Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Brakes | every 3,000 mi or 6 months |
| Tires | every 3,000 mi or 6 months |
| Clutch | |
| Lights | |
| Wheels | |
| Coolant | |
| Fuel line | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake hose | |
| Brake hose | |
| Engine oil | |
| Side stand | |
| Brake fluid | |
| Drive chain | |
| Front forks | |
| Control cables | |
| Cooling system | |
| Exhaust system | |
| Shock absorber | |
| Spark arrester | |
| Wheel bearings | |
| Safety switches | |
| Valve clearance | |
| Brake lever pivot | |
| Brake pedal pivot | |
| Chassis fasteners | |
| Brake light switch | |
| Clutch lever pivot | |
| Crankcase breather | |
| Throttle operation | |
| Secondary air supply system | |
| Evaporative emission control system |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 4 days agoYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Common questions
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020)?
Service every 3,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020) service schedule).
How often should the tires be serviced on a Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020)?
Service every 3,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020) service schedule).