Yamaha 2011 WR250X User manual

DIC183
WR250XZ
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
32D-28199-25

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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the WR250XZ, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de-
sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your WR250XZ. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
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 the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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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.
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
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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WR250XZ
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, January 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-2
Multi-function display ......................4-3
Handlebar switches ........................4-8
Clutch lever .....................................4-9
Shift pedal .....................................4-10
Brake lever ...................................4-10
Brake pedal ..................................4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................4-11
Fuel ...............................................4-11
Catalytic converter ........................4-13
Seat ..............................................4-13
Helmet holder ...............................4-14
Adjusting the front fork ..................4-14
Front fork bleeding ........................4-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-17
EXUP system ...............................4-18
Sidestand ..................................... 4-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-19
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 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 panels ..... 7-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 7-10
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Cleaning the air filter element and
check hose ................................ 7-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-18
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-19
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-22
Checking the shift pedal .............. 7-23
Brake light switches ..................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-29
Checking the front fork ................. 7-30
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Checking the steering ...................7-30
Checking the wheel bearings .......7-31
Battery ..........................................7-31
Replacing the fuses ......................7-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ........7-33
Tail/brake light ..............................7-35
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ...........................................7-35
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ...........................................7-36
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...7-36
Supporting the motorcycle ............7-37
Front wheel ...................................7-37
Rear wheel ...................................7-38
Troubleshooting ............................7-40
Troubleshooting charts .................7-41
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
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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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.
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Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual.
5PA-21568-01
Prima di usare il veicolo, leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Lire le manuel du propri étaire avant d ’utiliser ce v éhicule.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo, lea el Manual del Propietario.
4AA-22259-40
Cold tire normal pressure should be set
as follows.
Up to 90 kg (198 lbs) load
: 200 },kPa, {2.00 kgf/cm2 29 psi
:200 kPa, {2.00
kgf/cm2
}, 29 psi
90 kg ( 198 lbs )
: 200 },kPa, {2.00 kgf/cm2 29 psi
:225 kPa, {2.25
kgf/cm2
}, 33 psi
~
maximum load
32C-21668-10
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION
TESTED 88 dB(A) AT 5000 r/min
SILENCING SYSTEM : YAMAHA
IDENTIFICATION : 32D
32D-2118G-20
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
●Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
●Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
●Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
●Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
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 vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
●This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator and a 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 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
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
•Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
●Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent motorcycle license.
•Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo-
torcycle to other qualified opera-
tors.
•Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
•We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil-
iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.
●Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-
erator is veering wide on a turn
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due to excessive speed or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).
•Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.
•Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
●The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
•The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to 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 a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
●Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven-
tion or reduction of head injuries.
●Always wear an approved helmet.
●Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could 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 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.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
●Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
●Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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●Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
●Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as 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 to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
•Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure 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 a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
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Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change 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 the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing”when mounting accessories.
●Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
•Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork 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
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
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
●Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-19 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
WARNING
EWA15450
Be sure to observe following in-
structions before transporting the
motorcycle in another vehicle.
●Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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●Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF”posi-
tion and that there are no fuel
leaks.
●Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the
truck bed, and choke it in a rail
to prevent movement.
●Shift the transmission in gear
(for models with a manual trans-
mission).
●Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame
or upper front fork triple clamp
(and not, for example, to rubber-
mounted handlebars or turn sig-
nals, or parts that could break).
Choose the location for the
straps carefully so the straps
will not rub against painted sur-
faces during transport.
●The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce ex-
cessively during transport.
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14)
2. Fuse box (page 7-32)
3. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)
4. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw
(page 4-17)
5. Battery (page 7-31)
6. Main fuse (page 7-32)
7. Owner’s tool kit (page 7-1)
8. Helmet holder (page 4-14)
9. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14)
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Right view
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1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-24)
2. Air filter element (page 7-16)
3. Rear brake light switch (page 7-23)
4. Bleed screw (page 4-16)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-10)
6. Engine oil level check window (page 7-10)
7. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 4-17)
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Controls and instruments
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1. Clutch lever (page 4-9)
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. Throttle grip (page 7-18)
8. Fuel tank cap (page 4-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.
TIP
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even if
the engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
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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.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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