2005 YAMAHA TRICKER 250 brake fluid

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator lights .................................3-2
Speedometer unit ............................3-2
Handlebar switches .........................3-3
Clutch lever ......................................3-4
Shift pedal ........................................3-4
Brake lever ......................................3-4
Brake pedal .....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-5
Fuel ..................................................3-6
Fuel cock .........................................3-6
Starter (choke) knob “
1
” .................3-7
Seat .................................................3-8
Helmet holder ..................................3-8
Storage pouch .................................3-9
Shock absorber ...............................3-9
Sidestand .........................................3-9
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
...............4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine ..................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-2
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-5
Checking the spark plug .................. 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-8
Replacing the air filter element and
cleaning the check hose ............ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetor ................ 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance ............................. 6-13
Tires .............................................. 6-13
Spoke wheels ................................ 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-16Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-19
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-19
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ......................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ........................ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-23
Lubricating the rear
suspension ................................ 6-23
Checking the front fork .................. 6-24
Checking the steering ................... 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-25
Battery ........................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuse ........................ 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-27
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ............................................ 6-29

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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

*
Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation.
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25

Moving parts and cables

Lubricate.
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26

*
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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27

*
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

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
indicator groove has almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.

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Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:

When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.

Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.

Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.

Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
1. Wear indicator groove
1
1

1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
11

Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-19
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.

As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders and calipers as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.

Oil seals: Replace every two
years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
NOTE:

When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
40.0–45.0 mm (1.57–1.77 in)

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
2
3
4
5
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

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