User manual YAMAHA VIRAGO 250-1998

[. . . ] If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] · Apply chain lube lightly. 11 * Sidestand pivot 6-4 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 12 * Front fork · Check operation and leakage. · Check bearings assembly for looseness. · Moderately repack every 10, 000 mi (16, 000 km) or 18 months. · Check bearings for smooth operation. · Check specific gravity and breather pipe for proper operation. · Check and clean or replace if necessary. ­ 13 * Steering bearings Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) Repack. 14 * Wheel bearings 15 Battery ­ ­ ­ 16 * Sidestand switch * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. EAU03906 6 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. _ _ EAU03057 NOTE: G The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. G 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 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NOTE: If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be defective. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: Make sure that the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. _ _ 6-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-right side of the crankcase. NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. _ _ To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter element replacement) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. NOTE: Skip steps 4­6 if the oil filter element is not being replaced. _ _ 6 4. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. 6-9 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. [. . . ] Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a month. Do not store the battery in an excessively cold or warm place [(less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30 °C (60 °F)]. For more information on storing the battery, see page 6-30. NOTE: Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle. @ @ 7 7-5 8- SPECIFICATIONS Model Dimensions Overall length Overall width Overall height Seat height Wheelbase Ground clearance Minimum turning radius Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank) XV250 XV250C Engine Engine type Cylinder arrangement Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC V-type 2-cylinder 249 cm3 49 × 66 mm (1. 93 × 2. 60 in) 10:1 Electric starter Wet sump 147 kg (324 lb) 148 kg (326 lb) CAUTION: EAU01038 Specifications CS-01E XV250/XV250C Engine oil Type 0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 °F 2, 190 mm (86. 2 in) 815 mm (32. 1 in) 1, 140 mm (44. 9 in) 685 mm (27. 0 in) 1, 490 mm (58. 7 in) 145 mm (5. 7 in) 2, 800 mm (110. 2 in) Recommended engine oil classification -20 -10 0 YAMALUBE 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 10 20 30 40 50 °C YAMALUBE 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 API Service SE, SF, SG or higher In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. [. . . ]