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Chapter 1 Tune-up and routine maintenance
1 Yamaha XV Routine maintenance intervals
Routine maintenance intervals
Note: The pre-ride inspection outlined in the owner's manual covers
checks and maintenance that should be carried out on a daily basis. It's
condensed and included here to remind you of its importance. Always
perform the pre-ride inspection at every maintenance interval (in
addition to the procedures listed). The intervals listed below are the
shortest intervals recommended by the manufacturer for each
particular operation during the model years covered in this manual.
Your owner's manual may have different intervals for your model.
Daily or before riding
Check the engine oil level
Check the fuel level and inspect for leaks
Check the operation of both brakes - also check the front
brake fluid level and look for leakage
Check the tires for damage, the presence of foreign objects
and correct air pressure
Check the throttle for smooth operation and correct
freeplay
Check the operation of the clutch - make sure the freeplay
is correct
Make sure the steering operates smoothly, without
looseness and without binding
Check for proper operation of the headlight, taillight, brake
light, turn signals, indicator lights and horn
Make sure the sidestand (and centerstand, if equipped)
returns to its fully up position and stays there under
spring pressure
Make sure the engine kill switch works properly
After the initial 600 miles/1000 km
Perform all of the daily checks plus:
Check/adjust the carburetor synchronization
Adjust the valve clearances
Change the final gear oil (if equipped)
Check/adjust the drive chain slack (if equipped)
Change the engine oil and oil filter
Check the tightness of all fasteners
Check the steering
Check/adjust clutch freeplay
Check the front brake fluid level
Inspect brake pads and shoes
Check/adjust the brake pedal position
Check the operation of the brake light
Check the operation of the sidestand switch
Lubricate the clutch cable, throttle cable(s) and
speedometer cable
Every 300 miles/500 km
Check/adjust the drive chain slack (if equipped)
Every 4000 miles/6000 km or 6 months
Change the engine oil
Clean the air filter element and replace it if necessary
Adjust the valve clearances
Clean and gap the spark plugs
Lubricate the clutch cable, throttle cable(s) and
speedometer cable
Check/adjust throttle cable free play
Check/adjust the idle speed
Check/adjust the carburetor synchronization
Check the front brake fluid level
Adjust front brake free play
Check the brake disc(s) and pads
Check the rear brake shoes for wear
Check/adjust the brake pedal position
Check the operation of the brake light
Lubricate the clutch and brake lever pivots
Lubricate the shift/brake pedal pivots and the
sidestand/centerstand pivots
Check the steering
Check the front forks for proper operation and fluid leaks
Check the tires, wheels and wheel bearings
Check the battery electrolyte level and specific gravity;
inspect the breather tube
Check the exhaust system for leaks and check the
tightness of the fasteners
Check the cleanliness of the fuel system and the condition
of the fuel lines and vacuum hoses
Inspect the crankcase ventilation system
Check the operation of the sidestand switch
Check and adjust clutch cable free play
Every 12,000 km/8,000 miles or 12 months
All of the items above plus:
Change the engine oil and oil filter
Replace the spark plugs
Check final gear oil level (if equipped)
Every 18,000 km/12,000 miles
Repack the swingarm bearings
Every 24,000 km/15,000 miles or two years
Change the final gear oil (if equipped)
Clean and lubricate the steering head bearings
Every 50,000 km/30,000 miles
Replace the drive chain (if equipped)
Every two years
Replace the brake master cylinder and caliper seals and
change the brake fluid
Every four years
Replace the brake hose(s)
