Yamaha virago xv250t User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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General maintenance and lubrication chart 
No.
ITEM
ROUTINE
INITIAL
ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km) 
or 
1 month
4000 mi 
(6000 km) 
or 
6 months
7000 mi 
(11000 km) 
or 
12 months
10000 mi 
(16000 km) 
or 
18 months
13000 mi 
(21000 km) 
or 
24 months
16000 mi 
(26000 km) 
or 
30 months
1
*
Air filter element
• Clean with solvent.
• Replace if necessary.
2
*
Battery
• Check specific gravity and breath-
er hose for proper operation.
3
*
Clutch
• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
4
*
Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level, and 
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
5
*
Rear brake
• Check operation.
• Adjust cable and replace brake 
shoes if necessary.
6
*
Brake hose
• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace.
Every 4 years
7
*
Wheels
• Check runout, spoke tightness 
and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
8
*
Tires
• Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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