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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

6-10

5. Remove the oil filter element drain

bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter
element.

TIP

Skip steps 6–8 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.

6. Remove the oil filter element cover

by removing the bolts.

7. Remove and replace the oil filter

element and O-rings.

TIP

Make sure that the O-rings are properly
seated.

8. Install the oil filter element cover by

installing the bolts, then tightening
them to the specified torque.

9. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and

then tighten it to the specified
torque.

10. Install the oil filter element drain

bolt, and then tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.

11. Refill with the specified amount of

the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
bolt.

TIP

Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.

1. Oil filter element cover bolt
2. Oil filter element drain bolt

1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring

Tightening torque:

Oil filter element cover bolt:

10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.4 ft·lbf)

Tightening torques:

Engine oil drain bolt:

20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)

Oil filter element drain bolt:

7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.25 ft·lbf)

Recommended oil:

See page 8-1.

Oil quantity:

Without oil filter element replace-
ment:

1.35 L (1.43 US qt, 1.19 Imp.qt)

With oil filter element replacement:

1.45 L (1.53 US qt, 1.28 Imp.qt)

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Summary of Contents for YBR250

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Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U5D1E1E0 book Page 1 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 3: ...n 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 rent p...

Page 4: ...y 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 NOTICE TIP U5D1E1E0 book Page 1 Fr...

Page 5: ... Yamaha Motor da Amazônia Ltda 1st edition October 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor da Amazônia Ltda is expressly prohibited Printed in Brazil U5D1E1E0 book Page 2 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 6: ...n chart 6 3 Removing and installing the cowling and panels 6 6 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Engine oil and oil filter element 6 9 Cleaning the air filter element 6 11 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 12 Checking the throttle cable free play 6 12 Valve clearance 6 13 Tires 6 13 Cast wheels 6 15 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 15 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play 6 16 Adjusti...

Page 7: ...ary light bulb 6 29 Supporting the motorcycle 6 30 Front wheel 6 30 Rear wheel 6 31 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting chart 6 34 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U5D1E1E0 book Page 2 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 8: ...assenger 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 motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 9: ... contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engi...

Page 10: ...of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any ...

Page 11: ...ght distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar 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 ...

Page 12: ...g screw page 6 12 2 Battery page 6 25 3 Main fuse page 6 27 4 Fuse box page 6 27 5 Storage compartment page 3 11 6 Grab bar 7 Seat lock page 3 10 8 Shift pedal page 3 6 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 9 U5D1E1E0 book Page 1 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 13: ...ilter element page 6 11 3 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 18 4 Engine oil filter element page 6 9 5 Engine oil filler cap page 6 9 6 Brake pedal page 3 7 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 11 U5D1E1E0 book Page 2 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 14: ...ar switches page 3 5 3 Speedometer page 3 3 4 Multi function display page 3 3 5 Tachometer page 3 3 6 Front brake lever page 3 6 7 Throttle grip page 6 12 8 Right handlebar switches page 3 5 9 Main switch page 3 1 10 Fuel tank cap page 3 7 U5D1E1E0 book Page 3 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 15: ...tarted and stays on until the key is turned to OFF EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 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 EAU10691 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To...

Page 16: ...rops below approximately 4 5 L 1 19 US gal 0 99 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 If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit EAU11471 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if an electrical cir...

Page 17: ...n range and then return to zero r min in order to test the electri cal circuit NOTICE ECA10031 Do not operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 10000 r min and above EAUW0151 Multi function display The multi function display is equipped with the following an odometer which shows the to tal distance traveled two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to z...

Page 18: ...then 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 after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi Clock mode To set the clock 1 Push the SELECT button and RESET button together for at least two seconds 2 When the hour digits start flashing push the RESET button to set t...

Page 19: ...s push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the ...

Page 20: ...ch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 13 EAU12870 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front bra...

Page 21: ...ll the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the mark facing forward 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it TIP The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EWA10131 Make sure t...

Page 22: ...stic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gaso line by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gaso line sp...

Page 23: ... vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only u...

Page 24: ... sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14301 Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Open the seat See page 3 10 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely close the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly a...

Page 25: ...ure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When washing the vehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment EAU14881 Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies Each shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings 1 Storage c...

Page 26: ...t from under the seat See page 3 10 EAU15301 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING...

Page 27: ...s mission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedur...

Page 28: ...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 switch...

Page 29: ...this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 3 8 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessar...

Page 30: ...cessary 6 13 6 15 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 22 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 23 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 23 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tigh...

Page 31: ...ing lights and indicator light should come on for a few seconds then go off Fuel level warning light Coolant temperature warning light Engine trouble warning light Immobilizer system indicator light NOTICE ECA11831 If a warning or indicator light does not go off see page 3 2 for the corre sponding warning and indicator light circuit check 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position See pag...

Page 32: ...ated only when the engine is running Inade quate lubrication may damage the transmission Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damag ing the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16810 Tips for reducing fuel con sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the following tips to reduce fuel co...

Page 33: ... must be changed and the oil filter ele ment replaced ECA11151 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10310 Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone If any engine trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU17213 ...

Page 34: ...r with vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15121 Turn off 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 d...

Page 35: ...eriodic 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 Check engine idle speed 5 Muffler a...

Page 36: ...eplace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation and adjust brake pedal free play Replace brake shoes Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 8 Wheel bearings Check bearing for loosenes...

Page 37: ...perly tightened 13 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 14 Sidestand switch Check operation 15 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 16 Shock absorber as semblies Check operation and shock ab sorbers for oil leakage 17 Rear suspension re lay arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for...

Page 38: ...e hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 20 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 21 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 22 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 23 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ...

Page 39: ...e cowling or a panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU19042 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the seat and panel A See pages 3 10 and 6 6 2 Remove the screws and then pull the cowling off as shown To install the cowling 1 Place the cowling in the original position and then install the screws 2 Install the panel and the seat 1 Panel B 1 Cowling A 2 Panel A 1 Screw 2 Quick fastener U5D1E...

Page 40: ...ark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat 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 cowling A See page 6 6 2...

Page 41: ...the spark plug 1 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 3 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 ...

Page 42: ... the check window located 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 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start the engin...

Page 43: ... bolt and then tighten it to the spec ified torque 11 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil and then install and tighten the oil filler bolt TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down 1 Oil filter element cover bolt 2 Oil filter element drain bolt 1 Oil filter element 2 O ring Tightening torque Oil filter element ...

Page 44: ... leaking im 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 EAU20881 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter should be cleaned at the specified intervals It should be cleaned more frequently when riding in unusual ly wet or dusty areas 1 Remove panel B See page 6 6 2 Remove the air filter case by re moving...

Page 45: ...d as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart The engine should be warm before making this adjustment Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adjust it to specification by turning the idle adjusting screw To in crease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction a To decrease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the ...

Page 46: ...m proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10511 Nev...

Page 47: ...ay be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10470 Have a Yamaha dealer replace excessively worn tires Besides being illegal operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake rela...

Page 48: ...e speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22020 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the clutch le ver 2 To increase the clutc...

Page 49: ...adjusting the brake pedal posi tion the brake pedal free play must be adjusted Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should mea sure 15 0 20 0 mm 0 59 0 79 in as shown Periodically check the brake pedal free play and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the brake pedal free play turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in direction a To decrease the brake pedal free play turn the...

Page 50: ... To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22380 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear brake shoes must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart EAU22430 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check th...

Page 51: ... if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the mas ter cylinder is level by turning the handlebars Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the ru...

Page 52: ...er as well as the brake hose replaced at the intervals listed be low or whenever they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hose Replace every four years EAU22760 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22773 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjustin...

Page 53: ...ital 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 ECA10571 TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both adjusting nuts are in the same po sition for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten both locknuts and the axle nut to the specified torques 4 Adjust the brake ...

Page 54: ...121 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 ECA11111 EAU23101 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride ...

Page 55: ...the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44271 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U5D1E1E0 book Page 22 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 56: ... should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 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 lever Silicone g...

Page 57: ...heck the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive 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 falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds...

Page 58: ...eck or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAUW0103 Battery The battery is located under the seat See page 3 10 This model is equipp...

Page 59: ...ch quick er if the vehicle is equipped with option al electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16520 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery If you do not have access to a con stant voltage battery charger have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery To store the battery 1 If the mo...

Page 60: ...g than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Main fuse 2 Spare fuse 1 Fuse box cover 2 Headlight fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Fuel injection and i...

Page 61: ...istened with al cohol or thinner 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the bulb cover 3 Remove the headlight bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise and then remove the burnt out bulb 4 Place a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler ...

Page 62: ...o not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU37271 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the screws 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together w...

Page 63: ...k 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 of the swingarm EAU24360 Front wheel EAU24582 To remov...

Page 64: ...he ground 4 Tighten the wheel axle to the spec ified torque 5 Tighten the front fork pinch bolt to the specified torque 6 Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation EAU25080 Rear wheel EAU25431 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10821 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the axle nut and the brake torq...

Page 65: ...tall the rear wheel 1 Insert the wheel axle from the left hand side and then install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 2 Install the axle nut 3 Install the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever and then install the brake pedal free play adjusting nut 4 Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing the bolt and the nut and then tight en the nut to the specified torque 5 ...

Page 66: ...quire 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 EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 67: ... 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 Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good...

Page 68: ...on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts such as cowlings panels windshields headlight lenses meter lenses etc and the mufflers Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with wa ter to clean plastic However if the plastic parts cannot be tho...

Page 69: ...orrosion protection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plated surfaces to prevent corrosion After cleaning 1 Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from rusting 3 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stainless steel parts including the exhaust system Even the thermally in duced discoloring of ...

Page 70: ...cals are stored Long term Before storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating 3 Perform the following steps to pro tect the cylinder piston rings etc from corrosion a Remove the spark plug cap and spark p...

Page 71: ...in one spot 6 Cover the muffler outlets with plas tic bags to prevent moisture from entering them 7 Remove the battery and fully charge it Store it in a cool dry place and charge it once a month Do not store the battery in an ex cessively cold or warm place less than 0 C 30 F or more than 30 C 90 F For more information on storing the battery see page 6 25 TIP Make any necessary repairs before stor...

Page 72: ...L 1 43 US qt 1 19 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 45 L 1 53 US qt 1 28 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 19 2 L 5 07 US gal 4 22 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 4 5 L 1 19 US gal 0 99 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body Type quantity 33EHS 3D01 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK DR8EA Spark plug gap...

Page 73: ... size 17M C x MT2 15 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 00 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 3 or 4 Rear brake Type Drum brake Operation Right foot operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 120 0 mm 4 72 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Sprin...

Page 74: ...W 1 High beam indicator light 14 V 1 4 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 14 V 1 4 W 2 Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 20 0 A Headlight fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A U5D1E1E0 book Page 3 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

Page 75: ...cation 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 motor cycle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26480 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 3 10 Record the information on this label in the space prov...

Page 76: ... High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 5 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 13 Indicator and warning lights 3 2 L Luggage strap holders 3 12 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 3 Maintenance emission control system 6 2 Model label 9 1 N Neutral indicator light 3 2 P Parking 5 3 Part locations 2 1 Pass switch 3 5 R Rear brake ligh...

Page 77: ...INDEX W Wheel bearings checking 6 25 Wheel front 6 30 Wheel rear 6 31 Wheels 6 15 U5D1E1E0 book Page 2 Friday September 5 2008 1 17 PM ...

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