2005 YAMAHA WR 250F Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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SPEC
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S × 1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12 × 1.0 1 28 2.8 20
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
(stud bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M9 × 1.25 4 38 3.8 27
(nut) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer weight M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer shaft driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Timing chain guide (intake side) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Impeller M8 × 1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Radiator hose clamp M6 × 1.0 8 2 0.2 1.4
Coolant drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Water pump housing M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator guard M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator pipe M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4 × 0.7 1 2 0.2 1.4
Oil pump M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil strainer M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M10) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
(M8) M8 × 1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil hose M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Oil hose clamp—220.21.4
Oil strainer and frame M14 × 1.5 1 70 7.0 50
Carburetor joint clamp M4 × 0.7 2 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint clamp M6 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Throttle cable (pull) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 1 11 1.1 8.0
Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Air filter case M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint and air filter case M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Exhaust pipe (nut) M8 × 1.25 1 13 1.3 9.4
(bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 24 2.4 17
Exhaust pipe protector M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2

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NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race. Silencer M8 × 1.25 2 35 3.5 25
Silencer clamp M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Spark arrester M5 × 0.8 4 7 0.7 5.1
Silencer cap M5 × 0.8 6 5 0.5 3.6
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 11 12 1.2 8.7
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 11 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase bearing stopper (crankshaft) M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Left crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear cover (starter motor) M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear plate M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Right crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase oil drain bolt M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Drive chain sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kickstarter crank M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Primary drive gear M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 5 8 0.8 5.8
Clutch boss M16 × 1.0 1 60 6.0 43
Clutch cable locknut M8 × 1.25 2 7 0.7 5.1
Push lever shaft M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M8 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Shift guide M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb

MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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CHASSIS
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Front fork travel 300 mm (11.8 in)←←
Fork spring free length 460 mm (18.1 in)←←
Spring rate, STD K = 4.2 N/mm
(0.428 kg/mm,
24.0 lb/in)←K = 4.3 N/mm
(0.438 kg/mm,
24.5 lb/in)
Optional spring/spacer Yes←←
Oil capacity 715 cm
3
(25.2 Imp oz,
24.2 US oz) 725 cm3
(25.5 Imp oz,
24.5 US oz) 715 cm3
(25.2 Imp oz,
24.2 US oz)
Oil level 130 mm (5.12 in) 123 mm (4.84 in) 130 mm (5.12 in)

(From top of outer tube with inner
tube and damper rod fully com-
pressed without spring.)80 ~ 150 mm
(3.15 ~ 5.91 in)←←
Oil grade Suspension oil
“S1”←←
Inner tube outer diameter 48 mm (1.89 in)←←
Front fork top end 5 mm (0.20 in)←←
Rear suspension: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Shock absorber travel 129 mm (5.08 in)← ←
Spring free length260 mm (10.24 in)← ←
Fitting length 250 mm (9.84 in) 246 mm (9.69 in) 242.5 mm (9.55 in)
237.5 ~ 258.5 mm
(9.35 ~ 10.18 in)← ←
Spring rate, STD K = 50.0 N/mm
(5.10 kg/mm,
285.6 lb/in)K = 46.0 N/mm
(4.70 kg/mm,
263.2 lb/in)K = 50.0 N/mm
(5.10 kg/mm,
285.6 lb/in)
Optional spring Yes← ←
Enclosed gas pressure 1,000 kPa
(10 kg/cm
2,
142 psi)← ←
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)

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Wheel: USA, CDN, ZA EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Front wheel type Spoke wheel← ----
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel← ----
Front rim size/material 21 × 1.60/Aluminum← ----
Rear rim size/material 18 × 1.85/Aluminum 18 × 2.15/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- ---- 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Lateral ---- ---- 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520VM/DAIDO ----
Number of links 113 links + joint ----
Chain slack 48 ~ 58 mm (1.9 ~ 2.3 in) ----
Chain length (15 links) ---- 239.3 mm
(9.42 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in)
250 × 2.5 mm
(9.84 × 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) × 2 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in)
245 × 3.5 mm
(9.65 × 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ---- 0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Brake lever and brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in) ----
Brake pedal height
(vertical height above footrest top)5 mm (0.20 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) ----Item Standard Limit

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NOTE:
1. First, tighten the steering nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m  kg, 27 ft  lb) by using the steering nut
wrench, then loosen the steering nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering nut 7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb). Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Upper bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Lower bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Upper bracket and steering stem M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar upper holder and upper bracket M8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering stem and steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and front fork cap bolt M51 × 1.5 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M27 × 1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Front fork cap bolt and damper rod M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Front fork bleed screw and front fork cap bolt M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and front fork protector M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork protector and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle grip cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Front brake hose guide and front brake hose
guide bracketM5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake hose guide and lower bracket M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever mounting nut M5 × 0.8 1 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Front brake caliper and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 2 3 0.3 2.2
Front brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Rear brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 × 1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Rear wheel axle and axle nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90

MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Nipple (spoke)—72 3 0.3 2.2
Rear wheel sprocket M8 × 1.25 6 50 5.0 36
Rear brake disc cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear brake caliper protector M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine and engine bracket (front) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 6 34 3.4 24
Engine and engine bracket (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Lower engine guard M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Left engine guard M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Right engine guard M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Regulator bracket and frame M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Regulator M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Upper drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 19 1.9 13
Lower drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Drive chain support M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat set bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Hooking screw (fitting band) and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and radiator guard (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Side cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Trip meter M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Meter cable holder and front fork protector M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9

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NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race. Headlight stay (lower) and lower bracket M8 × 1.25 2 15 1.5 11
Headlight body and headlight unit M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Headlight (left and right) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Headlight (lower) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Taillight M6 × 1.0 3 4 0.4 2.9
Taillight lead clamp and rear fender M4 × 1.59 2 0.5 0.05 0.36
Coolant reservoir M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Sidestand bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 2 66 6.6 48
Drive chain stopper and sidestand bracket M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Sidestand M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb

MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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EC212300
ELECTRICAL
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Advancer type Electrical ----
CDI:
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248 ~ 372 Ω at 20°C (68 °F)
(White – Red)----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 5UM-80/YAMAHA (For USA) ----
5UM-90/YAMAHA (Except for USA) ----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 5UL-10/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary coil resistance 0.08 ~ 0.10 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Secondary coil resistance 4.6 ~ 6.8 kΩ at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Charging system:
System type AC magneto ----
Model (stator)/manufacturer 5UM 10/YAMAHA ----
Normal output 14 V/120 W at 5,000 r/min ----
Charging coil resistance (color) 0.288 ~ 0.432 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)
(White – Ground)----
Lighting coil resistance (color) 0.224 ~ 0.336 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)
(Yellow – Ground)----
Rectifier/regulator:
Regulator type Semiconductor short circuit ----
Model/manufacture SH712AA/SHINDENGEN ----
Regulated voltage (AC) 13.0 ~ 14.0 V ----
Regulated voltage (DC) 14.1 ~ 14.9 V ----
Rectifier capacity (AC) 12 A ----
Rectifier capacity (DC) 8 A ----
Electric starting system:
Type Constant mesh ----
Starter motor:
Model/manufacturer 5UM01/YAMAHA ----
Operation voltage 12 V ----
Output 0.35 kW ----
Armature coil resistance 0.0189 ~ 0.0231 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Brush overall length 7 mm (0.28 in) 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Brush quantity 2 pcs. ----
Spring force 3.92 ~ 5.88 N
(400 ~ 600 g, 14.1 ~ 21.2 oz)----
Commutator diameter 17.6 mm (0.69 in) 16.6 mm (0.65 in)
Mica undercut (depth) 1.5 mm (0.06 in) ----