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EBU19540Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
(See page 4-10.)
WARNING
EWB00520Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.EBU19560Engine oil Make sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-9.)
EBU19710Front and rear brakes Brake lever and brake pedalCheck that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.Check for correct brake pedal height. (See page
8-25.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-22.)
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1650 mm (65.0 in)
Overall width:
1080 mm (42.5 in)
Overall height:
1100 mm (43.3 in)
Seat height:
730 mm (28.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance:
110 mm (4.3 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2900 mm (114 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
160.0 kg (353 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249.0 cm³
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:
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 or SAE
15W-40 or SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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