2005 YAMAHA TRICKER 250 recommended oil

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel

Check fuel level in fuel tank.

Refuel if necessary.

Check fuel line for leakage.3-6
Engine oil

Check oil level in engine.

If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.

Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Front brake

Check operation.

If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

Check lever free play.

Adjust if necessary.

Check brake pads for wear.

Replace if necessary.

Check fluid level in reservoir.

If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.

Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-16, 6-17, 6-18
Rear brake

Check operation.

If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear.

Replace if necessary.

Check fluid level in reservoir.

If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.

Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-17, 6-18
Clutch

Check operation.

Lubricate cable if necessary.

Check lever free play.

Adjust if necessary.6-16
Throttle grip

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Check cable free play.

If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.6-13, 6-21

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the General periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:

Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in a
false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:

The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engineto collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler bolt
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Engine oil level check window
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1. Engine oil filler bolt
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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7. Install the oil filter element cover by
installing the bolts, then tightening
them to the specified torque.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
9. Install the oil filter element drain
bolt, and then tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.10. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler bolt.
CAUTION:

ECA11620

In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” orhigher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
11. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
12. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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2
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Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
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)

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CAUTION:

ECA11110
Do not use engine oil or any other lu-
bricants for the drive chain, as they
may contain substances that could
damage the O-rings.
EAU23100
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING

EWA10720
Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil

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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
SAE 10W-40

SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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