2001 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 Owners Manual

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN
2000·9–0.2´1(E)
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OWNER’S MANUAL
5GM-28199-E1YP250
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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INTRODUCTION
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9 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of a YP250, you are benefiting from YamahaÕs vast experience and newest technology
regarding the design and 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 advantages of your YP250.
The ownerÕs 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 keep your scooter in the best possible condi-
tion. 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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9Particularly 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 you have any ques-
tions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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THIS SCOOTER.
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9YP250
OWNERÕS MANUAL
©2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 2000
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
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY2 DESCRIPTION3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE8 SPECIFICATIONS9 CONSUMER INFORMATIONINDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY................................................1-1
Further safe-riding points....................................................................1-2
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