Periodic Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance Chart - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART

It is very important to inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Follow the guideline in the chart. The life
of parts varies depending on the riding conditions. Perform more often than shown in the chart if you use the
motorcycle under severe conditions.
Interval
races
Service
hours
Item
Spark plug
Air cleaner
Transmission oil
Cooling-system
Clutch
Throttle and clutch cable
Carburetor
Fuel hose
Piston
Piston ring
Cylinder head, cylinder
Exhaust valve
Crankshaft and
transmission bearing
Exhaust silencer
Drive chain
Engine sprocket
Rear sprocket
Drive chain buffer
Drive chain guide
Kick starter lever
Brake
Front fork oil
Front fork
Rear suspension
system pivoting portion
Every Every
race 3 races
Every Every
2 hours 6 hours
I R
C —
— R
I —
I —
I & L —
I —
I —
— —
— R
— C
— C
Inspect as required
I —
I & L R
I —
I —
— R
— R
I & L —
I —
— R
I —
I —
Every
5 races
Every
10 hours
—
— Replace air cleaner element as necessary.
— Change after 1st initial break-in.
Replace radiator hose and engine coolant
— every year.
Flushing for overhaul or storage.
— Replace clutch plates as necessary.
—
—
— Replace every 4 years.
R
—
—
—
—
— Adjust slack every 30 minutes.
—
Check and retighten sprocket bolts at initial
— and subsequent 10 minutes of riding and
each race thereafter.
—
—
—
— Replace brake hose and fluid every year.
— Change after 1st initial break-in.
Check front fork inner tube frequently for
—
abnormality. Check the air pressure.
Check rear suspension system frequently
— and apply the grease to the pivoting portion
as necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-3
Remarks