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M66 / M67 / 650

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Ural Motorcycles 2000 Tourist Repair Manual (IMZ-Ural), Maintenance Schedule Summary and Lubrication Chart (Table 1.2-1)

Factory workshop manual. Covers 2000 Ural Tourist (650 boxer) repair manual; intervals in km; Light Duty schedule (solo, ideal conditions); Ural says sidecar use needs the Normal Duty schedule.

73 items for a 1989 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: Mesh screens / strainers only
Valve gear: Overhead valve, pushrods, adjustable tappets
Ignition: Battery and coil with contact points
Charging: DC generator with regulator
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Leading link / Earles fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Drum (or band / stirrup)
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: Sidecar fitted

Maintenance schedule

1989 Ural M66 / M67 / 650

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 1,000 mi or 6 months

3 items

Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

Guideline
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline
Check sidecar mounts and clamps for tightness and cracks

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 1,553 mi

4 items

Bearings play: check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule summary, section 1.2, item 1: at 500 km then every 2,500 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)
Gearshift linkage: check for adjustment

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule summary, section 1.2, item 1: at 500 km then every 2,500 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)
Electronic ignition pickup air gap: check

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule summary, section 1.2, item 1: at 500 km then every 2,500 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)
Throttle, clutch and brake cables: adjust

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule summary, section 1.2, item 1: at 500 km then every 2,500 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)

Every 1,600 mi

6 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine crankcase oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: 20W-50; first at 500 km; miles converted from km
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner: wash and oil. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: fuel filter cleaned at the same interval; miles converted from km
Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery fluid: check. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: first at 500 km; miles converted from km
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Gearbox oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: 20W-50; first at 500 km; the maintenance summary lists the gearbox change every 5,000 km; miles converted from km
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive oil: top up. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Brake pedal shaft: lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km

Every 2,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Grease leading link pivots, check bushes and shocks

Front end

Guideline
Adjust sidecar brake (if fitted)

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi 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
Check / set ignition timing

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Oil / check generator bearings (where an oiler is fitted)

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

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

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check sidecar alignment (toe-in and lean-out)

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 3,100 mi

5 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: cleaned at each 2,500 km oil change; miles converted from km
Clean and gap contact breaker points, oil cam felt

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Contact breaker lever pin and felt; automatic advance unit: lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: ignition pickup air gap checked every 2,500 km; timing checked every 10,000 km; miles converted from km
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake shoe pins and cams: grease. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: brake hinge joints oiled at the same interval; miles converted from km
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires: rotate. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Clutch, brake and throttle cables and lever pins: lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: throttle twist grip greased at the same interval; cables adjusted every 2,500 km; miles converted from km

Every 3,107 mi

2 items

Hinge joints of brake system: spindle oil/WD-40

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Lubrication chart, Table 1.2-1, p.1-3: spindle oil/WD-40 every 5,000 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)
Carburetor throttle control twist grip: grease

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Lubrication chart, Table 1.2-1, p.1-3: grease every 5,000 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Guideline

Often done with every oil change on old machines.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect generator brushes and commutator

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Lubricate and check automatic advance unit

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check / repack sidecar wheel bearing

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 6,200 mi

9 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve lash: adjust. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km
Check cylinder head bolt torque

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cylinder head stud nuts: torque. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: first at 500 km; 80/90 gear oil; miles converted from km
Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Propeller shaft universal joint: grease. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: sidecar collet joint hinges greased at the same interval; miles converted from km
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork dampers: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: telescopic forks topped up as needed; miles converted from km
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear and sidecar shock absorbers: change oil. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel hubs: grease. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: wheel bearings repacked every 10,000 km; miles converted from km
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Speedometer drive shaft and axle: lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km

Every 6,214 mi

2 items

Hinges of sidecar collet joint: grease

Engine

Factory

Factory: Lubrication chart, Table 1.2-1, p.1-3: grease every 10,000 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)
Ignition timing: check

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule summary, section 1.2, item 4: every 10,000 km. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)

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

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Replace points and condenser

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12,400 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering column bearings: grease. Factory: Maintenance schedule summary p.1.2, lubrication chart Table 1.2-1: miles converted from km

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

4 items

Footnote 1

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: After break-in, changes required at 500km, 2,500km, 3,500km and 5,000km.
Footnote 2

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: During break-in, change at 500 km and then 2,500km.
Footnote 3

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: During break-in, change at 500km.
Telescopic forks (-10 and Solo): 5 wt. - 10 wt. fork oil

Front end

Factory

Factory: Lubrication chart, Table 1.2-1, p.1-3: as needed. (Read from ManualsLib, Ural 2000 Tourist repair manual section 1.2, pages 12-13.)

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