2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior.

2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior.

The maintenance for the 2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior 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	4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months	8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months	12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months	16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months	20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Fuel line	• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Spark plugs	• Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months.		•	Replace	•	Replace	•
3	*	Valve clearance	• Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. • Adjust if necessary.			Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km).
4	*	Crankcase breather system	• Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Fuel injection	• Check and adjust engine idle speed and synchronization.	•	•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Exhaust system	• Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Evaporative emission control system (For California only)	• Check control system 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	4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months	8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months	12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months	16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months	20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Air filter element	• Replace.			Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km)
2	*	Clutch	• Check operation. • Adjust or replace cable.	•	•	•	•	•	•
3	*	Front brake	• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Rear brake	• Check operation,fluid level, and for fluid leakage • Replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Brake hoses	• Check for cracks or damage.		•	•	•	•	•
			• Replace.				Every 4 years.
6	*	Wheels	• Check runout and for damage. • Replace 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	*	Swingarm pivot bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease.			•		Repack
10	*	Drive belt	• Check belt tension. • Adjust if necessary.	•			Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km)
11	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium-soap- based grease every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) 24 months.	•	•	•	•	Repack.	•
12	*	Chassis fasteners	• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
13		Brake lever pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly		•	•	•	•	•
14		Brake pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium -soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
15		Clutch level pivot shaft	• Apply lithium -soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
16		Shift pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium -soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
17		Sidestand pivot	• Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap -based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
18	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation and replace if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
19	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
20	*	Shock absorber assembly	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
21	*	Rear suspension link pivots	• Apply lithium- soap-based grease lightly.					•
22		Engine oil	• Change (warm engine before draining).	•	•	•	•	•	•
23	*	Engine oil filter cartridge	• Replace.	•		•		•
24	*	Transfer case oil	• Check for leakage. • Change at initial 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months.	Change		•		Change
25	*	Front and rear brake switches	• Check operation.	•	•	•	•	•	•
26	*	Control cables	• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly.	•	•	•	•	•	•
27	*	Throttle grip housing and cable	• Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. • Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.		•	•	•	•	•
28	*	Lights, signals and switches	• Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam.	•	•	•	•	•	•

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

Note:
From 24,000 mi (37,000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8,000 mi (13,000 km) 12 months.

Note:
● Air filter
– This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging them.
– The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
● Hydraulic brake service
– After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
– Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
– Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.

About the 2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior

The 2009 Midnight Warrior is the meaner, darkened version of the standard Warrior. If the casual silver/ chrome cruiser looks on the Warrior were not enough, the grim, shiny Midnight should quench your thirst for evil bikes. Loaded with the same 1670cc V-twin power unit.Gear ratio are (1/2/3/4/5) 2.375 / 1.579 / 1.16 / 0.935 / 0.8 with dual hydraulic disc front brake type. Valve configuration OHV – pushrod, the 2009 Midnight Warrior boasts supersport-inspired rims for an even more aggressive look and better street performance. With base MSRP(US) of $13,390.00.

 Manual for the 2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2009 Yamaha Midnight Warrior.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.