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EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YBR250. 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 others from trouble and injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ....1-1 FOR YOUR SAFETY – Adjusting the clutch lever free PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 4-1 play ........... 6-15 DESCRIPTION ........2-1 Adjusting the brake pedal position Left view ..........2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT and free play ......6-16 Right view ........2-2 RIDING POINTS.........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb ..6-29 Replacing the auxiliary 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...
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10283 Safe Riding • Ride where other motorists can Perform the pre-operation checks each see you. Avoid riding in another time you use the vehicle to make sure it motorist’s blind spot. Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to Many accidents involve inexperi- As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- inspect or maintain the vehicle properly...
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SAFETY INFORMATION due to excessive speed or under- This motorcycle is designed for on- A passenger should also observe cornering (insufficient lean angle road use only. It is not suitable for the above precautions. for the speed). off-road use. • Always obey the speed limit and Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning never travel faster than warrant- Protective apparel...
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid to minimize imbalance or instabili- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have the possibility of an accident, use ex- been designed, tested, and approved treme caution when adding cargo or Shifting weights can create a sud- by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
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• Accessories fitted to the handle- Use caution when adding electri- genuine Yamaha accessories, recog- bar or the front fork area can cal accessories. If electrical acces- nize that some aftermarket accessories...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10460 EAU10661 To lock the steering Main switch/steering lock All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed. OFF ON EWA10061 WARNING 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 LOCK...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU11601 EAU11872 EAUW0151 Speedometer Tachometer Multi-function display TRIP SELECT RESET 1. Speedometer 1. Tachometer 1. Multi-function display 2. “SELECT” button The speedometer shows the riding The electric tachometer allows the rider 3. “RESET” button speed. to monitor the engine speed and keep it The multi-function display is equipped When the key is turned to “ON”, the within the ideal power range.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To reset a tripmeter, select it by push- of the fuel meter disappear towards “E” ing the “SELECT” button, and then (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. Be sure to turn the key to “ON” before push the “RESET”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12347 EAU12350 EAU12711 Handlebar switches Pass switch “ ” Start switch “ ” Press this switch to flash the headlight. Push this switch to crank the engine Left with the starter. See page 5-1 for start- EAU12400 ing instructions prior to starting the en- Dimmer switch “...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12820 EAU12870 EAU12890 Clutch lever Shift pedal Brake lever 1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal 1. Front brake lever The clutch lever is located at the left The shift pedal is located on the left The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12941 EAU13022 Brake pedal Fuel tank cap 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. EWA10131 WARNING Make sure that the fuel tank cap is...
Gasoline is poisonous and can fuel expands when it heats up, cause injury or death. Handle gaso- Your Yamaha engine has been de- heat from the engine or the sun line with care. Never siphon gaso- signed to use regular unleaded gaso- can cause fuel to spill out of the line by mouth.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un- EAU13433 ECA10701 Catalytic converter NOTICE leaded fuel will extend spark plug life This model is equipped with a catalytic and reduce maintenance costs. Use only unleaded gasoline. The use converter in the exhaust system.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13800 EAU14301 Seat Helmet holder To remove the seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise. 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 1. Helmet holder 2. Push the rear of the seat down to The helmet holder is located under the lock it in place.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To release the helmet from the hel- EAU37891 EAU14881 Storage compartment Adjusting the shock absorber met holder assemblies Open the seat, remove the helmet from the helmet holder, and then close the seat. 1. Storage compartment 2.
Spring preload setting: and distract the operator, resulting Minimum (soft): in a possible loss of control. Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off Standard: system has been designed to assist Maximum (hard): the operator in fulfilling the respon- sibility of raising the sidestand be- fore starting off.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS below and have a Yamaha dealer re- EAU15314 Ignition circuit cut-off system pair it if it does not function proper- The ignition circuit cut-off system (com- prising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the fol- lowing functions.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS WARNING With the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. dealer check the system before riding.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. • Check vehicle for oil leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary.
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check cable free play. Throttle grip 6-12, 6-22 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 6-21 •...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16671 ECA10260 EAU16810 Shifting Tips for reducing fuel con- NOTICE sumption Even with the transmission in Fuel consumption depends largely on the neutral position, do not your riding style. Consider the following coast for long periods of time tips to reduce fuel consumption: with the engine off, and do not Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-...
If you are not familiar with vehicle ser- If you do not have the tools or experi- vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform ence required for a particular job, have service. a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi). Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU1770B General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) √ √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) • Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Drive chain •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) Front and rear brake √ √ √ √...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18722 2. Remove the screws, and then pull Removing and installing the the cowling off as shown. cowling and panels The cowling and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUW0112 To install the panel EAU19632 Panels A and B Checking the spark plug 1. Place the panel in the original posi- The spark plug is an important engine tion, and then install the screws. To remove one of the panels component, which is easy to check.
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If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif- 1. Spark plug gap ferent color, the engine could be oper- ating improperly. Do not attempt to Spark plug gap: diagnose such problems yourself. In- 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU37804 4. Remove the engine oil filler bolt Engine oil and oil filter ele- and drain bolt to drain the oil from ment the crankcase. 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 General periodic maintenance...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 5. Remove the oil filter element drain 10. Install the oil filter element drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter bolt, and then tighten it to the spec- element. ified torque. Tightening torques: Engine oil drain bolt: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf) Oil filter element drain bolt:...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ECA11620 EAU20881 Cleaning the air filter element NOTICE The air filter should be cleaned at the In order to prevent clutch slip- specified intervals. It should be cleaned page (since the engine oil also more frequently when riding in unusual- lubricates the clutch), do not ly wet or dusty areas.
Periodically check the direction (b). become excessively worn. throttle cable free play and, if neces- sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. Engine idling speed: [ECA10481] 7. Install the air filter case cover and 1300–1500 r/min panel by installing the screws.
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Rear: from occurring, the valve clearance regarding the specified tires. 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer 90–167 kg (198–368 lb): at the intervals specified in the periodic Tire air pressure Front: maintenance and lubrication chart.
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After extensive tests, only the tires list- 2. Tire tread depth ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. The tires must be checked before each ride. If the center tread depth reaches Front tire:...
1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut 1. Adjusting nut EWA10670 WARNING 3. Tighten the locknut. EWA10680 It is advisable to have a Yamaha WARNING EWA11230 WARNING dealer make these adjustments. After adjusting the drive chain After adjusting the brake pedal posi-...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT After adjusting the brake pedal EAU22272 EAU22380 Adjusting the rear brake light Checking the front brake pads free play, check the operation of switch and rear brake shoes the brake light. 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.
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint- EAU22721 EAU22760 Changing the brake fluid Drive chain slack ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al- Have a Yamaha dealer change the The drive chain slack should be ways clean spilled fluid brake fluid at the intervals specified in checked before each ride and adjusted immediately.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 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. Tightening torques: 1.
If a cable is damaged wet areas. Service the drive chain as or does not move smoothly, have a follows. Yamaha dealer check or replace it. WARNING! Damage to the outer ECA10581 NOTICE sheath may interfere with proper ca-...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23111 EAU44271 Recommended lubricant: Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the Lithium-soap-based grease throttle grip and cable brake and shift pedals The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addi- tion, the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart.
EWA10731 WARNING 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- The operation of the brake and clutch sulting in a possible loss of control.
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. ward and backward. If any free There is no need to check the electro- play can be felt, have a Yamaha lyte or to add distilled water. However, dealer check or repair the steering. the battery lead connections need to be checked and, if necessary, tightened.
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To charge the battery burns. Avoid any contact with 2. If the battery will be stored for more Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- skin, eyes or clothing and al- than two months, check it at least tery as soon as possible if it seems to...
5. Multi-function display backup fuse 4. If the fuse immediately blows 6. Spare fuse again, have a Yamaha dealer 1. Main fuse If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. check the electrical system.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws. 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 1. Headlight coupler 2. Bulb cover 3. Remove the headlight bulb holder 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24283 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by EAU37271 Replacing a turn signal light Replacing the auxiliary light pushing it in and turning it counter- bulb or the tail/brake light bulb bulb clockwise. 1. Remove the lens by removing the If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re- 3.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24350 a jack either under each side of the EAU24360 Supporting the motorcycle Front wheel frame in front of the rear wheel or under Since this model is not equipped with a each side of the swingarm. centerstand, follow these precautions EAU24582 To remove the front wheel...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Remove the axle nut, pull the EAU25080 Tightening torque: Rear wheel wheel axle out, and then remove Front fork pinch bolt: the wheel. NOTICE: Do not apply 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf) EAU25431 the brake after the wheel has To remove the rear wheel 6.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground EAUW0170 5. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See To install the rear wheel according to the procedure on page 6-19.) 1. Insert the wheel axle from the left- page 6-30.
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.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAU26004 ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock- off any detergent residue using Care ets, the drive chain and wheel plenty of water, as it is harmful While the open design of a motorcycle axles. Always rinse the dirt and de- to plastic parts.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Test the product on a small hid- 4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- den part of the windshield to mended to apply a corrosion pro- Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may make sure that it does not leave tection spray metal,...
Turn the engine over several To prevent corrosion, avoid Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- times with the starter. (This will damp cellars, stables (because vice on what products to use.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 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 order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot.
Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1.
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INDEX Engine trouble warning light ....3-2 Air filter element, cleaning..... 6-11 Safety information ........1-1 Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ....6-29 Front fork, checking ......6-24 Seat............3-10 Fuel............3-8 Shifting ............5-2 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing..5-2 Shift pedal ..........3-6 Battery...........
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