Yamaha WR250 XZ 2011 Owner's manual

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

OWNER’S MANUAL

WR250XZ

32D-28199-25

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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.

INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the WR250XZ, 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 WR250XZ. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, 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 motorcycle 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!
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. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

WARNING

Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.

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WARNING

NOTICE

TIP

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.

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

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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WR250XZ

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st edition, January 2010

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT

LABELS .............................................1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1

DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1

Left view ..........................................3-1

Right view........................................3-2

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

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL

FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1

Main switch/steering lock ................4-1

Indicator lights and warning

lights ............................................4-2

Multi-function display ......................4-3

Handlebar switches ........................4-8

Clutch lever .....................................4-9

Shift pedal .....................................4-10

Brake lever ...................................4-10

Brake pedal ..................................4-10

Fuel tank cap ................................4-11

Fuel ...............................................4-11

Catalytic converter ........................4-13

Seat ..............................................4-13

Helmet holder ...............................4-14

Adjusting the front fork ..................4-14

Front fork bleeding ........................4-16

Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ...................................4-17

EXUP system ...............................4-18

Sidestand .....................................4-19

Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-19

FOR YOUR SAFETY –

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT

RIDING POINTS.................................6-1

Starting the engine .........................6-1

Shifting ...........................................6-2

Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ...............................6-3

Engine break-in ..............................6-3

Parking ...........................................6-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND

ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit ...............................7-1

Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system ............. 7-2

General maintenance and

lubrication chart ..........................7-3

Removing and installing panels ..... 7-7

Checking the spark plug .................7-9

Engine oil and oil filter element .... 7-10

Coolant .........................................7-13

Cleaning the air filter element and

check hose ................................7-16

Adjusting the engine idling

speed ........................................7-17

Checking the throttle cable free

play ........................................... 7-18

Valve clearance ........................... 7-18

Tires ............................................. 7-19

Spoke wheels .............................. 7-20

Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ........................................... 7-21

Adjusting the brake lever free

play ........................................... 7-22

Checking the shift pedal .............. 7-23

Brake light switches ..................... 7-23

Checking the front and rear brake

pads .......................................... 7-23

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24

Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25

Drive chain slack .......................... 7-25

Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain ......................................... 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

cables ....................................... 7-27

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............ 7-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake pedal ............................... 7-29

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand .................................. 7-29

Lubricating the swingarm

pivots ........................................ 7-29

Checking the front fork ................. 7-30

Checking the steering ...................7-30

Checking the wheel bearings .......7-31

Battery ..........................................7-31

Replacing the fuses ......................7-32

Replacing the headlight bulb ........7-33

Tail/brake light ..............................7-35

Replacing a turn signal light

bulb ...........................................7-35

Replacing the license plate light

bulb ...........................................7-36

Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...7-36

Supporting the motorcycle ............7-37

Front wheel ...................................7-37

Rear wheel ...................................7-38

Troubleshooting ............................7-40

Troubleshooting charts .................7-41

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND

STORAGE ..........................................8-1

Matte color caution .........................8-1

Care ................................................8-1

Storage ...........................................8-3

SPECIFICATIONS .............................9-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER INFORMATION...........10-1

Identification numbers ..................10-1

Motorcycle noise regulation

(for Australia) ............................10-2

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label

1

is available from your Yamaha dealer.

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1-1

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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

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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
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo, lea el Manual del Propietario.

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5PA-21568-01

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4AA-22259-40

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Cold tire normal pressure should be set
as follows.

Up to 90 kg (198 lbs) load

90 kg (

: 200 },kPa, {2.00

kPa, {

:

200

198 lbs

)

~

: 200 },kPa, {2.00

kPa, {

:

225

kgf/cm229 psi
kgf/cm

2.00

maximum load

kgf/cm229 psi
kgf/cm

2.25

2

},

2

},

32C-21668-10

29

33

1

psi

psi

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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

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1-3

1

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STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION
TESTED 88 dB(A) AT 5000 r/min
SILENCING SYSTEM : YAMAHA
IDENTIFICATION :

32D

32D-2118G-20

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Be a Responsible Owner

As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation

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of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de­pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:

● Obtain thorough instructions from

a competent source on all aspects

of motorcycle operation.

● Observe the warnings and mainte-

nance requirements in this Own-

er’s Manual.

● Obtain qualified training in safe

and proper riding techniques.

● Obtain professional technical ser-

vice as indicated in this Owner’s

Manual and/or when made neces-

sary by mechanical conditions.

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Safe Riding

Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.

● This motorcycle is designed to car-

ry the operator and a passenger.

● The failure of motorists to detect

and recognize motorcycles in traf­fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
by an automobile driver who did
not see the motorcycle. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.

Therefore:

• Wear a brightly colored jacket.

• Use extra caution when you are

approaching and passing
through intersections, since in­tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.

• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.

● Many accidents involve inexperi-

enced operators. In fact, many op­erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur­rent motorcycle license.

• Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your mo­torcycle to other qualified opera­tors.

• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

• We recommend that you prac­tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil­iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

● Many accidents have been caused

by error of the motorcycle opera­tor. A typical error made by the op­erator is veering wide on a turn

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SAFETY INFORMATION

due to excessive speed or under­cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).

• Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant­ed by road and traffic conditions.

• Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.

● The posture of the operator and

passenger is important for proper
control.

• The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot­rests during operation to main­tain control of the motorcycle.

• The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.

● Never ride under the influence of

alcohol or other drugs.

Protective apparel

The majority of fatalities from motorcy­cle accidents are the result of head in­juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven­tion or reduction of head injuries.

● Always wear an approved helmet.

● Wear a face shield or goggles.

Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.

● The use of a jacket, heavy boots,

trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
preventing or reducing abrasions
or lacerations.

● Never wear loose-fitting clothes,

otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.

● Always wear protective clothing

that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys­tem become very hot during or af­ter operation and can cause burns.

● A passenger should also observe

the above precautions.

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Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car­bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu­sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor­less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison­ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT­MENT.

● Do not run engine indoors. Even if

you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap­idly reach dangerous levels.

● Do not run engine in poorly venti-

lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car­ports.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

● Do not run engine outdoors where

engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.

Loading

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Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili­ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex­treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas­senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.

Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.

Maximum load:

185 kg (408 lb)

When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:

● Cargo and accessory weight

should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se­curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib­ute the weight as evenly as possi­ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili­ty.

● Shifting weights can create a sud-

den imbalance. Make sure that ac­cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.

• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad­justable models only), and
check the condition and pres­sure of your tires.

• Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or

tents, can create unstable han­dling or a slow steering re­sponse.

● This vehicle is not designed to

pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.

Genuine Yamaha Accessories

Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail­able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces­sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en­dorse nor recommend the use of ac­cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom­mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications

While you may find aftermarket prod­ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog­nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be­cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod­ucts or having other modifications per­formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.

● Never install accessories or carry

cargo that would impair the perfor­mance of your motorcycle. Care­fully inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,

limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob­scure lights or reflectors.

• Accessories fitted to the handle­bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody­namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.

• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody­namic effects. Wind may at­tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un­stable in cross winds. These ac­cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.

• Certain accessories can dis­place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free­dom of movement of the opera-

tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.

● Use caution when adding electri-

cal accessories. If electrical acces­sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.

Aftermarket Tires and Rims

The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak­ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz­es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-19 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.

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WARNING

Be sure to observe following in­structions before transporting the
motorcycle in another vehicle.

● Remove all loose items from the

motorcycle.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

● Check that the fuel cock (if

equipped) is in the “OFF” posi­tion and that there are no fuel
leaks.

● Point the front wheel straight

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ahead on the trailer or in the
truck bed, and choke it in a rail
to prevent movement.

● Shift the transmission in gear

(for models with a manual trans­mission).

● Secure the motorcycle with tie-

downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame
or upper front fork triple clamp
(and not, for example, to rubber­mounted handlebars or turn sig­nals, or parts that could break).
Choose the location for the
straps carefully so the straps
will not rub against painted sur­faces during transport.

● The suspension should be com-

pressed somewhat by the tie­downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce ex­cessively during transport.

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Left view

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1. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14)

2. Fuse box (page 7-32)

3. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)

4. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw
(page 4-17)

5. Battery (page 7-31)

6. Main fuse (page 7-32)

7. Owner’s tool kit (page 7-1)

8. Helmet holder (page 4-14)

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DESCRIPTION

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9. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 4-14)

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DESCRIPTION

Right view

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1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-24)

2. Air filter element (page 7-16)

3. Rear brake light switch (page 7-23)

4. Bleed screw (page 4-16)

5. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-10)

6. Engine oil level check window (page 7-10)

7. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 4-17)

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Controls and instruments

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1. Clutch lever (page 4-9)

2. Left handlebar switches (page 4-8)

3. Main switch/steering lock (page 4-1)

4. Multi-function display (page 4-3)

5. Right handlebar switches (page 4-8)

6. Brake lever (page 4-10)

7. Throttle grip (page 7-18)

8. Fuel tank cap (page 4-11)

DESCRIPTION

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main switch/steering lock

4

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

ON

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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The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even if
the engine stalls.

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OFF

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

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WARNING

Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.

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LOCK

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

To lock the steering

1. Push.

2. Turn.

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

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

3. Remove the key.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

To unlock the steering

1. Push.

2. Turn.

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

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Indicator lights and warning lights

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1. Coolant temperature warning light “”

2. Fuel level warning light “”

3. Neutral indicator light “”

4. Turn signal indicator light “”

5. High beam indicator light “”

6. Engine trouble warning light “”

Turn signal indicator light “”

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

Neutral indicator light “”

This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.

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High beam indicator light “”

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

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Fuel level warning light “”

This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately

2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by 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
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.

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Coolant temperature warning
light “”

This warning light comes on if the en­gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en­gine to cool.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by 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
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.

NOTICE

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Do not continue to operate the en­gine if it is overheating.

TIP

● For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-

cles, the radiator fan(s) automati­cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra­diator.

● If the engine overheats, see page

7-41 for further instructions.

Engine trouble warning light “”

This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc­curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the

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self-diagnosis system. (See page 4-8
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by 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
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.

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Multi-function display

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WARNING

Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.

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2

1. “RESET” button

2. “SELECT 1” button

3. “SELECT 2” button

4. Clock/stopwatch

5. Speedometer

6. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter

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5

6

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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2

3

1. Stopwatch indicator “”

2. Tripmeter A indicator “”/Distance-com-
pensation tripmeter “”

3. Tripmeter B indicator “”

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● The multi-function display can be

set to the basic mode or the mea­surement mode.

● Tripmeter A will automatically re-

set to zero when changing from
the basic mode to the measure­ment mode or vice versa.

Basic mode:

● a speedometer

● an odometer

● two tripmeters (which show the

distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)

● a fuel reserve tripmeter (which

shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)

● a clock

● a self-diagnosis device

Measurement mode:

● a speedometer

● a distance-compensation tripme-

ter (which shows the accumulated
distance traveled since set to zero
and which can be calibrated to pro­vide a more accurate tripmeter
reading)

● a stopwatch (which shows the time

that has been accumulated since
the start of stopwatch measure­ment)

● a self-diagnosis device

TIP

● Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-

fore using the “SELECT 1”, “SE-
LECT 2” and “RESET” buttons.

● When the key is turned to “ON”, all

of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
and then disappear, in order to test
the electrical circuit.

Basic mode

Odometer and tripmeter modes
Push the “SELECT 2” button to switch
the display between the odometer
mode and the tripmeter modes A and B
in the following order:
odometer → tripmeter A → tripmeter B
→ odometer

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1. Tripmeter A indicator “”

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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1. Tripmeter B indicator “”

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Indicator “” comes on when tripmeter
A is selected, and indicator “” comes
on when tripmeter B is selected.

If the fuel level warning light comes on
(see page 4-2), the display will auto­matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “F” and start counting
the distance traveled from that point. In
this case, push the “SELECT 2” button
to switch the display between the vari­ous tripmeter and odometer modes in
the following order:
fuel reserve tripmeter “F” → odometer
→ tripmeter A → tripmeter B → fuel re­serve tripmeter “F”

TIP

The fuel level warning light may not
function accurately while riding off road
as the fuel level reading changes due to
the movement and inclination of the ve­hicle.

If the fuel level warning light comes on
while riding in the measurement mode,
change to the basic mode and push the
“SELECT 2” button to display the fuel
reserve tripmeter.

TIP

To change from the measurement
mode to the basic mode, the stopwatch
and the distance-compensation tripme­ter must be stopped.

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1. Fuel reserve tripmeter “F”

4-5

To reset a tripmeter, select it by push­ing the “SELECT 2” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second. If you do not reset the fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset
itself automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
Clock
The clock displays when the key is
turned to “ON”.

To set the clock

1. Push the “SELECT 1” button for at
least two seconds.

2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push either select button to set the
hours.

3. Push the “RESET” button, and the
minute digits will start flashing.

4. Push either select button to set the
minutes.

5. Push the “RESET” button, and the
second digits will start flashing.

6. Push either select button to set the
second digits to zero.

7. Push the “RESET” button for at
least two seconds, and then re­lease it to start the clock.

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● When setting the clock, push the

“SELECT 1” button to increase the
digits or “SELECT 2” button to de­crease the digits. Pushing and
holding either button will increase
or decrease the digits continuously
until the button is released.

● If the “RESET” button is not

pushed within 30 seconds, the
clock will not be set and will return
to the prior time.

Changing from the basic mode to
the measurement mode

With the odometer selected, push the
“SELECT 1” button and “SELECT 2”
button together for at least two seconds
to change to the measurement mode.

Changing from the measurement
mode to the basic mode

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The stopwatch must be stopped before
changing to the basic mode.

1. Check that the stopwatch is not in
operation. If the stopwatch is in op­eration, stop it by pushing the “SE-
LECT 1” button and “SELECT 2”
button together.

2. Push the “SELECT 1” button and
“SELECT 2” button together for at
least two seconds to change to the
basic mode.

Measurement mode (for the stop­watch)

When the measurement mode is se­lected, the stopwatch is displayed and it
can be started manually or automatical­ly.

Manual start
The manual start is the default setting
for the stopwatch. The stopwatch
indicator “” and the distance-com-
pensation tripmeter indicator “” will
start flashing.

1. Push the “RESET” button to start
the stopwatch.

2. Push the “SELECT 1” button and
“SELECT 2” button together to
stop the stopwatch.

3. To resume stopwatch counting,
push the “SELECT 1” button and
“SELECT 2” button together.
To reset the stopwatch to zero,
push the “RESET” button for at
least two seconds.

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The stopwatch will continue counting
when the vehicle is stopped. To stop
and/or resume counting, repeat steps 2
and 3.

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Auto start

1. Push the “SELECT 1” button for at
least two seconds to set the auto
start.

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When the stopwatch is set to auto start,
the stopwatch indicator “” and the
distance-compensation tripmeter
indicator “” will start flashing, and the
digits in the display will start scrolling

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from left to right.

2. When the vehicle starts moving,
the stopwatch will start counting.

3. Push the “SELECT 1” button and
“SELECT 2” button together to
stop the stopwatch.

4. To resume counting, push the “SE-
LECT 1” button and “SELECT 2”
button together again.

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The stopwatch will continue counting
when the vehicle is stopped. To stop
and/or resume counting, repeat steps 3
and 4.

Measurement mode (for calibrating
the distance-compensation tripme­ter’s reading)

The distance-compensation tripmeter
is a feature intended to provide a more
accurate tripmeter reading for enduro
riding. Calibrating this meter in accor­dance with the distances specified on
the enduro course map will help famil­iarize the rider with the course. In addi­tion, calibrating the meter may also be
necessary when using tire, wheel,
chain sprocket sizes, etc. other than
specified. For further information con­cerning the use of this meter, please
consult your nearby Yamaha dealer.
Calibrate the distance-compensation
tripmeter as follows.

To increase the reading, push the “SE-
LECT 1” button. To decrease the read­ing, push the “SELECT 2” button.
Pushing and holding either button will
increase or decrease the reading con­tinuously until the button is released.

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Calibrating the reading of the distance­compensation tripmeter is possible re­gardless of the stopwatch operation.

Resetting the distance-compensa­tion tripmeter or the distance-com­pensation tripmeter in combination
with the stopwatch

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Resetting can be made only to the dis­tance-compensation tripmeter or to the
distance-compensation tripmeter in
combination with the stopwatch.

Resetting the distance-compensation
tripmeter

1. Check that the stopwatch mea­surement is in operation.

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2. Reset the distance-compensation
tripmeter to zero by pushing the
“RESET” button for at least two
seconds.

Resetting the distance-compensation
tripmeter in combination with the stop­watch

1. Stop the stopwatch.

2. Reset the distance-compensation
tripmeter and the stopwatch to
zero by pushing the “RESET” but­ton for at least two seconds.

Self-diagnosis device

This model is equipped with a self-diag­nosis device for various electrical cir­cuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning light
will come on and the display will indi­cate an error code.
If the display indicates any error codes,
note the code number, and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

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1. Error code display

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NOTICE

If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.

Handlebar switches

Left

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2
3

1. Dimmer switch “ / ”

2. Turn signal switch “ / ”

3. Horn switch “”

Right

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2

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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”

2. Start switch “”

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Dimmer switch “ / ”

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

Turn signal switch “ / ”

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

Horn switch “”

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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 vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.

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Start switch “”

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Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 6-1 for start­ing instructions prior to starting the en­gine.

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The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.

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Clutch lever

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1. Clutch lever

The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni­tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
4-19.)

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Shift pedal

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1. Shift pedal

The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com­bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con­stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.

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Brake lever

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1. Brake lever

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

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Brake pedal

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1. Brake pedal

The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.

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Fuel tank cap

To remove the fuel tank cap

1. Insert the key into the lock and turn
it counterclockwise as shown.

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1. Key

2. Fuel tank cap

2. Turn the fuel tank cap counter­clockwise and pull it off.

To install the fuel tank cap

1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock, and then turn the cap
clockwise.

2. Turn the key clockwise, and then
remove it.

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2

1. Key

2. Fuel tank cap

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The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.

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WARNING

Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked before
riding. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.

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Fuel

Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.

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WARNING

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.

1. Before refueling, turn off the en­gine and be sure that no one is sit­ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi­cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.

2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.

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