Yamaha TT250RZ, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 4PX 28199 2F TT250RZ Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ProCarManuals com ...

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

Page 3: ...rouble 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 contains ...

Page 4: ...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 TIP ProCa...

Page 5: ...T250RZ OWNER S MANUAL 2009 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition April 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan ProCarManuals com ...

Page 6: ...DJUSTMENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 3 Removing and installing the cowling and panels 7 6 Checking the spark plug 7 7 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 8 Cleaning the air filter element 7 11 Adjusting the carburetor 7 13 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 13 Checking the throttle cable free ...

Page 7: ...g a turn signal light bulb 7 29 Replacing a license plate light bulb 7 30 Supporting the motorcycle 7 31 Front wheel 7 32 Rear wheel 7 33 Troubleshooting 7 34 Troubleshooting chart 7 36 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 ProCarManuals com...

Page 8: ...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 3 ProCarManuals com ...

Page 9: ... avant d utiliser ce véhicule Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren Antes de conducir este vehículo lea el Manual del Propietario 3 3C5 21668 00 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 Ibs load FRONT 125 kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi REAR 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 90 kg 198 Ibs maximum load FRONT 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi REAR 175 kPa 1 75 kgf ...

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Page 11: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 4PX 2118G 20 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 79 dB A AT 3500 r min SILENCING SYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 4GY ProCarManuals com ...

Page 12: ...ilure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic 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 approac...

Page 13: ...eventing 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 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 Avo...

Page 14: ...heck accessory 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 ...

Page 15: ...s 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 operator from his or he...

Page 16: ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Headlight page 7 28 2 Fuel cock page 4 7 3 Starter choke knob page 4 8 4 Air filter element page 7 11 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 6 Helmet holder page 4 9 7 Shift pedal page 4 4 8 Front fork damping adjusting screw page 4 10 ProCarManuals com ...

Page 17: ...ter page 4 8 4 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting knob page 4 11 5 Main switch page 4 1 6 Front fork air valve page 4 10 7 Steering lock page 4 8 8 Engine oil filter element page 7 8 9 Brake pedal page 4 4 10 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting dial page 4 11 ProCarManuals com ...

Page 18: ...rols and instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Clutch lever page 4 3 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 2 3 Speedometer unit page 4 2 4 Right handlebar switches page 4 2 5 Brake lever page 4 4 6 Throttle grip page 7 14 7 Fuel tank cap page 4 5 ProCarManuals com ...

Page 19: ... removed WARNING EWA10072 Never turn the key to OFF while the vehicle is moving otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of con trol or an accident EAU10981 Indicator lights EAU11020 Turn signal indicator light This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU11060 Neutral indicator light This indicator light comes on ...

Page 20: ...r shows the total distance traveled The tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero with the reset knob The tripmeter can be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel This information will en able you to plan future fuel stops EAU12348 Handlebar switches Left 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer 3 Tripmeter 4 Reset knob 1 2 3 4 1 Dimmer switch 2 Turn s...

Page 21: ...e Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12691 Start switch START Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the le...

Page 22: ...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 1 ProCarMa...

Page 23: ... while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi a...

Page 24: ... with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU13412 Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather hose connection Check the fuel tank breather hose for cracks or damage and replace it if...

Page 25: ...ine is not running ON With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal riding is done with the lever in this position RES This indicates reserve If you run out of fuel while riding move the lever to this position Fill the tank at the first oppor tunity Be sure to set the lever back to ON after refueling 1 Arrow mark positioned over OFF RES ON FUEL OFF 1 1 Arrow mark positioned o...

Page 26: ...ars engage and then push it down smoothly but forcefully This model is equipped with a primary kickstarter allowing the en gine to be started in any gear if the clutch is disengaged However shifting the transmission into the neutral posi tion before starting is recommended EAU13740 Steering lock To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebar all the way to the left 2 Open the steering lock cover and th...

Page 27: ...e bolts TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14282 Helmet holder To open the helmet holder insert the key into the lock and then turn the key as shown To lock the helmet holder place it in the original position and then remove the key WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet hold er since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an...

Page 28: ...end of the vehicle 2 Remove the air valve cap from each fork leg 3 Check the air pressure in each fork leg with an air pressure gauge TIP An optional air pressure gauge is avail able at a Yamaha dealer 4 To increase the spring rate and thereby harden the suspension in crease the air pressure with an air pump To decrease the spring rate and thereby soften the suspen sion decrease the air pressure b...

Page 29: ...num ber of clicks of each damping force ad justing mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings EAU14973 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing nut a rebound damping force ad justing dial and a compression ...

Page 30: ... adjusting mechanism This adjustment range may not exactly match the spec ifications listed due to small differences in production WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab so...

Page 31: ... The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See page 4 14 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 sidestand could contact the ground and distract t...

Page 32: ... in gear and the side stand is up but 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 TIP This c...

Page 33: ...he 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 by a Yamaha...

Page 34: ... CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 5 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 8 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary ...

Page 35: ...d tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 14 7 16 Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth Correct if necessary Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary 7 23 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 23 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if...

Page 36: ...e that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position See page 6 2 The neutral indicator light should come on If not ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 8 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch or by pushing the kick starter lever down If the engine fails to start ...

Page 37: ...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 off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running Inade quate lubrication may dam...

Page 38: ...and 1600 km 1000 mi For 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 avoid...

Page 39: ...OFF WARNING 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 ProCarManuals com ...

Page 40: ...hicle 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 carbon monoxide poi...

Page 41: ...formed by a Yamaha 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 Replac...

Page 42: ... 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 damage Repl...

Page 43: ...roperly tightened 13 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 17 Sidestand switch Check operation 18 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage 19 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and shock absorber ...

Page 44: ... and if cracked or damaged 21 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 22 Engine oil filter ele ment Clean 23 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 24 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 25 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 26 Lights signals and swi...

Page 45: ...ach time the cowling or a panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU18810 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the screw and then pull the cowling off as shown To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the screw EAU19292 Panels A and B To remove one of the panels Remove the screw and then pull the panel off as shown 1 Cowling A 2 Panel A 2 1 1 Panel B ...

Page 46: ...ine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Remove the spark plug as shown with the spark plug wrench includ ed in the owner s tool kit To check the spark plug 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the eng...

Page 47: ...p EAU19788 Engine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment cleaned at the intervals specified in the General 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 fa...

Page 48: ...il filler bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Check each washer for damage and re place them if necessary 4 Remove the oil filter element drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter element TIP Skip steps 5 9 if the oil filter element is not being cleaned 5 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts 6 Remove the oil filter element and O rings 1 Engine oil...

Page 49: ...sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine 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 su...

Page 50: ...ter one minute turn the engine off immediately so it will not seize If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer repair the vehicle After checking the oil pressure tighten the bleed bolt to the specified torque EAU20903 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 q...

Page 51: ...e material onto the frame insert the air filter ele ment into the air filter case and then install the air filter case cover by installing the holding clips NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated with out the air filter element in stalled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10481...

Page 52: ...21340 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 TIP The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the throttle A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this adjustment 1 Attach the tachometer to t...

Page 53: ...nce and lubrication chart EAU21632 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle 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 EWA10501 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of cont...

Page 54: ...dling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10561 It is dangerous to ride with a Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 125 kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi Rear 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 90 180 kg 198 397 lb Front 150 kP...

Page 55: ... attempt to use tubeless tires on this model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends or warpage and the spokes for looseness or dam age before each ride If any dam age is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repai...

Page 56: ...he clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cov er to its original position EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 2 0 5 ...

Page 57: ...king takes effect If neces sary adjust the rear brake light switch as follows Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22390 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear br...

Page 58: ...ecome ineffective Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the brake flu...

Page 59: ...have the oil seals of the brake master cylin der and caliper as well as the brake hose replaced at the intervals listed be low or whenever they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hose Replace every four years EAU22760 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22773 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the m...

Page 60: ...s of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10571 TIP Make sure that both adjusting plates are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 4 Insert a new cotter pin into the axle nut and then bend its ends as shown WARNING Always use a new...

Page 61: ... or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that coulddamagetheO rings ECA11111 EAU23101 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables shoul...

Page 62: ...ing 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 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...

Page 63: ...on 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 on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it fa...

Page 64: ...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 ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in t...

Page 65: ...15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BAT TERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged K...

Page 66: ...ery damage EAU23461 Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located beside the battery compartment behind panel B See page 7 6 If the fuse is blown replace it as fol lows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off all electrical circuits 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extens...

Page 67: ...oth moistened with al cohol or thinner 1 Remove cowling A See page 7 6 2 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the bolts 3 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the headlight bulb cover 4 Remove the headlight bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise and then remove the burnt out bulb 5 Place a new bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder 6 Install the bulb cover and...

Page 68: ...ket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU24204 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 1 Screw 2 Tail brake light lens 1 2 1 Tail...

Page 69: ...lacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the nuts washers and rubber dampers 2 Remove the license plate light lens by removing the nuts and wash ers 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the license plate light lens by installing the washers and 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 1 Nut 2 Washer 3 Rubber dampe...

Page 70: ... 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 To service the rear...

Page 71: ...sc oth erwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11071 EAU24950 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 TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before insert ing the brake disc and that the slot in the speedometer gear unit fits over the retain...

Page 72: ...o check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly 8 Connect the speedometer cable EAU25080 Rear wheel EAU25262 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10821 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Remove the cotter pin and then loosen the axle nut 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 31 1 Upper nut 2 Lower n...

Page 73: ...ghten the axle nut to the speci fied torque and then install the cot ter pin WARNING Always use a new cotter pin for the axle nut EWA10701 EAU25851 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...

Page 74: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 35 1 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 ProCarManuals com ...

Page 75: ... 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 engine turns over quickly The engine turns over s...

Page 76: ...ning 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 drive cha...

Page 77: ...er 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 during winter are extremely ...

Page 78: ...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 EAU26151 Stora...

Page 79: ...prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 6 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressu...

Page 80: ...MA Engine oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 1 10 L 1 16 US qt 0 97 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 20 L 1 27 US qt 1 06 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 0 L 0 53 US gal 0 44 Imp gal Carburetor Type quantity Y30P x 1 Spark plug s Manufac...

Page 81: ...Pa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi Rear 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi Off road riding Front 125 kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi Rear 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 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 foot operation Rec...

Page 82: ...1 Tail brake light 12 V 5 0 W 21 0 W 1 Front turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W 2 Meter lighting 12 V 3 4 W 1 Neutral indicator light 12 V 3 4 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 3 4 W 1 Turn signal indicator light 12 V 3 4 W 1 Fuse Fuse 15 0 A ProCarManuals com ...

Page 83: ...RMATION 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 to identi...

Page 84: ...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 vehi...

Page 85: ...rn switch 4 3 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 14 Indicator lights 4 1 K Key identification number 10 1 Kickstarter 4 8 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 30 M Main switch 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 3 Maintenance emission control system 7 2 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 N Neutral indicator light 4 1 Noise regulation ...

Page 86: ...INDEX Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 25 Wheel front 7 32 Wheel rear 7 33 Wheels 7 16 ProCarManuals com ...

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