Yamaha 2012 WR250R Owner'S Manual Download

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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EAU42134

Troubleshooting charts

Starting problems or poor engine performance

Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.

1. Fuel

There is enough fuel.

There is no fuel.

Check the compression.

Supply fuel.

The engine does not start.
Check the compression.

Operate the electric starter.

2. Compression

There is compression.

There is no compression.

Check 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 turns over
quickly.

The engine turns over
slowly.

The battery is good.

Dry

Wet

Operate the electric starter.

Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.

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Summary of Contents for 2012 WR250R

Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL WR250RB 32D 28199 28 ...

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

Page 3: ...ry 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 contains the most cur re...

Page 4: ... 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 TIP 32D 9 28 E0 book 1 ...

Page 5: ...S MANUAL 2011 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition June 2011 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan 32D 9 28 E0 book 2 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 6: ...nce chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing panels 7 8 Checking the spark plug 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 12 Coolant 7 14 Cleaning the air filter element and check hose 7 17 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 19 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 19 Valve clearance 7 20 Tires 7 20 Spoke wheels 7 22 Adjusting...

Page 7: ...e light bulb 7 37 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 7 38 Supporting the motorcycle 7 38 Front wheel 7 39 Rear wheel 7 40 Troubleshooting 7 41 Troubleshooting charts 7 43 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 2 ページ２０１１年６月２９日...

Page 8: ...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 32D 9 28 E0 book 1 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 9: ... 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 2 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 1 2 32D 9 28 E0 book 3 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 11: ... 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 4 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 12: ... 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 are approaching and passing through intersections since in tersec...

Page 13: ...uld 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 precautions Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a deadly gas Breathing ...

Page 14: ...le 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 bags duffel bags or tents can create unstable han dling or a slow steering re sponse This vehicle is not designed to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sidecar Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accesso...

Page 15: ... his or her normal riding position This improper position limits the free dom of movement of the opera tor and may limit control ability therefore such accessories are not recommended Use caution when adding electri cal accessories If electrical acces sories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle s electrical system an electric failure could result which could cause a dangerous loss of lights or en...

Page 16: ... 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 transport 32D 9 28 E0 book 5 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 17: ...Fuse box page 7 34 3 Coolant reservoir page 7 14 4 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 17 5 Battery page 7 32 6 Main fuse page 7 34 7 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 8 Helmet holder page 4 14 9 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 14 32D 9 28 E0 book 1 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 18: ...r page 7 25 2 Air filter element page 7 17 3 Rear brake light switch page 7 24 4 Bleed screw page 4 16 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 7 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob page 4 17 32D 9 28 E0 book 2 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 19: ...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 19 8 Fuel tank cap page 4 11 32D 9 28 E0 book 3 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 20: ...en 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 locked and all electrica...

Page 21: ...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 on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU11446 Coolant...

Page 22: ... 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 If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned...

Page 23: ...o 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 SE LECT 2 and RESET buttons When the key is turned to ON all of the display segments of the multi function display will appear and then di...

Page 24: ...o 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 and the display will retu...

Page 25: ... If the stopwatch is in op eration stop it by pushing the SE LECT 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 The manual start is the...

Page 26: ...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 SE LECT 1 button To decrease the ...

Page 27: ... 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 in order to avoid engine damage EAU12349 Handl...

Page 28: ...h 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 The clut...

Page 29: ...d 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 1 32D 9 28 E0 book 10 ペ...

Page 30: ...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 vehicle Never refuel while ...

Page 31: ... 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 knocking or pinging oc cur...

Page 32: ...ot 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 EAU46281 Seat To remove the seat Remove the bolts and then slide the s...

Page 33: ...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 increase the rebound da...

Page 34: ...e adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks always represents the entire adjusting 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 directi...

Page 35: ...ons 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 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 38 TIP When bleeding the front fork there should be no weight on the front end of the vehicle 2 Remove the bleed screws and al low all of the ...

Page 36: ...ad 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 the adjusting screw in d...

Page 37: ...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 system valve is con sta...

Page 38: ...rcuit 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 switch has the f...

Page 39: ...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 a Yamaha dealer The cl...

Page 40: ...efore 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 12 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system f...

Page 41: ...lubricate cable and grip housing 7 19 7 29 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 29 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 27 7 28 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 20 7 22 Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth Correc...

Page 42: ...e 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 3 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 43: ...tomatically 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 neutral position The tr...

Page 44: ...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 periods of time with the ...

Page 45: ...d 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 0 600 mi Avoid prolonge...

Page 46: ...e 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 4 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 47: ...ngine 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 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs ...

Page 48: ...ed in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Tool box 1 32D 9 28 E0 book 2 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午...

Page 49: ...iodic 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 Adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Adjust engine...

Page 50: ...id 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 necessary 7 Tires Check ...

Page 51: ...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 switch Check operation 18...

Page 52: ... Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant Every 3 years 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 26 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK...

Page 53: ...lly 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 7 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 54: ...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 32D 9 28 E0 book 8 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 55: ...ginal posi tion 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 posi tion and then install the bolt 2 Install the seat 1 Bolt 2 Collar 3 Panel A 1 2 3 1 Bolt 2 Panel B 1 2 32D 9 28 E0 book 9 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 56: ...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 posi tion 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 32D 9 28 E0 book 10 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日...

Page 57: ...posits 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 of the correct torque is...

Page 58: ...rankcase 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 then turn it off 3 Pla...

Page 59: ...revent 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 it idle for several minutes while checking...

Page 60: ...e 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 EAU20254 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold eng...

Page 61: ...inst 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 8 3 Place a container under the engine...

Page 62: ...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 mark and then install th...

Page 63: ...essary 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 8 2 Open the air filter case cover by re moving the screw and pulling the case cover outward as shown 3 Unhook the holding clip and then pull the...

Page 64: ...ert 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 cover and then install the...

Page 65: ...crew 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 inner edge of the throttle ...

Page 66: ...cle 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 this model WARNING EW...

Page 67: ...otor 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 punctured tube If unavoid...

Page 68: ...ened tire life EAU48373 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Slide the rubber cover back at the clutch lever 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt in direction a To...

Page 69: ... the brake lever free play turn the brake lever free play adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direc tion b 4 Tighten the locknut and then slide the rubber cover back to its original position WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy fee...

Page 70: ...itches 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 brake light switch as follows but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn ...

Page 71: ... 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 almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads a...

Page 72: ...ake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake sys tem leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Y...

Page 73: ...he 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 wheel for ward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as ...

Page 74: ...ve chain as follows NOTICE ECA10583 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 ...

Page 75: ...rip 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 use care not to pour wate...

Page 76: ...d 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 lever Lithium soap based ...

Page 77: ...dition 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 front fork compresses and ...

Page 78: ...eck or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU46343 Battery The battery is located behind panel D See page 7 8 This model is equippe...

Page 79: ...kly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the model will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry pla...

Page 80: ...n recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If a fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Main fuse 2 Spare main fuse 2 1 1 Fuel injection system fuse 2 Radiator fan fuse 3 Backup fuse 4 Ignition fuse...

Page 81: ...in 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 the headlight unit by removing the bolts and pulling up ward as shown 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove ...

Page 82: ...he 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 EAU24204 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clock...

Page 83: ... 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 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 1 Screw 1 1 ...

Page 84: ...ther 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 rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the ...

Page 85: ...spacers into both sides of the wheel hub NOTICE When installing the spacers be sure to install them on the correct side ECA17700 2 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install ing the brake caliper onto the brake disc 3 Insert the wheel axle from the right hand side 4 Install the axle nut 5 Lower the front wheel so that it i...

Page 86: ...ot need to be disassembled in order to remove and install the rear wheel 7 While supporting the brake caliper pull the wheel axle out 8 Remove the drive chain pullers spacers and 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 EAU45193 To install the rear wheel 1 Install the spacers into b...

Page 87: ...n the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self 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 ...

Page 88: ... MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage 32D 9 28 E0 book 42 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

Page 89: ...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 turns over quickly The engine...

Page 90: ...e 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 The coolant level is lo...

Page 91: ...e 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 drive chain and wheel ax...

Page 92: ... 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 extremely corrosive in combination with water carry o...

Page 93: ...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 lens EAU43202 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool d...

Page 94: ... 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 the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels ...

Page 95: ... 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 capacity 7 6 L 2 01 US gal 1 ...

Page 96: ... 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 Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake flui...

Page 97: ...e 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 injection system fuse 7 5 A B...

Page 98: ...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 label in the space pro...

Page 99: ...e 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 person 32D 9 28 E0 book 2 ...

Page 100: ...eplacing 7 35 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 37 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 ...

Page 101: ...INDEX V Valve clearance 7 20 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 32 Wheel front 7 39 Wheel rear 7 40 Wheels 7 22 32D 9 28 E0 book 4 ページ２０１１年６月２９日水曜日午後５時２８分 ...

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