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Aprilia · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, separate gearbox oil, CVT belt drive

Scarabeo 250

Library entry covers 2005-2010

42 factory 48 guideline

Published source

Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book (US edition), ManualsLib

Factory owner's handbook. Covers edition year not shown.

90 items for a 2009 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Single carburetor
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Automatic or semi-automatic
Final drive: Belt CVT, scooter automatic
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 250

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 km

3 items

Head nut tightening (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in (dealer).
Battery terminal tightening (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in.
Brake fluid bleeding (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in (dealer).

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 2,000 km

2 items

Coolant (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Check after running-in, then every 1,242.7 mi (2,000 km).
Brake pad wear (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in, then every 1,242.7 mi (2,000 km).

Every 3,000 km

1 item

Engine oil (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 1,864 mi (3,000 km).

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

9 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,000 km or 8 months

24 items

Belt, converter rollers and converter plastic guide (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Converter belt (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Converter filter (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Converter grease (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Engine oil filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Engine oil filter mesh and magnetic screw (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Headstock bearings (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Idle mixture (CO) (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Light orientation and operation (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Nuts, bolts and screw tightening (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Spark plug (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Stop light switch (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Throttle operation (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Valve clearance (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Air cleaner (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Carburetor tubes (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Battery electrolyte level (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Front fork (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Front fork fluid (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Rear shock absorbers (check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Brake fluid (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Brake locking operation (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.
Wheel bearings (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).
Wheels and tires (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months (dealer).

Every 6,000 km

2 items

Engine oil (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in, then every 3,728.2 mi (6,000 km).
Transmission oil (check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 3,728.2 mi (6,000 km).

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

8 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 12,000 km or 16 months

5 items

Belt, converter rollers and converter plastic guide (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months (dealer).
Spark plug (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months.
Carburetor idle speed (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Adjust after running-in; check every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months.
Clutch jaws (check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months (dealer).
Front fork fluid (replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months (dealer).

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 3 years

1 item

Replace CVT drive belt

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval, or sooner if the belt is cracked, glazed or below its width limit.

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km

1 item

Transmission oil (replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in, then every 14,912.9 mi (24,000 km).

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 1 month

1 item

Tire inflation pressure (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every month.

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 16 months

1 item

Coolant (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 16 months.

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake fluid (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 2 years (dealer).
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

4 items

Carburetor tubes (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (Aprilia Scarabeo 250 use and maintenance book, US edition, edition year not shown, printed p.53-54). Columns: post-running in [625 mi (1,000 km)]; every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 8 months; every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 16 months. Key: check and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as required; clean; replace; adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 4 years (dealer).
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.