2009 YAMAHA YZ250F dimensions

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ250FY (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
YZ250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5XCR (USA,CDN)
5XCS (EUROPE)
5XCU (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Overall length 2,163 mm (85.16
in)2,172 mm (85.51
in)2,170 mm (85.43
in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.48 in)←←
Overall height 1,299 mm (51.14
in)1,300 mm (51.18
in)←
Seat height 984 mm (38.74 in) 997 mm (39.25 in) 985 mm (38.78 in)
Wheelbase 1,469 mm (57.83
in)1,476 mm (58.11
in)←
Minimum ground clearance 370 mm (14.57 in) 372 mm (14.65 in) 371 mm (14.61 in)
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 92.7 kg (204 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 13.5 : 1
Starting system Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
Yamalube 4, SAE10W-40 or SAE20W-50
Yamalube 4-R, SAE10W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
(Except for USA and CDN)
SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40, SAE15W-40,
SAE20W-40 or SAE20W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.05 L (0.92 Imp qt, 1.11 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.15 L (1.01 Imp qt, 1.22 US qt)
Total amount 1.30 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINEShock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel: USA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ, ZA
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)←
Rear wheel travel 307 mm (12.1 in) 310 mm (12.2 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI magneto
Item Standard Limit
Cylinder head:
Warp limit ---- 0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Cylinder:
Bore size 77.00–77.01 mm (3.0315–3.0319 in) ----
Out of round limit ---- 0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Camshaft:
Drive method Chain drive (Left) ----
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000–22.021 mm (0.8661–0.8670 in) ----
Camshaft outside diameter 21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–0.8650 in) ----
Shaft-to-cap clearance 0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024 in) 0.08 mm (0.003
in)
Cam dimensions
Intake "A" 30.246–30.346 mm (1.1908–1.1947 in) 30.146 mm
(1.1869 in)
Intake "B" 22.45–22.55 mm (0.8839–0.8878 in) 22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Exhaust "A" 30.399–30.499 mm (1.1968–1.2007 in) 30.299 mm
(1.1929 in)
Exhaust "B" 22.45–22.55 mm (0.8839–0.8878 in) 22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Camshaft runout limit ---- 0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
Timing chain:
Timing chain type/No. of links 92RH2010-114M/114 ----
Timing chain adjustment method Automatic ----
Valve, valve seat, valve guide:
Valve clearance (cold)
IN 0.10–0.15 mm (0.0039–0.0059 in) ----
EX 0.17–0.22 mm (0.0067–0.0087 in) ----
Valve dimensions:
"A" head diameter (IN) 22.9–23.1 mm (0.9016–0.9094 in) ----
"A" head diameter (EX) 24.4–24.6 mm (0.9606–0.9685 in) ----
"B" face width (IN) 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
"B" face width (EX) 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
"C" seat width (IN) 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in) 1.6 mm (0.0630
in)
"C" seat width (EX) 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in) 1.6 mm (0.0630
in)
"D" margin thickness (IN) 0.8 mm (0.0315 in) ----
"D" margin thickness (EX) 0.7 mm (0.0276 in) ----Item Standard Limit

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Piston:
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.030–0.055 mm (0.0012–0.0022 in) 0.1 mm (0.004
in)
Piston size "D" 76.955–76.970 mm (3.0297–3.0303 in) ----
Measuring point "H" 8 mm (0.31 in) ----
Piston off-set 0.5 mm (0.020 in)/IN-side ----
Piston pin bore inside diameter 16.002–16.013 mm (0.6300–0.6304 in) 16.043 mm
(0.6316 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 15.991–16.000 mm (0.6296–0.6299 in) 15.971 mm
(0.6288 in)
Piston rings:
Top ring:
Type Barrel ----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.90 × 2.75 mm (0.04 × 0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in) 0.50 mm (0.020
in)
Side clearance (installed) 0.030–0.065 mm (0.0012–0.0026 in) 0.12 mm (0.005
in)
2nd ring:
Type Taper ----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.80 × 2.75 mm (0.03 × 0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.30–0.45 mm (0.012–0.018 in) 0.80 mm (0.031
in)
Side clearance 0.020–0.055 mm (0.0008–0.0022 in) 0.12 mm (0.005
in)
Oil ring:
Dimensions (B × T) 1.50 × 2.25 mm (0.06 × 0.09 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.10–0.40 mm (0.004–0.016 in) ----
Crankshaft:
Crank width "A" 55.95–56.00 mm (2.203–2.205 in) ----
Runout limit "C" 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Big end side clearance "D" 0.15–0.45 mm (0.0059–0.0177 in) 0.50 mm (0.02
in) Item Standard Limit

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HANDLEBAR
5. Install:
•Right grip "1"
•Collar "2"
Apply the adhesive on the tube
guide "3".
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe
off grease or oil on the tube guide
surface "a" with a lacquer thinner.
• Install the grip to the tube guide so
that the grip match mark "b" and
tube guide slot "c" form the angle as
shown.
6. Install:
•Collar "1"
• Grip cap cover "2"
• Throttle grip "3"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle grip sliding surface.
7. Install:
• Throttle cables "1"
To tube guide "2".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle cable end and tube
guide cable winding portion.
8. Install:
• Throttle cable cap "1"
• Screw (throttle cable cap) "2"
After tightening the screws, check
that the throttle grip "3" moves
smoothly. If it does not, retighten
the bolts for adjustment.
9. Install:
• Grip cap cover "1"
• Cover (throttle cable cap) "2"
10. Install:
• Brake master cylinder "1"
• Brake master cylinder bracket "2"
• Bolt (brake master cylinder brack-
et) "3"
• Install the bracket so that the arrow
mark "a" faces upward.
• First tighten the bolt on the upper
side of the brake master cylinder
bracket, and then tighten the bolt on
the lower side.
11. Install:
• Engine stop switch "1"
• Clutch lever holder "2"
• Bolt (clutch lever holder) "3"
• Hot starter lever holder "4"
• Bolt (hot starter lever holder) "5"
•Clamp "6"
• The engine stop switch, clutch lever
holder and clamp should be in-
stalled according to the dimensions
shown.
• Pass the engine stop switch lead in
the middle of the clutch lever hold-
er.
Screw (throttle cable
cap):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake master cylin-
der bracket):
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)
Bolt (clutch lever holder):
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6
ft•lb)
Bolt (hot starter lever
holder):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)