Yamaha YW50 Maintenance Schedule

The "Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Intervals" schedule is taken directly from a 2001 edition Yamaha YW50AP factory service manual. Before starting any work, always consult the manual for your scooter's model & year and be sure you know what you're doing.

YW50 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
Fuel line* Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary - - X X
Spark plug Inspect/Clean or replace as required NGK BPR7HS
.02-.03" (0.6 - 0.7mm) gap
X X X
Air filter Wash & damp with oil - - X X
Front brake* Check fluid level and look for leaks. Replace pads if needed DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid X X X
Rear brake* Adjust free play. Replace shoes if needed - X X X
Wheels* Check balance, runout, and look for damage - - X X
Tires* Check tread depth and look for damage. Front 29 psi, Rear 29 psi - X X X
Wheel bearings* Check bearings for looseness or damage Medium weight wheel bearing grease - X X
Steering bearings* Check bearing play and steering for roughness Medium weight wheel bearing grease

X

X

X

Chassis Fasteners* Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened - X X X
Centerstand Check operation and repair if necessary
-
X X X
Front fork* Check operation and look for oil leakage - - X X
Rear shock assembly* Check operation and repair as required - X X X
Carburetor* Check engine idling speed. Adjust if necessary - - X X
Autolube pump* Check. Adjust and bleed air as needed. - X - X
Final transmission oil* Replace (warm engine before draining) 0.11 liter SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil or GL gear oil Replace every 8000 miles (12,000 km) or 24 months X X
V-Belt* Check for cracks and wear. Replace every 6000 miles (9000 km). -     X

*These items require special skills, tools, or information. It is recommended that they be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.