2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 42
2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT INITIAL No. ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month 4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months √ ODOMETER READINGS 16000 mi 13000 mi 10000 mi 7000 mi (11000 km) (16000 km) (21000 km) (26000 km) or or or or 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months 9 * Wheel bearings • Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary. • Check bush assemblies for looseness. • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. • Check chain slack, alignment and condition. • Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube. • Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithiumsoap-based grease every 10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months. • Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary. • Apply silicone grease lightly. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. 10 * Swingarm pivot bushes √ √ √ √ √ 11 Drive chain Every 300 mi (500 km) and after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain or wet areas 7 12 * Steering bearings √ √ √ Repack. √ √ 13 * Chassis fasteners Brake lever pivot shaft Brake pedal pivot shaft Clutch lever pivot shaft 14 15 16 7-6