Yamaha MAJESTY YP250 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
5GM-28199-E0
YP250
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EAU00001 INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a YP250, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience in and newest technolo-
gy for the design and the manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputa-
tion for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your YP250’s advantages. The
owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but
also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help to keep your scooter in the best possible con-
dition. 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!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the scooter operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the scooter.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it
even if the scooter is subsequently sold.
8Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this manual. If there is any question
concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS SCOOTER.
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YP250
OWNER’S MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, October 1999
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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EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
2 DESCRIPTION
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
8 SPECIFICATIONS
9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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FURTHER SAFE RIDING POINTS FOR THIS MODEL ....................1-2 1
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Scooters are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not
ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving your scooter’s value and operating condi-
tion. Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on
being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of
the question. Scooter riders more than car drivers must always be at their mental and physical best.
Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passen-
gers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic
materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum pro-
tective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Though full-coverage helmets and suits,
in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable.
Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is
even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively
avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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