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

Giggle (49 cc)

Library entry covers 2007-2010

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Published source

Yamaha XF50 Giggle 2007 Owner's Manual 15P-F8199-E1 (UK, English), periodic maintenance and lubrication chart pp.6-2 to 6-4

Factory owner's handbook. Covers XF50 Giggle; 2007 UK owner's manual 15P-F8199-E1 (English, EU/UK). Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel injected. Single periodic maintenance and lubrication chart; columns 1000/6000/12000/18000/24000 km (600/3500/7000/10500/14000 mi) plus annual check; from 30000 km (17500 mi) repeat starting from the 6000 km (3500 mi) column. Annual checks apply unless km-based (UK: mileage-based) maintenance is done instead.

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61 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: Fuel injection
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: Drum (or band / stirrup)
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2009 Yamaha Giggle (49 cc)

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

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

Guideline

Every 1,750 mi

1 item

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage). Factory: Marked at 1000 km (600 mi) initial, then every 3000 km (1750 mi), printed as text; no annual check mark; not a dealer item (p.6-3)

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

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

Every 3,500 mi or 12 months

16 items

Chassis fasteners (make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Lights, signals and switches (check operation, adjust headlight beam)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-4)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip housing and cable (check operation and free play, adjust throttle cable free play if necessary, lubricate grip housing and cable). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item (p.6-4)
Fuel injection (check engine idle speed)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km (600 mi) initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Replace marked 6000-24000 km (3500-14000 mi) and annual check; not at 1000 km; dealer item (p.6-2; p.6-12 says the check hoses must also be cleaned at chart intervals)
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km (3500-14000 mi); not at 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing assemblies for looseness). Factory: Check marked at 1000 km (600 mi), 6000 km and 18000 km; the 12000 and 24000 km cells read "Repack." instead; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Centerstand (check operation, lubricate). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-3)
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Rear brake (check operation and adjust brake lever free play; replace brake shoes). Factory: Drum brake (shoes). Check/adjust marked every column incl. 1000 km (600 mi) initial; annual check; replace shoes whenever worn to the limit; dealer item (p.6-2)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front brake (check operation and adjust brake lever free play; replace brake shoes). Factory: Drum brake (shoes). Check/adjust marked every column incl. 1000 km (600 mi) initial; annual check; replace shoes whenever worn to the limit; dealer item (p.6-2)
Front and rear brake switches (check operation)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Front brake lever pivot shaft (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-3)
Rear brake lever pivot shaft (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-3)
Air induction system (check air cut-off valve, reed valve and hose for damage; replace the entire system if necessary)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item (p.6-4)
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth and for damage, replace if necessary, check air pressure, correct if necessary). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables (lubricate). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-3)

Every 3,500 mi

7 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km (3500-14000 mi); no annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil strainer (clean). Factory: Marked at 1000 km (600 mi) initial, then every 6000 km (3500 mi), printed as text; no annual check mark. The row's asterisk column shows a small mark that reads as a dot at this resolution, probably the dealer asterisk (p.6-3)
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final transmission oil (change). Factory: Change marked in every column incl. 1000 km (600 mi) initial, i.e. every 6000 km (3500 mi); check vehicle for oil leakage marked at 1000, 6000 and 18000 km only; no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-3)
Front fork (check operation and for oil leakage)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; no fork oil change interval printed; dealer item (p.6-3)
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check bearing for looseness or damage). Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)
Wheels (check runout and for damage)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Marked 6000-24000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

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.
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

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 6,000 mi

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: V-belt (replace). Factory: Every 10000 km (6000 mi), printed as text; no inspection row; dealer item (p.6-3)

Every 7,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease every 12000 km (7000 mi) or 24 months). Factory: Job text: every 12000 km (7000 mi) or 24 months; "Repack." printed in the 12000 and 24000 km columns; dealer item (p.6-3)

Every 7,000 mi

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, clean and regap). Factory: Marked at 6000 and 18000 km (3500/10500 mi); no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-2)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Marked at 12000 and 24000 km (7000/14000 mi); no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-2)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

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 12,000 mi 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 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

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

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 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change). Factory: Change every 3 years, printed as text; check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage marked 6000-24000 km and annually; dealer item (p.6-3)

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.