Yamaha CW50 Maintenance Schedule

The "Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Intervals" schedule is taken directly from a 1988 edition Yamaha CW50 factory owner's manual. Before starting any work, always consult the manual for your scooter's model & year and be sure you know what you're doing.

CW50 Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Intervals

Item

Remarks

Type

Break-in

300 mi (500 km)
Thereafter every
2,000 mi (3,000 km)
or
6 months
Thereafter every
4,000 mi (6,000 km)
or 12 months
Spark plug Inspect/Clean or replace as required
NGK BPR7HS
.024" -.028" gap
X X X
Air filter Wash & damp with oil - X - X
Carburetor* Check operation. Adjust if necessary - - X X
Fuel line* Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary - X - X
Brake system Adjust free play. Replace shoes if needed Front DP9140, Rear DP9140 - X X
Autolube pump* Check. Adjust and bleed air as needed. - X - X
Wheels & tires* Front 15 psi, Rear 18 (21 max) psi Front 4.00 or 120/90 x 10, Rear 130/90 x 10 - X X
Suspension system* Check operation. Repair as required - X X X
Battery* Top with distilled water. Check specific gravity and breather pipe.
YB4L-B, CB4L-B
- X X X
Spark arrestor* Clean. Replace if necessary. - X X X
Fittings/Fasteners Tighten when needed. - X X X
Rear shock absorber* Check operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary -   X X
V-Belt* Check for cracks and wear. Replace if necessary. -     X
Transmission oil* Replace (warm engine before draining) SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil Replace X X
Centerstand Check operation and repair if necessary
-
X X X
Steering bearings Inspect thoroughly and pack moderately Medium weight wheel bearing grease

X

X

X

Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth rotation Medium weight wheel bearing grease   X X

*It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.