Yamaha Star XV250G 2015, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 XV250G OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 1BE 28199 26 English E...

Page 2: ...EAU46091 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1BE26E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 25 2015 9 38 AM...

Page 3: ...n 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 t...

Page 4: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or...

Page 5: ...NUAL 2015 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition June 2015 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in J...

Page 6: ...General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing the panel 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 10 Cleaning the air filter element 7 12 Adjusting t...

Page 7: ...light bulb 7 34 Supporting the motorcycle 7 34 Front wheel 7 35 Rear wheel 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting chart 7 39 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storag...

Page 8: ...hicle 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 i...

Page 9: ...TIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 86 dB A AT 4000 r min SILENCINGSYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 3DM 14711 1BE 2118G 00 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS...

Page 10: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibili...

Page 11: ...main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry...

Page 12: ...ycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessor...

Page 13: ...hange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep...

Page 14: ...struc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel lea...

Page 15: ...ing lock page 4 8 3 Fuel tank page 4 5 4 Battery page 7 29 5 Fuses page 7 31 6 Helmet holder page 4 9 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 10 8 Main switch page 4 1 9 Fuel co...

Page 16: ...4 3 Rider seat page 4 9 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 5 5 Air filter element page 7 12 6 Front turn signal light page 7 34 7 Brake pedal page 4 4 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Owner s tool kit page 7...

Page 17: ...truments 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 15 U1BE26E...

Page 18: ...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 EAU10982 Indicator lights EAU11022 Turn signal indicat...

Page 19: ...en able you to plan future fuel stops EAU1234H Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12351 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight EAU12401 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam a...

Page 20: ...s switch to turn on the hazard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it...

Page 21: ...sh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip EAU12944...

Page 22: ...ing fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13213 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosi...

Page 23: ...ngine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher I...

Page 24: ...ly turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run out of fuel while riding otherwise the engine may stall and will have to be primed see PRI After turning the fuel cock lever to RES refuel as so...

Page 25: ...nsert the key 3 Turn the key 1 8 turn counter clockwise and then push the key in and turn it 1 8 turn clockwise 4 Check that the steering is locked and then remove the key and close the lock cover TIP...

Page 26: ...Make sure that the rider seat is proper ly secured before riding EAU14283 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...

Page 27: ...or on the shock absorber EAU15306 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sid...

Page 28: ...he transmission is in gear and the sidestand is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand is still...

Page 29: ...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 m...

Page 30: ...efore using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 5 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If nece...

Page 31: ...condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 16 7 17 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Brake and clutch...

Page 32: ...For your safety pre operation checks 5 3 5 Battery Check fluid level Fill with distilled water if necessary 7 29 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1BE26E0 book Page 3 Thursday June 25 2015 9 38 AM...

Page 33: ...d make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position The neutral indi cator light should come on If not ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circ...

Page 34: ...on press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long peri...

Page 35: ...eason you should read the fol lowing 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 t...

Page 36: ...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 overtur...

Page 37: ...erforming 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...

Page 38: ...wner 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 may be necessary to perform certain maintena...

Page 39: ...ls data and tech nical skills EAU46911 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 k...

Page 40: ...roperly routed 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Rear...

Page 41: ...after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 13 Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering for roughness Lubricate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 12000...

Page 42: ...Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 24 Engine oil filter ele ment Replace 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check op...

Page 43: ...r 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 cylinder and caliper and change...

Page 44: ...anel and then push the rear of the panel in EAU19546 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...

Page 45: ...spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifi cation To install a spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa ce and then wip...

Page 46: ...oil level through the check window locat ed at the bottom right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum...

Page 47: ...nd then install and tighten the oil filler cap TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11621 In order to prevent clutch slip pa...

Page 48: ...y EAU3273A Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart Clean or if necessary re p...

Page 49: ...handle it gently and carefully and do not twist or wring it ECA10512 6 Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge material and then squeeze the excess oil out TIP The air fi...

Page 50: ...as part of rou tine maintenance NOTICE ECA10551 The carburetor has been set and ex tensively tested at the Yamaha fac tory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result i...

Page 51: ...odi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it EAU21402 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or...

Page 52: ...with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10512 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire i...

Page 53: ...er use WARNING EWA10462 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After ext...

Page 54: ...justing bolt in di rection a to loosen the clutch ca ble 5 Slide the rubber cover back fur ther down the clutch cable and then loosen the locknut 6 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clut...

Page 55: ...lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hy draulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle Air in the hydraulic syste...

Page 56: ...cessary adjust it as fol lows To increase the brake pedal free play turn the brake pedal free play adjusting nut at the brake rod in direction a To decrease the brake pedal free play turn the adjustin...

Page 57: ...2421 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear ch...

Page 58: ...th the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will...

Page 59: ...rive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22777 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive...

Page 60: ...ive chain slack within the specified limits ECA17791 TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignm...

Page 61: ...rive 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 tha...

Page 62: ...bricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals shoul...

Page 63: ...should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly h...

Page 64: ...the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely supp...

Page 65: ...bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn...

Page 66: ...CHILDREN To check the electrolyte level 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the electrol...

Page 67: ...that the breather hose is properly routed in good condi tion and not obstructed NOTICE If the breather hose is posi tioned in such a way that the frame is exposed to electrolyte or gas expelled from t...

Page 68: ...rt 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 fin...

Page 69: ...a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU70550 Replacing the brake tail light bulb 1 Remove the brake tail light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it...

Page 70: ...ont and rear wheel or performing other mainte nance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright Check that the motorcy cle is in a stable and level position be fore starting any maintenance A strong woo...

Page 71: ...ront wheel axle pinch bolt then the wheel axle 3 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure in the previous section Supporting the motorcycle 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then rem...

Page 72: ...sidestand down 5 Tighten the wheel axle to the specified torque 6 Tighten the front wheel axle pinch bolt to the specified torque 7 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars sev...

Page 73: ...ain from the rear sprocket TIP The drive chain does not need to be disassembled in order to remove and install the rear wheel 7 Remove the axle nut 8 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel...

Page 74: ...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 s...

Page 75: ...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 compr...

Page 76: ...tlets with plastic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3...

Page 77: ...nd 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 wit...

Page 78: ...d 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 Wa...

Page 79: ...ry from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark p...

Page 80: ...G type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt With oil filter removal 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Reco...

Page 81: ...15M CxMT2 75 Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Mechanical leading trailing drum brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring Coil spring S...

Page 82: ...Specifications 9 3 9 Turn signal indicator light 3 0 W 1 Fuse s Main fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A U1BE26E0 book Page 3 Thursday June 25 2015 9 38 AM...

Page 83: ...IAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The veh...

Page 84: ...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 d...

Page 85: ...bulb replacing 7 32 Helmet holder 4 9 High beam indicator light 4 1 Horn switch 4 3 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 11 Indicator lights 4 1 L Labels location 1 1 M Main...

Page 86: ...11 Turn signal switch 4 2 V Valve clearance 7 15 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheel front 7 35 Wheel rear 7 37 Wheels 7 17 U1BE26E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 25 20...

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