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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

PRINTED IN JAPAN

2004.06-0.3

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2UJ-28199-22

XV250T

OWNER’S MANUAL

Содержание 2005 Virago XV250T

Страница 1: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2004 06 0 3 1 CR E 2UJ 28199 22 XV250T OWNER S MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...U2UJ22E0 book Page 2 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 3: ... to enjoy all advantages of your XV250 The owner s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate inspect and maintain your motorcycle but also in how to safeguard yourself and oth ers 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 deal...

Страница 4: ...n your motorcycle and this manual If you have any questions concerning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10030 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the motorcycle operator a ...

Страница 5: ...MANUAL 2004 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition May 2004 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U2UJ22E0 book Page 2 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 6: ... installing the panel 6 5 Checking the spark plugs 6 5 Engine oil and oil filter element 6 7 Cleaning the air filter element 6 9 Adjusting the carburetor 6 11 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 11 Adjusting the throttle cable free play 6 12 Adjusting the valve clearance 6 12 Tires 6 12 Spoke wheels 6 14 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 6 14 Adjusting the brake lever free play 6 15 Adjusting t...

Страница 7: ...ight bulb 6 30 Supporting the motorcycle 6 31 Front wheel 6 32 Rear wheel 6 33 Troubleshooting 6 35 Troubleshooting chart 6 36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 9 2 U2UJ22E0 book Page 2 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 8: ...ents 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 ap proaching and passing through intersections since intersec tions are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to oc cur Ride where other motoris...

Страница 9: ...ace shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which 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 Never touch the engi...

Страница 10: ... Use extreme caution when selecting and installing any ac cessories Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clear...

Страница 11: ... off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust system may be hot therefore park the motorcycle in a place where pe destrians or children are not like ly to touch these hot areas Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground otherwise it may fall over Do not park the motorcycle near ...

Страница 12: ...u operate this vehicle read the owner s manual Prima di usare il veicolo leggete il manuale di istruzioni Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant d utiliser ce véhicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este vehículo lea el Manual del Propietario 5PA 21568 00 U2UJ22E0 book Page 5 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 13: ... page 3 8 3 Fuel tank page 3 5 4 Battery page 6 26 5 Fuses page 6 28 6 Helmet holder page 3 9 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 9 8 Main switch page 3 1 9 Fuel cock page 3 6 10 Shift pedal page 3 4 U2UJ22E0 book Page 1 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 14: ...ights page 6 30 3 Rider seat page 3 8 4 Air filter element page 6 9 5 Front turn signal position lights page 6 30 6 Brake pedal page 3 4 7 Footrest 8 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 9 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 9 U2UJ22E0 book Page 2 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 15: ...ever page 3 3 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 2 3 Speedometer unit page 3 2 4 Indicator lights page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 2 6 Brake lever page 3 4 7 Throttle grip page 6 12 8 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 U2UJ22E0 book Page 3 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 16: ... off The key can be removed EAU10980 Indicator lights EAU11040 Turn signal indicator light TURN This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU11070 Neutral indicator light NEUTRAL This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position EAU11090 High beam indicator light HIGH BEAM This indicator light comes on when the high beam of...

Страница 17: ...stops EAU12343 Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12360 Pass switch PASS Press this switch to flash the headlight EAU12410 Dimmer switch LIGHTS Set the switch to HI for the high beam and to LO for the low beam EAU12440 Turn signal switch TURN To signal a right hand turn push this switch to the right To signal a left hand turn push this switch to the left When released the switch returns to the cen 1...

Страница 18: ...h HAZARD With the key in the ON position use this switch to turn on the hazard light simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard light is used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard CAUTION ECA10060 Do not use the hazard light for an ex tended length of time otherwise the battery may discharge EAU12820 Clutch ...

Страница 19: ...tant 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 Brake lever 1 Brake pedal U2UJ22E0 book Page 4 Monday May 17...

Страница 20: ...nk cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked WARNING EWA11090 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed before riding EAU13210 Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown WARNING EWA10880 Do not overfill the fuel tank oth e...

Страница 21: ...rand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU13580 Fuel cock This model is equipped with a negative pressure fuel cock The fuel cock sup plies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while also filtering it The fuel cock lever positions are ex plained as follows and shown in the il lustrations ON With the fuel cock lever in this posit...

Страница 22: ...tion the engine can be primed Turn the fuel cock lever to this position when the engine has been al lowed to run out of fuel This sends fuel directly to the carburetor which will make starting easier After the engine has started be sure to turn the lever to ON or RES if you have not refueled yet EAU13630 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplie...

Страница 23: ...g is locked remove the key and then close the lock cover To unlock the steering 1 Open the steering lock cover and then insert the key 2 Push the key in turn it 1 8 turn counterclockwise so that it moves out and then release it 3 Remove the key and then close the lock cover EAU14220 Rider seat To remove the rider seat Remove the bolts and then pull the rid er seat off To install the rider seat 1 I...

Страница 24: ...then remove the key WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident EAU14880 Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies Each shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring CAUTION ECA10100 Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum setti...

Страница 25: ...r foot while holding the vehicle upright NOTE 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 EWA10240 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 s...

Страница 26: ...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 procedure WARNING EWA10250 If a malfunction is noted have ...

Страница 27: ...ter 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 This check is most reliable if performed with a warmed up engine The neutral switch may be defective The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The motorcycle ...

Страница 28: ...equences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved WARNING EWA11150 If any item in the Pre operation check list is not ...

Страница 29: ...ar Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 15 6 18 6 18 Rear brake Check operation Check pedal free play Adjust if necessary 6 16 6 18 Clutch Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 14 Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth Check ca...

Страница 30: ...hat operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 23 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 24 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...

Страница 31: ...neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sid estand up WARNING EWA10290 Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 11 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to RUN 3 Shi...

Страница 32: ...llow the same procedure as for start ing a cold engine with the exception that the starter choke is not required when the engine is warm EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration NOTE To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift ped...

Страница 33: ... acceleration Do not rev the engine while shifting down and avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this ...

Страница 34: ...ine trouble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17200 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10310 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 Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise...

Страница 35: ...you are not familiar with mainte nance work have a Yamaha dealer do it for you EAU17340 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located behind panel A See page 6 5 The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the 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 ...

Страница 36: ...R READING 1000 km ANNUAL CHECK 1 10 20 30 40 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 4 Air filter element Clean Replace 5 Battery Check electrolyte level and specific gravity Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed 6 Clutch Check operation Adjust 7 Front brake Check operatio...

Страница 37: ... Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned Clean and lubricate Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 15 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 16 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 18 Sidestand ...

Страница 38: ...nts Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 22 Carburetor Check starter choke operation Adjust engine idling speed 23 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 24 Engine oil filter element Replace 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and ca bles Lubricate 27 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the thr...

Страница 39: ...e panel and then push the rear of the panel in EAU19543 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plugs can re veal the conditi...

Страница 40: ... 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 NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark ...

Страница 41: ...f 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom right side of the crankcase NOTE 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 fi...

Страница 42: ...he oil filler cap CAUTION 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 1 Bolt 2 Oil filter element cover 1 Oil filter element 2 O ring Tightening torque Oi...

Страница 43: ...essary EAU32741 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean the air filter element more fre quently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the bolts and loosen the air filter joint clamp screw 2 Disconnect the hoses from the air filter case and then remove the air fil...

Страница 44: ... 8 Insert the element into the air filter case and then tighten the wing nut CAUTION ECA10480 Make sure that the air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn 9 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the screws 10 Connect the ...

Страница 45: ...nce of or damage to the engine EAU21320 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart The engine should be warm before making this adjustment NOTE The engine is warm when it quickly re sponds to the throttle Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adj...

Страница 46: ...ervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU32771 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10500 The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires ...

Страница 47: ... a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced NOTE The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations 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...

Страница 48: ... A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22041 ...

Страница 49: ...t in direction b 6 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and the crankcase EAU22092 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 2 0 5 0 mm 0 08 0 20 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 2 To increase the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in di rectio...

Страница 50: ...NING EWA10670 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments Brake pedal position The top of the brake pedal should be positioned approximately 60 0 mm 2 36 in above the top of the footrest as shown Periodically check the brake pedal position and if necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal 2 To raise the brake pedal turn the adjusting bolt in direction...

Страница 51: ...obtained as described have a Yamaha dealer make this ad justment After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light EAU22270 Adjusting the rear brake light switch The rear brake light switch which is ac tivated by the brake pedal is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect If necessary adjust the brake light switch as follows Tu...

Страница 52: ...eck the brake shoe wear without having to dis assemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake If a brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit line have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set EAU32343 Checking the front brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter th...

Страница 53: ... lock Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is nor mal for the brake fluid level to grad ually go down However if the brake fluid level goes down sud denly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause EAU22720 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the N...

Страница 54: ...n 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows EAU22860 To adjust the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut 2 Remove the cotter pin from the axle nut and then loosen the axle nut 3 Loosen the chain puller locknut at each end of the swingarm 4 To tighten the drive chain turn the adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direction a To loos en the driv...

Страница 55: ...t and then bend its ends as shown NOTE Make sure that two notches in the axle nut are aligned with the hole through the wheel axle otherwise further tight en the axle nut until they are WARNING EWA10700 Always use a new cotter pin for the axle nut 7 Adjust the brake pedal free play See page 6 16 WARNING EWA10660 After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light 1 Axl...

Страница 56: ... 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant CAUTION ECA11110 Do not use engine oil or any other lu bricants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings EAU23100 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride an...

Страница 57: ...e 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 EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease ...

Страница 58: ...nt 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 WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur...

Страница 59: ...g 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 WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yam...

Страница 60: ...rolyte level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion NOTE Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the electro lyte level 2 Check the electrolyte level in the battery NOTE The electrolyte should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 3 If the electrolyte is at or below the minimum level mark add distilled water to raise it to th...

Страница 61: ...the battery lead connections and correct the breather hose routing To store the battery 1 If the motorcycle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check the specif ic gravity of the electrolyte at least once a month and fully charge the battery whenever necessary 3 Fu...

Страница 62: ...tensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire 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 EAU23780 Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove ...

Страница 63: ...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 moistened with al cohol or thinner 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the...

Страница 64: ... the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws CAUTION ECA10680 Do not overtighten the screws oth erwise the lens may break EAU24210 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal lens by re moving the screws 2 Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 1 Screw 1 Tail brake light bulb 1 Scr...

Страница 65: ... 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 rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand ...

Страница 66: ...out and then remove the wheel CAUTION ECA11070 Do not apply the brake after the wheel has been removed together with the brake disc otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut EAU24931 To install the front wheel 1 Install the speedometer gear unit into the wheel hub so that the pro jections mesh with the slots 2 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs NOTE Make sure that there is enough space bet...

Страница 67: ...ar wheel EAU32750 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10820 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the wheel Securely support the motor cycle so that there is no danger of it falling over 1 Remove the axle nut cotter pin 2 Loosen the chain puller locknut and the drive chain slack adjusting nut on both ends of the swingarm 1 Speedometer gear unit 2 Retainer 3 Speedometer cable Tightening t...

Страница 68: ...ar sprocket and then install the wheel by inserting the wheel axle from the right hand side 2 Install the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever and then install the brake pedal free play adjusting nut onto the brake rod 3 Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing the bolt and nut and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 4 Adjust the drive chain slack See page 6 ...

Страница 69: ...gnition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require 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 re...

Страница 70: ... spark plugs and check 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 battery Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is goo...

Страница 71: ...e dirt do not leave the cleaner 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 windshields cowlings panels and other plastic parts Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic Do not use any harsh chemical products on...

Страница 72: ...luding chrome and nick el plated surfaces to prevent cor rosion 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 stainless steel exhaust systems can be r...

Страница 73: ...e for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Turn the fuel cock lever to ON 3 Drain the carburetor float cham bers by loosening the drain bolts this will prevent fuel deposits from building up Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from dete...

Страница 74: ...eels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cover the muffler outlets with plas tic bags to prevent moisture from entering them 9 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...

Страница 75: ...ment replacement 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 9 5 L 2 51 US gal 2 09 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 2 6 L 0 69 US gal 0 57 Imp gal Carburetor Manufacturer MIKUNI Type x quantity BDS26 x 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK C6HSA ...

Страница 76: ... 2 25 kgf cm Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 15M C x MT2 75 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 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 140 0 mm 5 51 in Rear suspen...

Страница 77: ...ignal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Meter lighting 14 V 3 0 W 1 Neutral indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 1 Fuses Main fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A U2UJ22E0 book Page 3 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

Страница 78: ...dentification number The key identification number is stamped into the key Record this num ber 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 NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and m...

Страница 79: ...YSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a 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 b The use of the vehicle after such de...

Страница 80: ... 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 11 Important label location of 1 5 Indicator lights 3 1 K Key identification number 9 1 M Main switch 3 1 Model label 9 2 N Neutral indicator light 3 1 Noise regulation for Australia 9 2 P Panel removing and installing 6 5 Parking 5 4 Part locations 2 1 Pass switch 3 2 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 6 2 Pre operation check list 4 2 R Rear brake li...

Страница 81: ...INDEX V Valve clearance adjusting 6 12 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 26 Wheel front 6 32 Wheel rear 6 33 Wheels 6 14 U2UJ22E0 book Page 2 Monday May 17 2004 10 57 PM ...

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