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Xmotos · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

XZ 250

Library entry covers 2010-2025

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Xmotos XZ 250R Owner's Manual, Periodic Maintenance Schedule pp.31-33

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Xmotos XZ 250R owner's manual (ManualsLib 884986), no year printed; off-road bike without odometer, chart columns in hours or km.

97 items for a 2010 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: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2010 Xmotos XZ 250

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

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 25 h or 1,553 mi

1 item

Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Lubricate chain. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km

Every 25 h or 1,553 mi

30 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change engine oil and oil filter. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Change engine oil screens (2)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h and 2500 km/25 h; not marked in the 5000 km column
Check all chassis screws and bolts for tightness

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check engine bolts for tightness

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check engine oil level

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check exhaust system for leaks

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check front suspension for leaks and proper operation

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check headlamp adjustment

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check idle setting

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check overflow hoses for damage and kink-free arrangement

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check, clean engine oil screens (2). Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Lubricate rear suspension pivot bearings

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter (changed with engine oil). Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): same row as engine oil: marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km; manual says use only Petronas oil
Check carburetor connection boots for cracks and leaks

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Clean air filter and filter box. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Change fuel filter insert. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Check fuel hoses for damage and replace if necessary. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check bolts on chain sprocket and brake disc for tightness

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Check chain tension and chain guides for wear, replace if necessary. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Bleed the air from the front forks

Front end

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Check/adjust/replace steering head bearings. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Check and/or replace the swing-arm bearings. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Check front and rear suspension for leaks and proper operation. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check and adjust the smooth operation and free travel of hand brake and foot brake levers

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check brake fluid level, brake pads and brake discs. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check brake system bolts for tightness

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check brake lines for damage and leaks. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check spoke tension and tighten if necessary

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check wheel bearings. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check tire condition and air pressure. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h, 2500 km/25 h and 5000 km

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
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 spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,107 mi

7 items

Check all electrical system for function

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h and 5000 km
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check and adjust valve clearance. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h and 5000 km
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check cooling system for leaks, add coolant if necessary. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 5000 km only
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check and adjust spark plug. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 5000 km only
Make sure all engine screws accessible from the outside are tight

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 1000 km/10 h and 5000 km
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Check cables for damage and kink-less arrangement. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 5000 km only
Clean and/or replace fork dust seals

Front end

Factory

Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): marked at 5000 km only

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

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 6,214 mi

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Replace spark plug. Factory: Chart p.32 (columns After 10 hours or 1000 km, After 25 hours or 2500 km, Service after 5000 km): same row: replace every 10,000 km

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,427 mi or 2 years

6 items

Perform a complete front suspension maintenance

Engine

Factory

Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): every 2 years or 20,000 km
Clean and adjust the carburetor

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): every 2 years or 20,000 km
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Treat battery connections with contact grease. Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): every 2 years or 20,000 km
Treat the electrical contacts and switches with contact spray

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): every 2 years or 20,000 km
Clean and lubricate steering head bearings and seals

Front end

Factory

Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): every 2 years or 20,000 km
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Change the front and rear brake fluid. Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): every 2 years or 20,000 km

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 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

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 12 months

2 items

Check all screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps for tightness

Engine

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): for cross country use and once a year
Perform a complete rear suspension maintenance

Engine

Factory

Factory: Supplementary table p.33 (recommended procedures on a separate order; columns Every 2 years or 20,000 km, At least once a year): at least once a year

Every 2 years

3 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

Every 4 years

1 item

Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

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

19 items

Check coolant level (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check horn for proper operation (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check lighting system for proper operation (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check oil level (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check fuel lines for leaks (pre-ride check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Clean air filter and filter box

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): for cross country use; depending on the dirt accumulation
Drain fuel bowl chamber

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): after every cleaning
Check chain tension (pre-ride check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start, after every cleaning and for cross country use
Clean and lubricate chain as necessary

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): after every cleaning; also for cross country use
Bleed the air from forks in regular intervals

Front end

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): for cross country use
Remove and clean fork dust seals at regular intervals

Front end

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): for cross country use
Treat ignition, steering lock and electrical switches with contact spray

Front end

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): after every cleaning
Check brake fluid level (pre-ride check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check brake pads for wear (pre-ride check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check brake performance (pre-ride check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start and after every cleaning
Treat exposed metal components (except brake and exhaust system) with wax-based anti-corrosion agents

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): after every cleaning
Check tire pressure and wear (pre-ride check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Check all controls for smooth operation (pre-ride check)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): before each start
Lubricate and adjust cables

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Owner chart p.33 (columns Before each start, After every cleaning, For cross country use, Once a year): after every cleaning

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.