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LIT-11626-19-30

5GF-28199-17

TTR250V(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...LIT 11626 19 30 5GF 28199 17 TTR250V C OWNER S MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...ring and pacesetting 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 ope...

Page 4: ...R MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING...

Page 5: ...E ONLY IT IS ILLEGAL TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON ANY PUBLIC STREET ROAD OR HIGHWAY SUCH USE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS MA CHINE COMPLIES WITH ALMOST ALL STATE OFF HIGHWAY NOISE LEVEL AND SPARK ARRESTER...

Page 6: ...R250V OWNER S MANUAL 2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2005 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S...

Page 7: ...ing and installing the cowling and panels 6 6 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Engine oil and oil filter element 6 8 Cleaning the air filter element 6 12 Cleaning the spark arrester 6 13 Carburetor 6 14 Ch...

Page 8: ...TORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 3 Maintenance record 9 4 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A OFF ROAD MO...

Page 9: ...peri enced operators Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your ma chine to other qualified opera tors Know your skills and limits Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an...

Page 10: ...st not exceed the maximum load limit of 90 kg 198 lb When loading within this weight limit keep the following in mind Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the machine as possi...

Page 11: ...exhaust gas GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA BLE Always turn the engine off when refueling Take care not to spill any gaso line on the engine or exhaust pipe s muffler s when refuel ing Never refuel while s...

Page 12: ...e inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or allow gasoline to get into your eyes see your doctor immediate ly If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing immediately wash the affected area with soap and w...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle 1 2 3 4...

Page 14: ...LS NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER You increase you operate this vehicle on a public road EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY 8 8 8 8 8 5PA 2118K 00 ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective...

Page 15: ...adlight page 6 29 2 Front fork air valve page 3 7 3 Fuel cock page 3 5 4 Starter choke knob page 3 6 5 Air filter element page 6 12 6 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting dial page...

Page 16: ...rrester page 6 13 2 Battery page 6 27 3 Fuse page 6 28 4 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting knob page 3 9 5 Main switch page 3 1 6 Engine oil filter element page 6 8 7 Brake p...

Page 17: ...AU10430 Controls and instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Clutch lever page 3 2 2 Left handlebar switch page 3 1 3 Tripmeter page 3 1 4 Right handlebar switches page 3 1 5 Brake lever page 3 3 6 Throttle grip...

Page 18: ...removed EAU10660 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAU11830 Tripmeter The tripmeter shows the distance trav eled since it was last set to zero with the reset knob The tripmete...

Page 19: ...is switch to crank the engine with the starter CAUTION ECA10050 See page 5 1 for starting instruc tions prior to starting the engine EAU31640 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handl...

Page 20: ...pedal is on the right side of the machine To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal EAU13180 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap turn it counterclockwise and then pull it off To ins...

Page 21: ...the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pi...

Page 22: ...es fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it al so The fuel cock has three positions OFF With the lever in this position fuel will not flow Always return the lever to this position when...

Page 23: ...arting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the knob in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the knob in direction b to turn off the st...

Page 24: ...s follows 1 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 31 NOTE When checking and adjusting the air pressure there should be no weight on the front end of the vehicle 2 Re...

Page 25: ...fork leg in direction a To decrease the damping force and thereby soften the damping turn the ad justing screw on each fork leg in di rection b CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mec...

Page 26: ...justing dial and a compression damping force adjusting knob CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload 1 Loosen the locknut 2 T...

Page 27: ...force 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 range To obtain a p...

Page 28: ...ay explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way as this will result in poor damping per formance Always have a Yamaha dealer service the shock absorber EAU...

Page 29: ...switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer 5 Turn the engine off 6 Shift the transmission into gear 7 Keep the clutch lever pulled 8 Push the start s...

Page 30: ...ressure could have serious consequences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be m...

Page 31: ...y Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 19 6 20 Rear brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha deale...

Page 32: ...5 6 17 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 24 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting p...

Page 33: ...gear with the clutch lever pulled WARNING EWA11320 Before starting the engine check the function of the start ing circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 11 Never ride...

Page 34: ...into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it CAUTION ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position d...

Page 35: ...om the temporary build up of heat cruise at a lower engine speed 0 10 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle After every hour of operation stop the engine and then let it cool for five to...

Page 36: ...EAU17310 Owner s tool kit The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and mi...

Page 37: ...2000 km or 12 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when e...

Page 38: ...or damage Replace Every 4 years 5 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 6 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correc...

Page 39: ...Spark arrester Clean 16 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 17 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 18 Rear suspension link...

Page 40: ...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 maste...

Page 41: ...on each time the cowling or a panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU18850 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the cowling screws and then pull the cowling off as shown To install the cowling...

Page 42: ...he engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Remove the spark plug as shown with the spark plug wrench includ ed in the owner s tool kit To check the spark plug 1 Check that the po...

Page 43: ...U19784 Engine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment cleaned at the intervals specified in t...

Page 44: ...ent cleaning 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler bolt and drain bolt to dr...

Page 45: ...s then tightening them to the specified torque NOTE Make sure that the O rings are properly seated 10 Install the engine oil drain bolt and then tighten it to the specified torque 11 Install the engin...

Page 46: ...ause 14 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary CAUTION ECA10970 After replacing the engine oil make sure to check the oil pressure as de scribed below Remove the...

Page 47: ...Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame 5 Clean the sponge material with solvent and then squeeze the re maining solvent out 6 Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surf...

Page 48: ...ed in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE Make sure to select a well ventilated area free of combustible materials to clean the spark arrester 1 Remove the tailpipe by removing the bol...

Page 49: ...tor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control sys tem which requires very sophisticated adjustment Therefore carburetor ad justments should be left to Yamaha dealer wh...

Page 50: ...s 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 cargo and ac cesso...

Page 51: ...the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been ap proved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10570 Have a Yam...

Page 52: ...fter changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22011 Accessories and replacement parts WARNING EWA10621 This vehicle is not desi...

Page 53: ...free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 3 If the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as de scribed above tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure otherwise proce...

Page 54: ...ghten the locknut 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 feeling in the brake lever can indica...

Page 55: ...e brake system possibly caus ing it to become ineffective Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn...

Page 56: ...and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylin ders and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking Oil...

Page 57: ...wheel alignment CAUTION ECA10570 Improper drive chain slack will over load the engine as well as other vital parts of the machine and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To pre vent this from occu...

Page 58: ...e solvents 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant CAUTION ECA11110 Do not use engine oil or any other lu bricants for the drive chain a...

Page 59: ...t EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary...

Page 60: ...intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inn...

Page 61: ...e ground WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free...

Page 62: ...n Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND AL...

Page 63: ...6 6 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 blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage CAUTION ECA106...

Page 64: ...RNING EWA10790 Headlight bulbs get very hot There fore keep flammable products away from a lit headlight bulb and do not touch the bulb until it has cooled down 4 Place a new headlight bulb into po si...

Page 65: ...eplacing the taillight bulb 1 Remove the taillight lens by re moving the screws 2 Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push i...

Page 66: ...chine stand or if a machine stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU24360 Front wheel EAU24670 To...

Page 67: ...holder nuts to the specified torque NOTE Tighten the upper nuts first and then the lower ones When the nuts are tightened in this sequence there should be a gap at the bottom of the axle holder 5 Whi...

Page 68: ...e on page 6 31 3 Remove each swingarm end cover by removing the screws 4 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket NOTE The drive chain does not need to be disassem...

Page 69: ...ive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of p...

Page 70: ...re 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 rep...

Page 71: ...are used on hard to remove dirt do not leave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosio...

Page 72: ...amois or an absorbing cloth 2 Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from rusting 3 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stain less steel parts including the ex hau...

Page 73: ...a fuel cock that has an OFF position Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained...

Page 74: ...ft the machine so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler ou...

Page 75: ...ement replacement 1 10 L 1 16 US qt 0 97 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 20 L 1 27 US qt 1 06 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only...

Page 76: ...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 Ri...

Page 77: ...SPECIFICATIONS 8 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fuse Fuse 15 0 A...

Page 78: ...ABEL INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key...

Page 79: ...EAU26480 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 3 6 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare...

Page 80: ...incorporated into any new ve hicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or elem...

Page 81: ...MATION 9 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU26651 Maintenance record Have a Yamaha dealer complete this record when the machine is serviced Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and a...

Page 82: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU26670 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...

Page 83: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 84: ...have to pay anything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Inter...

Page 85: ...g you ll have strong factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your f...

Page 86: ...ulb replacing 6 29 I Identification numbers 9 1 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 Light switch 3 2 M Main switch 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 3 Maintenance emissio...

Page 87: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2005 5 1 1 1 E...

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