2001 YAMAHA YZ250F length

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NOTE:
lIf the machine is new and after it is broken in,
the same set length of the spring may
change because of the initial fatigue, etc. of
the spring. Therefore, be sure to make re-
evaluation.
lIf the standard figure cannot be achieved by
adjusting the spring adjuster and changing
the spring set length, replace the spring with
an optional one and make re-adjustment.
Setting of spring after replacement
After replacement, be sure to adjust the spring
to the set length [sunken length 90 ~ 100 mm
(3.5 ~ 3.9 in)] and set it.
1. Use of soft spring
lSet the soft spring for less rebound
damping to compensate for its less
spring load. Run with the rebound
damping adjuster one or two clicks on
the softer side and readjust it to suit
your preference.
2. Use of stiff spring
lSet the soft spring for more rebound
damping to compensate for its greater
spring load. Run with the rebound
damping adjuster one or two clicks on
the stiffer side and readjust it to suit
your preference.
*Adjusting the rebound damping will be
followed more or less by a change in the
compression damping. For correction,
turn the low compression damping
adjuster on the softer side.

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CAUTION:
When using a rear shock absorber other
than currently installed, use the one whose
overall length a does not exceed the stan-
dard as it may result in faulty performance.
Never use one whose overall length is
greater than standard.
Coverage of spring by weight
õRider weight
1Soft
2Standard
3Stiff
Length a of standard shock:
485.5 mm (19.11 in)
SETTING

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EC72Q000
Rear shock absorber setting parts
lRear shock spring 1
[Equal pitch spring]
[Unequal pitch spring]
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
lThe unequal pitch spring is softer in initial
characteristic than the equal pitch spring and
is difficult to bottom out under full compres-
sion.
lThe I.D. color a is marked at the end of the
spring.
lExtent of adjustment (spring length)
TYPESPRING
RATESPRING
PART NUMBERI.D.
COLOR/
POINTSPRING
FREE
LENGTH
SOFT4.4
4.65DH-22212-70
5DH-22212-10Brown/1
Green/1260
260
STD 4.8 5DH-22212-20 Red/1 260
STIFF5.0
5.2
5.4
5.65DH-22212-30
5DH-22212-40
5DH-22212-50
5DH-22212-60Black/1
Blue/1
Yellow/1
Pink/1260
260
265
265
TYPESPRING
RATE
(approx.)SPRING
PART NUMBERI.D.
COLOR/
POINTSPRING
FREE
LENGTH
SOFT4.6
4.85ET-22212-20
5ET-22212-00Green/2
Red/2275
275
*STD 5.0 5ET-22212-10 Black/2 275
STIFF5.2
5.4
5.65ET-22212-30
5ET-22212-40
5ET-22212-50Blue/2
Yellow/2
Pink/2275
275
280
SPRING FREE
LENGTHEXTENT OF
ADJUSTMENT b
260 mm (10.24 in)242 ~ 260 mm
(9.53 ~ 10.24 in)
265 mm (10.43 in)247 ~ 265 mm
(9.72 ~ 10.43 in)
275 mm (10.83 in)257 ~ 275 mm
(10.12 ~ 10.83 in)
280 mm (11.02 in)262 ~ 280 mm
(10.31 ~ 11.02 in)

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EC72H002
Suspension setting
lFront fork
NOTE:
lIf any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
lBefore any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90 ~
100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire range
CCC
Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with soft spring.
Unsmooth movement
over entire range
CCCC
Outer tube
Inner tube
Under bracket tightening
torqueCheck for any bends, dents, and other noticeable
scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
Retighten to specified torque.
Poor initial
movement
C
Rebound damping
Oil sealTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire range,
bottoming out
CC
Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Increase oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke end
COil level (oil amount) Decrease oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Soft toward stroke end,
bottoming out
COil level (oil amount) Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Stiff initial movement
CCCCCompression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low front, tending to
lower front posture
CC
Compression damping
Rebound damping
Balance with rear end
Oil level (oil amount)Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (lower rear posture).
Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
“Obtrusive” front, tend-
ing to upper front pos-
ture
CC
Compression damping
Balance with rear end
Spring
Oil lever (oil amount)Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 95 mm (3.5 ~ 3.7 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (upper rear posture).
Replace with soft spring.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).

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lRear shock absorber
NOTE:
lIf any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
lAdjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
lAdjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
lAdjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff, tending to sink
CC
Rebound damping
Spring set lengthTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Spongy and unstable
CC
Rebound damping
Low compression damping
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 click) to increase
damping.
Replace with stiff spring.
Heavy and dragging
CC
Rebound damping
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Replace with soft spring.
Poor road gripping
C
Rebound damping
Low compression damping
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 clicks) to increase
damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Replace with soft spring.
Bottoming out
CC
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 turn) to increase
damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger in astride seat.
Replace with stiff spring.
Bouncing
CC
Rebound damping
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travel
CC
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 1/6 turn) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Replace with soft spring.