
TMax
Library entry covers 2002-2024
Published source
Yamaha TMAX ABS XP530 Owner's Manual BV1-28199-E0 (English), Periodic maintenance charts pp.8-3 to 8-6
Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2017 (XP530-A / XP530E-A / XP530D-A TMAX ABS, EU owner's manual BV1-28199-E0, printed Dec 2016).
Open the source58 items for a 2002 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
- Automatic or semi-automatic
- Final drive
- Leather or rubber V-belt (veteran)
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
- Front brake
- Disc, hydraulic
- Rear brake
- Drum (or band / belt rim)
- Wheels
- Cast / alloy, tubeless
- Sidecar
- No sidecar
2002 Yamaha TMax
On the road: every 100 mi
1 item-
Check drive belt tension and belt fastenerPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Leather and early rubber belts stretch and slip when wet. Carry a spare fastener and a belt punch.
On the road: every 200 mi
1 item-
Check engine oil levelPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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 switchesPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Check tire pressuresPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
On the road: every 500 mi
1 item-
Check coolant levelPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Every 500 mi
1 item-
Dress / clean V-belt and pulley rimsFinal driveGuideline
Every 1,000 mi or 6 months
1 item-
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkageBrakesGuideline
Every 3,000 mi or 12 months
2 items-
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutchPrimary and gearboxGuideline
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Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivotsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 3,000 mi
2 items-
Change engine oilEngineFactory
Manual: Engine oil (change, warm engine before draining). Factory: Initial interval, then when oil change indicator flashes, every 5000km (3000mi)
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Rear brake lock cable (check length, adjust)BrakesFactory
Factory: Initial, 4000km (2400mi) after initial 1000km, then every 5000km
Every 4,000 mi or 12 months
1 item-
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drumsBrakesGuideline
Every 6,000 mi or 12 months
13 items-
Chassis fasteners (check tightness)EngineFactory
Factory: 10000km columns and annual check
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Diagnostic system check (Yamaha diagnostic tool, error codes)EngineFactory
Factory: Every column incl. 1000km initial and annual check
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Inspect coolant hoses and clampsEngineFactory
Manual: Cooling system (check coolant level and leakage). Factory: 10000km columns and annual check
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Check throttle cable(s) free play and returnFuel and airFactory
Manual: Throttle grip housing and cable (check free play, lubricate). Factory: 10000km columns and annual check
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Clean / inspect air filterFuel and airGuideline
Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
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Synchronize throttle bodiesFuel and airFactory
Manual: Fuel injection (check and adjust synchronization). Factory: 10000km columns and annual check; idle speed also at 1000km
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Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-outIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Check swingarm bushes for playRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease and check center / side stand and springsRear suspension and frameFactory
Manual: Sidestand, centerstand (check operation, lubricate). Factory: 10000km columns and annual check
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Check brake pads and discsBrakesFactory
Manual: Front/rear brake (check operation, fluid level, leakage; pads). Factory: Every column incl. initial and annual check
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Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codesWheels and tiresFactory
Manual: Tires (check tread depth, damage, pressure). Factory: 10000km columns and annual check
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Lubricate control cables and lever pivotsControls and cablesFactory
Manual: Moving parts and cables; brake lever pivots (lubricate). Factory: 10000km columns and annual check
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Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check driveControls and cablesGuideline
A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.
Every 6,000 mi
6 items-
Exhaust system (check for leakage, tighten, replace gaskets)EngineFactory
Factory: Marked 1000km initial, then every 10000km
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Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tensionFinal driveFactory
Manual: Drive belt (check condition and tension, adjust). Factory: Initial, every 10000km until 40000km, then every 5000km (3000mi)
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Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork bootsFront endFactory
Manual: Front fork (check operation and oil leakage). Factory: 10000km columns
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Clean and grease rear suspension linkageRear suspension and frameFactory
Manual: Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivots (check operation). Factory: 10000km columns; no lubrication interval listed
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Inspect rear shocks for leaks and dampingRear suspension and frameFactory
Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and oil leakage). Factory: 10000km columns
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Check wheel bearings for playWheels and tiresFactory
Manual: Wheel bearings (check looseness or damage). Factory: 10000km columns
Every 10,000 mi or 2 years
1 item-
Compression test (or leak-down)EngineGuideline
Every 12,000 mi or 2 years
1 item-
Grease swingarm pivotRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 12,000 mi
9 items-
Drive pulley and drive axle (lubricate)EngineFactory
Factory: Marked at 20000km and 40000km
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Inspect, clean and gap spark plugsEngineFactory
Manual: Spark plugs (check condition, adjust gap and clean). Factory: Marked at 10000km and 30000km; cols 1/10/20/30/40 x1000km
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Replace oil filterEngineFactory
Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge (replace). Factory: Marked 1000km initial, 20000km, 40000km
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Replace spark plugsEngineFactory
Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: Marked at 20000km and 40000km
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Replace air filter elementFuel and airFactory
Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Marked at 20000km and 40000km
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V-belt case air filter elements (clean)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Clean at 10000km and 30000km; replace at 20000km and 40000km
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Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)Final driveFactory
Manual: V-belt (replace). Factory: When V-belt replacement indicator flashes, every 20000km (12000mi)
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Check steering head bearing adjustmentFront endFactory
Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing assemblies for looseness). Factory: Marked 1000km, 10000km, 30000km
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Repack / replace steering head bearingsFront endFactory
Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack, lithium-soap grease). Factory: Marked at 20000km and 40000km
Every 15,000 mi or 3 years
1 item-
Change fork oilFront endGuideline
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)BrakesGuideline
Every 20,000 mi or 4 years
1 item-
Repack / replace wheel bearingsWheels and tiresGuideline
Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.
Every 24,000 mi or 4 years
1 item-
Replace fuel filterFuel and airGuideline
Every 24,000 mi
1 item-
Check and adjust valve clearancesEngineFactory
Manual: Valve clearance (check and adjust). Factory: Every 40000 km (24000 mi); from 50000km repeat intervals from 10000km
Every 25,000 mi or 6 years
1 item-
Replace swingarm bushes / bearingsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 30,000 mi or 6 years
1 item-
Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springsFront endGuideline
Every 6 months
1 item-
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strapIgnition and electricsGuideline
Every 2 years
4 items-
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground pointsIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracksRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)BrakesFactory
Manual: Brake master cylinder and caliper internal components (replace). Factory: Every two years, with brake fluid change (TIP)
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Replace brake fluidBrakesFactory
Manual: Brake fluid (change). Factory: Every 2 years
Every 3 years
1 item-
Replace coolantEngineFactory
Manual: Cooling system (change coolant). Factory: Every 3 years
Every 4 years
2 items-
Replace fuel linesFuel and airGuideline
Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
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Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubberBrakesFactory
Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years; checked every 10000km and annually
Every 6 years
1 item-
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)Wheels and tiresGuideline
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.
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