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Yamaha · Yamaha shaft-drive air-cooled (XS750/850/1100, XJ, Virago 1976-2007)

Grizzly 700

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Published source

Yamaha YFM700FWAD Grizzly 700 FI 2011 Owner's Manual (English), periodic maintenance charts pp.8-3 to 8-8

Factory owner's handbook. Covers YFM700FWAD Grizzly 700 FI (ATV); 2011 EU owner's manual (English). Columns: initial 1/3/6 months, 320/1300/2500 km (200/800/1600 mi), 20/80/160 h; every 6 and 12 months, 2500/5000 km (1600/3200 mi), 160/320 h, whichever comes first. Chart does not list brake fluid replacement. Emission chart p.8-4 has spark arrester only.

72 items for a 2015 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: Shaft
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

2015 Yamaha Grizzly 700

On the road: every 300 km

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 500 km

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 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 160 h or 2,500 km or 6 months

27 items

Axle boots (check for cracks or damage)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, check for oil leakage). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first)
Chassis fasteners (check all nuts, bolts and screws are tight)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check valve clearance, adjust if necessary). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h; dealer item
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather system (check hose for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Engine mount (check for cracks or damage)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Exhaust system (check for leakage, replace gasket(s), tighten screw clamps and joints)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, clean, regap or replace if necessary). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first)
Lights and switches (check operation, adjust headlight beams)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Rear knuckle pivots (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Spark arrester (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); not a dealer item (no asterisk)
Stabilizer bushes (check for cracks or damage)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle lever (check operation and free play, lubricate cable and lever housing). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check hoses for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: V-belt (check for wear, cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Steering shaft (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Steering system (check operation, check toe-in and adjust)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assemblies (check operation and for oil leakage). Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front brake (check operation, fluid level and leakage). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); brake pads replaced whenever worn to the limit; dealer item
Front and rear brake switches (check operation)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Rear brake (check operation, pedal free play, fluid level and leakage)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); brake pads replaced whenever worn to the limit; dealer item
Rear brake hose protectors (check for wear, cracks or damage)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel hub bearings (check for looseness or damage). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth, damage, air pressure and balance). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Wheels (check runout and damage)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Drive select lever safety system cable (check operation, adjust or replace)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Initial at 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first); dealer item
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables (lubricate). Factory: Initial at 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h and 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h; dealer item

Every 320 h or 5,000 km or 12 months

3 items

Differential gear oil (change, check for oil leakage)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, then every 12 months / 5000 km (3200 mi) / 320 h
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge (replace). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h and 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 12 months / 5000 km (3200 mi) / 320 h (not in the every-6-months column)
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil (change, check for oil leakage). Factory: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, then every 12 months / 5000 km (3200 mi) / 320 h

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

4 items

Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

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
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

5 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

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 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

4 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
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km 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 24,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

3 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
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 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 20 h

1 item

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (clean, replace if necessary). Factory: General maintenance and lubrication chart p.8-5, item 1: clean and replace if necessary every 20-40 hours (more often in wet or dusty areas).

Every 160 h or 2 years

2 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (replace coolant). Factory: Every 2 years; check coolant level and leakage: Initial at 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 h, 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h, 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h (whichever comes first)
Brake master cylinders and calipers (replace internal components, change brake fluid)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.8-3 to 8-9 (initial 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 hours and 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 hours; then every 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 hours and every 12 months / 5000 km (3200 mi) / 320 hours, whichever comes first): every two years (TIP p.8-9, hydraulic brake service). (Read from ManualsLib, Yamaha Grizzly 700 owner's manual pp.8-3 to 8-9.)

Every 160 h or 4 years

1 item

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years; check for cracks or damage initial at 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 h and 6 months / 2500 km / 160 h, then every 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 h; dealer item

Every 160 h

2 items

Front brake pads (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.8-3 to 8-9 (initial 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 hours and 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 hours; then every 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 hours and every 12 months / 5000 km (3200 mi) / 320 hours, whichever comes first): whenever worn to the limit. (Read from ManualsLib, Yamaha Grizzly 700 owner's manual pp.8-3 to 8-9.)
Rear brake pads (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.8-3 to 8-9 (initial 1 month / 320 km (200 mi) / 20 hours and 3 months / 1300 km (800 mi) / 80 hours; then every 6 months / 2500 km (1600 mi) / 160 hours and every 12 months / 5000 km (3200 mi) / 320 hours, whichever comes first): whenever worn to the limit. (Read from ManualsLib, Yamaha Grizzly 700 owner's manual pp.8-3 to 8-9.)

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

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 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

No interval set

2 items

Some maintenance items (more frequent service in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or muddy areas, or at full-throttle)

Engine

Factory

Factory: TIP p.8-9: some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or muddy areas, or at full-throttle. (Read from ManualsLib, Yamaha Grizzly 700 owner's manual pp.8-3 to 8-9.)
Brake fluid level (check regularly, correct if necessary)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: TIP p.8-9, hydraulic brake service: regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. (Read from ManualsLib, Yamaha Grizzly 700 owner's manual pp.8-3 to 8-9.)

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.