Yamaha MAJESTY250 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

YP250A

5SJ-28199-E1

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!

As the owner of the YP250A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.

Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YP250A. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.

In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.

The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

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NOTE:

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the scooter.

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

8 This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it

even if the scooter is subsequently sold.

8 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 scooter and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER.

YP250A

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, June 2002

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

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1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY

2 DESCRIPTION

3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

8 SPECIFICATIONS

9 CONSUMER INFORMATION

INDEX

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............................................1-1

Further safe-riding points ...................................................................1-2

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Scooters are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not

ignore the laws of physics.

Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your scooter. Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the question. Scooter riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.

Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively—avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.

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Enjoy your ride!

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Further safe-riding points

Safe-riding points

8 Be sure to signal clearly when making turns. 8 Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road. Avoid hard braking, because the scooter could

slide. Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet surface.

8 Slow down as you approach a corner or turn. Once you have completed a turn, accelerate slowly. 8 Be careful when passing parked cars. A driver might not see you and open a door in your path. 8 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road construction sites, and manhole covers

become extremely slippery when wet. Slow down and cross them with caution. Keep the scooter upright, otherwise it could slide out from under you.

8 The brake pads could get wet when you wash the scooter. After washing the scooter, check the

brakes before riding.

8 Always wear a helmet, gloves, trousers (tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not flap),

and a bright colored jacket.

8 Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter. An overloaded scooter is unstable.

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DESCRIPTION

Left view ............................................................................................2-1

Right view ..........................................................................................2-2

Controls and instruments ...................................................................2-3

DESCRIPTION

Part locations

Left view

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1. Rear storage compartment (page 3-20)

2. Grab bar (page 5-2)

3. Shock absorber spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-21)

4. Air filter element (page 6-21)

5. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-22)

6. Centerstand (page 6-31)

7. Sidestand (page 3-22, 6-31)

8. Fuel tank cap (page 3-15)

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Right view

DESCRIPTION

9. Passenger seat

10. Rider seat (page 3-18)

11. Air flow louver (page 6-23)

12. Headlight (page 6-37)

13. Radiator

14. Battery (page 6-34)

15. Fuse box (page 6-36)

16. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-20)

17. Coolant level check window (page 6-19)

18. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-15)

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DESCRIPTION

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Controls and instruments

1. Rear brake lever (page 3-12)

2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-10)

3. Front storage compartment A (page 3-19)

4. Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-5)

5. Tachometer (page 3-4)

6. Speedometer (page 3-4)

7. Multi-function display (page 3-5)

8. Fuel gauge (page 3-5)

9. Right handlebar switches (page 3-11)

10. Front brake lever (page 3-11)

11. Throttle grip (page 6-23, 6-31)

12. Front storage compartment B (page 3-20)

13. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main switch/steering lock ...................................................................3-1

Indicator and warning lights ...............................................................3-2

Speedometer .....................................................................................3-4

Tachometer .......................................................................................3-4

Fuel gauge .........................................................................................3-5

Coolant temperature gauge ...............................................................3-5

Multi-function display .........................................................................3-5

Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................................................................3-10

Handlebar switches .........................................................................3-10

Front brake lever .............................................................................3-11

Rear brake lever ..............................................................................3-12

ABS .................................................................................................3-13

Fuel tank cap ...................................................................................3-15

Fuel ..................................................................................................3-16

Catalytic converter ...........................................................................3-17

Rider seat ........................................................................................3-18

Adjusting the rider seat ....................................................................3-18

Storage compartments ....................................................................3-19

Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .......................................3-21

Sidestand .........................................................................................3-22

Ignition circuit cut-off system ...........................................................3-22

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

LOCK

OFF

OPEN

PUSH

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Main switch/steering lock

The main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various positions are described below.

All electrical circuits are supplied with power; the meter lighting, taillight, license plate light and auxiliary light come on, and the engine can be started. The key cannot be removed.

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NOTE:

The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to “OFF” or the sidestand is moved down.

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OFF

All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed.

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LOCK

The steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be removed.

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To lock the steering

1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left.

2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to “LOCK” while still pushing it.

3. Remove the key.

To unlock the steering Push the key in, and then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing it.

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Never turn the key to “OFF” or “LOCK” while the scooter is mov-

ing, otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off, which may result in loss of control or an accident. Make sure that the scooter is stopped before turning the key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

(Parking)

The steering is locked, and the taillight, license light and auxiliary light are on, but all other electrical systems are off. The key can be removed.

To turn the main switch to “.”:

1. Turn the key to “LOCK”.

2. Slightly turn the key counterclockwise until it stops.

3. While still turning the key counterclockwise, push it in until it snaps into place.

Do not use the parking position for an extended length of time, otherwise the battery may discharge.

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1. Left turn signal indicator light “4”

2. ABS warning light “”

3. High beam indicator light “&”

4. Oil change indicator light “7”

5. Right turn signal indicator light “6”

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Indicator and warning lights

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Turn signal indicator lights “4” and “6”

Turn signal indicator lights

The corresponding indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right.

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ABS warning light “”

ABS warning light

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If the ABS warning light comes on or flashes while riding, the ABS may be defective. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.

See page 3-13 for an explanation of the ABS. The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by setting the engine stop switch to “#” and turning the key to “ON”. The warning light should come on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the warning light does not come on or remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

When the ABS warning light comes on or flashes while riding, the brake system reverts to conventional braking. Therefore, be careful not to cause the wheel to lock during emergency braking.

NOTE:

The ABS warning light may come on while pushing the start switch and while accelerating the engine with the scooter on its centerstand, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

High beam indicator light “&”

High beam indicator light

This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on.

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Oil change indicator light “7”

Oil change indicator light

This indicator light comes on at the initial 1,000 km and every 3,000 km thereafter to indicate that the engine oil should be changed. If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on (i.e. before the periodic oil change interval has been reached), the indicator light must be reset after the oil change for the next periodic oil change to be indicated at the correct time. (See page 6-17 for the resetting procedure.) The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked according to the following procedure.

1. Set the engine stop switch to “#”

and turn the key to “ON”.

2. Check that the indicator comes on for a few seconds and then goes off.

3. If the indicator light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.

NOTE:

The oil change indicator light may flash when the engine is revved with the scooter on the centerstand, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

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1. Speedometer

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Speedometer

The speedometer shows the riding speed. When the key is turned to “ON”, the speedometer needle will move to 160 km/h and back to zero in order to test the electrical circuit.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Do not operate the engine above 8,500 r/min.

This scooter is equipped with an engine speed limiter, which prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately

1. Tachometer

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Tachometer

The electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. When the key is turned to “ON”, the tachometer needle will move to the 10,000 r/min and back to zero r/min in order to test the electrical circuit.

9,000 r/min.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. Fuel gauge

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Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the needle reaches “E”, approximately 2 L of fuel remain in the fuel tank. If this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.

NOTE:

Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself completely.

1. Coolant temperature gauge

2. Red mark

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Coolant temperature gauge

This gauge indicates the coolant temperature when the main switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle points to the red mark, stop your scooter and let the engine cool. (See page 6-44 for details.)

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Do not operate the engine if it is overheated.

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1. Tripmeter

2. Odometer, fuel tripmeter

3. Clock, outside temperature and voltage display

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Multi-function display

Display, multi-function

The multi-function display is equipped with the following:

8 a tripmeter (which shows the dis-

tance traveled since it was last set to zero)

8 a fuel tripmeter (which shows the

distance traveled when the fuel level reaches approximately

2.0 L)

8 an odometer (which shows the

total distance traveled)

8 a clock 8 an outside temperature display

1. “SELECT” button

2. “RESET” button

8 a voltage display (which shows

the battery voltage)

NOTE:

8 When the key is turned to “ON”,

all segments of the display come on for a few seconds. During this time, the multi-function display is performing a self-test.

8 Be sure to turn the key to “ON”

before using the “SELECT” and “RESET” buttons.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

NOTE:

8 The tripmeter reset mode auto-

matically cancels after five seconds. To return to the reset mode, push the “SELECT” button again until “Trip” begins flashing.

8 To cancel the tripmeter reset

mode, push the “SELECT” button.

Tripmeter “Trip”

To reset the tripmeter:

1. Push the “SELECT” button until the voltage display appears, then push the “SELECT” button one more time and “Trip” starts flashing.

2. Push the “RESET” button for at least one second to reset the tripmeter to zero.

8 If the tripmeter indicates “––––”,

have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the multi-function display as it may be faulty.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Odometer “Odo”

The odometer has two functions.

8 It shows the total distance trav-

eled.

8 It automatically changes to the

fuel tripmeter mode “Trip F” when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 L. (See “Fuel tripmeter” for details.)

NOTE:

If the odometer indicates “––––––”, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the multi-function display as it may be faulty.

Fuel tripmeter “Trip F”

When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 L, the odometer display automatically changes to the fuel tripmeter mode “Trip F” and starts counting the distance traveled from that point. After refueling and traveling 5 km, the odometer display returns to “Odo”.

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To return to the odometer mode before refueling, push the “SELECT” button until “Trip F” begins flashing (“Trip F” will only flash for five seconds). While “Trip F” is flashing, push the “RESET” button for at least one second and the display will return to the odometer mode. From that time, both “Trip” and “Odo” are displayed until you refuel and travel 5 km.

NOTE:

The display cannot be changed back to “Trip F” after pushing the “RESET” button.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Clock

To set the clock

1. Push the “SELECT” button until the clock is displayed.

2. Push the “SELECT” button and “RESET” button together for at least two seconds.

3. When the hour digits start flashing, push the “RESET” button to set the hours.

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4. Push the “SELECT” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.

5. Push the “RESET” button to set the minutes.

6. Push the “SELECT” button and then release it to start the clock.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

8 When the outside temperature

falls below -10.0 °C, “– – °C ” is displayed.

8 When the outside temperature

climbs above 50.0 °C, “50.0” flashes.

Outside temperature display

This display shows the outside temperature from -10.0 °C to 50.0 °C in

0.5 °C increments.

NOTE:

8 If “– – °C” is displayed or “50.0”

flashes while the outside temperature is between -10.0 °C and

50.0 °C, there is a problem with the electrical circuit. Have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the electric circuit.

8 The accuracy of the temperature

reading may be affected when riding slowly (approximately under 20 km/h) or when stopped at traffic signals, railroad crossings, etc.

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Voltage display

This display shows the battery voltage.

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If the voltage display indicates “LO” or “HI”, there may be trouble with the battery charging circuit or the battery may be faulty. If “LO” or “HI” appears in the display, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the scooter.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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Anti-theft alarm (optional)

This scooter can be equipped with an optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for more information.

1. Pass switch “PASS”

2. Dimmer switch “&/%”

3. Turn signal switch “4/6”

4. Horn switch “*”

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Handlebar switches

Pass switch “PASS”

Pass switch

Press this switch to flash the headlight.

Dimmer switch “&/%”

Dimmer switch

Set this switch to “&” for the high beam and to “%” for the low beam.

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Turn signal switch “4/6”

Turn signal switch

To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch to “4”. When released, the switch returns to the center position. To cancel the turn signal lights, push the switch in after it has returned to the center position.

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Horn switch “*”

Horn switch

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Start switch “,”

Start switch

With the sidestand up, push this switch while applying the front or rear brake to crank the engine with the starter.

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1. Engine stop switch “#/$”

2. Start switch “,”

Engine stop switch “#/$”

Engine stop switch

Set this switch to “#” before starting the engine. Set this switch to “$” to stop the engine in case of an emergency, such as when the scooter overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck.

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See page 5-1 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine.

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1. Front brake lever

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Front brake lever

Brake lever, front

The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar grip. To apply the front brake, pull this lever toward the handlebar grip.

1. Rear brake lever

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Rear brake lever

Brake lever, rear

The rear brake lever is located on the left handlebar grip. To apply the rear brake, pull this lever toward the handlebar grip.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

ABS

The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) features a dual electronic control system, which acts on the front and rear brakes independently. The ABS securely controls wheel lockup during emergency braking on

changing road surfaces and under various weather conditions, thereby maximizing tire adhesion and performance while providing a smooth braking action. The ABS is monitored by an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), which will have recourse to manual braking if a malfunction occurs.

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The ABS performs best on long braking distances.

On certain (rough or gravel) roads, the braking distance may be longer with than without the ABS. Therefore, always keep a sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead to match the riding speed.

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NOTE:

8 When the ABS is activated, the

brakes are operated in the usual way. A pulsating action may be felt at the brake levers, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

8 This ABS has a test mode which

allows the owner to experience the pulsating at the brake levers when the ABS is operating. However, special tools are required, so please consult your Yamaha dealer when performing this test.

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Yamaha MAJESTY250 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY

DESCRIPTION

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS