Periodic Maintenance Schedule - APRILIA RS 250 Service And Repair Manual

2 - 3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to
keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilo-
meters.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
Checking operations
Battery fluid level
Spark plugs
Carburettors
Drive chain
Wheels centering
Steering bearings and steering
Wheel bearings
Air filter
Clutch play
Braking systems
Cooling system
Lighting system
Coolant
Brake fluid
Mixer oil level
Front fork oil
Transmission oil
Mixer pump and air bleeding
Tyres inflation pressure
Minimum rpm
Fuel tap
Nut, bolt, screw tightening
Suspensions and attitude
Brake fluid drain
Drive chain tension and lubrication
Fuel pipes
Pistons and rings
Exhaust pipe silencers
Kick starter pivot
C = check, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
P = clean S = replace
Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the motorcycle in rainy and dusty areas or on
uneven roads.
After running-in
(1.000 km or 4 months)
R = adjust
Every 4.000 km
or 8 months
C C
P P
C P
C every 1.000 km: P/every 4.000 km: C
C
C C
C
P
R R
C C
C C
C C
every 2 years: S
every year: S
every 500 km: C
every 12.000 km: S
S C
R
every mounth: R
R
C C
C C
C C
C
every 500 km: C
C
every 8.000 km: C/every16.000 km: S
P P
every 8.000 km: C (water-repellent grease)
Remember:
1 mi = 1,6 km
1 km = 0,625 mi
Every 8.000 km
or 16 months
every 6.000 km: S
every 12.000 km: S
every 12.000 km: S
R
R
every 4 years: S