2005 YAMAHA TRICKER 250 oil

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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WARNING

EWA10930

Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.

Before operating the motorcy-
cle test its braking performance
and cornering behavior.
CAUTION:

ECA10800

Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.

Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.

Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
NOTE:

Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
CAUTION:

ECA10810

Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.

To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber

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by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
WARNING

EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place
[less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more
than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-formation on storing the battery,
see page 6-25.
NOTE:

Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
2010 mm (79.1 in)
Overall width:
800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall height:
1145 mm (45.1 in)
Seat height:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1330 mm (52.4 in)
Ground clearance:
280 mm (11.02 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1900 mm (74.8 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
120.0 kg (265 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249.0 cm
3

(15.19 cu.in)
Bore
×
stroke:
74.0
×
58.0 mm (2.91
×
2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
9.50 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump

Engine oil:
Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.30 L (1.37 US qt) (1.14 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
6.0 L (1.59 US gal) (1.32 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal) (0.42 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
TEIKEI
Type
×
quantity:
MV33 x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
74/24 (3.083)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
45/15 (3.000)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/13 (2.846)
2nd:
29/16 (1.812)
3rd:
29/22 (1.318)
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10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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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
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)
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

INDEX
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Air filter element and check hose, replacing
and cleaning ..........................................6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
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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
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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
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Dimmer switch ...........................................3-3
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-20
Drive chain slack .....................................6-19
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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
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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
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Handlebar switches ................................... 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-27
Helmet holder ............................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch................................................ 3-3
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Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-10
Indicator lights ........................................... 3-2
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Key identification number .......................... 9-1
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Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
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Neutral indicator light................................. 3-2
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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
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Rear brake light switch, adjusting............ 6-17
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-23
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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
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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
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Valve clearance....................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1