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Yamaha · Modern chain-drive motorcycle (2000-)

Delight

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Published source

Yamaha LTS125-C Delight 2017 Owner's Manual (English), periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5

Factory owner's handbook. Covers LTS125-C Delight 125; 2017 EU owner's manual (English). Chart columns 1/6/12/18/24 x1000 km (0.6/3.5/7/10.5/14 x1000 mi) plus annual check; from 30000 km (17500 mi) repeat from the 6000 km column.

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67 items for a 2017 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, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
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: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2017 Yamaha Delight

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

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

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

Every 1,800 mi or 12 months

1 item

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, check level and for leakage). Factory: At the initial interval (1000 km / 600 mi) and every 3000 km (1800 mi) thereafter, printed as text; annual check marked

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

4 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 chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

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

Every 3,500 mi or 12 months

16 items

Chassis fasteners (check all nuts, bolts and screws are tight)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item
Diagnostic system check (dynamic inspection with Yamaha diagnostic tool, check error codes)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item
Lights, signals and switches (check operation, adjust headlight beam)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip housing and cable (check operation and free play, adjust, lubricate). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item
Fuel injection (check engine idle speed)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km (600 mi) initial; annual check; dealer item
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check hoses for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 6000/12000/18000/24000 km; annual check; dealer item
V-belt case air filter element (clean, replace if necessary)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand, centerstand (check operation, lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check
Sidestand switch (check operation, replace if necessary)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Rear brake (check operation, adjust cable, replace shoes if necessary). Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front brake (check operation, fluid level and leakage; replace pads if necessary). Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item
Front and rear brake switches (check operation)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item
Front brake lever pivot shaft (lubricate with silicone grease)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check
Rear brake lever pivot shaft (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth, damage, air pressure). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables (lubricate). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item

Every 3,500 mi

8 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (check and adjust). Factory: Marked 6000/12000/18000/24000 km; no annual check; dealer item
Exhaust system (check for leakage, tighten, replace gasket if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; no annual check; dealer item
Air filter case check hose (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; no annual check
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing assemblies for looseness). Factory: Marked at 1000, 6000, 12000, 18000 km (not at 24000 km, where repack is due); dealer item
Front fork (check operation and for oil leakage, replace if necessary)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and for oil leakage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check for looseness or damage). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item
Wheels (check runout and damage, replace if necessary)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 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.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

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

Every 7,000 mi

3 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, adjust gap and clean). Factory: Marked at 6000 and 18000 km (3500/10500 mi); dealer item
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Marked at 12000 and 24000 km (7000/14000 mi); dealer item
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final transmission oil (change). Factory: Change marked at 1000 km initial, 12000 km and 24000 km; check for oil leakage every column incl. 1000 km; no annual check; dealer item

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,500 mi

2 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Every 18000 km (10500 mi), printed as text; dealer item
Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: V-belt (replace). Factory: Every 18000 km (10500 mi), printed as text; dealer item

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 14,000 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Marked at 24000 km only; schedule repeats from 30000 km starting at the 6000 km column, so effectively every 24000 km; dealer 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 or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

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

4 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
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (change). Factory: Every 2 years; dealer item

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose (replace). Factory: Every 4 years; check for cracks or damage at 6000-24000 km and annually; dealer item
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.