brake pads YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2000 Owners Manual

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Further safe-riding points8Be sure to signal clearly when making turns.
8Braking 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.
8Slow down as you approach a corner or turn. Once you have completed a turn, accelerate slowly.
8Be careful when passing parked cars. A driver might not see you and open a door in your path.
8Railroad 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.
8The brake pads could get wet when you wash the scooter. After washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
8Always wear a helmet, gloves, trousers (tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not flap),
and a bright colored jacket.
8Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter. An overloaded scooter is unstable.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
OwnerÕs tool kit.......................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart............6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panel..........6-6
Checking the spark plug.......................................6-12
Engine oil..............................................................6-14
Final gear oil.........................................................6-17
Coolant..................................................................6-18
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements...........6-20
Air flow louver.......................................................6-22
Tires......................................................................6-23
Wheels..................................................................6-25
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play..............................................................6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads................6-26
Checking the brake fluid level...............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid.......................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables.....................6-28
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers...........6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand..................................6-29
Checking the front fork..........................................6-29
Checking the steering...........................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings................................6-31
Removing the battery cover..................................6-31Battery...................................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses..............................................6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb....................................6-34
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb..................6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb...................6-36
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb............................6-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb....................6-37
Troubleshooting....................................................6-38
Troubleshooting charts.........................................6-39
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
8The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead.
8From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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*Fuel line¥Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
2Spark plug¥Check condition.
¥Clean and regap.ÖÖ
¥Replace.ÖÖ
3*Valves¥Check valve clearance.
¥Adjust.ÖÖ
4Air filter element¥Clean.ÖÖ
¥Replace.ÖÖ
5V-belt case air filter
element¥Clean.ÖÖÖÖ
6*Front brake¥Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake¥Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hoses¥Check for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-5.)Every 4 years
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b1.Loosen the locknut at the brake
lever.
2.To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a. To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.
3.Tighten the locknut.
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wIf proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.1.Locknut
2.Adjusting bolt
c.Brake lever free play REAR
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If a brake pad has worn to the point
that the wear indicator groove has
almost disappeared, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.1.Wear indicator groove (´2)REAR
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1.Wear indicator groove (´2) FRONT
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Checking the front and rear
brake padsThe front and rear brake pads must
be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Each brake pad
is provided with a wear indicator
groove, which allows you to check
the brake pad wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake pad wear, check the wear indi-
cator grooves.
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder or brake fluid
reservoir is level.
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ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.1.Minimum level markREARRecommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.
8Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder or
brake fluid reservoir when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Checking the brake fluid
levelInsufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake level is low, be
sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.1.Minimum level mark FRONT
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INDEX
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Final gear oil..........................................6-17
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting.............................................6-25
Front and rear brake pads, checking.....6-26
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel.......................................................3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........5-4
Fuel gauge..............................................3-4
Fuel tank cap...........................................3-9
Fuses, replacing....................................6-33
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Handlebar switches.................................3-5
Pass switch.........................................3-5
Dimmer switch....................................3-5
Turn signal switch...............................3-6
Horn switch.........................................3-6
Light switch.........................................3-6
Headlight variations............................3-7
Engine stop switch..............................3-8
Start switch.........................................3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing.......................6-34
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Identification numbers.............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................3-15
Indicator lights.........................................3-2
Oil change indicator light....................3-2
High beam indicator light....................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights..................3-2
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Key identification number........................9-1
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License plate light bulb, replacing.........6-37
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Main switch/steering lock........................3-1
Model label..............................................9-2
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Parking....................................................5-5
Part locations...........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart......................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list...........................4-1
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Rider seat..............................................3-11
Rider seat, adjusting..............................3-12
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Safe-riding points....................................1-2
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting..3-14
Sidestand..............................................3-15
Spark plug, checking.............................6-12
Specifications..........................................8-1
Speedometer unit....................................3-3
Starting off...............................................5-2
Starting the engine..................................5-1
Steering, checking.................................6-30
Storage....................................................7-4
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Acceleration and deceleration.................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning..............................6-20
Air flow louver........................................6-22
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................3-4
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Battery...................................................6-31
Battery cover, removing........................6-31
Brake fluid level, checking.....................6-27
Brake fluid, changing.............................6-28
Brake lever (front)....................................3-8
Brake lever (rear)....................................3-8
Brake levers, lubricating........................6-28
Braking....................................................5-3
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Cables, checking and lubricating...........6-28
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter.................................3-10
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating....................................6-29
Clock.......................................................3-5
Conversion table.....................................8-5
Coolant..................................................6-18
Coolant temperature gauge.....................3-4
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing................................................6-6
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Engine break-in.......................................5-4
Engine oil...............................................6-14
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