2016 YAMAHA WR 250R bulb

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Description ........................................ 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
Instrument and co ntrol functions.... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Multi-function display ....................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-8
Clutch lever...................................... 3-9
Shift pedal....... ............................. .. 3-10
Brake lever .................................... 3-10
Brake pedal ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................. 3-11
Fuel................................................ 3-11
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-13
Seat ............................................... 3-13
Helmet holder ................................ 3-14
Adjusting the front fork................... 3-14
Front fork bleeding......................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly .................................... 3-17
EXUP system ................................ 3-18
Sidestand....................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-of f system ......... 3-19
For your safety –
pre-operation checks ........................ 4-1Operation and important riding
points
................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission contro l system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plug................ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Coolant .......................................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element and check hose.......................... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Spoke wheels .............. .................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-22 Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-23
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-24
Brake light switches ....................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................. 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-26
Changing the brake fluid ................ 6-27
Drive chain slack............................ 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal................................. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................... 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-31
Checking the front fork................... 6-31
Checking the steering .................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-32
Battery ........................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses ....................... 6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ......... 6-35
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ............................................ 6-36
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-36BN3-9-E0.book 1 ページ ２０１５年６月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時４６分

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Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............................................ 6-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................ 6-37
Supporting the motor cycle ............. 6-38
Front wheel.................................... 6-39
Rear wheel .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting............................. 6-42
Troubleshooting charts .................. 6-43
Motorcycle care and storage ........... 7-1
Matte color caution .......................... 7-1
Care................................................. 7-1
Storage ............................................ 7-3
Specifications ................................... 8-1
Consumer information ..................... 9-1
Identification numbers ..................... 9-1
Index ................................................ 10-1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment6-35
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If a fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical system.
EAU45217
Replacing the headlight bulbThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10661
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-cohol or thinner.
1. Remove the headlight cowling to- gether with the headlight unit by
removing the bolts and pulling up-
ward as shown.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
Specified fuses:Main fuse: 30.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 7.5 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
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2
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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12 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight cowling (to- gether with the headlight unit) by
placing it in the original position,
and then installing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU45226
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-35.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull- ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU24182
Tail/brake lightThis model is equipped with an
LED-type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment6-37
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EAU24205
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU24314
Replacing the license plate
light bulb1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
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2
1. Turn signal light bulb
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1. Screw
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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12 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
EAU24351
Supporting the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. License plate light unit
2. License plate light bulb socket
1
2
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Specifications
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Chassis:Frame type: Semi double cradle
Caster angle: 26.67 
Trail: 111 mm (4.4 in)Front tire:Type:With tube
Size: 80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-301FRear tire:Type:With tube
Size:
120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/TW-302FLoading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:Front:
125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm
2, 18 psi)
Rear: 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi) 90 kg (198 lb) load - maximum load:
Front: 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 22 psi)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 21x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 18x2.15Front brake:Type:Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 270 mm (10.6 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber: Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
270 mm (10.6 in)Electrical system:System voltage:12 V
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 6.0 Ah (10 HR)Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb wattage  quantity:Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light:
LED
Front turn signal light: 10.0 W
Rear turn signal light: 10.0 W  2
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10-1
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IndexAAir filter element and check hose, cleaning .................................................6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-36BBattery......................................................6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-30
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-26
Brake lever ...............................................3-10
Brake lever free play, adjusting................6-23
Brake light switches .................................6-25
Brake pedal ..............................................3-10
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .....6-30CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-29
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Clutch lever ................................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ...............6-22
Coolant.....................................................6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .............3-2DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-28
Drive chain slack ......................................6-27EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed..................................6-19
Engine oil and oil filter element ................6-12
Engine serial number .................................9-1
Engine stop switch .....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-3 EXUP system .......................................... 3-18
FFront and rear brake
pads, checking ....... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-14
Front fork, bleeding.................................. 3-16
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-31
Fuel.......................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-35
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ................................................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-37MMain switch/steering lock........................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-3NNeutral indicator light ................................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing ................. 6-8 Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
SSafety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-10
Shift pedal, checking ............................... 6-24
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Sidestand, checking an
d lubricating........ 6-31
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-11
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-32
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-38
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................... 6-31TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ............................................. 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-19
Tires ........................................................ 6-20
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-43
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-37
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9VValve clearance....................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
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