wheel bolts YAMAHA XVS250 2004 Owners Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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4
Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.6-21, 6-22
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-13, 6-15
Brake and shift pedalsMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-24
Brake and clutch leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-24
SidestandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-24
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switchCheck operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-10 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
9*WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.√ √ √ √
10*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√ √ √ √ √
11*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√ √ √ √
12*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
13 Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain
14*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
15*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√ √ √ √ √
16 SidestandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√ √ √ √ √
17*Sidestand switchCheck operation.√ √ √ √ √ √
18*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√ √ √ √
19*Shock absorber assem-
bliesCheck operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√ √ √ √
20*CarburetorCheck starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.√√√√√ √
21 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√ √ √ √ √ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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