Yamaha 2009 WR250R Owner'S Manual Download

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OWNER’S MANUAL

32D-28199-22

WR250RY

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 2009 WR250R

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 32D 28199 22 WR250RY Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46090 Q ...

Page 3: ...s from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual c...

Page 4: ...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 NOTICE ...

Page 5: ...U10200 WR250RY OWNER S MANUAL 2008 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition October 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan ...

Page 6: ...enance chart for the emission control system 7 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 3 Removing and installing panels 7 7 Checking the spark plug 7 9 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 10 Coolant 7 13 Cleaning the air filter element and check hose 7 16 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 18 Checking the throttle cable free play 7 18 Valve clearance 7 19 Tires 7 19 Spoke wheels 7 21 Adjust...

Page 7: ...e light bulb 7 35 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 7 36 Supporting the motorcycle 7 36 Front wheel 7 37 Rear wheel 7 38 Troubleshooting 7 39 Troubleshooting charts 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 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 ...

Page 8: ... of the labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 9: ...étaire avant d utiliser ce véhicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este vehículo lea el Manual del Propietario 32D 21668 01 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load 125 kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi 90 kg 198 lbs 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi maximum load 3 4 4AA...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ...

Page 11: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ...

Page 12: ...ic 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 you are approaching and passing through intersections since in tersections are ...

Page 13: ...hey 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 engine or exhaust sys tem become very hot during or af ter operation and can cause burns A passenger should also observe the above precautions Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a deadly gas Brea...

Page 14: ...ccessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load and check the con dition and pressure of your tires Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar front fork or front fender These items including such cargo as sleeping bags duffel bags or tents can create unstable han dling or a slow steering re sponse This vehicle is not designed to pull a trai...

Page 15: ...st be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain accessories can dis place the o...

Page 16: ...sting screw page 4 14 2 Fuse box page 7 32 3 Coolant reservoir page 7 13 4 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 17 5 Battery page 7 31 6 Main fuse page 7 32 7 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 8 Helmet holder page 4 14 9 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 4 14 ...

Page 17: ...6 5 4 1 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 2 Air filter element page 7 16 3 Rear brake light switch page 7 23 4 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 5 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 6 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting dial page 4 17 ...

Page 18: ...ments 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 Clutch lever page 4 9 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 8 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 4 Multi function display page 4 3 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 8 6 Brake lever page 4 10 7 Throttle grip page 7 18 8 Fuel tank cap page 4 11 ...

Page 19: ...es on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls 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 EAU10681 LOCK The steering is lo...

Page 20: ...mes on when the fuel level drops below approximately 2 1 L 0 55 US gal 0 46 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 EAU11442 Coolant temperature warning light This warning light comes o...

Page 21: ...orrectly If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagno sis system 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 circuit TIP This warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indi c...

Page 22: ...traveled since set to zero and which can be calibrated to pro vide a more accurate tripmeter reading a stopwatch which shows the time that has been accumulated since the start of stopwatch measure ment a self diagnosis device TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT 1 SELECT 2 and RESET but tons When the key is turned to ON all of the display segments of the multi function displa...

Page 23: ... the SELECT 2 button to display the fuel reserve tripmeter TIP To change from the measurement mode to the basic mode the stopwatch and the distance compensation tripme ter must be stopped To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT 2 button and 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...

Page 24: ...watch is not in operation If the stopwatch is in op eration stop it by pushing the SELECT 1 button and SELECT 2 button together 2 Push the SELECT 1 button and SELECT 2 button together for at least two seconds to change to the basic mode Measurement mode for the stop watch When the measurement mode is se lected the stopwatch is displayed and it can be started manually or automatical ly Manual start...

Page 25: ... on the enduro course map will help famil iarize the rider with the course In addi tion calibrating the meter may also be necessary when using tire wheel chain sprocket sizes etc other than specified For further information con cerning the use of this meter please consult your nearby Yamaha dealer Calibrate the distance compensation tripmeter as follows To increase the reading push the SELECT 1 bu...

Page 26: ...osis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will indi cate an error code If the display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA11590 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible...

Page 27: ...y 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 starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU12820 Clutch lever The...

Page 28: ...the gears of the 6 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 brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 1 1 Brake lever 1 1 Brake pedal ...

Page 29: ...s properly closed and locked before riding Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13212 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehic...

Page 30: ... wash with soap and water If gaso line spills on your clothing change your clothes EAU13390 NOTICE ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use premium unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 95 or higher I...

Page 31: ...ce 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 unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU13970...

Page 32: ...RNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet hold er since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 EAU45201 Adjusting the front fork WARNING EWA10180 Always adjust both fork legs equal ly otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result This front fork is equipped with rebound damping force adjusting screws and compression damping force...

Page 33: ...force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction b 3 Install the rubber cap TIP Although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum sof...

Page 34: ...se poor handling and loss of sta bility may result When riding in extremely rough condi tions the air temperature and pressure in the front fork will rise This will in crease the spring preload and harden the front suspension If this occurs bleed the front fork as follows 1 Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable stand under the engine TIP When bleeding the front fork there should be no weig...

Page 35: ...he lower the spring preload Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjusting dial in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting dial in di rection b Compression damping force To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn...

Page 36: ...damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU41940 EXUP system This model is equipped with Yamaha s EXUP EXhaust Ultimate Power valve system This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regu lates the diameter of the exhaust pipe The EXUP sy...

Page 37: ...ion circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly as described below and have a Yamaha dealer re pair it if it does not function proper ly EAU44892 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch a...

Page 38: ...ll After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked b...

Page 39: ...y a Yamaha dealer 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 11 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Che...

Page 40: ...ay If necessary have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 18 7 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 25 7 26 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7...

Page 41: ...Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE ...

Page 42: ... system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function display indicates error code 70 but this is not a mal function Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU45123 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in ...

Page 43: ...ine 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 NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine...

Page 44: ...or this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17023 0 1000 km...

Page 45: ...NING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire ...

Page 46: ...hile using the vehicle If you are not familiar 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 ca...

Page 47: ...a dealer as they require special tools data and technical skills EAU46910 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check ...

Page 48: ... vehicle for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for damage Tighten spokes if necessary 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam...

Page 49: ...rews are properly tightened 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with litium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with litium soap based grease 16 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 17 Sidestand switch Check operation 18 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 19 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and shock ...

Page 50: ...on cable free play and pulley position 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 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 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER REA...

Page 51: ...ou are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged ...

Page 52: ...jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EAU45131 Panel A To remove the panel 1 Remove the seat See page 4 13 2 Remove the bolts and collars 3 Pull the front part of the panel out ward and then remove the panel by pulling it off 1 Panel A 2 Panel B 1 2 1 Panel C 1 Panel D 1 1 1 Bolt 1 Bolt 2 Panel A 1 1 2 ...

Page 53: ...ee page 4 13 2 Remove the bolt and then remove the panel as shown To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original po sition and then install the bolt 2 Install the seat Panel C To remove the panel 1 Remove the bolts 2 Lift the bottom of the panel slightly and then slide the panel forward To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts 1 Bolt 2 Panel ...

Page 54: ...erode it should be removed and checked in ac cordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the engine The porcelain insulator around the cen ter electrode of the spark plug should be a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally If the spark plug shows a distinctly differ ent color ...

Page 55: ...lement The engine oil level should be checked before each 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 vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm ...

Page 56: ...rt the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Check the washer for damage and re place it if necessary TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 Maximum level mark 3 Minimum level...

Page 57: ...gine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 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 addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate 1 Oil filter element cover 2 O...

Page 58: ...After checking the oil pressure tighten the bleed bolt to the specified torque EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU20253 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level...

Page 59: ... not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10472 EAU45154 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Remove panels A and C See page 7 7 3 Place a conta...

Page 60: ... cap 14 Install the radiator cap 15 Start the engine let it idle for sev eral minutes and then turn it off 16 Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap and its retaining bolt 17 Check the coolant level in the res ervoir If necessary remove the coolant reservoir c...

Page 61: ...n the air filter element more fre quently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas In addition the air filter check hose must be frequently checked and cleaned if necessary To clean the air filter element 1 Remove panel B See page 7 7 2 Open the air filter case cover by re moving the screw and pulling the case cover outward as shown 3 Unhook the holding clip and then pull the air filter e...

Page 62: ...e engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may becomeexcessivelyworn ECA10481 8 Place the holding clip in the origi nal position 9 Close the air filter case cover and then install the screw 10 Install the panel To clean the air filter check hose 1 Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated dirt or w...

Page 63: ...y turning the idle adjust ing screw To increase the engine idling speed turn the screw in di rection a To decrease the en gine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in a...

Page 64: ... 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 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 fo...

Page 65: ...extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10560 It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary profess...

Page 66: ...n for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22034 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 Slide the rubber cover back at the clutch lever 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free pla...

Page 67: ...er 2 To increase the brake lever free play turn the brake lever free play adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direc tion b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the prese...

Page 68: ...he periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22430 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replac...

Page 69: ... reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower th...

Page 70: ...be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Push on the drive chain at the cen ter point between the chain ten sioner and the chain support mounting bolt with a force of 50 N 5 0 kgf 36 lbf 4 Measure drive chain slack be tween the swingarm and the top of the chain link closest to the swing arm as shown 5 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as fo...

Page 71: ...he periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10581 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with ...

Page 72: ...s damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer sheath may interfere with proper ca ble operation and will cause the in ner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10721 EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before e...

Page 73: ...d be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23182 Checking and lubricating the brake pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivot should be lubricat ed if necessary Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease ...

Page 74: ...ted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle ...

Page 75: ... steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground See page 7 36 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for war...

Page 76: ...10760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with wat...

Page 77: ...r more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then discon nect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead ECA16302 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before i...

Page 78: ...b This model is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows NOTICE ECA10660 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 off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moist...

Page 79: ...then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight cowling to gether with the headlight unit by placing it in the original position and then installing the bolts 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake li...

Page 80: ...ert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11191 EAU24312 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 1 Screw 2 Turn signal light...

Page 81: ...le Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the ...

Page 82: ... wheel axle pinch bolts and axle nut 2 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 36 3 Remove the axle nut 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel has been removed to gether with the brake disc oth erwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11071 EAU46700 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between...

Page 83: ...EAU25080 Rear wheel EAU45181 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 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 36 3 Remove the axle nut and washer 4 Loosen the locknut and drive chain adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm 5 While supporting the brake c...

Page 84: ...the drive chain slack See page 7 25 5 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque EAU25871 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick a...

Page 85: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 40 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage ...

Page 86: ...pression Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The e...

Page 87: ...idual pressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK ...

Page 88: ...fore cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the ...

Page 89: ... Remove dirt with warm water a mild detergent 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 du...

Page 90: ... oil or wax to any rubber 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 EA...

Page 91: ...parking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10951 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in ...

Page 92: ...eplacement 1 30 L 1 37 US qt 1 14 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maxi mum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 0 90 L 0 95 US qt 0 79 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 7 6 L 2 ...

Page 93: ...5 kgf cm2 18 psi Rear 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi Loading condition 90 185 kg 198 408 lb Front 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi Rear 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 21x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x2 15 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right f...

Page 94: ...xiliary light 12 V 5 0 W 1 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W Meter lighting EL Electroluminescent Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 7 5 A Radiator fan fuse 7 5...

Page 95: ...ABEL INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 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 ...

Page 96: ...NG WITH NOISE CON TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and The use of the v...

Page 97: ...dlebar switches 4 8 Headlight bulb replacing 7 33 Helmet holder 4 14 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 9 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 19 Indicator and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 35 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 3 Maintenance emiss...

Page 98: ...al indicator light 4 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 35 Turn signal switch 4 9 V Valve clearance 7 19 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 31 Wheel front 7 37 Wheel rear 7 38 Wheels 7 21 ...

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Page 100: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2008 10 0 2 1 E ...

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