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

Tricker (249 cc)

Library entry covers 2006-2015

32 factory 27 guideline

Published source

Yamaha XG250 Tricker 2005 Bedienungsanleitung 4D6-28199-G0 (Germany, German), Wartungsintervalle und Schmierdienst pp.6-2 to 6-4, HINWEIS pp.6-2 and 6-4

Factory owner's handbook. Covers XG250 TRICKER; 2005 German owner's manual 4D6-28199-G0 (Germany market, German). Chart columns 1000/10000/20000/30000/40000 km plus annual check (Jahreskontrolle); km only, no mile figures printed. From 50000 km repeat the maintenance intervals every 10000 km; the annual inspection can be skipped if a distance-based inspection is performed instead. Air cooled, carburetor, chain final drive.

Open the source

59 items for a 2008 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: Air / oil 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

2008 Yamaha Tricker (249 cc)

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

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 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 500 km

1 item

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

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (check chain slack, alignment and condition; adjust slack and thoroughly lubricate with O-ring chain spray). Factory: German: Antriebskette. Every 500 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain, printed as text; not a dealer item (p.6-3)

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

4 items

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
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

4 items

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 10,000 km or 12 months

13 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change; check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage). Factory: German: Motoröl. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-4)
Chassis fasteners (make sure all nuts and bolts are properly tightened)

Engine

Factory

Factory: German: Fahrgestellhalterungen. Marked 10000-40000 km; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Lights, signals and switches (check operation, adjust headlight beam)

Engine

Factory

Factory: German: Lichter, Signale und Schalter. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-4)
Carburetor (check choke operation, adjust engine idle speed)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: German: Vergaser. 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: German: Gasdrehgriffgehäuse und Seilzug. Marked 10000-40000 km; not at initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-4)
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check fuel hoses for cracks or damage). Factory: German: Kraftstoffleitung. Marked 10000-40000 km; not at 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand (check operation, lubricate). Factory: German: Seitenständer. Marked 10000-40000 km; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-3)
Sidestand switch (check operation)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: German: Seitenständerschalter. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front brake (check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage). Factory: German: Vorderradbremse. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; replace brake pads when worn to the limit (Bei Abnutzung bis zum Grenzwert); dealer item (p.6-2)
Front and rear brake light switches (check operation)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: German: Vorderrad- und Hinterrad-Bremslichtschalter. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; dealer item (p.6-4)
Rear brake (check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: German: Hinterradbremse. Hydraulic rear disc. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; annual check; replace brake pads when worn to the limit; dealer item (p.6-2)
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth and for damage, replace if necessary, check and correct air pressure). Factory: German: Reifen. Marked 10000-40000 km; annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables (lubricate). Factory: German: Sich bewegende Teile und Seilzüge. Marked 10000-40000 km; annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-4)

Every 10,000 km

9 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check and adjust valve clearance). Factory: German: Ventile. Marked 10000-40000 km; not at 1000 km initial; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-2)
Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points (check operation)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: German: Umlenkhebel der hinteren Aufhängung und Drehpunkte des Verbindungsschenkels. Marked 10000-40000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch (check operation, adjust). Factory: German: Kupplung. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-2)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing play and steering for stiffness). Factory: German: Lenkungslager. Every column incl. 1000 km initial; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Front fork (check operation and for oil leakage)

Front end

Factory

Factory: German: Teleskopgabel. Marked 10000-40000 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: German: Federbein. Marked 10000-40000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Swingarm (check operation and for excessive play)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: German: Schwinge. Marked 10000-40000 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: German: Radlager. Marked 10000-40000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)
Wheels (check runout, spoke tightness and for damage; tighten spokes if necessary)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: German: Räder. Marked 10000-40000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

1 item

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 20,000 km

4 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, clean and reset gap). Factory: German: Zündkerze. Marked at 10000 and 30000 km; no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-2)
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter element (replace). Factory: German: Ölfiltereinsatz. Marked at 1000, 20000 and 40000 km; no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-4)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Marked at 20000 and 40000 km; no annual check; not a dealer item (p.6-2)
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points (lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease). Factory: Marked at 20000 and 40000 km; no annual check; dealer item (p.6-3)

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 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km 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 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 40,000 km

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: German: Luftfiltereinsatz. Marked at 40000 km only; no annual check; not a dealer item. HINWEIS: oil-coated disposable paper element, do not clean with compressed air; replace more often when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas (p.6-2, 6-4)

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 50,000 km

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Every 50000 km (Alle 50000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.6-3)
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm (lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease). Factory: Every 50000 km (Alle 50000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.6-3)

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

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (change). Factory: No chart row; HINWEIS on p.6-4: every two years replace the internal parts of the master cylinder and caliper and change the brake fluid; check fluid level regularly (p.6-4)

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: German: Bremsschläuche. Every 4 years (Alle 4 Jahre), printed as text; check for cracks or damage marked 10000-40000 km and annually; dealer item. HINWEIS: replace if damaged or cracked, at the latest every four years (p.6-2, 6-4)
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

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.