2017 YAMAHA WR 250F warning

REAR BRAKE
5-28
EAS2GBB183REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
TIP
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid.
EAS2GBB184DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALI-
PER
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seal “2”
• Brake caliper piston seal “3”
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
EWA
WARNING
• Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal
and the brake caliper piston seal.
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EAS2GBB185CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
Rust/scratches/wear  Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder “2”
Scratches/wear  Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage  Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EWA
WARNING
When the brake caliper is disassembled, re-
place the brake caliper piston seal and the
brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Crack/damage  Replace.
EAS2GBB186ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPEREWA
WARNING
• Before installation, clean and lubricate the
internal parts. Use new brake fluid for
cleaning and lubricating.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• When the brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seal and
the brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
2
3
1
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
1 2
3

REAR BRAKE
5-29
EAS2GBB187INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
1. Clean:
• Brake caliper
• Brake caliper piston seal
• Brake caliper piston dust seal
• Brake caliper piston
Use brake fluid for cleaning.
2. Install:
• Brake caliper piston seals “1”
• Brake caliper piston dust seal “2”
EWA
WARNING
Always use new brake caliper piston seal
and brake caliper piston dust seal.
TIP
• Apply the silicone grease on the brake caliper
piston seal and brake caliper piston dust seal.
• Fit the brake caliper piston seals and brake
caliper piston dust seals onto the slot on
brake caliper correctly.
3. Install:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
TIP
Apply the brake fluid on the piston outer sur-
face.
ECA
NOTICE
• Install the piston with its side “a” facing
the brake caliper.
• Never force to insert.
EAS2GBB188INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Install:
• Rear brake caliper
• Rear brake caliper bracket
2. Install:
• Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 5-9.
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
• Union bolt
EWA
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure that a bend in its pipe portion “a”
is directed as shown and the brake hose
touches the projection “b” on the brake cal-
iper.
3. Install:
• Brake pad springs
• Brake pads
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad pin plug
Refer to “CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE
PADS” on page 3-29.
4. Pour brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir
up to the specified level.
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1
1
a1
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Brake pad pin
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Brake pad pin plug
2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
New
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b
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REAR BRAKE
5-30
EWA
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-25.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
The minimum level mark “a” or below 
Add.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-30.
7. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-25.
EAS2GBB189REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the rear brake master cylin-
der, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake
system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
TIP
To drain any remaining brake fluid, place a con-
tainer under the master cylinder and the end of
the brake hose.
EAS2GBB190CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder “1”
Damage/scratches/wear  Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages “2”
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/wear  Replace.
3. Check:
• Master cylinder reservoir cap
Crack/damage  Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Crack/damage  Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear  Replace.
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1
2

REAR BRAKE
5-31
EAS2GBB191ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
EWA
WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
1. Wash the brake master cylinder and the
brake master cylinder kit with brake fluid.
2. Install:
• Primary cylinder cup “1”
• Secondary cylinder cup “2”
Install to the brake master cylinder piston
“3”.
EWA
WARNING
Apply brake fluid to the cylinder cups and
install them as shown. Wrong orientation in
installation causes poor braking perfor-
mance.
3. Install:
• Spring “1”
Install to the brake master cylinder piston
“2”.
TIP
Install the spring with a smaller inside diameter
to the brake master cylinder piston.4. Install:
• Master cylinder kit “1”
• Push rod “2”
• Circlip “3”
• Dust boot “4”
TIP
• Before installation, apply brake fluid to the
brake master cylinder kit.
• Before installation, apply silicone grease to
the push rod end.
• Use circlip pliers to install the circlip.
EAS2GBB192INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
• Union bolt
EWA
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure that the pipe portion of the brake
hose touches the projection “a” on the
brake caliper. Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
2
3
1
2
3
1Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
12
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REAR BRAKE
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2. Pour brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir
up to the specified level.
EWA
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
3. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-25.
4. Check:
• Brake fluid level
The minimum level mark “a” or below 
Add.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-30.5. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-25. Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
a
a

HANDLEBAR
5-35
EAS2GBB194REMOVING 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”.
EAS2GBB195CHECKING 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.
EAS2GBB196INSTALLING 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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HANDLEBAR
5-36
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.
2
1
1
a
3
4
Lower handlebar holder nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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HANDLEBAR
5-38
9. Install:
• Throttle cable housings “1”
• Screw (throttle cable housings) “2”
EWA
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. Screw (throttle cable housings)
3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
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Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
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2
5
1
4
3
4