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Important manual information

EAU10194

WR25RL/WR25RLC

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, May 2019

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

P/N LIT-11626-33-21

2CF-9-17_E0.book 2 ページ２０１９年５月３０日　木曜日　午前１０時３６分

Summary of Contents for WR250R 2020

Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL WR25RL WR25RLC 2CF 28199 17 LIT 11626 33 21 2CF 9 17_E0_Hyoshi indd 1 2019 06 05 9 46 44 ...

Page 2: ...other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle Read this manual carefully before operating the vehicle This manual should stay with the vehicle if...

Page 3: ...o maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrep...

Page 4: ...tential 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...

Page 5: ...amaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 33 21 2CF 9 17_E0 book 2 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 6: ...intenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing panels 7 9 Checking the spark plug 7 12 Canister for California 7 13 Engine oil 7 13 Coolant 7 16 Cleaning the air filter element and check hose 7 17 Cleaning the spark arrester 7 19 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 20 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 20 Valve clearance 7 21 Tires 7 21 Spoke wheels 7 23 Adjusting the clutch lever...

Page 7: ...ting 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 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL STREET DUAL PURPOSE MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 7 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERV...

Page 8: ...ls 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 5 3 2CF 9 17_E0 book 1 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 9: ...mum load 32C 21668 00 WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open 4AA 22259 80 PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY 91 Min Pump Octane R M 2 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective ...

Page 10: ...Location of important labels 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 1 2CF 9 17_E0 book 3 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 11: ...Location of important labels 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 1 California only 2CF 9 17_E0 book 4 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 12: ...erly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger 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 motorcyc...

Page 13: ...factor in the preven tion or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch ...

Page 14: ...le and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure 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 m...

Page 15: ...r front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect 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 access...

Page 16: ...at are attached to solid parts of the motorcycle 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 motorcy...

Page 17: ...adjuster page 4 14 2 Coolant reservoir page 7 16 3 Compression damping force adjuster page 4 14 4 Battery page 7 34 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 6 Helmet holder page 4 14 7 Shift pedal page 4 10 8 Fuses page 7 35 9 Compression damping force adjuster page 4 14 2CF 9 17_E0 book 1 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 18: ...d reservoir page 7 27 3 Air filter element page 7 17 4 Rear brake light switch page 7 25 5 Fuel tank cap page 4 11 6 Bleed screw page 4 16 7 Engine oil filler cap page 7 13 8 Engine oil level check window page 7 13 9 Brake pedal page 4 10 10 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 17 2CF 9 17_E0 book 2 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 19: ...utch 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 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 27 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 8 7 Brake lever page 4 10 8 Throttle grip page 7 20 2CF 9 17_E0 book 3 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 20: ...ays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 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 EAU1068B LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can b...

Page 21: ...S 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 EAU11447 Coolant tempera...

Page 22: ...cted 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 tu...

Page 23: ...the speedometer and odometer tripmeter displays be tween kilometers and miles press the SELECT 2 button until the distance units change Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed Basic mode Odometer and tripmeter modes The odometer shows the total distance traveled by the vehicle The tripmeters A and B show the dis tance traveled since they last reset and the fuel reserve trip...

Page 24: ...inclination of the ve hicle If the fuel level warning light comes on while riding in the measurement mode change to the basic mode and push 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 p...

Page 25: ...rn to the prior time Changing from the basic mode to the measurement mode With the odometer selected push the SELECT 1 button and SELECT 2 button together for at least two seconds to change to the measurement mode Changing from the measurement mode to the basic mode TIP The stopwatch must be stopped before changing to the basic mode 1 Check that the stopwatch is not in operation If the stopwatch i...

Page 26: ...hen the vehicle is stopped To stop and or resume counting repeat steps 3 and 4 Measurement mode for calibrating the distance compensation tripme ter s reading The distance compensation tripmeter is a feature intended to provide a more accurate tripmeter reading for enduro riding Calibrating this meter in accor dance with the distances specified on the enduro course map will help famil iarize the r...

Page 27: ...topwatch 2 Reset the distance compensation tripmeter and the stopwatch to zero by pushing the RESET but ton for at least two seconds Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis 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 ind...

Page 28: ...ch as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12713 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 EAU41701 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 EAU12822 Clutch lever The clu...

Page 29: ...con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located 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 2CF 9 17_E...

Page 30: ... a fire hazard EAU13222 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 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 smoking or while in the vi cinity of...

Page 31: ...d piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use premium unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 91 or higher or a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso...

Page 32: ...he 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 ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU46283 Seat To remove the seat Remove the bolts and then slide t...

Page 33: ... the front fork WARNING EWA10181 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 ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Rebound damping force To increase the rebou...

Page 34: ...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 direction a 1 b a 1 Ru...

Page 35: ... 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 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 39 TIP When bleeding the front fork there should be no weight on the front end of the vehicle 2 Remove the bleed scre...

Page 36: ...reload 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 ...

Page 37: ...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 EAU41942 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 co...

Page 38: ...ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha 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 EAU44895 Ignition circuit cut off system This system preven...

Page 39: ...er the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha deal...

Page 40: ...er 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 13 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling syst...

Page 41: ... and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 20 7 30 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 30 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 28 7 29 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 21 7 23 Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth C...

Page 42: ...s 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 2CF 9 17_E0 book 3 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 43: ...m The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the display will indicate error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the en gine EAU45128 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 posit...

Page 44: ... 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 ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricated only ...

Page 45: ...ft points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For 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 ...

Page 46: ...214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 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...

Page 47: ...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 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake d...

Page 48: ...ovided 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 2CF 9 17_E0 book 2 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木...

Page 49: ... 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace at 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months and thereafter every 6000 mi 10000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Spark arrester Clean 4 Valve clearance Check and adju...

Page 50: ...ry 8 Air induction system Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 2CF 9 17_E0 book 4 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 51: ...brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for d...

Page 52: ...is fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners Correct if necessary 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 18 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessar...

Page 53: ...5 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly 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 ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 400...

Page 54: ...ice After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers always change the fluid Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required 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 2CF 9 17_E0 book 8 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 55: ...orm some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EAU45132 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 2CF 9 17_E0 book 9 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 56: ...e original 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 2CF 9 17_E0 book 10 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３...

Page 57: ...ace 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 2CF 9 17_E0 book 11 ページ２０１９年５月３０日...

Page 58: ...er 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 of the correct torq...

Page 59: ...ngine 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 NOTICE ECA11233 After changing the engine oil the oil pressure must be checked using the bleed bolt To check t...

Page 60: ...nder the engine 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap and then the engine oil drain bolt and gasket TIP Skip to step 8 if not replacing the oil fil ter element 4 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts 5 Remove the oil filter element and O rings 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 Maximum level mark 3 Minimum level mark 4 Engine oil level check window 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 O ring 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 61: ...oil does not flow out after 1 minute stop the engine immediately Have your Yamaha dealer inspect the vehicle before further use ECA26130 13 Tighten the bleed bolt to the spec ified torque 14 For several minutes continue to let the engine idle while checking for oil leaks If any leakage is found stop the engine and check for the cause 15 Turn the engine off wait a few min utes for the oil to settle...

Page 62: ...rvoir cap WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never at tempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 5 Add coolant to the maximum level mark NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as p...

Page 63: ... 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 9 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 air filter element out 4 Remove the sponge...

Page 64: ...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 become excessively worn ECA10482 8 Place the holding clip in the origi nal position 9 Close the air filter case cover and then instal...

Page 65: ...ffler and then remove the gasket 3 Tap the tailpipe lightly and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon deposits from the spark ar rester portion of the tailpipe and in side of the tailpipe housing 4 Install the gasket and then insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the bolt holes 5 Install the spark arrester cap by in stalling the bolts and then tighten ing them to the specified torque...

Page 66: ... 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 EAU21386 Checking the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free pl...

Page 67: ... the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 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 pre...

Page 68: ...anging a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This model is equipped with tube tires Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tires shall be checked by tire sp...

Page 69: ... whenev er the tire or tube has been re placed An unbalanced wheel can result in adverse handling charac teristics and shortened tire life WARNING EWA10611 The wheels on this model are not de signed for use with tubeless tires Do not attempt to use tubeless tires on this model EAU48375 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch le...

Page 70: ...free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable and then slide the rubber cover to its original position 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU48444 Adjusting the brake lever free play Measure the brake lever free play as shown Periodically check the brake lever free play and if necessary ad...

Page 71: ...imin ish the braking performance which may result in loss of con trol and an accident EAU44821 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 EAU22275 Brake light switches The brake light is activated by switches connected to the brake lever and brake pedal Check that the brake light co...

Page 72: ... check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU48071 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...

Page 73: ... fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further rid ing WARNING EWA15991 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake fluid may al low air to enter the brake sys tem reducing braking performance Clean the filler cap before re moving Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Use only the specifie...

Page 74: ...cycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Push up on the drive chain at the center point between the chain tensioner and the chain support mounting bolt 4 Measure distance A between the swingarm and the top of the chain link closest to the swingarm as shown 5 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows NOTICE Im proper drive chain slack will overload the engine as ...

Page 75: ... cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 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...

Page 76: ...ssi ble to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation 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 installe...

Page 77: ...pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever EAU23185 Checking and lubricating the brake pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivot should be lubricat ed if necessary Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease 2CF 9 17_E0 book 31 ペー...

Page 78: ...ecified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23273 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication 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...

Page 79: ...wheel off the ground See page 7 39 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 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 EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the ...

Page 80: ...ficient 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 accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regul...

Page 81: ...dividual circuits is located be hind panel C See page 7 9 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 EW...

Page 82: ...e glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 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 the headlight bulb cover Specified...

Page 83: ...t in the original position and then installing the bolts 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24182 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 EAU43006 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light unit by removing the screw 2 Remove the turn signal ...

Page 84: ...ing 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 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 signa...

Page 85: ...y securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the front wheel axle pinch bolts and axle nut 2 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure in the previous section Supporting the motorcycle 3 Remove the axle nut 4 Pull the wheel axle out 5 Remove the spacers and the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel and brake disc have been remo...

Page 86: ...ar wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid 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 39 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 remov...

Page 87: ... drive chain slack See page 7 28 EAU25872 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive 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 power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems...

Page 88: ...tenance and adjustment 7 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage 2CF 9 17_E0 book 42 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 89: ...dealer check the vehicle 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 Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The batter...

Page 90: ...scape 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 i...

Page 91: ...er 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 drive chain and whe...

Page 92: ...onge 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 car...

Page 93: ...s 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 lens EAU43204 Storage Short term Always store you...

Page 94: ...hile turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 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 t...

Page 95: ...API service SG type or higher JASO stan dard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 1 30 L 1 37 US qt 1 14 Imp qt With oil filter removal 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 0 65 L 0 69 US qt 0 57 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded ga...

Page 96: ...ire air pressure measured on cold tires Up to 90 kg 198 lb load Front 125 kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi Rear 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi 90 kg 198 lb load maximum load 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 21 x 1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18 x 2 15 Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake flu...

Page 97: ...n signal light 21 0 W License plate light 5 0 W 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 Fuse s Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 7 5 A Radiator fan motor fuse 7 5 A ...

Page 98: ... IDENTIFICATION NUM BER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle 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 ...

Page 99: ... is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Model lab...

Page 100: ...ation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 120...

Page 101: ...o 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 element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification...

Page 102: ...d only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 19000 mi 31000 km or 36 months 220...

Page 103: ... 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 28000 mi 46000 km or 54 months 31000 mi 51000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 2CF 9 17_E0 book 6 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 104: ...ness WARRANTY TRANSFER To transfer the warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer A reasonable dealer imposed fee may be charged fo...

Page 105: ...quest at any later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine r...

Page 106: ...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 Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle renta...

Page 107: ...g factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE 2CF 9 17_E0 book 10 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 108: ...adlight bulb replacing 7 36 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 K Key identification number 10 2 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 38 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission control sys...

Page 109: ...gnal light bulb replacing 7 37 Turn signal switch 4 9 V Valve clearance 7 21 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 33 Wheel front 7 39 Wheel rear 7 40 Wheels 7 23 2CF 9 17_E0 book 2 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 110: ...2CF 9 17_E0 book 3 ページ２０１９年５月３０日木曜日午前１０時３６分 ...

Page 111: ...form right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicians at your authorized Yamaha dealer use Service ...

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