STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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EAS2GBB048
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EAS2GBB049FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
ECA
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
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Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
premium unleaded gasoline with a pump oc-
tane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a re-
search octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of
a different brand.
EWA
WARNING
• For refueling, be sure to stop the engine
and use enough care not to spill any fuel.
Also be sure to avoid refueling close to a
fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
have cooled off.
Gasohol (For USA and Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the
ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause damage to the
fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
EAS2GBB050HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed ar-
ea. The exhaust fumes are poisonous; they
can cause loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always operate the ma-
chine in a well-ventilated area.
ECA
NOTICE
• Unlike a two-stroke engine, this engine
cannot be kick started when the throttle is
open because the kickstarter may kick
back. Also, if the throttle is open the air/
fuel mixture may be too lean for the engine
to start.
• Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
EAS2GBB051AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to “CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
ELEMENT” section in the CHAPTER 3, apply
the Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality
foam air filter oil to the element. (Excess oil in
the element may adversely affect engine start-
ing.)
EAS2GBB052STARTING A COLD ENGINEECA
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to
enable starting, one of the following conditions
must be met:
• The transmission is in the neutral position.
• The transmission is in gear with the clutch le-
ver pulled.
1. Pull the starter knob/idle screw “1” to its full
length.
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When the ambient temperature is 15°C (59°F)
or below, use the starter knob/idle screw.
2. Completely close the throttle. Recommended fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline
only
Fuel tank capacity
7.5 L (2.0 US gal, 1.7 lmp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount
2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 lmp.gal)
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
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Concerning the tightening torque, refer to “TIGHTENING TORQUES” on page 2-12.Fuel system Fuel pump to fuel tank
Fuel sender to fuel tank
Plastic cover Tightening of front fender
Tightening of fork leg protector
Tightening of air scoop
Left cover to rear frame
Tightening of side cover
Tightening of rear fender
Tightening of mud flap
Tightening of rear brake disc cov-
er
Tightening of rear brake caliper
cover
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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EAS2GBB062
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 250 cm
3
Number of cylinders Single cylinder
Bore stroke 77.0 53.6 mm (3.03 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Starting system Electric starter and kickstarter
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (2.0 US gal, 1.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount 2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 lmp.gal)
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump
Recommended brand YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 15W-40,
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher, JASO standard
MA
Engine oil quantity
Quantity (disassembled) 1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
Oil change 0.83 L (0.88 US qt, 0.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal 0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
Oil filter
Oil filter type Paper
Bypass valve opening pressure 40.0–80.0 kPa (0.40–0.80 kgf/cm
2,
5.8–11.6 psi)
Oil pump
Oil pump type Trochoid
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance 0.000–0.150 mm (0.0000–0.0059 in)
Limit 0.23 mm (0.0091 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance 0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-outer-rotor
clearance 0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Cooling system
Radiator (including all routes) 1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity 0.56 L (0.59 US qt, 0.49 Imp.qt)
Radiator cap valve opening pressure 107.9–137.3 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm
2,
15.6–19.9 psi)
Radiator core
Width 112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Height 235.0 mm (9.25 in)
Depth 28.0 mm (1.10 in)
Water pump
Water pump type Single suction centrifugal pump
Spark plug(s)
Manufacturer/model NGK/LMAR8G
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-5
Clutch
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push
Clutch lever free play 7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Friction plate 1 thickness 2.90–3.10 mm (0.114–0.122 in)
Wear limit 2.85 mm (0.112 in)
Plate quantity 4 pcs
Friction plate 2 thickness 2.90–3.10 mm (0.114–0.122 in)
Wear limit 2.85 mm (0.112 in)
Plate quantity 5 pcs
Clutch plate thickness 1.10–1.30 mm (0.043–0.051 in)
Plate quantity 8 pcs
Warpage limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 47.80 mm (1.88 in)
Limit 45.41 mm (1.79 in)
Spring quantity 5 pcs
Push rod bending limit 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Transmission
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.353 (57/17)
Final drive Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.385 (31/13)
2nd 1.813 (29/16)
3rd 1.444 (26/18)
4th 1.143 (24/21)
5th 0.957 (22/23)
6th 0.815 (22/27)
Main axle runout limit 0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Drive axle runout limit 0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Shifting mechanism
Shift mechanism type Shift drum and guide bar
Shift fork guide bar bending limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Shift fork thickness 4.85 mm (0.1909 in)
Decompression device
Device type Auto decomp
Air filter
Air filter element Wet element
Air filter oil grade Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam
air filter oil
Fuel pump
Pump type Electrical
Fuel injector
Model/quantity 30NA-FZ31/1
Resistance 12.0
TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-18
Drive chain tensioner bolt (lower
side)M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Drive chain support bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Drive chain support nut M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Drive chain guide bolt M5 3 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and left cover bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bolt (front side) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bolt (rear side) M6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bracket bolt (front side) M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank bracket bolt (rear side) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel pump bolt M5 6 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Fuel sender screw M6 2 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Fuel inlet pipe screw M5 2 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank cap cover bolt M6 2 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Seat set bracket and fuel tank screw M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Seat bolt M8 2 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Left side cover bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Right side cover bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Frame and air scoop bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Fuel tank and air scoop bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator guard and air scoop bolt M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front fender bolt M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear fender bolt (front side) M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Rear fender bolt (rear side) M6 2 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Mud flap screw — 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Headlight body and headlight stay
boltM6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Multi-function meter nut M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Multi-function meter bracket bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose guide and head-
light stay boltM5 1 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Plate 1 and front fork protector bolt M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Plate 2 and front fork protector
screw— 2 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Speed sensor lead holder and
speed sensor lead bracket boltM6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Speed sensor lead bracket and low-
er bracket boltM6 1 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Starter relay and positive battery
lead boltM6 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
sizeQ’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Battery negative lead
2. Fuel hose
3. Fuel pump coupler
4. Fuel pump lead
5. Resistor
6. Resistor coupler
7. Battery positive lead
8. Lean angle sensor
9. Starter motor lead
10. Radiator fan motor relay (blue tape)
11. Main relay (red tape)
12. Wire harness
13. Ground lead coupler
14. Starter relay coupler
15. Starter relay
16. Cross member
17. Diode
18. Taillight lead
19. Clamp
20. Fuel tank
21. Damper
22. Rear frame
23. Side cover 6
24. Plastic locking tie
A. After connecting the fuel pump coupler, attach
the coupler cover.
B. Pass the fuel hose to the front of the battery.
C. Route the resistor lead to the outside of the leads.
D. Connect the battery positive lead to the starter re-
lay terminal (in the left side of the vehicle).
E. Insert the protruding end of the wire harness into
the battery bracket hole and holder plate hole.
F. After connecting the negative lead coupler, place
it on the right side of the battery.
G. After installing the plastic cover to the starter re-
lay, connect the starter relay coupler.
H. Route the diode under the cross member and
place it on top of the rear fender.
I. Secure the two ends of the taillight coupler with
the starter motor lead.
J. Route the taillight lead so that it does not slack at
the rear of the vehicle.
K. Clamp the taillight lead and insert the clip into the
rear fender. Clamp it so that the lock faces in-
ward, and then cut off the excess end.
L. Route the battery positive lead under the cross
member.
M. Lower end of the rear frame
N. Clamp it so that the lock of the plastic locking tie
faces downward, insert the end into the rear
frame and side cover 6, and then cut off the ex-
cess end. After cutting off the excess end, make
sure that the plastic locking tie does not protrude
from the lower end of the rear frame.
O. Clamp it so that the lock of the plastic locking tie
faces downward, and then pass the end between
the fuel hose and rear frame.
P. Clamp the wire harness at the position of the
white tape.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-6
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant lev-
el and leakage
Check radiator cap
operation
Replace coolant Every two years
Inspect hoses
OUTSIDE NUTS
AND BOLTS
RetightenRefer to “STARTING AND
BREAK-IN” on page 1-30.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubri-
cateUse Yamaha foam air filter oil
or other quality foam air filter
oil.
Replace
OIL FILTER
Replace
ENGINE GUARD
Replace Breakage
FRAME
Clean and inspect
FUEL TANK, FUEL
PUMP
Clean and inspect
FUEL HOSE
Inspect
Replace Every four yearsITEMAfter
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
third
(or
500
km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000
km)As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE
3-18
d. Install the oil strainer.
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6. Install:
•Gasket
• Drain bolt
7. Pour the specified amount of engine oil into
the oil filler cap hole.
8. Install:
• Oil filler cap
9. Check:
• Oil level
Refer to “CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on page 3-16.
10.Check:
• Engine oil pressure
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a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt
“1”.
EWA
WARNING
When the engine is started with the check
bolt removed, oil will spout; therefore, al-
ways loosen it before the checkup.b. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil pressure check
bolt.
EWA
WARNING
Always keep the engine idling speed during
the checkup without increasing the engine
speed.
ECA
NOTICE
If no engine oil seeps out after one minute,
immediately turn the engine off so it will not
seize.
c. If no engine oil seeps out, check the engine
oil for leaks, and the engine oil passage and
the oil pump for damage.
d. Check the oil pressure again.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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EAS2GBB098ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED
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• Because the air pressure is lower at high alti-
tudes, the air-fuel mixture will become richer.
If the idling speed is low, turn the starter knob/
idle screw a few clicks counterclockwise to in-
crease the speed before the adjustment.
• Before adjusting the engine idling speed,
make sure that the air filter element is not
clogged, the engine compression is proper,
and the throttle grip free play is proper.
• Adjust the engine idling speed with the starter
knob/idle screw pushed in completely. Oil strainer bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Drain bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Engine oil quantity
Oil change
0.83 L (0.88 US qt, 0.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal
0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
Quantity (disassembled)
1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
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New
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Oil pressure check bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
1
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