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CHASHANDLEBAR
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Number plate Remove the clamp portion only.
1 Hot starter cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Hot starter lever holder 1
3 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
4 Clutch lever holder 1
5 Engine stop switch 1
6 Brake master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
7 Throttle cable cap 1
8 Throttle cable #2 (pushed) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
9 Throttle cable #1 (pulled) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
10 Right grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
11 Tube guide 1
12 Grip cap cover 1
13 Collar 1
14 Left grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
15 Handlebar upper holder 2
16 Handlebar 1
1
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CHAS
HANDLEBAR
8. Install:
Brake master cylinder
1
Brake master cylinder bracket
2
Bolt (brake master cylinder bracket)
3
NOTE:
Install the bracket so that the arrow mark
a
faces upward.
First tighten the bolt on the upper side of the
brake master cylinder bracket, and then
tighten the bolt on the lower side.
9. Install:
Engine stop switch 1
Clutch lever holder 2
Bolt (clutch lever holder) 3
Hot starter lever holder 4
Bolt (hot starter lever holder) 5
Clamp 6
NOTE:
The engine stop switch, clutch lever holder
and clamp should be installed according to
the dimensions shown.
Pass the engine stop switch lead in the mid-
dle of the clutch lever holder.
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
10. Install:
Clutch cable 1
Hot starter cable 2
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
clutch cable end and hot starter cable end.
11. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
Refer to “CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Hot starter lever free play
Refer to “HOT STARTER LEVER
ADJUSTMENT” section in the CHAP-
TER 3.
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CHAS
EC560000
STEERING
Extent of removal:1 Lower bracket removal2 Bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNINGSupport 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.
Number plate
Handlebar
Front fenderRefer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Steering stem cap 1
2 Steering stem nut 1
3 Front fork 2 Refer to “FRONT FORK” section.
4 Upper bracket 1
5 Steering ring nut 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
6 Lower bracket 1
7 Ball race cover 1
8 Upper bearing 1
9 Lower bearing 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10 Ball race 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2
1
STEERING
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CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:1 Swingarm removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
SWINGARM REMOVAL
WARNINGSupport the machine securely so there is no
danger 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 support 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
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:1 Rear shock absorber removal2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNINGSupport the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Seat and fitting band Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
1 Clamp (air filter joint) 1 Only loosening.
2 Rear frame 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
5 Rear shock absorber 1
6 Locknut 1 Only loosening.
7 Adjuster 1 Only loosening.
8 Lower spring guide 1
1
2
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
EC600000
ELECTRICAL
EC610000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
EC611000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1
Engine stop switch
2
Throttle position sensor
3
Neutral switch
4
CDI magneto
5
Spark plug
6
Ignition coil
7
CDI unit
COLOR CODE
B...................... Black
Br .................... Brown
G ..................... Green
L ...................... Blue
O ..................... Orange
P...................... Pink
R ..................... Red
Sb.................... Sky blue
EC612000
WIRING DIAGRAM
71
5
62
3
4
B/WB/W
B/L
B/Y
SbSb
G/B
LYLY
P
B
B
B
B
G
O
WR
P
GW
R PP
B Br W
W
B/YGBr
G RR
OB Sb Sb Y
Y
WY
W
GG
B
PP
Br BrR R
OL
B SbY LL
B/L B/WB/W G/B
B B
B/L L Sb
B/L
G/B G/B
B/Y
B/Y B/W
O B/W
BrBr
W ..................... White
Y ...................... Yellow
B/L ................... Black/Blue
B/W .................. Black/White
B/Y ................... Black/Yellow
G/B................... Green/Black
L/W .................. Blue/White
R/W .................. Red/White
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MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
A map-controlled, CDI ignition system is used in the YZ250F.
The microcomputer in the CDI unit detects the engine speed and throttle position, thus determining
the optimum ignition timing through the entire operating range. In this way, quick throttle response
can be achieved according to various riding conditions.
CDI unit
Throttle position sensor
Pickup coil CDI magneto rotorIgnition coil
Function of Component
Component Function
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle valve opening and inputs it into the computer in the
CDI unit as a throttle opening signal.
Pickup coil Detects signal rotor revolutions and inputs them into the computer in
the CDI unit as engine revolution signals.
CDI unit The signals of the throttle position sensor and pickup coil sensor are
analyzed by the computer in the CDI unit, which then adjusts ignition
timing for the operation requirements.
Principal of 3-Dimensional Control
Conventionally, ignition timing was controlled only
by engine revolutions (2-dimensional control).
However, ignition timing needs advancement also
by engine load. Thus, accurate ignition timing can
be determined by adding throttle opening to deter-
mine ignition timing (3-dimensional control).
3-D Image Map of Ignition Timing
(different from actual characteristics)
Revolutions
Ignition timing
Throttle opening
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IGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
Spark gap test*Clean or replace
spark plug.
Check entire ignition
system for connection.
(couplers, leads and
ignition coil)Repair or replace.
Check engine stop switch. Replace.
Check ignition coil. Primary coil Replace.
Secondary coil Replace.
Check CDI magneto. Pickup coil Replace.
Charging coil Replace.
Check neutral switch. Repair or replace.
Replace CDI unit.
No spark
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Spark
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good