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The brake light is activated by switches
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fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows.

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 ad-
justing nut in direction (a). To make the
brake light come on later, turn the ad-
justing nut in direction (b).

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The front brake light switch should be
serviced by a Yamaha dealer.

1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut

1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut

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Summary of Contents for XV250M1 2020

Page 1: ...DIC183 BJP 28199 10 XV250M1 XV250M1C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 34 45...

Page 2: ...er 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 frequentl...

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 Yam...

Page 4: ...ntial 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...

Page 5: ...aha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition June 2020 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printe...

Page 6: ...7 5 Removing and installing the panel 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Canister for California 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 11 Cleaning the air filter element 7 14 Carburetor 7 16 Checking...

Page 7: ...bleshooting chart 7 41 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...

Page 8: ...hicle 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 i...

Page 9: ...29 200 2 00 29 175 1 75 25 3CK 21668 A1 NOTICE 10D 2815N 00 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and...

Page 10: ...ou 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 possibil...

Page 11: ...o 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 carr...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...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 Kee...

Page 14: ...es Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if...

Page 15: ...eadlight page 7 33 2 Steering lock page 4 8 3 Battery page 7 31 4 Fuses page 7 33 5 Helmet holder page 4 9 6 Spring preload adjuster page 4 9 7 Main switch page 4 1 8 Fuel cock page 4 6 9 Shift pedal...

Page 16: ...hts page 7 35 3 Rider seat page 4 8 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 4 5 Air filter element page 7 14 6 Front turn signal position lights page 7 35 7 Brake pedal page 4 4 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 22 9 O...

Page 17: ...struments 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 U46B1B...

Page 18: ...nt 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 ECA1...

Page 19: ...am 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 po...

Page 20: ...gage 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 ci...

Page 21: ...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 b...

Page 22: ...s 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...

Page 23: ...ining 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 s...

Page 24: ...n 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 Afte...

Page 25: ...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 counte...

Page 26: ...hock 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...

Page 27: ...f 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 a...

Page 28: ...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 tra...

Page 29: ...stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start YES NO The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO If a malfunction is noted h...

Page 30: ...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 nec...

Page 31: ...condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 17 7 19 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 27 Brake and clutc...

Page 32: ...For your safety pre operation checks 5 3 5 Battery Check fluid level Fill with distilled water if necessary 7 31 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U46B1BE0 book Page 3 Monday July 8 2019 11 51 AM...

Page 33: ...r 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 sta...

Page 34: ...ot 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 show...

Page 35: ...nd 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 hig...

Page 36: ...eration 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 v...

Page 37: ...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 whil...

Page 38: ...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 mainten...

Page 39: ...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 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage R...

Page 40: ...ntrol system for California only Check control system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km...

Page 41: ...cific 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...

Page 42: ...be Every 300 mi 500 km 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...

Page 43: ...eak 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 Repl...

Page 44: ...er 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 necessar...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...e 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 wi...

Page 47: ...ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the ve...

Page 48: ...sed oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap and its O ring and then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase 4 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if n...

Page 49: ...ls 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 cran...

Page 50: ...areas 1 Remove the air filter case bolts and loosen the air filter case joint clamp screw 2 Disconnect the hoses from the air filter case and then remove the air filter case 3 Remove the air filter ca...

Page 51: ...t 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 NOTICE Make sure that the air fil...

Page 52: ...wledge and experi ence EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer EAU21386 Checking the throttle grip free play Measu...

Page 53: ...ch 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...

Page 54: ...ire 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 ha...

Page 55: ...ing the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows 1 Slide the rubber cover back at the clu...

Page 56: ...e lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direc tion b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10631 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working...

Page 57: ...ting bolt in di rection b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA11232 After adjusting the brake pedal height the brake pedal free play must be adjusted Brake pedal free play Measure the brake pedal free pl...

Page 58: ...the brake lever and brake pedal Check that the brake light comes on just before braking takes ef fect If necessary adjust the rear brake light switch as follows Turn the rear brake light switch adjust...

Page 59: ...s 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 apply...

Page 60: ...es 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 a...

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...

Page 62: ...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...

Page 63: ...amaged 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...

Page 64: ...rake 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 l...

Page 65: ...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 mainten...

Page 66: ...round See page 7 36 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 a...

Page 67: ...y 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 an...

Page 68: ...lead ECA16304 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 char...

Page 69: ...ely blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAU70440 Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a halogen bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it a...

Page 70: ...der 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 Replac...

Page 71: ...urn 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...

Page 72: ...tand 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...

Page 73: ...nough 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 whe...

Page 74: ...sting 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 36 4 Remove the brake pedal free play...

Page 75: ...ge 7 21 WARNING EWA10661 After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light EAU25853 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before ship...

Page 76: ...iodic maintenance and adjustment 7 40 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage U46B1BE0 book Page 40 Monday July 8 2019 11 51...

Page 77: ...k 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 comp...

Page 78: ...utlets 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...

Page 79: ...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 wi...

Page 80: ...nd 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 W...

Page 81: ...ury 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...

Page 82: ...ce 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...

Page 83: ...8 lb load maximum load Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf 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...

Page 84: ...ont turn signal position light 27 0 W 8 0 W Rear turn signal light 27 0 W Meter lighting 1 7 W Neutral indicator light 1 7 W High beam indicator light 1 7 W Turn signal indicator light 3 0 W Fuse s Ma...

Page 85: ...ON 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...

Page 86: ...r 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 In...

Page 87: ...t 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...

Page 88: ...icle 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...

Page 89: ...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 600 mi 1000 km or 1 mont...

Page 90: ...rmation 10 6 10 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 U46B1BE0 book Page 6 Monday July 8...

Page 91: ...ubsequent 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...

Page 92: ...ater 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...

Page 93: ...overed 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...

Page 94: ...ed 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 c...

Page 95: ...placing 7 33 Helmet holder 4 9 High 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...

Page 96: ...gnal switch 4 2 V Valve clearance 7 17 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 30 Wh...

Page 97: ...m 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 engin...

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