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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Supporting the motorcycle.............  7-34
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Rear wheel ....................................  7-35
Troubleshooting.............................  7-37
Troubleshooting chart....................  7-38

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE

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Matte color caution ..........................  8-1
Care.................................................  8-1
Storage ............................................  8-3

SPECIFICATIONS

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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Identification numbers ................... 10-1
Motorcycle noise regulation

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INDEX

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Summary of Contents for XT250F 2014

Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle XT250F 1YB 28199 22 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46091 ...

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: ...potential 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 WARNI...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition February 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan 1YB 9 22 book 2 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 6: ...cowling and panels 7 8 Checking the spark plug 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 12 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 14 Checking the engine idling speed 7 15 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 16 Valve clearance 7 16 Tires 7 16 Spoke wheels 7 18 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 19 Adjusting the brake lever free play 7 19 Brake light switches 7 20 Chec...

Page 7: ...Front wheel 7 34 Rear wheel 7 35 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting chart 7 38 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 INDEX 11 1 1YB 9 22 book 2 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 8: ... labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 2 1YB 9 22 book 1 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 9: ...Pa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi REAR 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 90 kg 198 Ibs maximum load FRONT 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi REAR 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi 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 1YB 9 22 book 2 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 1YB 9 22 book 3 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 11: ...T LABELS 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 4AA 22259 40 3 1YB 2118G 00 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 82 dB A AT 3750 r min SILENCING SYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 5XT 1YB 9 22 book 4 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 12: ...operly 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 motorc...

Page 13: ...l 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 catc...

Page 14: ...le as possible 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 a...

Page 15: ...or 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 acces...

Page 16: ...hat 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 motorc...

Page 17: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DESCRIPTION EAU10411 Left view 4 3 1 2 1 Headlight page 7 31 2 Fuel tank cap page 4 7 3 Air filter element page 7 14 4 Helmet holder page 4 10 1YB 9 22 book 1 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 18: ...t view 5 6 7 1 4 2 3 1 Fuse box 1 page 7 30 2 Fuse box 2 page 7 30 3 Battery page 7 29 4 Main fuse page 7 30 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 7 Engine oil filler bolt page 7 12 1YB 9 22 book 2 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 19: ...7 4 1 Clutch lever page 4 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 5 3 Indicator lights page 4 2 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Multi function display page 4 3 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 5 7 Brake lever page 4 7 8 Throttle grip page 7 16 1YB 9 22 book 3 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 20: ... started and stays 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 EAU10693 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are of...

Page 21: ...roximately 1 8 L 0 48 US gal 0 40 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 E...

Page 22: ...s to the multi function display Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident The multi function display is equipped with the following a speedometer an odometer two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled since the fuel level warning light came on a clock...

Page 23: ...llowing order F TRIP TRIP top TRIP bottom ODO F TRIP To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT button until TRIP begins flashing TRIP will only flash for five seconds While TRIP is flash ing 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 return to the prior mode af ter refueli...

Page 24: ...he high beam and to for the low beam EAU12461 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re leased the switch returns to the center position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12661 Engine stop switch ...

Page 25: ...ease the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 4 12 EAU12872 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mes...

Page 26: ... the brake pedal EAUM1794 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap 1 Open the fuel tank cap lock cover 2 Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Push and install the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position ...

Page 27: ...while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi at...

Page 28: ...f un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU139...

Page 29: ...ly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer adjust the spring preload How ever if you choose to make this adjust ment yourself obtain a special wrench at a Yamaha dealer NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby har...

Page 30: ... open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yam...

Page 31: ...on 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 EAU44893 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral switch has ...

Page 32: ...e has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer ...

Page 33: ...HECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 8 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 12 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary C...

Page 34: ...mage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 16 7 18 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 25 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 26 Chassis fast...

Page 35: ... engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAU16248 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 transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sid estand up See page 4 12 for more informa tion 1 Turn the key...

Page 36: ...er 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 ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off an...

Page 37: ... should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17024 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid pr...

Page 38: ...ce the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire 1YB 9 22 book 4 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 39: ...f 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...

Page 40: ...rovided 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 Owner s tool kit 1 1YB 9 22 book 2 ページ２０１４年２...

Page 41: ...kills EAU46911 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 4 Fuel injection Adjust engine idlin...

Page 42: ...icle for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for d...

Page 43: ... fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based...

Page 44: ...ent Replace 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi ...

Page 45: ...maging it The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 1YB 9 22 book ...

Page 46: ...eeds to be re moved and installed EAU44842 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the bolts 2 Unhook both projections at the bottom of the cowling by pulling it downward and then pull the cowl ing forward as shown To install the cowling 1 Place the cowling in the original position 2 Install the bolts EAU44852 Panels A and B To remove a panel 1 Remove the screw and collar 1 Cowling A 2 Panel A 1 ...

Page 47: ...tall a panel Place the collar and panel in their origi nal position and then install the screw Panel C To remove the panel 1 Remove the seat See page 4 9 2 Remove the bolt and washer and then remove the panel as shown 1 Panel A 2 Collar 3 Screw 1 Screw 2 Collar 3 Panel B 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 1 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 1 1YB 9 22 book 9 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 48: ...and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the 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 1 ...

Page 49: ...ith a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion To install the spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 2 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good...

Page 50: ...t the bottom right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter element replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start the engine warm it up for several mi...

Page 51: ... the bolts and then tight en the bolts to the specified torque 9 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 10 Install the oil filter element drain bolt and then tighten the bolt to the 1 Oil filter element drain bolt 1 1 Oil filter element cover bolt 2 Oil filter element cover 1 2 1 O ring 2 Oil filter element Tightening torque Oil filte...

Page 52: ...m mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 13 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAU44652 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usu...

Page 53: ...me excessively worn ECA10482 5 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the screws 6 Install the seat To clean the air filter check hose 1 Check the hose on the side of the air filter case for accumulated dirt or water 2 If dirt or water is visible remove the hose clean it and then install it EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it c...

Page 54: ...res are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING ...

Page 55: ...el 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 able however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in...

Page 56: ... use with tubeless tires Do not attempt to use tubeless tires on this model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warpage or oth er damage and the spokes for looseness or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the w...

Page 57: ... turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU48443 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 2 0 5 0 mm 0 08 0 20 in as show...

Page 58: ... 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 the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22393 Ch...

Page 59: ...ing the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary Front brake Rear brake 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 reduci...

Page 60: ...brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU22733 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever th...

Page 61: ...OTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10572 TIP Make sure that both adjusting plates are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 4 Make sure th...

Page 62: ...1122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11112 EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride...

Page 63: ...r 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 water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or cover becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU44275 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should ...

Page 64: ... of the sidestand should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 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...

Page 65: ...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 front fork for damage and ex cessive 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 falli...

Page 66: ...he front wheel off the ground See page 7 34 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely 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 bea...

Page 67: ...ry and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge...

Page 68: ...vid ual circuits are located behind panel C See page 7 8 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 EWA...

Page 69: ...ise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove cowling A See p...

Page 70: ...pler 7 Place the headlight unit in the orig inal position and then install the bolts 8 Install the cowling 9 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24134 Replacing the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the tail brake light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlight bulb cover 1 Headl...

Page 71: ...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 clockwise 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 screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 1 Tail brake light bulb 1 1 Screw...

Page 72: ...nal motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle 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 ...

Page 73: ...t side washer from the right hand side 4 Install the left side washer and the axle nut 5 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground 6 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 7 Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU56761 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no...

Page 74: ...rs into both sides of the wheel hub 2 Install the right side washer both drive chain adjusting plates the wheel and the brake caliper brack et by inserting the wheel axle from the right hand side TIP Make sure that the drive chain ad justing plates are installed with the punched sides facing to the out side and that the retainer on the swingarm is inserted into the slot in the brake caliper bracke...

Page 75: ...wever should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking th...

Page 76: ...cle 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 battery is good Dry Wet Ope...

Page 77: ...ver 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 wh...

Page 78: ...sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water c...

Page 79: ...ts 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 EAU43203 Storage Short term Always store yo...

Page 80: ...g cap WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10952 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...

Page 81: ...ity Without oil filter element replacement 1 20 L 1 27 US qt 1 06 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 30 L 1 37 US qt 1 14 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 9 6 L 2 54 US gal 2 11 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 1 8 L 0 48 US gal 0 40 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body ID ma...

Page 82: ...Rim size 21x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18M C x MT2 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 fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 225 mm 8 9 in Rear suspension Type Sw...

Page 83: ...indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuse Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A 1YB 9 22 book 3 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 84: ...E IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION 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 your area EAU26441 Engine ...

Page 85: ...ISE CON TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and The use of the vehicle aft...

Page 86: ...lder 4 10 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 5 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 12 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 L Labels location 1 1 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 2 Multi function display 4 3 N Neutral indicator light 4 2 Nois...

Page 87: ...INDEX 11 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 W Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheel front 7 34 Wheel rear 7 35 Wheels 7 18 1YB 9 22 book 2 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

Page 88: ...1YB 9 22 book 3 ページ２０１４年２月２８日金曜日午前１０時２１分 ...

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