2019-20 Yamaha Niken Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2019 Yamaha Niken. Since it uses the 847cc triple engine common to the FZ-09, MT-09, and Tracer GT, the maintenance for the Niken shares a lot with those motorcycles.
This applies to the
- 2019 Yamaha Niken
- 2020 Yamaha Niken
What you need to service the Yamaha Niken — Consumables and Special Tools
If you’re servicing the Niken, you at least need
- Motorcycle maintenance tools — things like an oil catch pan, a paddock stand, and so on
- Basic consumables — things like oil, coolant, and so on.
For the Yamaha Niken, the manual recommends the following specific consumables.
| Engine oil | Use Yamalube 10W-40 or Yamalube 10W-50. The manual recommends “Yamalube” and it’s affordable, so why not! Don’t over-torque the bolt (spec is 43 Nm/31 lb-ft for the oil drain bolt per the manual) — use a torque wrench if you don’t have experience with how much torque is enough. |
| Oil filter | Needs to be changed every time you change the oil. Either get a stock oil filter (part 5GH-13440-50-00) or the K&N KN-204-1. Torque for the oil filter is 17 Nm/12 lb-ft. |
| Engine coolant | Yamaha recommends Yamacool, but use any coolant with a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol and water. You can either use ethylene glycol pre-mix. |
| Spark Plugs | NGK CPR9EA9 should be used per the manual Make sure it’s gapped correctly to 0.6-0.7mm (get a gapping tool) and torqued with a torque wrench to 18 Nm/13 lb-ft (new) or 13Nm/10 lb-ft (after checking). |
| Air filter | Yamaha part number 1RC-14451-00-00, or the K&N alternative YA-8514. |
| Brake pads | Choose OEM, or EBC for more bite and lower fade. You need two sets for the front and one for the rear. * Front: OEM 5SL-25805-00-00, EBC FA252HH * Rear: OEM 5VX-25806-00-00, EBC FA174HH |
And the following general consumables are useful as well.
| Product | Thumbnail | Description |
| Chain lubricant |  | The chain needs to be lubricated every 800 km/500 miles (or more, if it gets wet/dirty), with variations recommended between manufacturers. Motul chain paste is cheap and well-loved. |
| Chain cleaner brush |  | A chain cleaner brush makes cleaning off grime and then distributing new lubricant much more easy. |
| Paddock stand |  | Lubricating the chain and changing the oil both become a lot easier once you use an affordable paddock stand (not necessary if you have a center stand). |
| Cable lubricant |  | Remember to lubricate your clutch cable (and brake cables if you have them) with a cable lubricant. Protect All Cable Life is a good general-purpose lubricant. |
| Grease |  | Get a good lithium soap based grease for lubricating major components like your side stand, centre stand, and bearings. |
2019 Yamaha Niken Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2019 Yamaha Niken.
The maintenance for the 2019 Yamaha Niken is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.
Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System
• From 24,000 mi (37,000 km) 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
| 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 | • | • | |||||||
| 3 | * | Valve clearance | • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. | Every 26000 mi (42000 km) | |||||
| 4 | * | Crankcase breather system | • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 5 | * | Fuel injection | • Adjust synchronization. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 6 | * | Exhaust system | • Check for leakage. • Tighten if necessary. • Replace gasket(s) if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 7 | * | Evaporative emission control system | • Check control system for damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | ||||
| 8 | * | Air induction system | • Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage • Replace ant damaged parts | • | • | • | • | • |
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 | * | Diagnostic system check | • Perform dynamic inspection using Yamaha diagnostic tool • Check the error codes | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 2 | * | Air filter element | • Replace. | Every 24000 mi (37000 km) | |||||
| 3 | * | Clutch | • Check operation • Adjust or replace cable | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4 | * | Front brake | • Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5 | * | Rear brake | • Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 6 | * | Brake hoses | • Check for cracks or damage. • Check for correct routing and clamping | • | • | • | • | • | |
| • Replace. | Every 4 years | ||||||||
| 7 | * | Brake fluid | • Change | Every 2 years | |||||
| 8 | * | Wheels | • Check runout and for damage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| * | • Balance the front wheels | Whenever the tires or wheels have been changed or replaced | |||||||
| 9 | * | Tires | • Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 10 | * | Wheel bearings | •Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 11 | * | Steering system | • Check bearing play and steering for roughness | • | • | Every 12000 mi (19000 km) | |||
| • Lubricate with urea grease | Every 12000 mi (19000 km) | ||||||||
| 12 | * | Swingarm pivot bearings | • Check operation and for excessive play. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| * | • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. | Every 32000 mi (50000 km) | |||||||
| 13 | * | Drive chain | • Check chain slack, alignment and condition • Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring lubricant thoroughly | Every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or riding in wet areas | |||||
| 14 | * | Chassis fasteners | • Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 15 | Brake lever pivot shaft | • Apply silicone grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 16 | Brake pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 17 | Clutch lever pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 18 | Shift pedal pivot shaft | • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 19 | Sidestand pivot | • Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 20 | * | Sidestand switch | • Check operation and replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 21 | * | Front fork | • Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 22 | * | Shock absorber assembly | • Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary. | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 23 | Rear suspension link pivots | • Check operation • Correct if necessary | • | • | |||||
| 24 | Engine oil | • Change (warm engine before draining.) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 25 | * | Engine oil filter cartridge | • Replace. | • | • | • | |||
| 26 | * | Cooling system | • Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage | • | • | • | • | • | |
| • Change coolant | Every 3 years | ||||||||
| 27 | * | Front and rear brake switches | • Check operation. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 28 | * | Control cables | • Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 29 | * | Throttle grip | • Check operation • Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary • Lubricate cable and grip housing | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 30 | * | Lights, signals and switches | • Check operation. • Adjust headlight beam. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Tip:
● 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 it.
• Replace the air filter more frequently if you often ride in the rain or dusty conditions
● Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check the brake fluid levels. Replenish as necessary
• 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 or if cracked or damaged.
About the 2019 Yamaha Niken
The NIKEN is a three-wheeled Tracer GT.
If that’s not enough information for you, then go have a look at more pictures.
Yamaha describes it as “an exclusive motorcycle control system that provides unparalleled rider confidence across a wide range of road conditions”.
With two front tires leaning in unison, the NIKEN doubles the amount of available grip for exceptional stopping power, cornering confidence, rider comfort and impeccable road manners—all while maintaining natural steering feel.
Derived from the award-winning MT-09, the advanced CP3 inline 3-cylinder motor uses Yamaha’s full range of performance technology to produce exceptional torque with linear power delivery.
This results in a flexible, responsive powerplant that combines the best aspects of both 2- and 4-cylinder motors while remaining light, slim and compact.
Manual for the 2019 Yamaha Niken
The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2019 Yamaha Niken.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.
