2005 Yamaha XT225 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2005 Yamaha XT225.

2005 Yamaha XT225 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2005 Yamaha XT225

The maintenance for the 2005 Yamaha XT225 is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.

Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System

No.		Item	Routine	600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months	7000 mi (11000) or 12 months	10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months	13000 mi (21000 km) or 24 months	16000 mi (26000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Fuel line	•Check fuel hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
2		Spark plug	•Check condition •Adjust gap and clean •Replace at 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months and thereafter every 6000 mi (10000 km) or 12 months		•	Replace	•	Replace	•
3		Spark arrester	•Clean		•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Valve clearance	•Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold	•	•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Crankcase breather system	•Check breather hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•		•		•
6	*	Idle speed	•Check and adjust engine idle speed		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Exhaust system	•Check for leakage •Retighten if necessary •Replace gasket(s) if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
8	*	Evaporative emission control system (For California only	•Check control sysytem for damage •Replace if necessary			•		•

* Since these items require special tools, data, and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service

General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart

No.		Item	Routine	600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months	7000 mi (11000) or 12 months	10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months	13000 mi (21000 km) or 24 months	16000 mi (26000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Air filter element	•Clean with solvent. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Clutch	• Check operation. • Adjust or replace cable.	•	•	•	•	•	•
3	*	Front brake	• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if neces- sary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Rear brake	• Check operation. • Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Brake hose	• Check for cracks or damage.		•	•	•	•	•
	*		• Replace.	Every 4 years
6	*	Wheels	• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage. • Tighten spokes if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Tires	• Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
8	*	Wheel bearings	• Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
9		Drive chain	• Check chain slack/alignment and condition. • Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.	Every 300 mi (500 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
10	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing assembly for looseness. • Moderately repack with lith- ium-soap-based grease every 10000 mi (16000 km) or 24 months.	•	•	•	Repack	•	•
11	*	Chassis fasteners	• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
12		Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
13		Brake and shift pedal pivot shafts	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
14		Sidestand pivot	• Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
15	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation and replace if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
16	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
17	*	Shock absorber assembly	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
18	*	Rear suspension link pivots	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease until new grease shows.		•	•	•	•
19		Engine oil	• Change (warm engine before draining)	•	•	•	•	•	•
20		Engine oil filter element	• Clean.	•		•		•
21		Engine oil strainer	• Clean.	•		•		•
22	*	Control and meter cables	• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W-30 thor- oughly.	•	•	•	•	•	•
23	*	Throttle grip housing cable	• Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. • Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.		•	•	•	•	•

* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha Dealer perform the service

Note: From 19000 mi (31000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months.

•The air filter needs more frequent service if you are rinding in an unusually wet or dry areas

•Hydraulic brake system
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years
3. Replace the brake hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.

About the 2005 Yamaha XT225

Commuting in the city, running various errands, weekend outings or following trails to your fav remote spot in the woods or a far-off fishing pond, you choose the destination and the 2005 Yamaha XT225 will get you there. A true dual-purpose bike, the XT225 is equipped with a 6-speed transmission that can deliver anything from the low-end torque needed to struggle up a dry creek bed and for the high speed for highway commuting.

Manual for the 2005 Yamaha XT225

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2005 Yamaha XT225.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.