odometer YAMAHA WR 250F 2017 Owners Manual
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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAYEWA
WARNING
Be sure to stop the machine before making 
any setting changes to the multi-function 
display.
The multi-function display is equipped with the 
following:
BASIC MODE:
• Speedometer
•Clock
• Two tripmeters (which shows the distance 
that has been traveled since it was last set to 
zero)
RACE MODE:
• Timer (which shows the time that has been 
accumulated since the start of timer measure-
ment)
• Tripmeter (which shows the accumulated 
travel distance in timer measurement)
• Change tripmeter digits (capable of change to 
any given ones)
EAS2GBB043DESCRIPTION
Operation buttons:
1. Select button “SLCT 1”
2. Select button “SLCT 2”
3. Reset button “RST”
Screen display:
4. Tripmeter indicator 
5. Tripmeter indicator 
6. Timer indicator 
7. Clock/Timer
8. Speedometer
9. Odometer/Tripmeter
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The operation buttons can be pushed in the fol-
lowing two manners:
Short push: Push the button. ( )
Long push: Push the button for 2 seconds or 
more. ( )
EAS2GBB044BASIC MODE
Changing speedometer display (for U.K.)
1. Push the “SLCT2” button for 2 seconds or 
more to change the speedometer units. The 
speedometer display will change in the fol-
lowing order:
MPH  km/h  MPH.
Setting the time
1. Push the “SLCT1” button for 2 seconds or 
more to enter the time setting mode.
2. Push the “RST” button to change the display 
for time indication. The display will change in 
the following order:
HourMinuteSecondHour.
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The digits capable of setting go on flashing. 
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3. Push the “SLCT1” button (plus) or “SLCT2” 
button (minus) and change the time. A long 
push on the button will fast-forward the time.
4. To end the setting, push the “RST” button for 
2 seconds or more.
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• In a 30-second absence of button operation, 
the setting will come to an end with the indi-
cated time.
• To reset the seconds, push the “SLCT1” but-
ton or “SLCT2” button.
Changing odometer and tripmeter A/B 
(TRIP A/B)
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• The odometer will lock at 99999.
• The tripmeter will reset and continue counting 
after 999.9 is reached.
1. Push the “SLCT2” button to change the trip-
meter display. The display will change in the 
following order:
OdometerTRIP ATRIP BTRIP A 
Odometer.
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To reset the digits, select the tripmeter involved 
and push the “RST” button for 2 seconds or 
more.
EAS2GBB045CHANGEOVER TO BASIC MODE/RACE 
MODE
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• Measurement using the timer function can be 
made in RACE MODE.
• Indicator   will light up as an identifier that 
shows RACE MODE has been selected.
• RACE MODE cannot display the functions as 
in BASIC MODE.
• Changeover to RACE MODE forces the digits 
for tripmeter A (TRIP A) in BASIC MODE to be 
reset.
Changeover from BASIC MODE to RACE 
MODE
1. Push the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” but-
ton for 2 seconds or more at the same time 
to change over to RACE MODE.
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Changeover to RACE MODE will put manual 
start measurement on standby causing   and 
 to flash. (For manual start, refer to “Putting 
measurement on standby” in “RACE MODE”.) 
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS2GBB075INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. 
If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a 
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles 
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians 
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EAS2GBB076PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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• From 4200 mi (7000 km) or 9 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1800 mi (3000 
km) or 3 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special 
tools, data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi 
(1000 
km) or 1 
month1800 mi 
(3000 
km) or 3 
months3000 mi 
(5000 
km) or 6 
months
1*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
2Spark plug• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
3*Valve clear-
ance• Check and adjust valve clearance 
when engine is cold.
4*Air filter ele-
ment• Clean with solvent and apply Yamaha 
foam air filter oil or other quality foam 
air filter oil.
• Replace if necessary.
5*Breather 
system• Check ventilation hose for cracks or 
damage and drain any deposits.
• Replace. Every 2 years
6*Fuel injec-
tion• Adjust engine idling speed.
7Exhaust sys-
tem• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
8Engine oil• Change (warm engine before drain-
ing).
9Engine oil fil-
ter element•Replace.
10Engine oil 
strainer• Clean. 
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EAS2GBB077GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi 
(1000 
km) or 1 
month1800 mi 
(3000 
km) or 3 
months3000 mi 
(5000 
km) or 6 
months
1Clutch• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
2*Cooling sys-
tem• Check hoses for cracks of damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Replace with ethylene glycol anti-
freeze coolant every 1 year.Every 1 year
3*Spark arrest-
er• Clean.
4*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Wheels• Check runout, spoke tightness and for 
damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
8*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
9*Wheel bear-
ings• Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.
10*Swingarm 
pivot bear-
ings• Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease.
11Drive chain• Check chain slack/alignment and con-
dition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a spe-
cial O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.Every ride
12*Steering 
bearings• Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease every 1200 mi (2000 
km) or 12 months (whichever comes 
first). 
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• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly 
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and 
change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Brake and 
clutch lever 
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
14Brake pedal 
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
15Sidestand 
pivot• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
16*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
17*Shock ab-
sorber as-
sembly• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
18*Rear sus-
pension link 
pivots• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease 
lightly.
19*Control ca-
bles• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or 
engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly.
20*Throttle grip 
housing and 
cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play if 
necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and 
cable.
21*Chassis fas-
teners• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
22Battery• Check terminal for looseness and cor-
rosion. NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi 
(1000 
km) or 1 
month1800 mi 
(3000 
km) or 3 
months3000 mi 
(5000 
km) or 6 
months