2005 YAMAHA TRICKER 250 lights

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU18680
NOTE:


Air filter

This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.

The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Hydraulic brake service

Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.

Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.

Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
24

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Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation.
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25

Moving parts and cables

Lubricate.
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26

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Throttle grip housing
and cable

Check operation and free play.

Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.

Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
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Lights, signals and
switches

Check operation.

Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (
×
1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
2
3
4
5
6
78
9 movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.


Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.

For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound after
washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a milddetergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.NOTE:

Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled down.
CAUTION:

ECA10790
Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection sprayon all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring of stain-
less-steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.

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