Yamaha Star XV250Y, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...46B 28199 10 XV250Y C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 22 33...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U46B10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 20 2008 7 32 PM...

Page 3: ...ntain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha c...

Page 4: ...ey 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 indicat...

Page 5: ...Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in...

Page 6: ...intenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing the panel 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Canister for California only 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 10 Cleaning the air filter...

Page 7: ...7 34 Rear wheel 7 36 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting chart 7 38 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identifi...

Page 8: ...r 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 lab...

Page 9: ...1 2 1 1 3 2 4 California only 5 California only Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows 225 2 25 33 200 2 00 29 200 2 00 29 175 1 75 25 3CK 21668 A1 NOTICE 10D 2815N 00 U46B10E0 book Page 2...

Page 10: ...passenger The failure 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...

Page 11: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear...

Page 12: ...s evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached...

Page 13: ...ork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and sho...

Page 14: ...page 4 8 3 Fuel tank page 4 5 4 Battery page 7 29 5 Fuses page 7 30 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 cock page 4...

Page 15: ...er seat page 4 9 4 Air filter element page 7 13 5 Front turn signal position lights page 7 33 6 Brake pedal page 4 4 7 Footrest 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 10 Shock...

Page 16: ...ver page 4 3 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 2 3 Speedometer unit page 4 2 4 Indicator lights page 4 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 2 6 Brake lever page 4 4 7 Throttle grip page 7 15 8 Fuel tank...

Page 17: ...loss of con trol or an accident EAU10810 P Parking The taillight and position lights are on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The key must be pushed in from the OFF posi...

Page 18: ...istance 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...

Page 19: ...efore starting the engine Set this switch to OFF 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 thi...

Page 20: ...ant 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 EAU1294...

Page 21: ...ing fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13212 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosi...

Page 22: ...ves 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 pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane numbe...

Page 23: ...uickly 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 a...

Page 24: ...n the steering lock cover and then insert the key 3 Turn the key 1 8 turn counterclock wise push it in while turning the handlebar slightly to the left and then turn the key 1 8 turn clock wise 4 Chec...

Page 25: ...IP Make sure that the rider seat is properly secured 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 holde...

Page 26: ...ock absorber EAU15301 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 sidestand switc...

Page 27: ...ns mission is 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...

Page 28: ...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 Th...

Page 29: ...d in the Owner s Manual WARNING EWA11151 Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage Do not operate the vehicle if you find any pro...

Page 30: ...ace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 7 19 7 21 7 22 Rear brake Check operation Lubricate cable...

Page 31: ...that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 27 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolt...

Page 32: ...t 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 If the engine fails to s...

Page 33: ...exception that the starter choke is not required when the engine is warm EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing h...

Page 34: ...sure not to shift the transmission into the neutral posi tion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear TIP...

Page 35: ...eration the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA11282 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The v...

Page 36: ...unning 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 car...

Page 37: ...owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain mainten...

Page 38: ...line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve cleara...

Page 39: ...nd breath er hose for proper operation 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake p...

Page 40: ...ssemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease every 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months Repack 13 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary...

Page 41: ...rm engine before draining 23 Engine oil filter ele ment Replace 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly...

Page 42: ...cylinder or caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cyli...

Page 43: ...panel and then push the rear of the panel in EAU19544 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 44: ...park plug 1 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe...

Page 45: ...ach ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place th...

Page 46: ...oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 4 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the screws 5 Remo...

Page 47: ...n specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 9 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes whil...

Page 48: ...usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the bolts and loosen the air filter case joint clamp screw 2 Disconnect the hoses from the air filter case and then remove the air filter case 3 Remove the air filt...

Page 49: ...ot dripping 7 Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame 8 Insert the element into the air filter case and then tighten the wing nut NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is pro...

Page 50: ...g the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lu brication chart EAU21382 Che...

Page 51: ...e se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressu...

Page 52: ...erience It is not recommended to patch a punctured tube If unavoid able however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product Tire information This motor...

Page 53: ...first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22041 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodical...

Page 54: ...turn the brake lever free play adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting screw in direc tion b 3 Tighten the locknut WARNING EWA10630 After adjusting the...

Page 55: ...1230 After adjusting the brake pedal posi tion the brake pedal free play must be adjusted Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should mea sure 20 0 30 0 mm 0 79 1 18 in at the brake pedal e...

Page 56: ...rake 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 EAU22380 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes...

Page 57: ...s 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 mas ter cylinder is level by turni...

Page 58: ...d before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22773 To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no w...

Page 59: ...the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both chain pullers are in the same posi tion for proper wheel alignment 5 Tighten the locknuts and then tighten the axle nut to the spe...

Page 60: ...a Chain and Cable Lube or a high quality spray type drive chain lubricant on both sides and on the middle of the chain making sure that all side plates and rollers have been sufficiently oiled EAU2309...

Page 61: ...ft pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch...

Page 62: ...c maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance an...

Page 63: ...ff the ground See page 7 33 for more 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...

Page 64: ...attery ECA10611 WARNING EWA10770 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your...

Page 65: ...e breather hose is properly routed in good condition and not obstructed NOTICE If the breather hose is positioned in such a way that the frame is ex posed to electrolyte or gas ex pelled from the batt...

Page 66: ...oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth...

Page 67: ...ssary EAU24133 Replacing the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the tail brake light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a ne...

Page 68: ...ont and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong woode...

Page 69: ...front wheel axle pinch bolt then the wheel axle 3 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 33 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply t...

Page 70: ...5 Tighten the wheel axle to the spec ified torque 6 Tighten the front wheel axle pinch bolt to the specified torque 7 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times to c...

Page 71: ...emove the drive chain from the rear sprocket TIP The drive chain does not need to be disassembled in order to remove and install the rear wheel 8 Remove the axle nut 9 Pull the wheel axle out and then...

Page 72: ...loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha...

Page 73: ...Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Open the throttle halfway a...

Page 74: ...uffler outlets with plas tic bags 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 caps are tightly in s...

Page 75: ...or 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 sp...

Page 76: ...or NOTICE ECA10800 Apply spray oil and wax spar ingly and make sure to wipe off any excess Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid usin...

Page 77: ...ury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark...

Page 78: ...US qt 1 23 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity XV250Y 9...

Page 79: ...198 432 lb XV250YC 90 195 kg 198 430 lb Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi Rear 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size...

Page 80: ...rn signal position light 12 V 27 W 8 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 27 0 W 2 Meter lighting 14 V 3 0 W 1 Neutral indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indi...

Page 81: ...identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key Record this num ber in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification n...

Page 82: ...bel is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 4 9 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer...

Page 83: ...and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yam...

Page 84: ...icle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed...

Page 85: ...minder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month...

Page 86: ...RMATION 10 6 10 28000 mi 46000 km or 54 months 31000 mi 51000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U46B10E0 book Page 6 Tuesday May 20...

Page 87: ...r warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and...

Page 88: ...y later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty c...

Page 89: ...ed repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is inc...

Page 90: ...ked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to he...

Page 91: ...ers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 11 Indicator lights 4 1 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 M Main switch 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emissio...

Page 92: ...placing 7 33 Turn signal switch 4 3 V Valve clearance 7 16 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheel front 7 34 Wheel rear 7...

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