2005 YAMAHA TRICKER 250 Owners Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
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2
3
4
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6
7
89

4th:
29/28 (1.035)
5th:
23/28 (0.821)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Semi double cradle
Caster angle:
25.17 °
Trail:
92.0 mm (3.62 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
80/100-19M/C 49P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW201
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
120/90-16M/C 63P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW202
Loading:
Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)

Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
125 kPa (18 psi) (1.25 kgf/cm
2

)
Rear:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
2

)
Loading condition:
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
2

)
Rear:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
2

)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
19x1.85
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
16x2.15
Front brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180.0 mm (7.09 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
172.0 mm (6.77 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 Ah

SPECIFICATIONS
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9Headlight:

Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
14 V, 3.0 W
×
1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1

Fuse:
Fuse:
20.0 A

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EAU26351
Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26381
Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when ordering a new
key.
EAU26400
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NOTE:

The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
1. Key identification number
1

1. Vehicle identification number
1

CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU36980
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
behind panel A. (See page 6-5.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.
1. Model label
1

INDEX
A
Air filter element and check hose, replacing
and cleaning ..........................................6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
B
Battery .....................................................6-25
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-18
Brake lever ................................................3-4
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-16
Brake pedal ...............................................3-5
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-21
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-12
Care ...........................................................7-1
Caution, matte black ..................................7-1
Clutch lever ................................................3-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ..............6-16
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-3
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-20
Drive chain slack .....................................6-19
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ..................6-8
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
Engine stop switch.....................................3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-17Front fork, checking ................................. 6-24
Fuel ........................................................... 3-6
Fuel cock ................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 3-5
Fuse, replacing ........................................ 6-27
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-27
Helmet holder ............................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch................................................ 3-3
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-10
Indicator lights ........................................... 3-2
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light................................. 3-2
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-5
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting............ 6-17
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-23
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-8
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-4
Shock absorber ......................................... 3-9
Sidestand .................................................. 3-9
Sidestand, checking and lubricating........ 6-23
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-6
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................... 3-2
Starter (choke) knob.................................. 3-7
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-3
Steering, checking................................... 6-24
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage pouch ........................................... 3-9
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-31
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-21
Tires ........................................................ 6-13
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-35
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-3
V
Valve clearance....................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1

INDEX
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-25
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-31
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-33
Wheels .................................................... 6-15

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