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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the TT250RX, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de- sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ....1-1 Ignition circuit cut-off system ..3-13 Tires ..........6-15 Location of important labels .....1-5 Spoke wheels ....... 6-17 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ....4-1 Adjusting the clutch lever free DESCRIPTION ........2-1 Pre-operation check list ....4-2 play ..........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..........6-29 Replacing a turn signal light bulb ..6-30 Replacing the license plate light bulb ..........6-30 Supporting the motorcycle .....6-31 Front wheel ........6-32 Rear wheel ........6-34 Troubleshooting ......6-35 Troubleshooting chart ....6-36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ...........7-1 Matte color caution ......7-1 Care ..........7-1...
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10311 TIONS. motorist’s blind spot. Many accidents involve inexperi- MOTORCYCLES SINGLE Safe riding enced operators. In fact, many op- TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE Always make pre-operation erators who have been involved in USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPEN- checks. Careful checks may help accidents do not even have a cur- DENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER prevent an accident.
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Modifications made to this motorcycle juries. The use of a safety helmet is the not approved by Yamaha, or the re- When loading within this weight limit, single most critical factor in the preven-...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Cargo accessory weight stallation and use of non-Yamaha the motorcycle due to aerody- should be kept as low and close to accessories. Use extreme caution namic effects. Wind may at- the motorcycle as possible. Make when selecting and installing any ac-...
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SAFETY INFORMATION refueling. a flammable source (e.g., a ker- Take care not to spill any gaso- osene heater, or near an open line on the engine or exhaust flame), otherwise it could catch system when refueling. fire. Never refuel while smoking or in When transporting the motorcycle the vicinity of an open flame.
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle.
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SAFETY INFORMATION 4AA-22259-40 3TT-21668-00 Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual. Prima di usare il veicolo, leggete il manuale di istruzioni. Lire le manuel du propri étaire avant d ’utiliser ce v éhicule. Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren. Antes de conducir este vehículo, lea el Manual del Propietario.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10450 EAU10980 EAU11080 Main switch Indicator lights High beam indicator light “ ” This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched The main switch controls the ignition 1. Turn signal indicator light “ ”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12500 EAU12820 EAU12870 Clutch lever Shift pedal Horn switch “ ” Press this switch to sound the horn. EAU12660 Engine stop switch “ ” Set this switch to “ ” before starting the engine. Set this switch to “ ”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12890 EAU12941 EAU13181 Brake lever Brake pedal Fuel tank cap 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap 2. Remove. The brake lever is located at the right The brake pedal is on the right side of To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it handlebar grip.
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth- Make sure that the fuel tank Your Yamaha engine has been de- erwise it may overflow when the breather hose is not blocked, and signed to use regular unleaded gaso- fuel warms up and expands.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13561 This indicates reserve. If you run out of Fuel cock fuel while riding, move the lever to this The fuel cock supplies fuel from the position. Fill the tank at the first oppor- tank to the carburetor while filtering it al- tunity.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13600 EAU13660 EAU13740 Starter (choke) knob “ ” Kickstarter Steering lock 1. Kickstarter 1. Steering lock 1. Starter (choke) knob “ ” If the engine fails to start by pushing the To lock the steering Starting a cold engine requires a richer start switch, try to start it by using the 1.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13960 EAU14290 Seat Helmet holder To remove the seat Remove the bolts, and then pull the seat off. 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 1. Helmet holder 2. Place the seat in the original posi- To open the helmet holder, insert the tion, and then tighten the bolts.
6-31. An optional air pressure gauge is avail- WARNING NOTE: able at a Yamaha dealer. Always adjust both fork legs equal- When checking and adjusting the air ly, otherwise poor handling and loss 4. To increase the spring rate and pressure, there should be no weight on of stability may result.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA10960 CAUTION: Be sure to install the rubber caps to prevent dust, etc. from entering the fork legs. NOTE: Although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec- 1.
Standard: 10 click(s) in direction (b)* Maximum (hard): Spring preload 1 click(s) in direction (b)* Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the * With the adjusting dial fully turned in 1. Compression damping force adjusting spring preload. direction (a) knob...
Therefore, check sponsible for property damage or this system regularly as described personal injury that may result from below and have a Yamaha dealer re- 3-12...
Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the following procedure. EWA10250 WARNING If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system be- fore riding. 3-13...
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5. Push the start switch. Does the engine start? The neutral switch may be defective. The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer. With the engine still running: 6. Move the sidestand up. 7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS EAU15593 The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences.
Lubricate cable if necessary. Clutch 6-17 Check lever free play. Adjust if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth. Check cable free play. Throttle grip 6-14, 6-23 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. Chassis fasteners — Tighten if necessary. Instruments, lights, signals Check operation. — and switches Correct if necessary. Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. Sidestand switch 3-12 If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU15950 EAU16531 should be on, otherwise have a Starting a cold engine Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir- EWA10270 In order for the ignition circuit cut-off cuit. WARNING system to enable starting, one of the 4.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS starter (choke) off. EAU16640 EAU16671 Starting a warm engine Shifting NOTE: Follow the same procedure as for start- The engine is warm when it responds ing a cold engine with the exception normally to the throttle with the starter that the starter (choke) is not required (choke) turned off.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS the neutral position, do not EAU16800 EAU16841 Tips for reducing fuel Engine break-in coast for long periods of time consumption There is never a more important period with the engine off, and do not in the life of your engine than the period tow the motorcycle for long dis- Fuel consumption depends largely on between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi).
If any engine trouble should oc- Since the engine and exhaust cur during the engine break-in peri- system can become very hot, od, immediately have a Yamaha park in a place where pedestri- dealer check the vehicle. ans or children are not likely to touch them.
Yamaha dealer certain maintenance work correctly. do it for you. NOTE: If you do not have the tools or experi- ence required for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi). Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) √ √ √ √ √ Check for cracks or damage. 8 * Brake hoses Replace.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) Brake pedal pivot Lubricate with lith- √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km CHECK (600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi) Check operation and free play. Adjust the throttle cable free Throttle grip hous- √...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU18721 To install the cowling Removing and installing the Place the cowling in the original posi- cowling and panels tion, and then install the screw. The cowling and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the EAU19292 Panels A and B maintenance jobs described in this...
If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif- ferent color, the engine could be oper- ating improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In- stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 1. Spark plug cap 2. Remove the spark plug as shown, 2.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR necessary. 3. Install the spark plug with the EAU19787 Engine oil and oil filter spark plug wrench, and then tight- Specified spark plug: element en it to the specified torque. NGK/CR9E The engine oil level should be checked DENSO/U27ESR-N Tightening torque: before each ride.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR to collect the used oil. NOTE: 3. Remove the engine oil filler bolt The engine oil should be between the and drain bolt to drain the oil from minimum and maximum level marks. the crankcase. 1.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torque: Oil filter element cover bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf) NOTE: Make sure that the O-rings are properly seated. 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque.
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Oil quantity: so it will not seize. If this occurs, Without oil filter element replace- ment: have a Yamaha dealer repair the 1.10 L (1.16 US qt) (0.97 Imp.qt) vehicle. With oil filter element replacement: After checking the oil pressure, 1.20 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt)
NOTE: The sponge material should be wet but not dripping. Recommended oil: Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil 1. Holding clip 7. Install the sponge material onto 3. Pull the air filter element out of the the frame, insert the air filter ele- air filter case.
The engine should never be op- Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- periodic maintenance and lubrication erated without the air filter ele- sary professional knowledge and expe- chart.
The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Throttle stop screw Engine idling speed: 1250–1350 r/min...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21630 overloaded motorcycle may re- Tire air pressure (measured on cold Tires sult in tire damage, loss of con- tires): To maximize the performance, durabil- trol, or severe injury. Make sure 0–90 kg (0–198 lb): ity, and safe operation of your motorcy- that the total weight of rider, Front:...
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Front tire: sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha high-quality product. Size: dealer replace the tire immediately. 3.00-21 51P Manufacturer/model: Minimum tire tread depth (front and...
(a) to loosen the clutch ca- age before each ride. If any dam- ble. age is found, have a Yamaha 5. Loosen the locknut further down dealer replace the wheel. Do not the clutch cable.
If there is air in the hy- draulic system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before 1. Brake lever free play adjusting screw 1. Rear brake light switch operating the motorcycle.
To check the brake pad wear, check touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha 1. Minimum level mark the wear indicator grooves. If a brake dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
Changing the brake fluid ing it to become ineffective. lower the boiling point of the fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the Before riding, check that the brake fluid and may result in vapor lock. brake fluid at the intervals specified in...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22760 are in the same position for proper Drive chain slack wheel alignment. The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary. EAU22773 To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU23022 ECA11110 Tightening torque: Cleaning and lubricating the CAUTION: Axle nut: drive chain Do not use engine oil or any other lu- 105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 76 ft·lbf) The drive chain must be cleaned and bricants for the drive chain, as they 4.
If a cable is damaged maintenance chart. or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it. Recommended lubricant: Engine oil The operation of the brake and clutch...
Recommended lubricant: EWA10730 Lithium-soap-based grease WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi- tion.
If any damage is found or the front ward and backward. If any free fork does not operate smoothly, play can be felt, have a Yamaha have a Yamaha dealer check or re- dealer check or repair the steering. pair it.
If there is play in the wheel working near batteries. In case hub or if the wheel does not turn of contact, administer the fol- smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check lowing FIRST AID. the wheel bearings. EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
To charge the battery battery, a special (constant-volt- EAU23460 Replacing the fuse Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- age) battery charger is required. tery as soon as possible if it seems to Using a conventional battery have discharged. Keep in mind that the charger will damage the battery.
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There- 4. If the fuse immediately blows fore, keep flammable products away again, have a Yamaha dealer from a lit headlight bulb, and do not check the electrical system. touch the bulb until it has cooled down.
Do not overtighten the screws, oth- bolts. clockwise. erwise the lens may break. 8. Install the cowling. 9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 6-29...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU24202 EAU24301 Replacing a turn signal light Replacing the license plate bulb light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens 1. Remove the license plate light by by removing the screw. removing the nuts. 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR stalling the nuts. EAU24350 Supporting the motorcycle ECA11420 CAUTION: Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions Do not overtighten the nuts, other- when removing the front and rear wise the lens may break. wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up- right.
EWA10820 ECA11070 WARNING CAUTION: It is advisable to have a Yamaha Do not apply the brake after the dealer service the wheel. wheel has been removed together Securely support the motorcy- with the brake disc, otherwise the cle so that there is no danger of brake pads will be forced shut.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 2. Lift the wheel up between the fork 6. Tighten the axle holder nuts to the bounds smoothly. legs. specified tightening torque. Tight- 8. Connect the speedometer cable. en the upper nuts first and then NOTE: lower ones.
EWA10820 WARNING fore inserting the brake disc be- tween the brake pads. It is advisable to have a Yamaha Make sure that the wheel axle is dealer service the wheel. inserted from the left-hand side Securely support the motorcy-...
However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
Be ble. Rust and corrosion can develop Cleaning sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for even if high-quality components are ECA10771 CAUTION: advice on what products to use be- used.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE contact with strong or abrasive washing. ECA10790 cleaning products, solvent or CAUTION: thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re- Do not use warm water since it in- After normal use movers or inhibitors, brake flu- creases the corrosive action of the Remove dirt with warm water, a mild id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
7. Wax all painted surfaces. NOTE: dry place and, if necessary, protect it 8. Let the motorcycle dry completely Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on against dust with a porous cover. before storing or covering it. what products to use.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE “OFF”. install the spark plug and the place [less than 0 °C (30 °F) or 3. Drain the carburetor float chamber spark plug cap. more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For by loosening the drain bolt; this will EWA10950 more information on storing the WARNING...
Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and mod- el label information in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle is stolen. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1.
Record the information on this label in The use of the vehicle after such the space provided. This information device or element of design has will be needed when ordering spare been removed or rendered inoper- parts from a Yamaha dealer. ative by any person.
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INDEX Fuel ............3-5 Pre-operation check list......4-2 Fuel cock ........... 3-6 Air filter element, cleaning .......6-12 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..5-3 Rear brake light switch, adjusting ... 6-18 Fuel tank breather hose ......3-5 Battery .............6-26 Fuel tank cap..........3-4 Brake and clutch levers, checking and Safety information ........
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