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Honda · Modern air-cooled single (2000-)

XRM 125

Library entry covers 2013-2023

25 factory 35 guideline

Published source

Honda XRM125 Owner's Manual 2024, 32KPYA400 (English, Philippines market), Maintenance Schedule pp.38-39

Factory owner's handbook. Covers XRM125 (CFT125MR/MRC/MS types); 2024 owner's manual 32KPYA400; Philippines market, English.

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60 items for a 2022 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: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Automatic or semi-automatic
Final drive: Leather or rubber V-belt (veteran)
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2022 Honda XRM 125

On the road: every 100 mi

1 item

Check drive belt tension and belt fastener

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Leather and early rubber belts stretch and slip when wet. Carry a spare fastener and a belt punch.

On the road: every 200 mi

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 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 300 mi

2 items

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (inspect). Factory: Every 500 km (300 mi): inspect and lubricate (I, L); pre-ride check
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (lubricate). Factory: Every 500 km (300 mi): inspect and lubricate (I, L); pre-ride check

Every 500 mi

1 item

Dress / clean V-belt and pulley rims

Final drive

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

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
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

16 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (replace). Factory: Replace at 1000 km (600 mi) initial, then every 6000 km (4000 mi); annual replace; pre-ride check
Engine idle speed (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km (600 mi), then every 6000 km; annual check; intermediate (wrench) item
Headlight aim (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 6000 km; annual check
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km (4000 mi); annual check; pre-ride check; intermediate (wrench) item
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km (4000 mi); annual check; intermediate (wrench) item
Clutch system (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km (600 mi), then every 6000 km; annual check; intermediate (wrench) item
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km; annual check
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Suspension (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km; annual check; intermediate (wrench) item
Brake shoes/pads wear (inspect) (CFT125MS)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: CFT125MS row: inspect every 6000 km; annual check; pre-ride check
Brake system (inspect) (CFT125MR/MRC)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: CFT125MR/MRC row: inspect at 1000 km (600 mi), then every 6000 km; annual check; no pre-ride mark on this row
Brake system (inspect) (CFT125MS)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: CFT125MS row: inspect at 1000 km (600 mi), then every 6000 km; annual check; pre-ride check
Brakelight switch (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 6000 km; annual check
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pads wear (inspect) (CFT125MR/MRC). Factory: CFT125MR/MRC rows: inspect every 6000 km; annual check; pre-ride check
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels/tires (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km; annual check; pre-ride check; technical (crossed tools) dealer item

Every 4,000 mi

2 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km (4000 mi); no annual mark; intermediate (wrench) item
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather (clean). Factory: Clean every 6000 km (4000 mi), 6000-36000 km; no annual mark; service more often in rain or at full throttle

Every 5,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

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
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 8,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Nuts, bolts, fasteners (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km (600 mi), then 12000/24000/36000 km; annual check; intermediate (wrench) item
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings (inspect). Factory: Inspect at 12000/24000/36000 km; annual check; technical (crossed tools) dealer item

Every 8,000 mi

3 items

Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil strainer screen (clean). Factory: Clean at 12000/24000/36000 km (8000/16000/24000 mi); technical (crossed tools) dealer item
Engine oil centrifugal filter (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Clean at 12000/24000/36000 km (8000/16000/24000 mi); technical (crossed tools) dealer item
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Inspect at 6000/18000/30000 km, replace at 12000/24000/36000 km (8000/16000/24000 mi)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner (replace). Factory: Replace at 18000 and 36000 km (12000/24000 mi); service more often in unusually wet or dusty areas; intermediate (wrench) item

Every 15,000 mi 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 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi 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 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

3 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (replace). Factory: Regular replace every 2 years; inspect every 6000 km (4000 mi), annually and pre-ride; replacement requires mechanical skill

Every 4 years

2 items

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.