REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-60
EAM30063
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
TIP
A break-in is required up to about 50 km of run-
ning.
EAM30064
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Before disposing the rear shock absorber, be
sure to extract the nitrogen gas from valve “1”.
WARNING
EWA19340
• Wear protective glasses to prevent your
eyes from damage due to possible gas or
metal chips scattered.
• To dispose of a damaged or a worn-out rear
shock absorber, take the unit to your
Yamaha dealer for this disposal procedure.
EAM30065
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a maintenance stand to raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•
Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt “1”
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does
not drop down.
3. Remove:
•
Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
•
Rear shock absorber assembly
EAM30067
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
•
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
•
Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
•
Spring
Damage/wear
Replace.
•
Spring guide
Damage/wear
Replace.
•
Bearing
Damage/wear
Replace.
•
Bolt
Bends/damage/wear
Replace.
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Summary of Contents for YZ250FX 2021
Page 6: ...EAM20162 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...
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Page 61: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 16 ...
Page 62: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 17 EAM20152 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Frame and engine left side view ...
Page 64: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 19 Frame and engine right side view ...
Page 66: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 21 Handlebar front view ...
Page 68: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 23 Frame and engine top view ...
Page 70: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 25 Frame and battery top view ...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 27 Rear brake right side view ...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 ...
Page 112: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 36 ...
Page 153: ...HANDLEBAR 4 39 Throttle grip free play 3 0 6 0 mm 0 12 0 24 in ...
Page 166: ...FRONT FORK 4 52 1 ...
Page 184: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 70 ...
Page 189: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 3 1 Oil filter element 2 Oil pump ...
Page 190: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 4 1 Intake camshaft 2 Exhaust camshaft ...
Page 264: ...TRANSMISSION 5 78 ...
Page 274: ...WATER PUMP 6 9 ...
Page 284: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 9 ...
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Page 288: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAM20142 IGNITION SYSTEM EAM30277 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 292: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 5 EAM20143 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAM30279 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 296: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9 EAM20144 CHARGING SYSTEM EAM30282 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 299: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 12 ...
Page 300: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 13 EAM20154 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAM30348 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 304: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 17 EAM20145 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAM30284 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 329: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 42 ...
Page 330: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 43 EAM20146 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAM30287 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 362: ...SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TABLE 9 15 ...
Page 372: ...CHASSIS 10 9 ...
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Page 377: ...YZ250FXM 2021 WIRING DIAGRAM BAJ 2819U 11_WD indd 1 2020 06 29 15 46 05 ...
Page 378: ...YZ250FXM 2021 WIRING DIAGRAM BAJ 2819U 11_WD indd 2 2020 06 29 15 46 06 ...