000 km (first at 4,000 km) | Easy | Clean V-belt case air filter element. |
| Front Brake Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace front brake pads. |
| Rear Brake Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace rear brake pads. |
| Brake Hose Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check brake hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Wheel Runout Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check runout and for damage. |
| Tire Tread/Pressure Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tread depth/damage and air pressure; replace/correct if necessary. |
| Wheel Bearing Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check bearing for looseness or damage. |
| Steering Bearing Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check bearing play and steering for roughness. |
| Steering Bearing Lubrication | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Moderate | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis Fastener Torque Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Make sure all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Front Brake Lever Pivot Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate front brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease. |
| Rear Brake Lever Pivot Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate rear brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease. |
| Sidestand/Centerstand Check and Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation and lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Sidestand Switch Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation. |
| Front Fork Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage. |
| Shock Absorber Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage. |
| Engine Oil Change | Every 3,000 km (first at 4,000 km) | Easy | Change engine oil (See pages 3-6, 6-10). |
| Engine Oil Level Check | Every 3,000 km (first at 3,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. |
| Engine Oil Strainer Cleaning | See notes | Moderate | Clean. |
| Cooling System Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. |
| Final Transmission Oil Change | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Change final transmission gear oil. |
| V-Belt Replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Moderate | Replace CVT drive V-belt. |
| Front/Rear Brake Switch Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation. |
| Moving Parts and Cables Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate. |
| Throttle Grip/Cable Check and Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation and free play; adjust if necessary; lubricate. |
| Lights/Signals/Switches Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation; adjust headlight beam. |
| Brake Fluid and Caliper/Master Cylinder Rebuild | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace internal components of brake master cylinders/calipers; change brake fluid. |
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