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OWNER'S MANUAL
WR250RB
32D-28199-28

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL WR250RB 32D-28199-28...
  • Page 2 EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 3 EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the WR250RB, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10200 WR250RB OWNER’S MANUAL ©2011 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, June 2011 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: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT Sidestand ........4-19 Checking the throttle grip free LABELS ..........1-1 Ignition circuit cut-off system ..4-19 play ..........7-19 Valve clearance ......7-20 FOR YOUR SAFETY – SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 Tires ..........7-20 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .....
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Checking the wheel bearings ..7-32 Battery .......... 7-32 Replacing the fuses ...... 7-34 Replacing the headlight bulb ..7-35 Tail/brake light ......7-36 Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........... 7-36 Replacing the license plate light bulb ........7-37 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...........

  • Page 8: Location Of Important Labels

    Read and understand all 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.
  • Page 9 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Use PREMIUM unleaded gasoline with min. 95 octane(RON). 2S3-2817K-00 4AA-22259-40 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ Cold tire normal pressure should be set THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS. as follows. ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE Up to 90 kg (198 lbs) load HELMET, eye protection, and protective clothing.
  • Page 10 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS...
  • Page 11 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 88 dB(A) 5000 r/min SILENCING SYSTEM : YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION : 32D 32D-2118G-20...

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION EAU1031A Safe Riding see you. Avoid riding in another Perform the pre-operation checks each motorist’s blind spot.  time you use the vehicle to make sure it Many accidents involve inexperi- Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to enced operators.
  • Page 13 SAFETY INFORMATION  ed by road and traffic conditions. Always wear an approved helmet. less, tasteless gas which may be • Always signal before turning or  Wear a face shield or goggles. present even if you do not see or smell changing lanes.
  • Page 14 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 ...
  • Page 15 SAFETY INFORMATION of the vehicle’s design or operation the motorcycle due to aerody- ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz- characteristics can put you and others namic effects. Wind may at- es, and combinations may not be at greater risk of serious injury or death. tempt to lift the motorcycle, or appropriate.
  • Page 16 SAFETY INFORMATION parts that could break). Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport.  The suspension should be com- pressed somewhat tie-downs, if possible, so that the motorcycle will not bounce exces- sively during transport.

  • Page 17: Description

    DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 2, 3 1. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14) 8. Helmet holder (page 4-14) 2. Fuse box (page 7-34) 9. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14) 3. Coolant reservoir (page 7-14) 4.

  • Page 18: Right View

    DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-25) 2. Air filter element (page 7-17) 3. Rear brake light switch (page 7-24) 4. Bleed screw (page 4-16) 5. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-12) 6. Engine oil level check window (page 7-12) 7.

  • Page 19: Controls And Instruments

    DESCRIPTION EAU10430 Controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 4-9) 8. Fuel tank cap (page 4-11) 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.

  • Page 20: Instrument And Control Functions

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10460 EAU10661 To lock the steering Main switch/steering lock All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed. 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 loss of control or an accident.

  • Page 21: Indicator Lights And Warning Lights

    “ON”, 5. High beam indicator light “ ” or if the warning light remains on, have 6. Engine trouble warning light “ ” a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. EAU11020 Turn signal indicator light “ ” EAU11446...

  • Page 22: Multi-Function Display

    This warning light comes on or flashes 5. Speedometer if a problem is detected in the electrical 6. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc- curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis system. (See page 4-8...
  • Page 23 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS last set to zero) and then disappear, in order to test  a fuel reserve tripmeter (which the electrical circuit. shows the distance traveled since the fuel level warning light came Basic mode  a clock Odometer and tripmeter modes ...
  • Page 24 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To reset a tripmeter, select it by push- ing the “SELECT 2” button, and then The fuel level warning light may not push the “RESET” button for at least function accurately while riding off road one second. If you do not reset the fuel as the fuel level reading changes due to reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset the movement and inclination of the ve-...
  • Page 25 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS lease it to start the clock. operation. If the stopwatch is in op- eration, stop it by pushing the “SE- LECT 1” button and “SELECT 2”  When setting the clock, push the button together. “SELECT 1” button to increase the 2.
  • Page 26 1. Check that the stopwatch mea- consult your nearby Yamaha dealer. 3. Push the “SELECT 1” button and surement is in operation. Calibrate the distance-compensation “SELECT 2” button together to 2.

  • Page 27: Handlebar Switches

    Right If the display indicates any error codes, note the code number, and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 1. Engine stop switch “ ” 2. Start switch “ ”...

  • Page 28: Clutch Lever

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12400 with the starter. See page 6-1 for start- EAU12820 Dimmer switch “ ” Clutch lever ing instructions prior to starting the en- Set this switch to “ ” for the high gine. beam and to “ ”...

  • Page 29: Shift Pedal

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12871 EAU12890 EAU12941 Shift pedal Brake lever Brake pedal 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal The shift pedal is located on the left The brake lever is located at the right The brake pedal is on the right side of side of the motorcycle and is used in handlebar grip.

  • Page 30: Fuel Tank Cap

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU44363 EAU13212 Fuel tank cap Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in To remove the fuel tank cap the tank. 1. Insert the key into the lock and turn EWA10881 WARNING it counterclockwise as shown. Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable.
  • Page 31 WARNING as well as to the exhaust system. Gasoline is poisonous and can Your Yamaha engine has been de- cause injury or death. Handle gaso- signed to use premium unleaded gaso- line with care. Never siphon gaso- line with a research octane number of line by mouth.

  • Page 32: Catalytic Converter

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13433 converter. EAU46281 Catalytic converter Seat This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. To remove the seat EWA10862 Remove the bolts, and then slide the WARNING seat to the rear and pull upward. The exhaust system is hot after op- eration.

  • Page 33: Helmet Holder

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU14282 EAU45202 Helmet holder Adjusting the front fork EWA10180 WARNING 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 adjusting 1.
  • Page 34 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw 1. Rubber cap 1. Compression damping force adjusting screw 2. To increase the compression Rebound damping setting: damping force and thereby harden Compression damping setting: Minimum (soft): Minimum (soft): 17 click(s) in direction (b)* the compression damping, turn the 19 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard:...

  • Page 35: Front Fork Bleeding

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS range. To obtain a precise adjustment, EAU14793 Front fork bleeding it would be advisable to check the num- EWA10200 ber of clicks of each damping force ad- WARNING justing mechanism and to modify the Always bleed both fork legs, other- specifications as necessary.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Shock Absorber Assembly

    12 click(s) in direction (b)* Spring preload adjustment should be Maximum (hard): Maximum (hard): made by a Yamaha dealer, since this Distance A = 206.0 mm (8.11 in) 3 click(s) in direction (b)* service requires special tools and tech- * With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a) nical skills.

  • Page 37: Exup System

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS in production. EAU41941 EXUP system EWA10221 This model is equipped with Yamaha’s WARNING EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Power valve) This shock absorber assembly con- system. This system boosts engine tains highly pressurized nitrogen power by means of a valve that regu- gas.

  • Page 38: Sidestand

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU15305 Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not EAU44892 Sidestand Ignition circuit cut-off system function properly. The sidestand is located on the left side The ignition circuit cut-off system (com- of the frame. Raise the sidestand or...
  • Page 39 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.

  • Page 40: For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks

    • If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. Coolant 7-14 • Check cooling system for leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check lever free play. • Adjust if necessary. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake 7-23, 7-25 •...
  • Page 41 • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 7-19, 7-29 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-29 •...
  • Page 42 • Tighten if necessary. • Check operation. Instruments, lights, signals — • Correct if necessary. and switches • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 4-19 • If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.

  • Page 43: Operation And Important Riding Points

     a lean angle sensor to stop the en-  understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. The transmission is in the neutral gine in case of a turnover. In this position. EWA10271...

  • Page 44: Shifting

    The neutral indicator coast for long periods of time light should come on. If not, ask a with the engine off, and do not Yamaha dealer to check the elec- tow the motorcycle for long dis- trical circuit. tances. The transmission is 3.

  • Page 45: Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption

     during the engine break-in period, Do not rev the engine while shifting 1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in immediately have a Yamaha dealer down, and avoid high engine the engine wear and polish themselves check the vehicle.

  • Page 46: Parking

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17213 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10311 WARNING  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.
  • Page 47 However, de- any repair establishment or individual pending on the weather, terrain, geo- that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha death. See page 2-2 for more in- graphical location, and individual use, dealers are trained and equipped to...

  • Page 48: Owner's Tool Kit

    If you do not have the tools or experi- ence required for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.

  • Page 49: Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System

     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. EAU46910 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system...

  • Page 50: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU1770C 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)  ...
  • Page 51 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 operation and for   ...
  • Page 52 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) Rear suspension relay arm and   ...
  • Page 53 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18670  The air filter needs more frequent service if you 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.

  • Page 54: Removing And Installing Panels

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18771 EAU45131 Removing and installing panels Panel A The panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance To remove the panel jobs described in this chapter. Refer to 1. Remove seat. (See this section each time a panel needs to page 4-13.) be removed and installed.
  • Page 55 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Install the seat. 1. Bolt 1. Bolt 2. Collar 2. Panel B Panel B 3. Panel A To install the panel 3. Pull the front part of the panel out- To remove the panel 1. Place the panel in the original posi- ward, and then remove the panel 1.
  • Page 56 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Panel C To remove the panel 1. Remove the bolts. 1. Bolt Panel D 2. Washer 3. Panel D To remove the panel 1. Remove seat. (See To install the panel 1. Panel C page 4-13.) 1.

  • Page 57: Checking The Spark Plug

    Do not attempt to diagnose wipe off any grime from the spark plug such problems yourself. Instead, have threads. a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If the spark plug shows signs of elec- Tightening torque: Spark plug: trode erosion and excessive carbon or 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)

  • Page 58: Engine Oil And Oil Filter Element

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU45143 to collect the used oil. Engine oil and oil filter 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, element the engine oil drain bolt and its The engine oil level should be checked gasket to drain the oil from the before each ride.
  • Page 59 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Recommended oil: See page 9-1. Make sure that the O-rings are properly Oil quantity: seated. Without oil filter element replace- ment: 8. Install the oil filter element cover by 1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt) installing the bolts, then tightening With oil filter element replacement: them to the specified torque.

  • Page 60: Coolant

     Make sure that the vehicle is posi- so it will not seize. If this occurs, tioned straight up when checking have a Yamaha dealer repair the the coolant level. A slight tilt to the vehicle.  side can result in a false reading.
  • Page 61 3. Place a container under the engine added to the coolant, have a to collect the used coolant. Yamaha dealer check the anti- 4. Remove the radiator cap retaining freeze content of the coolant as bolt and radiator cap. WARNING!
  • Page 62 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT and then installing the bolts. diator and reservoir. 9. Remove the coolant drain bolt and Antifreeze/water mixture ratio: its gasket to drain the cooling sys- tem. Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol anti- freeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines Coolant quantity: Radiator capacity (including all...

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Air Filter Element And Check Hose

    EAU44323 Cleaning the air filter element the vehicle for coolant leakage. If and check hose coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system. The air filter element should be cleaned 19. Install the panels. or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart.
  • Page 64 The sponge material should be wet but not dripping. Recommended oil: Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil 1. Sponge material 6. Pull the sponge material over the 2. Air filter element frame air filter element frame.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Engine Idling Speed

    Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. rection (a). To decrease the en- and, if necessary, have a Yamaha gine idling speed, turn the screw in dealer adjust it. direction (b).

  • Page 66: Valve Clearance

    Rear: from occurring, the valve clearance the specified tires. 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm , 25 psi) must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer 90–185 kg (198–408 lb): at the intervals specified in the periodic Tire air pressure Front: maintenance and lubrication chart.
  • Page 67 The tires must be checked before each model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. high-quality product. ride. If the tire shows crosswise lines  Ride at moderate speeds after (minimum tread depth), if the tire has a...

  • Page 68: Spoke Wheels

    If the specified clutch lever free play (b). ride. If any damage is found, have could be obtained as described above, a Yamaha dealer replace the skip steps 4–7. wheel. Do not attempt even the 4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di- smallest repair to the wheel.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Brake Lever Free Play

     A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system. If there is air in the hy- draulic system, have a Yamaha 7-23...

  • Page 70: Checking The Shift Pedal

    The operation of the shift pedal should the hydraulic system will dimin- be checked before each ride. If opera- ish the braking performance, tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha which may result in loss of con- dealer check the vehicle. trol and an accident.

  • Page 71: Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22392 peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace EAU22581 Checking the front and rear Checking the brake fluid level the brake pads as a set. brake pads Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark.

  • Page 72: Changing The Brake Fluid

    Rear brake may deteriorate, causing leak- EAU22731 Changing the brake fluid age. Have a Yamaha dealer change the  Refill with the same type of brake fluid at the intervals specified in brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid the TIP after the periodic maintenance other than DOT 4 may result in a and lubrication chart.

  • Page 73: Drive Chain Slack

    3. Push on the drive chain at the cen- EAU34317 To adjust the drive chain slack ter point between the chain ten- Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad- sioner and the chain support justing the drive chain slack. mounting bolt with a force of 50 N 1.

  • Page 74: Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock- EAU23025 may contain substances that Cleaning and lubricating the nuts to their specified torques. could damage the O-rings. [ECA11111] drive chain Tightening torques: The drive chain must be cleaned and Axle nut: lubricated at the intervals specified in 125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)

  • Page 75: Checking And Lubricating The Cables

    Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci- ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged fied in the periodic maintenance chart.

  • Page 76: Checking And Lubricating The Brake Pedal

    EWA10731 Lithium-soap-based grease 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- sulting in a possible loss of control.

  • Page 77: Lubricating The Swingarm Pivots

    The swingarm pivots must be lubricat- intervals specified in the periodic main- ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals tenance and lubrication chart. specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.

  • Page 78: Checking The Steering

    If any free This model is equipped with a VRLA the wheel bearings. play can be felt, have a Yamaha (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. dealer check or repair the steering. There is no need to check the electro- lyte or to add distilled water.
  • Page 79 To charge the battery necessary. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- 3. Fully charge the battery before in- tery as soon as possible if it seems to 7-33...

  • Page 80: Replacing The Fuses

    4. If a fuse immediately blows again, for the individual circuits, is located be- If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. have a Yamaha dealer check the hind panel C. (See page 7-8.) 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off electrical system.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Headlight Bulb

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU45215 bulb cover. Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a halogen bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows. ECA10650 NOTICE Take care not to damage the follow- ing parts: ...

  • Page 82: Tail/Brake Light

    Yamaha dealer check it. 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. 1. Screw 2. Turn signal light lens 2.

  • Page 83: Replacing The License Plate Light Bulb

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws. 1. Turn signal light bulb 1. License plate light unit 2. License plate light bulb socket 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock- 3.

  • Page 84: Replacing An Auxiliary Light Bulb

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU45224 EAU24350 frame in front of the rear wheel or under Replacing an auxiliary light Supporting the motorcycle each side of the swingarm. bulb Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re- when removing the front and rear place it as follows.

  • Page 85: Front Wheel

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24360 installing the spacers, be sure Front wheel to install them on the correct side. [ECA17700] EAU45163 2. Lift the wheel up between the fork To remove the front wheel legs. EWA10821 WARNING Make sure that there is enough space To avoid injury, securely support the between the brake pads before install- vehicle so there is no danger of it...

  • Page 86: Rear Wheel

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU25080 Rear wheel EAU45183 To remove the rear wheel EWA10821 WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. 1. Loosen the axle nut. 1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt 1.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures 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.
  • Page 88 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex- plode, causing severe injury or property damage. 7-42...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Charts

    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.
  • Page 90 Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a The coolant level Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. is OK. 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.

  • Page 91: Motorcycle Care And Storage

    Be ble. Rust and corrosion can develop Cleaning sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for even if high-quality components are ECA10772 advice on what products to use be- NOTICE used.
  • Page 92 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using Test the product on a small hid- remain well into spring. plenty of water, as it is harmful den part of the windshield to 1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa- to plastic parts.

  • Page 93: Storage

    EWA11131  WARNING Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- ECA10810 NOTICE vice on what products to use. Contaminants on the brakes or tires  ...
  • Page 94 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE stabilizer (if available) to prevent pivoting points of all levers and the fuel tank from rusting and the pedals as well as of the sidestand/ fuel from deteriorating. centerstand. 3. Perform the following steps to pro- 5.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: EAU50915 Engine oil: Fuel: Overall length: Recommended brand: Recommended fuel: 2180 mm (85.8 in) YAMALUBE Premium unleaded gasoline only Overall width: Type: Fuel tank capacity: 810 mm (31.9 in) SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 7.6 L (2.01 US gal, 1.67 Imp.gal) Overall height: 20W-40 or 20W-50 Fuel reserve amount:...
  • Page 96 SPECIFICATIONS Gear ratio: Loading: Specified brake fluid: 1st: DOT 4 Maximum load: 2.642 (37/14) Rear brake: 185 kg (408 lb) 2nd: * (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo Type: 1.813 (29/16) and accessories) Single disc brake 3rd: Tire air pressure (measured on cold Operation: 1.318 (29/22) Right foot operation...
  • Page 97 SPECIFICATIONS Headlight: Headlight fuse: 15.0 A Bulb type: Signaling system fuse: Halogen bulb Bulb voltage, wattage  quantity: 10.0 A Ignition fuse: Headlight: 7.5 A 12 V, 60 W/55 W Radiator fan fuse: Tail/brake light: 7.5 A Fuel injection system fuse: Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W ...

  • Page 98: Consumer Information

    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.

  • Page 99: Motorcycle Noise Regulation (For Australia)

    CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26570 Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) TAMPERING 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-...
  • Page 100 INDEX Air filter element and check hose, Front and rear brake pads, checking..7-25 Panels, removing and installing ....7-8 cleaning ..........7-17 Front fork, adjusting......... 4-14 Parking ............6-4 Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ....7-38 Front fork, bleeding........4-16 Part locations ..........3-1 Front fork, checking .........
  • Page 101 INDEX Valve clearance ........7-20 Vehicle identification number....10-1 Wheel bearings, checking .......7-32 Wheel (front)..........7-39 Wheel (rear)..........7-40 Wheels.............7-22...
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