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

YBR 250

Library entry covers 2007-2011

21 factory 30 guideline

Published source

Yamaha YBR250 Owner's Manual 5D1-28199-E1 (English), periodic maintenance charts pp.6-2 to 6-5

Factory owner's handbook. Covers YBR250 (2007-2011), EU owner's manual 5D1-28199 (English edition E1).

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51 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, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2008 Yamaha YBR 250

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

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Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

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Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

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Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 300 mi

1 item

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

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (check slack, alignment, condition; adjust and lubricate). Factory: Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing or riding in the rain

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
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 brake pads and discs

Brakes

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

8 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change). Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km (600 mi) initial; annual check. From 50000 km repeat from 10000 km
Fuel line (check hoses for cracks or damage)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: From 10000 km; annual check
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand (check operation, lubricate). Factory: From 10000 km; annual check
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Rear brake (check operation and adjust brake pedal free play). Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial; shoes replaced when worn to the limit
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Moving parts and cables (lubricate). Factory: From 10000 km; annual check
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

5 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check valve clearance, adjust). Factory: From 10000 km; dealer item
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch (check operation, adjust). Factory: Every column incl. 1000 km initial
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 10000 km
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check). Factory: From 10000 km

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

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Every 12,000 mi

7 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, clean and regap). Factory: Marked at 10000 km and 30000 km
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter element (replace). Factory: Marked 1000 km initial and 20000 km
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Marked at 20000 km and 40000 km
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (clean). Factory: Marked at 10000 km and 30000 km
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Marked at 20000 km and 40000 km; more often in wet or dusty areas
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivots (lubricate). Factory: Marked at 20000 km and 40000 km

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 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

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Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

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

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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 30,000 mi

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm (lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease). Factory: Every 50000 km (30000 mi); check every 10000 km

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 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 10000 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.