2012 YAMAHA XCITY 250 ABS

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator lights and warning light ....3-1
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-2
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converters ........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Storage compartments .................3-11
Windshield ....................................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-13
Carrier (if equipped).......................3-13
Luggage hook ...............................3-14
Sidestand ......................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-15FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil ....................................... 6-9
Final transmission oil .................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-14Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels ................................. 6-17
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-22
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery ......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-26
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-28
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-29U5B2E4E0.book Page 1 Friday, June 1, 2012 9:06 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU10410
Left view
1
2 3 4 5 76 8
1. Rear storage compartment (page 3-11)
2. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-13)
3. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-11)
4. Air filter element (page 6-13)
5. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-13)
6. Sidestand (page 3-14)
7. Coolant level check window (page 6-12)
8. Front brake pads (page 6-18)U5B2E4E0.book Page 1 Friday, June 1, 2012 9:06 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
3
EAU14882
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING
EWA10210
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.
EAU15112
Carrier (if equipped)
WARNING
EWA10171
●
Do not exceed the load limit of 5
kg (11 lb) for the carrier.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
(b)
(a)
ZAUM0414
1. CarrierZAUM0798
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-5
6
9*Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
10*Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
11Front brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
12Rear brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
13Sidestand, center-
stand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.√√√√√
14*Sidestand switch Check operation.√√√√√√
15*Front fork Check operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
16*Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
17 Engine oil Change. (See page 3-1.)√When the oil change indicator light comes on [every 3000 km
(1800 mi)]
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
18*Engine oil strainer Clean.√
19*Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
Change coolant. Every 3 years NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
7Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound after
washing.
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads during winter are extremely cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the en-
gine has cooled down. NOTICE:
Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action
of the salt.
[ECA10791]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or
an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA10942
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.●
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
●
Before operating the scooter
test its braking performance
and cornering behavior.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
96 mm (3.8 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-16 M/C 57P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON FRONTRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-15 69P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 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:
170 kPa (1.70 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm², 28 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)Front:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16 M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 M/C x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damperWheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29BBattery .................................................. 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-7
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-21
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier (if equipped).............................. 3-13
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-9
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-6
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-3EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-11
Front and rear brake lever free play ..... 6-17Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-18
Front fork, checking...............................6-22
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-2
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
High beam indicator light......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Indicator lights and warning light ............. 3-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-29
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Model label .............................................. 9-1PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-5
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-10
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting.............................................. 3-13
Sidestand .............................................. 3-14Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ......................... 3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-28
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-1
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance .................................... 6-15
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-23
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
Windshield ............................................ 3-12
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