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TT250R(N)

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st Edition, June 2000

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

EAU03337

4PX-9-26-0, 1, 2(AUS) 7/25/00 5:25 PM Page 4

Summary of Contents for TT-R TT250RN

Page 1: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2000 7 0 6 1 E OWNER S MANUAL 4PX 28199 26 TT250R N YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD...

Page 2: ...ting racing machines It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields This manual will give you an understanding of the operation inspectio...

Page 3: ...e taken to avoid damage to the motorcycle A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer Q w cC NOTE NOTE 8 This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle a...

Page 4: ...IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EW000002 w PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE 4PX 9 26 0 1 2 AUS 7 25 00 5 25 PM Page 3...

Page 5: ...by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st Edition June 2000 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan EAU0...

Page 6: ...ake pedal 3 4 Fuel tank cap 3 5 Fuel 3 5 Fuel tank breather hose 3 6 Fuel cock 3 6 Starter choke knob 1 3 7 Kickstarter 3 7 Steering lock 3 8 Seat 3 8 Helmet holder 3 9 Adjusting the front fork 3 9 Ad...

Page 7: ...1 Drive chain slack 6 22 Lubricating the drive chain 6 23 Checking and lubricating the cables 6 24 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals 6 25 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutc...

Page 8: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Model label 9 2 Noise regulation For Australia 9 2 4PX 9 26 0 1 2 AUS 7 25 00 5 25 PM Page 7...

Page 9: ...ECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS Safe riding 1 Always make pre operation checks Careful checks may help prevent an accident 2 This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passenger 3 The f...

Page 10: ...eering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering insufficient lean angle for the speed a Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic condi tion...

Page 11: ...r operation They become very hot and can cause burns Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet 6 Passengers should also observe the precautions mentioned above Modification...

Page 12: ...le before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently 3 Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar front fork or front fender These items including such cargo as sleeping...

Page 13: ...effects Wind may attempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become unstable in cross winds These accessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles c Certa...

Page 14: ...se hot areas b Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over c Do not park the motorcycle near a flammable source e g a kerosene heater or near an open flame otherwis...

Page 15: ...02977 Q SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this motorcycle 1 2 4PX 9 26 0 1 2 AUS 7 25 00 5 25 PM P...

Page 16: ...1 8 Q SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING Before you operate this vehicle read the owner s manual English 3HP 21568 00 4AA 22259 40 1 2 4PX 9 26 0 1 2 AUS 7 25 00 5 25 PM Page 15...

Page 17: ...light page 6 30 2 Fuel cock page 3 6 3 Starter choke knob page 3 7 4 Air filter element page 6 11 5 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 6 Helmet holder page 3 9 7 Shift pedal page 3 4 8 Front fork compression d...

Page 18: ...ar shock absorber compression damping adjusting knob page 3 12 13 Main switch page 3 1 14 Front fork spring preload adjusting valve page 3 9 15 Steering lock page 3 8 16 Engine oil filter element page...

Page 19: ...and instruments 1 Clutch lever page 3 3 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 2 3 Speedometer unit page 3 2 4 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 5 Brake lever page 3 4 6 Throttle grip page 6 13 7 Fuel tank...

Page 20: ...be removed EAU00038 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAU00056 Indicator lights EAU00057 Turn signal indicator light 5 This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch...

Page 21: ...mation will enable you to plan future fuel stops 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer 3 Trip odometer 4 Reset knob 1 2 3 1 Dimmer switch 2 Turn signal switch 3 Horn switch EAU00118 Handlebar switches EAU00121 Dim...

Page 22: ...page 5 1 for starting instruc tions prior to starting the engine 1 EAU00152 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the han dl...

Page 23: ...ifting the gears of the 6 speed constant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU00158 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lev...

Page 24: ...icient fuel in the tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown in the illustration EW000130 w 8 Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise it may overflow when the fuel warms up and...

Page 25: ...Arrow mark positioned over ON EAU03050 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it also The fuel cock has three positions OFF With the lever in this positi...

Page 26: ...ore starting is recom mended RES This indicates reserve If you run out of fuel while riding move the lever to this position Fill the tank at the first opportunity Be sure to set the lever back to ON a...

Page 27: ...locked remove the key and then close the lock cover To unlock the steering Reverse the above procedure 1 Steering lock 1 2 To install the seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into t...

Page 28: ...essure there should be no weight on the front end of the motorcycle 2 Remove the air valve cap from each fork leg 3 Check the air pressure in each fork leg with an air pressure gauge NOTE An optional...

Page 29: ...by harden the suspension increase the air pressure with an air pump or compressed air To decrease the spring rate and thereby soften the suspension decrease the air pressure by pushing each valve stem...

Page 30: ...preload rebound and com pression damping force adjuster 1 Spring preload adjustment should be left to a Yamaha deal er EC000015 cC Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or mi...

Page 31: ...e as follows Turn the adjusting knob in direction a to increase compression damping force and in direction b to decrease compression damping force EC000016 cC Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond...

Page 32: ...o assist the operator in fulfilling the responsibility of rais ing the sidestand before starting off Therefore check this system regularly as described below and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it d...

Page 33: ...ion into gear 9 Move the sidestand down Does the engine stall 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 s...

Page 34: ...level and for fluid leakage 3 4 6 18 6 21 9 Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary Clutch 9 Check operation condition and free play 3 3 6 17 9 Adjust if necessary Throttle grip and housing 9 Check...

Page 35: ...s NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time invo...

Page 36: ...s of control EAU00411 Starting and warming up a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met 8 The transmission is in the...

Page 37: ...n 10 seconds on any one attempt If the engine does not start with the starter motor try using the kickstarter 6 After starting the engine move the starter choke knob lever back halfway ECA00055 cC For...

Page 38: ...icated only when the engine is running Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission 8 Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid dam aging the engine transmis sion and drive train which...

Page 39: ...ed operation above 1 3 throttle 8 After every hour of operation stop the engine and then let it cool for five to ten minutes 8 Vary the engine speed from time to time Do not operate the engine at one...

Page 40: ...n turn the fuel cock lever to OFF EW000058 w 8 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 8 Do not park on a sl...

Page 41: ...the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart should be simply considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions However DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER TERRAIN GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND INDIVID...

Page 42: ...R READING 1 000 km ANNUAL CHECK 1 10 20 30 40 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 20 000...

Page 43: ...bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20 000km 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 16 S...

Page 44: ...very two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper and change the brake fluid 8 Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 24 Front and rea...

Page 45: ...nance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time the cowling or a panel needs to be removed and installed 1 Panel B 1 Screw EAU01145 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the scre...

Page 46: ...ondition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove the spark plug cap 1 Spark plug cap 1 1 Screw EAU00488 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the screw...

Page 47: ...self Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle 2 Check the spark plug for elec trode erosion and excessive car bon or other deposits and replace it if necessary To install the spark plug 1 Mea...

Page 48: ...el mark add suffi cient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4...

Page 49: ...ngine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase 2 1 4 3 4 Remove the oil filter element drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil fi...

Page 50: ...h the oil 8 Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase Recommended engine oil See page 8 1 Oil quantity Without oil filter element removal 1 1 L With oil filter element removal 1 2 L Tota...

Page 51: ...t it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 14 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correc...

Page 52: ...al and then squeeze the excess oil out NOTE The sponge material should be wet but not dripping 1 2 3 4 7 Install the sponge material onto the frame insert the air filter ele ment into the air filter c...

Page 53: ...s adjustment 1 Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead 2 Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes at 1 000 2 000 r min while occa sionally revving it to 4 000 5 000 r min NOTE The engi...

Page 54: ...sted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU03573 Tires To maximize the performance dura bility and safe operation of your motorcycle note t...

Page 55: ...untry Always com ply with the local regulations Minimum tire tread depth front and rear 1 0 mm Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Load Front Rear Up to 90 kg 125 kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 1 25 bar 150 kP...

Page 56: ...teristics of the motorcy cle cannot be guaranteed 8 After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd EAU00680 w 8 It is dangerous to ride with...

Page 57: ...down the clutch cable 6 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 7 Tighten both locknu...

Page 58: ...ting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly 8 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic syst...

Page 59: ...To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direc tion b 1 Brake light switch 2 Adjusting nut EW000109 w A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal can indicate the pres ence of a...

Page 60: ...ke pad wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicators have almost dis appeared...

Page 61: ...ly the recommended qual ity brake fluid otherwise the rub ber seals may deteriorate caus ing leakage and poor braking performance 1 1 Minimum level mark REAR Recommended brake fluid DOT 4 8 Refill wit...

Page 62: ...tion NOTE When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack the motorcycle should be positioned straight up and there should be no weight on it 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position a a D...

Page 63: ...inappropriate solvents 2 Wipe the drive chain dry NOTE Make sure that both adjusting plates are in the same position for proper wheel alignment EC000096 cC Improper drive chain slack will overload th...

Page 64: ...have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it Recommended lubricant Engine oil 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant ECA00052 cC Do not use engine oil or any other lu...

Page 65: ...ing the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lubricated if necessary EAU03164 Checking and lubricating t...

Page 66: ...an upright position 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly EC000098 cC If any damage is found or t...

Page 67: ...ently damage the battery 1 1 Battery 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them forward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steeri...

Page 68: ...rovide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space 8 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as...

Page 69: ...ocated behind panel B See page 6 6 for panel removal and installation procedures If the fuse is blown replace it as fol lows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off all electrical circuits 2 Remove the blo...

Page 70: ...defective bulb 1 Bolt 3 EW000119 w Headlight bulbs get very hot Therefore keep flammable prod ucts away from a lit headlight bulb and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down 5 Place a new bulb...

Page 71: ...7 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 1 1 Bulb 3 Insert a new bul...

Page 72: ...in and turning it coun terclockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws EC000108 cC Do not overtighten...

Page 73: ...w these precau tions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other main tenance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright Check that the motor cycle is in a stable and level position befo...

Page 74: ...ave a Yamaha dealer service the wheel 8 Securely support the motorcy cle so that there is no danger of it falling over 1 Disconnect the speedometer cable from the front wheel 2 Loosen the wheel axle h...

Page 75: ...3555 To install the front wheel 1 Install the speedometer gear unit into the wheel hub so that the projections mesh with the slots 2 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs NOTE Make sure that there i...

Page 76: ...sting plate 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 33 3 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket NOTE The drive chain does not n...

Page 77: ...ervice the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive r...

Page 78: ...Wipe clean with dry cloth and Open the throttle half way and start Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Engine turns over Engine turns over Battery good Check connections Use electric starter Check if ther...

Page 79: ...ell as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly installed 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush...

Page 80: ...s not leave any marks If the windshield is scratched use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing After normal use Remove dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and th...

Page 81: ...up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry complete ly before storing or covering it EWA00001 w 8 Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brak...

Page 82: ...bolt this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and t...

Page 83: ...els a little every month in order to pre vent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it 9 Remove the battery and f...

Page 84: ...c and kick starter Lubrication system Wet sump Engine oil Type Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE SF SG type or higher cC Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti friction...

Page 85: ...system Spur gear Primary reduction ratio 74 24 3 083 Secondary reduction system Chain drive Secondary reduction ratio 3 143 Number of drive chain sprocket teeth rear front 44 14 Transmission type Con...

Page 86: ...1 50 bar Load is total weight of cargo rider passenger and accessories Wheels Front Type Spoke wheel Size 1 60 21 Rear Type Spoke wheel Size 2 15 18 Brakes Front Type Single disc brake Operation Righ...

Page 87: ...Headlight type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 55W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 5 21W 1 Front turn singal light 12 V 21W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21W 2 License light 12 V...

Page 88: ...it Multiplier Imperial unit m kg 7 233 ft lb Torque m kg 86 794 in lb cm kg 0 0723 ft lb cm kg 0 8679 in lb Weight kg 2 205 lb g 0 03527 oz Speed km hr 0 6214 mph km 0 6214 mi m 3 281 ft Distance m 1...

Page 89: ...pipe Record this number in the space pro vided NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motor cycle with the licensing authority in y...

Page 90: ...for Australia TAMPERING WITH NOISE CON TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a The removal or rendering inoper ative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance r...

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