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Summary of Contents for XV250H

Page 1: ...DIC183 XV250H OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 46B 28199 78 English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U46B78E0 book Page 1 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 3: ...e 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 discrepancies between ...

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: ...MANUAL 2016 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition June 2016 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U46B78E0 book Page 2 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 6: ...on chart 7 5 Removing and installing the panel 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 11 Cleaning the air filter element 7 13 Carburetor 7 15 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 18 Adjusting the brake lever free play 7 19 Adjusting the b...

Page 7: ...cycle 7 35 Front wheel 7 35 Rear wheel 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting chart 7 40 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 Maintenance record 10 3 YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA LTD MOTORCYCLE WARRANTY GUIDE 10 5 Index 11 1 U46B78E0 book Page 2 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 8: ...le 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 3 4 2 1 5 6 7 8 U46B78E0 book Page 1 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 9: ...S ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A1 AVERTISSEMENT LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES ETIQUETTES AVANT D UTILISER CE VEHICULE TOUJOURS PORTER UN CASQUE DE MOTOCYCLISTE APPROUVE des lunettes et des vêtements de protection 1TP 2118K B1 CAN ICES 2 NMB 2 8KM 82377 30 3 5 4 6 1 2 U46B78E0 book Page 2 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 10: ...Location of important labels 1 3 1 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows 3CK 21668 A1 3CK 21668 B1 à 7 8 U46B78E0 book Page 3 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 11: ... you Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly 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 carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recog...

Page 12: ...to main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is no...

Page 13: ...orcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and car...

Page 14: ...t change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle C...

Page 15: ... instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure t...

Page 16: ... 7 32 2 Steering lock page 4 8 3 Battery page 7 30 4 Fuses page 7 32 5 Helmet holder page 4 9 6 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 9 7 Main switch page 4 1 8 Fuel cock page 4 6 9 Shift pedal page 4 3 U46B78E0 book Page 1 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 17: ... 3 Rider seat page 4 8 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 4 5 Air filter element page 7 13 6 Front turn signal position lights page 7 34 7 Brake pedal page 4 4 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 10 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 9 U46B78E0 book Page 2 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 18: ...nstruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Clutch lever page 4 3 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 2 3 Speedometer unit page 4 2 4 Right handlebar switches page 4 2 5 Brake lever page 4 4 6 Throttle grip page 7 16 U46B78E0 book Page 3 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 19: ...dent EAU54371 Parking The taillight and position lights are on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The key must be pushed in from the OFF position to be turned to NOTICE ECA11021 Do not use the parking position for an extended length of time other wise the battery may discharge EAU10982 Indicator lights EAU11022 Turn signal indicator light This indicator light flashes w...

Page 20: ...eam 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 released the switch returns to the cen ter 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 EAU12662 Engine stop switch Set this ...

Page 21: ...ngage the clutch release 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 11 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...

Page 22: ...r brake press down on the brake pedal EAU13042 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into posi tion with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it 1 Brake leve...

Page 23: ...rks 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 ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel w...

Page 24: ...g ethanol and that con taining 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 EAU13582 Fuel cock This model is equipped with a negative pressure fuel cock The fuel cock sup plies fuel from the tank to the carbure to...

Page 25: ...on the engine can be primed Turn the fuel cock lever to this position when the engine has been allowed to run out of fuel This sends fuel directly to the carburetor which will make starting easier After the en gine has started be sure to turn the le ver to ON or RES if you have not refueled yet EAU13591 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied...

Page 26: ...g lock is difficult to en gage try turning the handlebars back to the left slightly To unlock the steering 1 Open the steering lock cover and insert the key 2 Push the key in and turn it 1 8 turn counterclockwise The key will spring out when the lock is re leased 3 Remove the key and close the lock cover EAU14221 Rider seat To remove the rider seat Remove the bolts and then pull the rider seat off...

Page 27: ...shock absorber assemblies WARNING EWA10211 Always adjust both shock absorber assemblies equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may re sult Each shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Adjust the spring preload as follows To increase the spri...

Page 28: ...ff system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the 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 sid...

Page 29: ...d is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system accord ing to the following procedure TIP This check is most reliable if p...

Page 30: ...10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch swi...

Page 31: ...r 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 5 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 11 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust ...

Page 32: ...e 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 26 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 27 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 28 Chassis fasteners Make sur...

Page 33: ...For your safety pre operation checks 5 3 5 Battery Check fluid level Fill with distilled water if necessary 7 30 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U46B78E0 book Page 3 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 34: ...ler to check the electrical circuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 7 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt 6 After ...

Page 35: ... not re quired when the engine is warm EAU16673 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it 1 Shift pedal ...

Page 36: ...cond gear Make sure not to shift the transmission into the neutral posi tion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear TIP When shifting gears in normal operat ing conditions use the recommended shift points EAU16701 To decelerate 1 Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle 2 Shift the...

Page 37: ...peration the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA11283 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10271 If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17214 Parking When park...

Page 38: ...n 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 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 39: ...e 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 U46B78E0 book Page 2 Monday July 4 2016 2...

Page 40: ... mi or 6 months 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months 16000 km 10000 mi or 18 months 21000 km 13000 mi or 24 months 26000 km 16000 mi or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace at 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months and thereafter every 10000 km 6000 mi or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Ch...

Page 41: ...y Replace gasket s if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 6000 km 4000 mi or 6 months 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months 16000 km 10000 mi or 18 months 21000 km 13000 mi or 24 months 26000 km 16000 mi or 30 months U46B78E0 book Page 4 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 42: ...ecific gravity and breather hose for proper opera tion 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Check operation Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary 6 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and cl...

Page 43: ...be Every 500 km 300 mi and after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain or wet areas 13 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease every 16000 km 10000 mi or 18 months Repack 14 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 15 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly No ITEM ROUTINE...

Page 44: ... leak age Replace if necessary 22 Shock absorber as semblies Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 23 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 24 Engine oil filter ele ment Replace 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 1...

Page 45: ...ster cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged 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 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 6000 km 4000 mi or 6 month...

Page 46: ...e panel and then push the rear of the panel in EAU19546 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart In addi tion the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the conditi...

Page 47: ...he spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifi cation To install a spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa ce 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...

Page 48: ...ndow locat ed at 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 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it of...

Page 49: ...ure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11621 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 Bolt 2 Oil filter element cover 2 1 1...

Page 50: ...ct it if necessary EAU3273A Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart Clean or if necessary re place the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the air filter case bolts and loosen the air filter case joint clamp screw 2 Dis...

Page 51: ...l handle it gently and carefully and do not twist or wring it ECA10512 6 Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge material and then squeeze the excess oil out TIP The air filter element should be wet but not dripping 7 Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame 8 Insert the element into the air filter case and then install the wing nut and its washer NO...

Page 52: ...ter case joint and then tighten the clamp screw 12 Install the bolts EAU21252 Carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control system which requires very sophisti cated adjustment Therefore carbure tor adjustments should be left to Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowledge and experi ence EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engi...

Page 53: ...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 EWA10504 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may ...

Page 54: ...of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience It is not recommended to patch a punctured tube If unavoid 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...

Page 55: ... the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or other damage and the spokes for looseness or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or rep...

Page 56: ...tch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection 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 lever and then slide the rubber cover to its original position EAU22095 Adjusting the brake lever free play Measure the brake lever free play as shown Periodically check the brake lever free play and if nec...

Page 57: ...he brake pedal height and free play WARNING EWA10671 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments Brake pedal height The top of the brake pedal should be positioned at the specified distance above the top of the footrest as shown Periodically check the brake pedal height and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal 2 To raise the brake pedal turn ...

Page 58: ...the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light EAU22274 Brake light switches The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes effect 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 hol...

Page 59: ... is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake shoe wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake If a brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit line have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set EAU32346 Checking the brake fluid level ...

Page 60: ...ces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before ...

Page 61: ... frame swingarm and other parts To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECA17791 EAU53052 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut 2 Loosen the axle nut 3 Loosen the drive chain puller lock nut at each end of the swingarm 4 To tighten the drive chain...

Page 62: ...ar 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 Remove all dirt and mud from the drive chain with a brush or cloth TIP For a thorough cleaning have a Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent 2 Spray Yamaha chain lubric...

Page 63: ... damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU49921 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The oper...

Page 64: ... brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U46B78E0 book Page 27 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 65: ...he 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 maintenance 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 surfa ce and hold it in a...

Page 66: ...ground See page 7 35 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 steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals spe...

Page 67: ...ely call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention 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 Take care not to spill electrolyte on the drive chain as this may weaken it shorten chain life and possibly result in an accid...

Page 68: ... lead ECA16303 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check the specific gravity of the electrolyte at least once a month and fully charge the battery whenever nec essary 3 Fully charge the battery before installation NOTICE When in stalling the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then connect the positive lead before connecting the negative lead ECA16841 4 After installatio...

Page 69: ...4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAU53082 Replacing the headlight bulb If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows NOTICE ECA10661 Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean ...

Page 70: ... 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU70550 Replacing the brake tail light bulb 1 Remove the brake tail light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 1 Screw 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlig...

Page 71: ...turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10682 1 Brake tail light bulb 1 Scre...

Page 72: ... stand is not available by placing a jack under 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 of the swingarm...

Page 73: ... enough space between the brake pads before insert ing the brake disc and that the slot in the speedometer gear unit fits over the retainer on the fork leg 3 Install the wheel axle 4 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 5 Tighten the wheel axle to the specified torque 6 Tighten the front wheel axle pinch bolt to the specified torque 1 Wheel axle 2 Front...

Page 74: ...justing nut on both ends of the swingarm 2 Loosen the axle nut and the brake torque rod nut at the brake shoe plate 3 Lift the rear wheel off the ground See page 7 35 4 Remove the brake pedal free play adjusting nut and then discon nect the brake rod at the brake camshaft lever 5 Disconnect the brake torque rod from the brake shoe plate by re moving the nut and the bolt 1 Axle nut 2 Drive chain pu...

Page 75: ...page 7 20 WARNING EWA10661 After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light EAU25852 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting c...

Page 76: ...eriodic maintenance and adjustment 7 39 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage U46B78E0 book Page 39 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 77: ...ck the electrodes 3 Ignition Wet Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns ov...

Page 78: ...outlets with plastic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Alw...

Page 79: ...t and a soft clean 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 combi...

Page 80: ... and plastic parts 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 EAU26214 Storage Short term...

Page 81: ...jury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift...

Page 82: ...PI service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt With oil filter removal 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 9 5 L 2 5 US gal 2 1 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 2 6 L 0 69 US gal 0 57 Imp gal Carburetor Type quantity BD...

Page 83: ...gf cm 29 psi Rear 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18 x 1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 15M C x MT2 75 Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Mechanical leading trailing drum brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring Coil spring Shock absorber Hydraulic damper Wheel travel 140 mm 5 5 in...

Page 84: ...n light 27 0 W 8 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 27 0 W 2 Meter lighting 1 7 W 1 Neutral indicator light 1 7 W 1 High beam indicator light 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 3 0 W 1 Fuse s Main fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A U46B78E0 book Page 3 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 85: ...ION NUMBER 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 your area EAU...

Page 86: ...er is stamped into the key 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 label...

Page 87: ...e minder 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 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 6000 km 4000 mi or 6 months 11000 km 7000 mi or 12 months 16000 km 10000 mi or 18 months 21000 km 13000 mi or 24 months 26000 km 16000 mi or 30 months 31000 km 19000 mi or 36 months 36000 km 22000 ...

Page 88: ...ormation 10 4 10 46000 km 28000 mi or 54 months 51000 km 31000 mi or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U46B78E0 book Page 4 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

Page 89: ...his transfer MUST be done by contacting the DEALER who will forward the following information to YAMAHA Section B Subsequent Owner The MOTORCYCLE has been fully assembled and set to the MANUFACTURER s operating specifications by a DEALER prior to DELIVERY to the CUSTOMER a The CUSTOMER has followed the break in and storage instructions contained in the Owner s Manual and all other instructions sho...

Page 90: ...liable for special incidental or consequential damages howsoever caused whether by negligence or otherwise resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the MOTORCYCLE or the MOTORCYCLE having replacement parts or the unavailability of replacement parts YAMAHA does not assume or authorize any person to create or assume for YAMAHA any obligation or liability in connection with the MOTORCYCLE or ...

Page 91: ...gh beam indicator light 4 1 Horn switch 4 2 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 11 Indicator lights 4 1 K Key identification number 10 2 L Labels location 1 1 M Main switch 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance record 10 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 N Neutral indicator light 4 1 P Panel removing an...

Page 92: ...nce 7 16 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty 10 5 Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheel front 7 35 Wheel rear 7 37 Wheels 7 18 U46B78E0 book Page 2 Monday July 4 2016 2 29 PM ...

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