2001 YAMAHA WR 250F brake

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CHASFRONT FORK
4. Tighten:
lPinch bolt (upper bracket) 1
lPinch bolt (lower bracket) 2
CAUTION:
Tighten the lower bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
5. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lBrake caliper 2
lBolt (brake caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut a over the pro-
jection b on the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
6. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lBolt (brake hose holder) 2
lProtector 3
lBolt (protector) 4
NOTE:
When installing the brake hose holder, pass
the brake hose 5 in front of the axle boss a,
then fit it into the hose groove b so that the
brake hose does not contact the nut (wheel
axle).
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
7. Adjust:
lRebound damping force
NOTE:
Turn in the damping adjuster 1 finger-tight
and then turn out to the originally set position.

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CHAS
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Headlight
1 Decompression cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Decompression lever holder 1
3 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
4 Clutch lever holder 1
5 Engine stop switch 1
6 Light switch 1
7 Brake master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Throttle cable cap 1
9 Throttle cable #2 (pushed) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
10 Throttle cable #1 (pulled) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
11 Right grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
12 Tube guide 1
13 Collar 1
14 Left grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
15 Handlebar upper holder 2
16 Handlebar 1
1
HANDLEBAR

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CHAS
EC5B3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake master cylinder
1. Remove:
lBrake master cylinder bracket 1
lBrake master cylinder 2
CAUTION:
lDo not let the brake master cylinder hang
on the brake hose.
lKeep the brake master cylinder cap side
horizontal to prevent air from coming in.
EC5B3200
Grip
1. Remove:
lGrip 1
NOTE:
Blow in air between the handlebar or tube
guide and the grip. Then remove the grip
which has become loose.
EC5B4000
INSPECTION
EC5B4100
Handlebar
1. Inspect:
lHandlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage ® Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
HANDLEBAR

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CHASHANDLEBAR
4. Install:
lCollar 1
lThrottle cables 2
To tube guide 3.
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
throttle cable end and tube guide cable wind-
ing portion.
5. Install:
lThrottle cable cap 1
lScrew (throttle cable cap) 2
lCover (throttle cable cap) 3
WARNING
After tightening the screws, check that the
throttle grip 4 moves smoothly. If it does
not, retighten the bolts for adjustment.
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
6. Install:
lBrake master cylinder 1
lBrake master cylinder bracket 2
lBolt (brake master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
lInstall the bracket so that the arrow mark a
faces upward.
lFirst tighten the bolt on the upper side of the
brake master cylinder bracket, and then
tighten the bolt on the lower side.
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)

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CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:1 Swingarm removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Brake hose holder
Rear brake caliper
Bolt (brake pedal)
Drive chainRefer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Shift the brake pedal backward.
1 Drive chain case 1
2 Lower chain tensioner 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1
1