YAMAHA WR 250F 2016 Owners Manual

CHASSIS
4-8
Heavy and
draggingRebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Poor road grip-
pingRebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Low compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about
1 click) to increase damping.
High compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Bottoming outHigh compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
BouncingRebound
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travelHigh compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 1/6 turn) to de-
crease damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring. SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedi-
um
gapSmall
gap

CHASSIS
4-9

5
CHASSIS
GENERAL CHASSIS........................................................................................ 5-1
REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE COVER ....................................................... 5-3
REMOVING THE SEAT ............................................................................. 5-3
FRONT WHEEL................................................................................................ 5-4
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL............................................................. 5-5
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL ............................................................. 5-5
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL ................................................... 5-6
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL ......................................................... 5-6
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ........................................................... 5-7
REAR WHEEL.................................................................................................. 5-9
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL ............................................................. 5-10
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL.............................................................. 5-10
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL ................................................... 5-10
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET .......... 5-10
ASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL ......................................................... 5-11
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL............................................................ 5-11
FRONT BRAKE.............................................................................................. 5-13
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 5-17
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISC .................................................. 5-17
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ........................................... 5-17
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER................................. 5-17
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ........................................... 5-18
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ....................................... 5-18
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ........................................ 5-18
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ......................................... 5-19
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ........................ 5-20
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER......................... 5-20
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................... 5-20
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER....................... 5-21
REAR BRAKE................................................................................................ 5-23
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 5-27
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC..................................................... 5-27
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ............................................. 5-28
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ................................... 5-28
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER .............................................. 5-28
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ......................................... 5-28
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ........................................ 5-29
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ............................................ 5-29
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .......................... 5-30
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ........................... 5-30
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER....................... 5-30
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ......................... 5-31

HANDLEBAR................................................................................................. 5-33
REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR............................................................... 5-35
CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR ............................................................... 5-35
INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR ............................................................. 5-35
FRONT FORK................................................................................................. 5-40
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 5-42
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ......................................... 5-42
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 5-43
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ............................................... 5-44
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................. 5-50
STEERING HEAD........................................................................................... 5-53
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET...................................................... 5-55
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD ........................................................ 5-55
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD ...................................................... 5-55
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY..................................................... 5-58
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ......................................... 5-61
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ...................................... 5-61
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY.................... 5-61
REMOVING THE BEARING..................................................................... 5-61
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY .................... 5-62
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND RELAY ARM ...................... 5-62
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM............................................................... 5-62
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY .................. 5-63
SWINGARM.................................................................................................... 5-65
REMOVING THE SWINGARM................................................................. 5-66
REMOVING THE BEARING..................................................................... 5-66
CHECKING THE SWINGARM ................................................................. 5-66
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM ............................................................... 5-67
CHAIN DRIVE................................................................................................. 5-68
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN.............................................................. 5-69
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN .............................................................. 5-69
CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET...................................................... 5-70
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET ......................................... 5-70
INSTALLING THE DRIVE CHAIN ............................................................ 5-70

GENERAL CHASSIS
5-1
EAS2GB7150
TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS2GB7151
GENERAL CHASSIS
Removing the seat and side cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left) 1
3 Air scoop (right) 1
4 Side cover (left) 1
5 Side cover (right) 1
6 Rear fender 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
4 (2)
65
1
3
2
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
22 Nm (2.2 m kgf, 16 ft Ibf)T.R.
1.3 Nm (0.13 m kgf, 0.94 ft Ibf)T.R.16 Nm (1.6 m kgf, 12 ft Ibf)T.R.

GENERAL CHASSIS
5-2
Removing the headlight assembly and multi-function meter
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Headlight body 1
2 Headlight coupler 1 Disconnect.
3 Headlight unit 1
4 Speed sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
5 Multi-function meter coupler 2 Disconnect.
6 Multi-function meter optional switch coupler 1 Disconnect.
7 Indicator light coupler 1 Disconnect.
8 Multi-function meter 1
9 Meter bracket 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
4(2)
6 7 8
9
5
1
3
2
21 Nm (2.1 m kgf, 15 ft Ibf)T.R.3.8 Nm (0.38 m kgf, 2.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
3.8 Nm (0.38 m kgf, 2.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
21 Nm (2.1 m kgf, 15 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.

GENERAL CHASSIS
5-3
EAS2GB7152REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE COVER
1. Remove:
• Bolt (side cover)
• Side cover “1”
TIP
Draw the left side cover “1” backward to re-
move it because its projection “a” is inserted in
the rear frame.
EAS2GB7153REMOVING THE SEAT
TIP
The fuel tank cap cover and the seat are cou-
pled with each other with a plastic band.
When removing the seat, always remove the
fuel tank cap cover beforehand.
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank cap cover “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK CAP” on page 1-21.
2. Remove:
• Seat “1”
1
a
1
1
1

FRONT WHEEL
5-4
EAS2GB7154
FRONT WHEEL
Removing the front wheel
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
1 Front wheel axle pinch bolt 4 Loosen.
2 Front wheel axle nut 1
3 Front wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Speed sensor 1
6Collar 1
7 Oil seal 1
8 Bearing 2
9 Brake disc 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
12 Nm (1.2 m kgf, 8.7 ft Ibf)T.R.
New
LT
LS
LS
LS
8
7 8
(6)
9
12
1 3
21 Nm (2.1 m kgf, 15 ft Ibf)T.R.
21 Nm (2.1 m kgf, 15 ft Ibf)T.R.
4
90 Nm (9.0 m kgf, 65 ft lbf)T.R.
5
6

FRONT WHEEL
5-5
EAS2GB7155REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Front wheel
EAS2GB7156CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Check:
• Front wheel axle
Roll the front wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
EWA
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
•Tire(s)
• Front wheel
Damage/wear  Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-35 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-36.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Bend/damage  Replace.
Loose  Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
TIP
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
4. Tighten:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING AND TIGHTENING
THE SPOKES” on page 3-35.
TIP
After tightening the spokes, measure the wheel
runout.
5. Measure:
• Wheel radial runout “a”
• Wheel lateral runout “b”
Out of specification  Repair/replace.
6. Check:
•Collars
Damage/wear  Replace.
7. Check:
• Bearing
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose  Re-
place the wheel bearings.
• Oil seals
Damage/wear  Replace.
Spokes
2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
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ab

FRONT WHEEL
5-6
EAS2GB7157DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Bearings
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a. Clean the outside of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seals “1” with a flat-head
screwdriver.
TIP
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag “2”
between the screwdriver and the wheel sur-
face.
c. Remove the bearings with a bearing puller.
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EAS2GB7158ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Install:
• Bearing (left side) “1”
• Spacer “2”
• Bearing (right side) “3”
• Oil seal “4”
TIP
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the
bearing and the oil seal lip when installing.
• Left side of bearing shall be installed first.
• Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s
marks or numbers facing outward.
ECA
NOTICE
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
TIP
Use a socket “1” that matches the diameter of
the bearing outer race and that of the oil seal.
2. Install:
• Brake disc “1”
• Brake disc bolt “2”
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
12
New
Brake disc bolt
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
3
2
1
4
New
1
T R..