Yamaha WR250R 4000 Mile Maintenance Interval

In this video I do all the necessary maintenance required to complete Yamaha's recommendations for the 4000 mile maintenance interval. Below are the time stamps of the different maintenance procedures in case you want to skip to a particular one.
3:38 - Seat/Faring Removal
6:12 - Check Hoses/lines for leaks/cracks/wear
8:16 - Spark Plug
18:49 - Exhaust
20:49 - Air Filter
25:09 - Oil and Oil Filter Change
34:31 - Front/Rear Sprocket and Chain
37:45 - Coolant Check
38:04 - Front Brake System and wheel bearing check
39:57 - Rear Brake System
41:30 - Clutch lever
42:43 - Steering/Forks
43:00 - Blinkers/Headlight/Brake Light/Horn
44:23 - Summary

[@john-hd5ny]

terrific video very well presented ty 2018 wr250r 3,372 miles as of 6/29/2024

[@MikeHanby]

You didn't mention it, but following the oil change, there's a bleed bolt you are supposed to loosen, from the manual:
After changing the engine oil, makesure to check the oil pressure as described below.
Loosen the bleed bolt (back of the cylinder head on the left side). Start the engine and keep itidling until oil flows out. If no oilcomes out after one minute, turn the engine off immediately so it will not seize.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer repair the vehicle .
After checking the oil pressure, tighten the bleed bolt to the specified torque.
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf

[@WarthogDoctor]

Most of these youtubers "mechanics" don't mention it, but it's important.

[@philmtb121]

Great work. Used it to learn the bikes mechanical set up. Just got a 2nd hand WR250R so will give it a thorough going over. Keep the videos going.

[@MotoBeto82]

Thanks, glad you got something out of it. I plan on making more but 2020 has sucked so far. Just haven't gotten around to it. Enjoy your WR250R.

[@camrillem]

Rocking the same setup, 08 wr250r with fmf exhaust and skid plate

[@maxdaddy6434]

Great video!

[@Jesse-ei6hq]

This is a great video.

[@MotoBeto82]

Thanks!

[@epinette_blanc]

merci pour le video ;-)

[@Ts-zy4bw]

You’re very meticulous, I commend you for that. Your attention to the details might end up being what keeps you alive. Good work! I would however recommend you get rid of the master link on the chain and do a proper job there.

[@MotoBeto82]

Thanks. Yes, I agree with you. It's something I wasn't too happy with. I need to just go ahead and invest in a proper chain break and rivet tool kit.

[@SH-xq4dq]

Nice bike I really wanted to get one, went to my local Yam dealer who said the couldn’t sell me new one as Yam had them as a road dealer only, ( 3 off road second hand for sale in showroom ) Dealer couldn’t tell me where the nearest Yam off road dealer is ...... wrote to Yam customer services to say wanted a new bike and where to go to get one ......a week later no reply from Yamaha UK It’s pretty certain I wont be adding a Yamaha if any kind to my garage any time soon .......good video on maintenance

[@MotoBeto82]

That sucks bud. Hopefully, you get your hands on one soon.

[@adventureeng9892]

Thanks for the video! I'm about to do a service on mine. Any particular reason for 10W-40? I see that it's a popular choice online but the service manual recommends 10W-30 or 20W-40.

[@MotoBeto82]

Glad you liked it. Honestly, it probably doesn't matter a whole lot unless you live in an extreme environment. I live in Texas it's hot pretty much year round. So, I figured an oil a little thicker than 10w-30 would probably be better for the wear and tear on the engine in the long run. I know the engine could perform better with oils that aren't as thick due to the drag on the parts, but I haven't been able to tell a difference. I chose 10w-40 over 20w-40 so it will be easier for the engine to turn over on a cold start. But like I said, I'm not sure if it makes a whole lot of difference. Then again I'm not a mechanic :) I see snow on your profile picture, so in your case, 10w-30 will be a better option.

[@vhundurraga]

Hola Beto, una consulta, que transmision usas???...digo que piñon 13 T y Catalina 48T , 49T????...nececito esa ayuda por favor

[@MotoBeto82]

Hola, la trasmision es la misma que viene con la moto. No la cambie nada, pero 14t adelante y 49t atras.

[@samueljlarson]

What handle bar are you running?

[@MotoBeto82]

Pro Taper Evo Handlebars

[@demon817]

Great video, I would have changed the plug, recommend Amsoil Yamaha glue is garbage oil great for break in that's it, also started when I unplug electrical plug I use Super Lube Silicone dielectric grease now that should be done from the factory they are lazy and cheap. Also would have done fluid flush, love the Honda Blue from car dealer bike runs way cooler. When you do your brake fluid EBC brake pads if you have funds up grade the break line and completely tear down the brakes and do a full cleaning. Agree with the one comment fix your chain I use kerosene to clean my chain wash, dry and lube with chain wax let sit over night, so you could have cleaned the bike. You are like me every thing should be right a lot of above is extra work but will pay off in long run. 😉

[@MotoBeto82]

Thanks for the tips.

[@nick_3771]

What size chain ring are you running?

[@MotoBeto82]

14 in the front and 49 in the rear. I've had it stock 13/43 and then 13/47. 14/49 seems to be a good mix for both offroad and on the high way. Plus, the 14 in the front helps with the issue of the chain eating into the swing arm.

[@Godhorse6969]

@@MotoBeto82 I had 14/49 and the bike felt like it had no balls, switched to 13/49. Also I cant use my sandman case saver with a 14 front. Besides, you could run a 12 if you wanted you just gotta keep your eye on the swingarm slider. they are 35 bucks to replace and it is something that wears out over time

[@MarylandWearAndCarry]

Grease the linkage and steering. Definitely the linkage.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

Seriously you have the plug out and your not going to change it? You must like tearing your bike down every time