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Yamaha · Yamaha four-stroke single (XT/TT/SR 500 1976-)

XT225 / XT250 / XT350 / XT550 / XT600

Library entry covers 1982-2026

44 factory 41 guideline

Published source

Yamaha XT225V Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor Co.), Periodic Maintenance Charts pp.6-3 to 6-6

Factory owner's handbook. Covers XT225V (2006) owner's manual (US), chart in mi, km and months.

85 items for a 1986 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: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
Oil filtration: Mesh screens / strainers only
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Magneto (incl. magdyno, flywheel magneto)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Single carburetor
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: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

1986 Yamaha XT225 / XT250 / XT350 / XT550 / XT600

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

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

Factory

Manual: Drive chain: check, adjust and lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: every 300 mi (500 km) and after washing or riding in the rain

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 6 months

24 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Chassis fasteners: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: check and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; engine cold; first at 600 mi
Exhaust system: Check for leakage. Tighten if necessary. Replace gasket(s) if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, 13,000 and 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Lights, signals and switches: Check operation. Adjust headlight beam.

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 600 mi and at every column to 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Rear suspension link pivots: Apply lithium-soap-based grease until new grease shows.

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer item. Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000 and 13,000 mi; not at the initial 600 mi or the 16,000 mi column. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months, 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months, 10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 18 months, 13,000 mi (21,000 km) or 24 months, 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months Yamaha XT225V owner's manual, ManualsLib viewer p.42 (chart p.6-6)
Spark arrester: Clean.

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, 13,000 and 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip housing and cable: check, adjust, lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; brake switches every 3,000 mi
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element: clean with solvent. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hoses: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Idle speed: check and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: check, adjust or replace cable. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand switch: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Front fork and shock absorber: check operation and leakage. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; rear suspension link pivots greased every 3,000 mi
Sidestand pivot: Check operation. Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, 13,000 and 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts: Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, 13,000 and 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Brake and shift pedal pivot shafts: Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, 13,000 and 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Brake hose: Check for cracks or damage.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked at 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, 13,000 and 16,000 mi. Replace: every 4 years. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front and rear brakes: check, replace pads and shoes as needed. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Front and rear brake switches: Check operation.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked at 600 mi and at every column to 16,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels: check runout and spoke tightness. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires: check tread and pressure. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control and meter cables: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: first at 600 mi; lever pivots, pedal shafts and sidestand pivot every 3,000 mi

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check / set ignition timing

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Clean and gap contact breaker points, oil cam felt

Ignition and electrics

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

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
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

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

9 items

Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather hose: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; spark arrester cleaned and exhaust system checked every 3,000 mi
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter element and oil strainer: clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug: check, gap and clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: at 4,000 and 10,000 mi
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: first at 7,000 mi (11,000 km)
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Evaporative emission control system (For California only): Check control system for damage. Replace if necessary.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Marked at 7,000 and 13,000 mi. Columns: initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, then 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months and every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 6 months to 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months. Note: from 19,000 mi (31,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the intervals starting from 7,000 mi (11,000 km) or 12 months. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Yamaha XT225V owner's manual pp.6-3 to 6-7.)
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 or 2 years

2 items

Lubricate and check automatic advance unit

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Magneto: clean slip ring and pickup brush, check HT lead

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 18 months

1 item

Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings: repack. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: dealer item; check every 3,000 mi, first at 600 mi

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

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 points and condenser

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

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 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 10 years

1 item

Magneto overhaul / re-magnetize, replace capacitor

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Weak spark when hot is the classic symptom. Old capacitors fail with age, not miles.

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 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

4 items

Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: every two years
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

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-6: every 4 years; inspect every 3,000 mi
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

No interval set

11 items

Crankcase breather system: Replace if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Exhaust system: Replace gasket(s) if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
Air filter element: Replace if necessary.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Fuel line: Replace if necessary.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Front fork / Shock absorber assembly: Replace if necessary.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: Check operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary.
Sidestand switch: replace if necessary.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: Check operation and replace if necessary.
Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: regularly, fill as required
Hydraulic brake system: When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid.
Tires: Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Wheel bearings: Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.
Evaporative emission control system: Replace if necessary.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.

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.