2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 44
2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR No. ITEM ROUTINE TYPE INITIAL 600 mi (1,000km) or 1 month 4,000 mi (6,000km) or 6 months ODOMETER READINGS 7,000 mi 10,000 mi (11,000km) (16,000km) or or 12 months 18 months 13,000 mi (21,000km) or 24 months 13 * Steering bearings • Check bearings assembly for looseness. • Moderately repack every 10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 18 months. • Check bearings for smooth rotation. • Check specific gravity and breather pipe for proper operation. • Check and clean or replace if necessary. Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) √ √ Repack. √ 14 * Wheel bearings 15 Battery - - - √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ EAU03906 16 * Sidestand switch * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. NOTE: From 16,000 mi (26,000 km) or 30 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 4,000 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months. _ _ 6 EAU03057 NOTE: q The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. q Hydraulic brake system • When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required. • Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years. • Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged. @ @ 6-5