2015 YAMAHA WR 250F Owners Manual

HANDLEBAR
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EAS2GB2196REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•Clutch switch “1”
TIP
Press the projection, and remove it from the
clutch lever assembly.
3. Remove:
• Handlebar grip “1”
TIP
Blow compressed air between the left handle-
bar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push
the grip off the handlebar.
4. Remove:
• Throttle cable housings “1”
• Throttle grip “2”
TIP
While removing the throttle cable housing, pull
back the rubber cover “3”.
EAS2GB2197CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
• Handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.
EWA
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
EAS2GB2198INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
• Damper “1”
• Lower handlebar holders“2” (temporarily)
• Handlebar “3”
• Upper handlebar holders “4”
TIP
• Install the lower handlebar holders with them
side having the greater distance “a” from the
mounting bolt center facing forward.
• Installing the lower handlebar holders in the
reverse direction allow the front-to-rear offset
amount of the handlebar position to be
changed.
• The upper handlebar holders should be in-
stalled with the punch marks “b” facing for-
ward.
• When installing the handlebar, make sure that
right and left marks “c” are in place identically
on both sides.
• Install the handlebar so that the projection “d”
of the upper handlebar holders is positioned
at the mark on the handlebar as shown.
ECA
Upper handlebar holder bolt
28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
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NOTICE
• First, tighten the bolts on the front side of
the upper handlebar holder, and then on
the rear side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left
and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
3. Tighten:
• Lower handlebar holder nut
4. Install:
• Handlebar grip “1”
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a. Slightly coat the handlebar left end with a
rubber adhesive.
b. Install the handlebar grip on the handlebar
by pressing the grip from the left side.
c. Wipe off any excess adhesive with a clean
cloth.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Install the handlebar grip to the handlebar so
that the line “a” between the two arrow marks
faces straight upward.
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2
1
1
a
3
4
Lower handlebar holder nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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5. Install:
• Engine stop switch “1”
• Clutch lever “2”
• Clutch lever holder “3”
•Clamp “4”
TIP
• The engine stop switch, the clutch lever, and
the clutch lever holder should be installed ac-
cording to the dimensions shown.
• Pass the engine stop switch lead through the
middle of the clutch lever holder.
6. Install:
• Right grip “1”
• Collar “2”
Apply adhesive to the tube guide “3”.
TIP
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe off grease
or oil on the tube guide surface “a” with a lac-
quer 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.7. Install:
• Rubber cover “1”
• Throttle grip “2”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
throttle grip sliding surface.
8. Install:
• Throttle cables “1”
TIP
Slightly coat the end of throttle cable and inside
of throttle grip with lithium-soap-based grease.
Then, mount the throttle grip onto the handle-
bar.
9. Install:
• Throttle cable housings “1”
• Screw (throttle cable housings) “2”
EWA
Engine stop switch screw
0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt
3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
T R..
Screw (throttle cable housings)
3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
1b
c
3
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WARNING
After tightening the throttle cable housing
screws, check that the throttle grip “3”
moves smoothly. If it does not, retighten the
screws for adjustment.
10.Install:
• Rubber cover “1”
• Cover (throttle cable housings) “2”
11.Install:
• Start switch “1”
• Front brake master cylinder assembly “2”
• Front brake master cylinder holder “3”
• Bolt (brake master cylinder holder) “4”
•Clamp “5”
TIP
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the “UP” mark facing up.
• Install in order for the top of the front brake
master cylinder assembly to be level.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
12.Install:
• Clutch cable “1”
TIP
Before installation, apply the lithium-soap-
based grease to the clutch cable end.
13.Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LE-
VER FREE PLAY” on page 3-12. Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
T R..
Clutch lever free play
7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
2
5
1
4
3
4
1LS

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14.Adjust:
• Throttle grip free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
GRIP FREE PLAY” on page 3-13.
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)

FRONT FORK
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FRONT FORK
Removing the front fork legs
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 5-4.
Front brake caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 5-13.
1 Brake hose holder 2
2 Protector 1
3 Upper bracket pinch bolts 2 Loosen.
4 Damper assembly 1 Loosen.
5 Lower bracket pinch bolts 2 Loosen.
6 Front fork leg 1
7 Reflector/Stay/Nut 1 For Canada
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.

FRONT FORK
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Disassembling the front fork leg
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1Adjuster 1
2 Fork spring 1
3 Dust seal 1
4 Stopper ring 1
5 Inner tube 1
6 Outer tube 1
7 Piston metal 1
8Protector guide 1
9 Slide metal 1
10 Washer 1
11 Oil seals 1
12 Base valve 1
13 Damper assembly 1
For assembly, reverse the disassemble pro-
cedure.
LS
13
2 6
9 8
10 11
4
3 1 57
12
New
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New
New
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LT
29 Nm (2.9 m•kgf, 21 ftIbf)T.R.
55 Nm (5.5 mkgf, 40 ftIbf)T.R.1.3 Nm (0.13 mkgf, 0.94 ftIbf)T.R.
28 Nm (2.8 mkgf, 20 ftIbf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 mkgf, 22 ftIbf)T.R.

FRONT FORK
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EAS2GB2200REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Record the adjusting screw setting position be-
fore loosening the adjuster and the base valve.
2. Loosen:
• Upper bracket pinch bolts
• Damper assembly
• Lower bracket pinch bolts
EWA
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
TIP
Before removing the front fork leg from the ve-
hicle, loosen the damper assembly “1” with the
cap bolt ring wrench “2”.
3. Remove:
• Front fork leg (s)
EAS2GB2201DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Drain:
• Fork oil
2. Remove:
• Adjuster “1”
(from the inner tube)
TIP
• While compressing the inner tube “2”, set the
cap bolt ring wrench “4” between the inner
tube and locknut “3”.
• Hold the locknut and remove the adjuster.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not scratch the inner tube.
3. Remove:
• Dust seal “1”
• Oil seal clip “2”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
ECA
NOTICE
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
• Inner tube “1”
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a. Push in slowly “a” the inner tube just before
it bottoms out and then pull it back quickly
“b”.
b. Repeat this step until the inner tube can be
pulled out from the outer tube. Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
Cap bolt ring wrench
YM-01501
12
Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
Cap bolt ring wrench
YM-01501
1
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