2011 YAMAHA YFM250R-W ABS

EBU17420
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights ............................................ 4-2
Speedometer .............................................. 4-2
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-4
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-5
Clutch lever ................................................ 4-6
Brake lever (YFM250R-W) .......................... 4-6
Brake lever (YFM250RSE-W) ..................... 4-7
Brake pedal ................................................ 4-7
Parking brake lever .................................... 4-8
Shift pedal .................................................. 4-9Fuel tank cap ..............................................4-9
Fuel ...........................................................4-10
Fuel cock ..................................................4-11
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-12
Steering lock .............................................4-13
Seat ..........................................................4-14
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YFM250R-W).......................4-14
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YFM250RSE-W) ..................4-15
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly (YFM250R-W) .........................4-20
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly (YFM250RSE-W).....................4-22
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Drive chain ..................................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
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4To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the key.
2. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise to re-
lease the lock.
3. Remove the key, and then close the steering
lock cap.
EBU18890Seat To remove the seat
Insert your hand between the rear of the seat and
the rear fender, pull the seat lock lever upward and
pull up the seat at the rear.To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the seat into
the seat holders and push down on the seat at the
rear.
TIPMake sure that the seat is securely fitted.EBU18991Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies (YFM250R-W)The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Seat lock lever
1
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
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4 Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase
the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension.
TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a Yamahadealer to make this adjustment.
WARNING
EWB00400Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-cident.EBU29300Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies (YFM250RSE-W)These shock absorber assemblies are equipped
with a spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound
damping force adjusting screw, with a compres-
sion damping force adjusting bolt (for fast com-
pression damping), and a compression damping
force adjusting screw (for slow compression damp-
ing).
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
(a)
(b)1
2
3
A
B
C
D
E
3
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
A
Standard:
B
Maximum (hard):
E
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WARNING
EWB00410These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-er for any service.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to in-
crease the spring preload and thereby harden
the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften
the suspension.
TIP
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustration.
The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring
preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
(a)
(b)1 2
3
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TIPMake sure that the position indicator marks are
aligned when the shock absorber assembly is setto the standard setting.
Compression damping force (for slow compres-sion damping)To increase the compression damping force and
thereby harden the compression damping, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the
compression damping force and thereby soften
the compression damping, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).Compression damping setting (for fast com-
pression damping):
Minimum (soft):
4 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Standard:
2 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Maximum (hard):
Fully turned in
1. Compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow
compression damping)Compression damping setting (for slow com-
pression damping):
Minimum (soft):
16 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
10 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direc-
tion (a)
(b)(a)
1
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NOTICEECB00090Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyondthe minimum and maximum settings.TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks always rep-
resents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a pre-
cise adjustment, it would be advisable to check the
number of clicks of each damping force adjusting
mechanism and to modify the specifications asnecessary.
WARNING
EWB02490
Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting bolt and screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or skin
until suspension components have cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting.

Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to anaccident.EBU28240Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly (YFM250R-W)The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to in-
crease the spring preload and thereby harden
the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften
the suspension.
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WARNING
EWB00450This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorb-
er assembly is damaged, it could explode
causing injury or property damage. Shock ab-
sorber cylinder damage could also result in
poor handling which could cause an accident.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat.
Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-er for any service.EBU29310Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly (YFM250RSE-W)The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assembly can be adjusted to suit the rider’s
weight and the riding conditions.
WARNING
EWB00430This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and under-
stand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to explode due to ex-
cessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-er for any service.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
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10*Swingarm pivots• Check operation and for excessive play, and re-
place bearings if necessary.
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
11*Upper and lower
arm pivots Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
12 Drive chain Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.
 Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.
 Clean and lubricate.√√√√√
13*Drive chain rollers Check for wear and replace if necessary.√√√
14*Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√
15*Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and correct if necessary.
 Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
16*Steering shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
17*Steering system Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
 Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
18*Engine mount Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
19 Engine oil Change.
 Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
20Engine oil filter ele-
ment Replace.√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
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