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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS

..............................................1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION

...................2-1

DESCRIPTION

...................................3-1

Left view ...........................................3-1
Right view .........................................3-2
Controls and instruments..................3-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

........................................4-1

Main switch/steering lock .................4-1
Indicator lights and warning

lights .............................................4-2

assembly ....................................4-17

EXUP system ................................4-18

Sidestand ...................................... 4-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 4-19

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

.............. 5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

.................................. 6-1

Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ................................ 6-3

Engine break-in ............................... 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT

.................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit ................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for

the emission control system ........ 7-2

General maintenance and

lubrication chart ........................... 7-3

Removing and installing panels ...... 7-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 7-11
Coolant .......................................... 7-13
Cleaning the air filter element

and check hose .......................... 7-16

Adjusting the engine idling

speed ......................................... 7-18

Checking the throttle grip free

play ............................................ 7-18

Valve clearance ............................ 7-19
Tires .............................................. 7-19
Spoke wheels ............................... 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ............................................ 7-21

Adjusting the brake lever free

play ............................................ 7-22

Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-23
Brake light switches ...................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear

brake pads ................................. 7-24

Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-25
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-26
Cleaning and lubricating the

drive chain ................................. 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

cables ........................................ 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ................ 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers .............. 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake pedal ................................ 7-29

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand ................................... 7-29

Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 7-30
Checking the front fork .................. 7-30
Checking the steering ................... 7-31

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Summary of Contents for 2011 WR250RA

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 32D 28199 26 WR250RA Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46090 Q ...

Page 3: ...s from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual c...

Page 4: ...personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE ...

Page 5: ...10200 WR250RA OWNER S MANUAL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition September 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan ...

Page 6: ...t 7 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 3 Removing and installing panels 7 7 Checking the spark plug 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 11 Coolant 7 13 Cleaning the air filter element and check hose 7 16 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 18 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 18 Valve clearance 7 19 Tires 7 19 Spok...

Page 7: ...lacing the license plate light bulb 7 36 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 7 37 Supporting the motorcycle 7 37 Front wheel 7 38 Rear wheel 7 39 Troubleshooting 7 41 Troubleshooting charts 7 42 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 ...

Page 8: ... of the labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 9: ...175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi 90 kg 198 lbs 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi maximum load 32C 21668 00 Use PREMIUM unleaded gasoline with min 95 octane RON 2S3 2817K 00 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 5GK 2118K 00 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 88 dB A AT 5000 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 32D 32D 2118G 20 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...er The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when you ar...

Page 13: ...ive in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engine or exhaust sys tem become very hot during or af ter operation and can cause burns A passenger should also observe the above precau...

Page 14: ...re that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar front fork or front fender These items including such cargo as sleeping b...

Page 15: ...fect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain accessories can dis place the operator from his or her normal riding position This improper position limits the free dom of movement of the...

Page 16: ...otorcycle such as the frame or upper front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mount ed handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the motorcycle will not bounce exces sively during...

Page 17: ...ting screw page 4 14 2 Fuse box page 7 33 3 Coolant reservoir page 7 13 4 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 17 5 Battery page 7 32 6 Main fuse page 7 33 7 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 8 Helmet holder page 4 14 9 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 14 ...

Page 18: ...ar brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 2 Air filter element page 7 16 3 Rear brake light switch page 7 23 4 Bleed screw page 4 16 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 11 7 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 4 17 ...

Page 19: ...ents 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 Clutch lever page 4 9 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 8 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 4 Multi function display page 4 3 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 8 6 Brake lever page 4 10 7 Throttle grip page 7 18 8 Fuel tank cap page 4 11 ...

Page 20: ...mes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10683 LOCK The steering is l...

Page 21: ...ning light comes on when the fuel level drops below approximately 2 1 L 0 55 US gal 0 46 Imp gal When this occurs refuel as soon as possible The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains...

Page 22: ...light This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system See page 4 8 for an explanation of the self diagnosis device The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off I...

Page 23: ...raveled since set to zero and which can be calibrated to pro vide a more accurate tripmeter reading a stopwatch which shows the time that has been accumulated since the start of stopwatch measure ment a self diagnosis device TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT 1 SELECT 2 and RESET but tons When the key is turned to ON all of the display segments of the multi function display...

Page 24: ...h the SELECT 2 button to display the fuel reserve tripmeter TIP To change from the measurement mode to the basic mode the stopwatch and the distance compensation tripme ter must be stopped To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT 2 button and then push the RESET button for at least one second If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually it will reset itself automatically an...

Page 25: ...atch is not in operation If the stopwatch is in op eration stop it by pushing the SELECT 1 button and SELECT 2 button together 2 Push the SELECT 1 button and SELECT 2 button together for at least two seconds to change to the basic mode Measurement mode for the stop watch When the measurement mode is se lected the stopwatch is displayed and it can be started manually or automatical ly Manual start ...

Page 26: ...d on the enduro course map will help famil iarize the rider with the course In addi tion calibrating the meter may also be necessary when using tire wheel chain sprocket sizes etc other than specified For further information con cerning the use of this meter please consult your nearby Yamaha dealer Calibrate the distance compensation tripmeter as follows To increase the reading push the SELECT 1 b...

Page 27: ...sis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will indi cate an error code If the display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA11590 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible ...

Page 28: ...cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU12820 Clutch lever Th...

Page 29: ...the gears of the 6 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 1 1 Brake lever 1 1 Brake pedal ...

Page 30: ...is properly closed and locked before riding Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13212 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehi...

Page 31: ... with soap and water If gaso line spills on your clothing change your clothes EAU13391 NOTICE ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use premium unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 95 or higher If kno...

Page 32: ...ildren are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU46280 Seat To remove the seat R...

Page 33: ... EAU45202 Adjusting the front fork WARNING EWA10180 Always adjust both fork legs equal ly otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result This front fork is equipped with rebound damping force adjusting screws and compression damping force adjusting screws NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Rebound damping force To...

Page 34: ...he total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 17 click s in direction b Standard 10 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned in dir...

Page 35: ...e poor handling and loss of sta bility may result When riding in extremely rough condi tions the air temperature and pressure in the front fork will rise This will in crease the spring preload and harden the front suspension If this occurs bleed the front fork as follows 1 Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable stand under the engine TIP When bleeding the front fork there should be no weigh...

Page 36: ...e lower the spring preload Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjusting knob in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting knob in di rection b Compression damping force To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn ...

Page 37: ...ge will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU41941 EXUP system This model is equipped with Yamaha s EXUP EXhaust Ultimate Power valve system This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regu lates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe The EXUP ...

Page 38: ...ha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU44892 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral ...

Page 39: ...l After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by...

Page 40: ...d by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 11 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level ...

Page 41: ...ttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 18 7 28 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 28 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 26 7 27 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 19 7 21 Shift pedal Make sure that op...

Page 42: ...uts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE ...

Page 43: ...tem The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function display indicates error code 70 but this is not a mal function Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU45127 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the ...

Page 44: ...you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long pe...

Page 45: ...r this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17023 0 1000 km ...

Page 46: ...RNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire ...

Page 47: ...r perform service WARNING EWA15121 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 1 for more in formation abo...

Page 48: ...ire special tools data and technical skills EAU46910 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjus...

Page 49: ...el and vehicle for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if ne...

Page 50: ...ased grease Every 50000 km 30000 mi 12 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand s...

Page 51: ...t leakage Change Every 3 years 24 EXUP system Check operation cable free play and pulley position 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANC...

Page 52: ...you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged ...

Page 53: ...be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EAU45131 Panel A To remove the panel 1 Remove the seat See page 4 13 2 Remove the bolts and collars 1 Panel A 2 Panel B 1 2 1 Panel C 1 Panel D 1 1 1 Bolt 2 Collar 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 54: ... 1 Place the panel in the original po sition and then install the collars and bolts 2 Install the seat Panel B To remove the panel 1 Remove the seat See page 4 13 2 Remove the bolt and then remove the panel as shown To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original po sition and then install the bolt 2 Install the seat 1 Bolt 2 Panel A 1 2 1 Bolt 2 Panel B 1 2 ...

Page 55: ...stall the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts Panel D To remove the panel 1 Remove the seat See page 4 13 2 Remove the bolt and washer and then remove the panel as shown To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original po sition and then install the washer and bolt 2 Install the seat 1 Panel C 2 Bolt 1 2 2 1 Bolt 2 Washer 3 Panel D 3 2 1 ...

Page 56: ...ssive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate ...

Page 57: ...om right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter element replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and ...

Page 58: ... cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 11 Start the engine and then let ...

Page 59: ...e vehicle After checking the oil pressure tighten the bleed bolt to the specified torque EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU20253 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coo...

Page 60: ...l not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10472 EAU45155 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Remove panels A and C See page 7 7 3 Place a cont...

Page 61: ...art the engine let it idle for sev eral minutes and then turn it off 16 Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap and its retaining bolt 17 Check the coolant level in the res ervoir If necessary remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level ma...

Page 62: ...on chart Clean or if necessary re place the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas In addition the air filter check hose must be frequently checked and cleaned if necessary To clean the air filter element 1 Remove panel B See page 7 7 2 Open the air filter case cover by re moving the screw and pulling the case cover outward as shown 3 Unhook the holdin...

Page 63: ...er element frame 7 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is prop erly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may becomeexcessivelyworn ECA10481 8 Place the holding clip in the origi nal position 9 Close the air filter case cove...

Page 64: ...ing the idle adjust ing screw To increase the engine idling speed turn the screw in di rection a To decrease the en gine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment EAU21384 Checking the throttle grip free play The throttle grip free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the in...

Page 65: ...Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for...

Page 66: ...r this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10562 It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience It is not recommended to patch a p...

Page 67: ...attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU48373 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 ...

Page 68: ...n 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU48441 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 5 0 8 0 mm 0 20 0 31 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Slide the rubber cover back at the brake lever 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To increase the brake...

Page 69: ...hich may result in loss of con trol and an accident EAU44820 Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked before each ride If opera tion is not smooth have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU22273 Brake light switches The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes ef fect If necessary adjust the rear b...

Page 70: ...indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU48070 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator groove If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove almo...

Page 71: ...ead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is nor mal for the brake fluid level to grad ually go down However...

Page 72: ...317 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut on each side of the swingarm 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear...

Page 73: ...10583 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special...

Page 74: ...eration of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore ...

Page 75: ...ked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch le...

Page 76: ...n chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the fr...

Page 77: ...or more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specif...

Page 78: ...es cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical ...

Page 79: ...ated be hind panel C See page 7 7 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 1 Main fuse 2 Spa...

Page 80: ... of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight cowling to gether with...

Page 81: ...d then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight cowling to gether with the headlight unit by placing it in the original position and then installing the bolts 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it 1 Headlight coupler 2 ...

Page 82: ...b into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11191 EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 1 Screw 2 Turn ...

Page 83: ...le Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the ...

Page 84: ... wheel axle pinch bolts and axle nut 2 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 37 3 Remove the axle nut 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel has been removed to gether with the brake disc oth erwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11071 EAU45172 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between...

Page 85: ...injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the axle nut 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 37 3 Remove the axle nut and washer 4 Loosen the locknut on each side of the swingarm 5 Turn the drive chain slack adjust ing bolts fully in direction a 6 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear spr...

Page 86: ...n the brake caliper bracket is inserted into the slot in the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads be fore installing the wheel 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the washer and the axle nut 4 Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 5 Adjust the drive chain slack See page 7 26 6 Tighten the axle nut and...

Page 87: ...However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking ...

Page 88: ...heck the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turn...

Page 89: ...idual pressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK ...

Page 90: ...fore cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the ...

Page 91: ... warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are e...

Page 92: ... apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the l...

Page 93: ...nd the spark plug cap WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10951 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off th...

Page 94: ...er element replacement 1 30 L 1 37 US qt 1 14 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maxi mum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 0 90 L 0 95 US qt 0 79 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capac...

Page 95: ... psi Rear 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi Loading condition 90 185 kg 198 408 lb Front 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi Rear 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 21x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x2 15 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operatio...

Page 96: ...2 V 5 0 W 1 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting EL Electroluminescent Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 7 5 A Radiator fan fuse 7 5 A Fuel injec...

Page 97: ...identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26460 Model label The model label is affixed to the loca tion shown Record the information on this ...

Page 98: ...or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any pe...

Page 99: ...es 4 8 Headlight bulb replacing 7 34 Helmet holder 4 14 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 9 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 19 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 36 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 3 Maintenance emission control system 7 2 Matte color caut...

Page 100: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 7 19 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 31 Wheel front 7 38 Wheel rear 7 39 Wheels 7 21 ...

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Page 102: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010 10 0 1 1 E ...

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