Yamaha YBR250 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Yamaha YBR250 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid, tires, oil and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
249ccEngine size
38Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha YBR250 Factory Service Manual 5D1 (this document covers model years 2007–2012): manualslib.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; replace if necessary. |
| Spark Plug Replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plug. |
| Spark Plug Clean and Regap | See notes | Easy | Clean and regap spark plug. |
| Valve Clearance Check and Adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearance and adjust as needed. |
| Air Filter Element Clean/Replace | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Clean air filter element; replace if necessary. |
| Clutch Operation Check and Adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check clutch operation; adjust as needed. |
| Front Brake System Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front brake operation, fluid level, and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace front brake pads. |
| Rear Brake Pedal Free Play Check and Adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear brake operation and adjust brake pedal free play. |
| Rear Brake Shoe Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace rear brake shoes. |
| Brake Hose Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check brake hose for cracks or damage. |
| Brake Hose Replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hose. |
| Brake Fluid Change and Master Cylinder/Caliper Rebuild | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid. |
| Wheel Runout and Damage Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check wheel runout and for damage. |
| Tire Tread Depth and Damage Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tread depth and for damage; replace if necessary. Also check and correct tire air pressure. |
| Wheel Bearing Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check wheel bearing for looseness or damage. |
| Steering Bearing Play 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 steering bearings with lithium-based-soap grease. |
| Chassis Fastener Torque Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Sidestand Operation Check and Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check sidestand operation and lubricate. |
| Sidestand Switch Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check sidestand switch operation. |
| Front Fork Operation and Oil Leak Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. |
| Shock Absorber Operation and Oil Leak Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check shock absorber assembly operation and for oil leakage. |
| Rear Suspension Relay/Connection Arm Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check rear suspension relay arm and connection arm operation. |
| Rear Suspension Pivot Lubrication | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate rear suspension relay arm and connection arm pivoting points with lithium-based-soap grease. |
| Engine Idle Speed Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check engine idle speed (fuel injection). |
| Engine Oil Change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Engine Oil Level and Leak Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. |
| Engine Oil Filter Element Replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter element. |
| Front and Rear Brake Switch Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake switches operation. |
| Moving Parts and Cables Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate moving parts and cables. |
| Throttle Grip Housing and Cable Service | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check throttle grip housing and cable operation and free play; adjust throttle cable free play if necessary; lubricate throttle grip housing and cable. |
| Air Induction System Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage; replace any damaged parts if necessary. |
| Muffler and Exhaust Pipe Clamp Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the screw clamp for looseness on muffler and exhaust pipe. |
| Lights, Signals and Switches Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of lights, signals and switches; adjust the headlight beam. |
| Swingarm Play Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check swingarm operation and for excessive play. |
| Swingarm Lubrication | Every 50,000 km (first at 50,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate swingarm with molybdenum disulfide grease. |
| Drive Chain Check, Adjust and Lubricate | Every 500 km (first at 500 km) | Easy | Check chain slack, alignment and condition; adjust and lubricate chain thoroughly with special O-ring chain lubricant. |
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