Yamaha XT250X - Checking and Tightening the Spokes; Checking and Lubricating the Cables; Lubricating the Levers; Lubricating the Pedal

CHASSIS
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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES
The following procedure applies to all of the
spokes.
1. Check:
● Spoke
Bends/damage → Replace.
Loose → Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
● Spoke (Front/rear)
(with a spoke wrench “1” and torque wrench “2” )
3. Tighten:
● Spoke (Rear wheel)
NOTE:
Be sure to tighten the spokes before and after
break-in.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
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Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
● Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
● Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
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LUBRICATING THE PEDAL
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedal.
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Spoke (Front wheel)
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Spoke wrench
90890-01522
Spoke (Rear wheel)
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
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Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
Clutch lever
Lithium-soap-based grease
Brake lever
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease