This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2015 Yamaha TT-R230.
2015 Yamaha TT-R230 Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 Yamaha TT-R230.
The maintenance for the 2015 Yamaha TT-R230 is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.
Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System
NOTE:
• From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi ) or 6 months
• Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills
| No. | Item | Check and Maintenance Jobs | 1000 km (600 mi) or 1 month or 30 hours | 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months or 90 hours | 5000 km (3000 mi) or 12 months or 150 hours | |
| 1 | * | Fuel line | • Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary | • | • | |
| 2 | Spark plug | • Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean | • | • | ||
| 3 | * | Valve clearance | • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold | • | ||
| 4 | * | Air filter element | • Clean with solvent • Replace if necessary | • | • | |
| 5 | * | Crankcase breather system | • Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage and drain any deposits • Replace if necessary | • | • | • |
| 6 | * | Carburetor | • Check engine idling speed and starter operation. • Adjust if necessary | • | • | • |
| 7 | Exhaust system | • Check for leakage • Retighten if necessary • Replace gasket(s) if necessary | • | • | ||
| 8 | * | Spark arrester | • Clean | • | ||
| 9 | Engine oil | • Change. (Warm engine before draining.) | • | • | • | |
| 10 | Engine oil filter element | • Clean. • Check engine oil level and for leakage | • | • | • |
General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart
| No. | Item | Check and Maintenance Jobs | 1000 km (600 mi) or 1 month or 30 hours | 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months or 90 hours | 5000 km (3000 mi) or 12 months or 150 hours | |
| 1 | * | Clutch | • Check operation. • Adjust if necessary | • | • | • |
| 2 | * | Front brake | • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. | • | • | • |
| * | • Replace brake pads | Whenever worn to the limit | ||||
| 3 | * | Rear brake | • Check operation. • Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes of necessary | • | • | • |
| 4 | * | Brake hoses | • Check for cracks and damage • Check for correct routing and clamping | • | • | |
| * | • Replace | Every 4 years | ||||
| 5 | * | Brake fluid | • 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 | * | Swingarm pivot bearings | • Check bearing assemblies for looseness • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease | • | • | |
| 10 | Drive chain | • Check chain slack/alignment and condition • Adjust and lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable lube thoroughly | Every ride | |||
| 11 | * | Steering bearings | • Check bearing assemblies for looseness • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease | • | • | |
| 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 lever pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly | • | • | ||
| 16 | Shift pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly | • | • | ||
| 17 | Sidestand pivot | • Check operation • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly | • | • | ||
| 18 | * | Front fork | • Check operation and for oil leakage • Replace if necessary | • | • | |
| 19 | * | Shock absorber assembly | • Check operation and for oil leakage • Replace if necessary | • | ||
| 20 | Rear suspension link pivots | • Check operation | • | • | ||
| * | • Lubricate lithium-soap-based grease | • | ||||
| 21 | * | Control cables | • Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly | • | • | • |
| 22 | Throttle grip housing and cable | • Check operation • Adjust the throttle cable free if necessary • Lubricate the throttle grip housing | • | • | • |
NOTE:
•The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas
•Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid
• Replace the brake hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
About the 2015 Yamaha TT-R230
Reliable to the core and loaded with off-road oriented features, the Yamaha TT-R230 is a fun motorcycle that won’t disappoint you in any circumstances.
The bike sports an electric start, 223 cc, air-cooled, SOHC four-stroke engine which is mated on a smooth-shifting, six-speed transmission with a heavy-duty clutch. The engine is combined with a CDI magneto ignition system, YZ-type air filter, and a lightweight exhaust with quiet muffler and USFS-approved spark arrestor.
The motorcycle’s backbone is represented by a steel frame which is paired with a linkage-mounted adjustable rear shock and a 36mm front fork.
The stopping power is handled by front 220mm disc and 130mm rear drum brakes.
Manual for the 2015 Yamaha TT-R230
The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2015 Yamaha TT-R230.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.