2015 YAMAHA WR 250R brake

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General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 Air filter element Clean.
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2Clutch Check operation.
Adjust. 
3 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.
Adjust brake lever free play. 
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. 
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.
Check for correct routing and
clamping. 
Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake fluid Replace. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels Check runout, spoke tightness
and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary. 
8 *Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
9 *Wheel bearings Check bearings for looseness or
damage. 
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10 *Swingarm Check operation and for
excessive play. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 Drive chain Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
12 *Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
13 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.
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15 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
17 Sidestand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
18 *Sidestand switch Check operation. 
19 *Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage. 
20 *Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and shock
absorber for oil leakage. 
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER 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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21 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
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22 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. 
Every 5000 km (3000 mi) 
23 Engine oil filter
element
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24 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change coolant. Every 3 years
25 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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26 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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27 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. 
28 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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The air filter needs more frequent service if y ou are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid. Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
TIPThe tire tread depth limit may differ
from country to country. Always complywith the local regulations.
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the mo-
torcycle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a
high-quality product.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimalcharacteristics.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires. Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, whichcould lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:Size:80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-301 F
Rear tire: Size:
120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/TW-302 F
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TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,skip steps 4–7. 4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di- rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
5. Slide the rubber cover back further down the clutch cable, and then
loosen the locknut.
6. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable, and then slide the rubber
cover to its original position.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le- ver, and then slide the rubber cov-
er to its original position.
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Adjusting the brake lever free
playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–8.0 mm (0.20–0.31 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.1. Slide the rubber cover back at the brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the brake lever free play
adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (b).
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut (clutch lever)
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4. Rubber cover
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(a)(b)
1. Locknut (clutch cable)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
3. Rubber cover
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(b)
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12 4. Tighten the locknut, and then slide
the rubber cover back to its original
position.
WARNING
EWA10631
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After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
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Checking the shift pedalThe operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw
3. Brake lever free play
4. Rubber cover
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(b)
(a)
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Brake light switchesThe brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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Checking the front and rear
brake padsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap- peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator groove. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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(a)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove1 1
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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