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

X-City 125

Library entry covers 2008-2014

19 factory 33 guideline

Published source

Yamaha VP125 X-City Owner's Manual 16P-28199-E3 (English), periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6

Factory owner's handbook. Covers X-City 125 (VP125), EU owner's manual 16P-28199 (English edition E3).

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52 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: 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: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2008 Yamaha X-City 125

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

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Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

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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

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
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
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3,500 mi or 12 months

4 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change). Factory: Initial 1000 km (600 mi); then when the oil change indicator comes on: 5000 km (3000 mi) after the initial service and every 6000 km (3500 mi) thereafter
Fuel line (check hoses for cracks or damage)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: From 6000 km; annual check
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand, centerstand (check operation, lubricate). Factory: From 6000 km; annual check
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables (lubricate). Factory: From 6000 km; annual check

Every 3,500 mi

5 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check valve clearance, adjust). Factory: From 6000 km (3500 mi); dealer item. From 30000 km repeat from 6000 km
V-belt case air filter element (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: From 6000 km
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check play and roughness). Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assemblies (check operation and for oil leakage). Factory: From 6000 km
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check). Factory: From 6000 km

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes

Final drive

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Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.

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

5 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, clean and regap). Factory: Marked at 6000 km and 18000 km
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter element (replace). Factory: Marked 1000 km initial, 12000 km, 24000 km
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Marked at 12000 km and 24000 km
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Marked at 12000 km and 24000 km
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final transmission oil (change). Factory: Marked 1000 km initial, 12000 km, 24000 km

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 10,500 mi

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: V-belt (replace). Factory: Every 18000 km (10500 mi)

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

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Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

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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 14,000 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Every 24000 km (14000 mi)

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 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

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: Every two years with master cylinder and caliper internal components (chart tip)

Every 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change coolant). Factory: Every 3 years; check level every 6000 km and annually

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years; check every 6000 km and annually
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.