APRILIA rs250 Service Manual
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to
keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilo-
meters.
keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilo-
meters.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
2 - 3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
Checking operations
After running-in
Every 4.000 km
Every 8.000 km
(1.000 km or 4 months)
or 8 months
or 16 months
Battery fluid level
C
C
Spark plugs
P
P
every 6.000 km: S
Carburettors
C
P
Drive chain
C
every 1.000 km: P/every 4.000 km: C
Wheels centering
C
Steering bearings and steering
C
C
Wheel bearings
C
Air filter
P
every 12.000 km: S
Clutch play
R
R
Braking systems
C
C
Cooling system
C
C
Lighting system
C
C
Coolant
every 2 years: S
Brake fluid
every year: S
Mixer oil level
every 500 km: C
Front fork oil
every 12.000 km: S
Transmission oil
S
C
every 12.000 km: S
Mixer pump and air bleeding
R
R
Tyres inflation pressure
every mounth: R
Minimum rpm
R
R
Fuel tap
C
C
Nut, bolt, screw tightening
C
C
Suspensions and attitude
C
C
Brake fluid drain
C
Drive chain tension and lubrication
every 500 km: C
Fuel pipes
C
every 4 years: S
Pistons and rings
every 8.000 km: C/every16.000 km: S
Exhaust pipe silencers
P
P
Kick starter pivot
every 8.000 km: C (water-repellent grease)
C = check, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
P = clean
S = replace
R = adjust
Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the motorcycle in rainy and dusty areas or on
uneven roads.
uneven roads.
Remember:
1 mi = 1,6 km
1 km = 0,625 mi
1 mi = 1,6 km
1 km = 0,625 mi