NOTICE:  The "Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Intervals" schedule is taken directly from a 1984 edition Yamaha XC125 factory service manual. Before starting any work, always consult the manual for your scooter's model & year.

XC125 Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Intervals
Item Remarks Type Initial
1,000 km (600 mi)
or
1 month
Service 1
4,000km
(2,500 mi)
or
7 months
Service 2
7,000 km (4,400 mi)
or
13 months
Service 3
10,000 km (6,300 mi)
or
19 months
13,000 km
(8,200 mi) or
25 months
Engine Oil Warm up engine before draining 1.0L (1.1 qt) SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
X
X
X
X
X
Air Filter* Wash & dampen with oil Yamalube 2-cycle or equivalent X X X X X
Crankcase filter* Wash & dampen with oil Yamalube 2-cycle or equivalent - - - X -
Brake system* Adjust free play. Replace shoes if needed - X X X X X
V-Belt* Check for cracks and wear. Replace if necessary. Replace every 11,400 mi (18,000 km) - - - X - X
Final gear oil (sub transmission oil) Replace 0.15 qt (0.14 L) SAE 10W30 motor oil
X
-
-
X
-
Control and meter cable* Apply chain lube thoroughly Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
X
X
X
X
X
Brake lever pivot shaft Apply chain lube lightly Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
-
X
X
X
X
Brake pedal shaft Lubricate. Apply chain lube lightly. Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
-
X
X
X
X
Center/side stand pivots* Check operation and lubricate. Apply chain lube lightly Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
-
X
X
X
X
Front fork oil* Check operation and leakage
-
-
X
X
X
X
Front brake tension-bar pivots and bottom link pivots* Apply until new grease shows Lithium soap base grease
-
-
X
-
X
Front axle* Apply grease lightly Lithium soap base grease
-
-
X
-
X
Steering Bearings* Check bearings assembly for looseness. Moderately repack 15,000 km (9,500 mi) Medium weight wheel bearing grease.
-
X
X
X
X
Wheel bearings* Check bearings for smooth rotation. Tire pressure F 22 psi, R 28 (36 max) psi
-
X
X
X
X
Battery Check specific gravity and breather pipe for proper operations.
-
-
X
X
X
X
Side stand switch* Check and clean or replace as necessary.
-
X
X
X
X
X

* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
 

Note: For further odometer readings, repeat the above maintenance at the period established: Service 1: every 3,000 km (1,900 mi), Service 2: every 6,000 km (3,800 mi), and service 3: every 9,000 km (5,700 mi) intervals.

Periodic Maintenance - Emission Control System
No. Item Remarks Initial
1,000 km
(600 mi)
or
1 month
Service 1
4,000 km
(2,500 mi)
or
7 months
Service 2
7,000 km 
(4,400 mi)
or
13 months
Service 3
10,000 km
(6,300 mi)
or
19 months
13,000 km
(8,200 mi)
or
25 months
1* Valve Clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. X X X X X
2* Spark Plug Check condition. Adjust gap and clean. Replace at 4,400 mi (7,000 km) (or 13 months) and thereafter every 6,000 km (or 12 months). ND U20FSR-U with 0.024 - 0.028" gap - X Replace X Replace
3* Crankcase ventilation system Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. - X X X X
4* Fuel line Check fuel hose and vacuum pipe for cracks or damage. Replace as necessary. - X - X -
5* Exhaust system Check for leakage. Retighten if necessary. Replace gaskets if necessary. - X X X X
6* Idle speed Check and adjust engine idle speed. Adjust cable free play. - X X X X
7* Evaporative emission control system** Check control system for damage. Replace if necessary - - X - X

* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer or other qualifited mechanic
** California models only

Note:
For further odometer readings, repeat the above maintenance at the period established: Service 1: every 3,000 km (1,900 mi), Service 2: every 6,000 km (3,800 mi), and service 3: every 9,000 km (5,700 mi) intervals