YAMAHA WR 250F 2003 Owners Manual

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CHASSIS
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Front fork travel 300 mm (11.8 in)←←
Fork spring free length 460 mm (18.1 in)←←
Spring rate, STD K = 4.31 N/mm
(0.44 kg/mm,
24.6 lb/in)K = 4.12 N/mm
(0.42 kg/mm,
23.5 lb/in)K = 4.22 N/mm
(0.43 kg/mm,
24.1 lb/in)
Optional spring/spacer Yes←←
Oil capacity568 cm
3
(20.0 lmp oz,
19.2 US oz) 573 cm3
(20.2 lmp oz,
19.4 US oz) 578 cm3
(20.3 lmp oz,
19.5 US oz)
Oil level 135 mm (5.31 in) 130 mm (5.12 in) 125 mm (4.92 in)

(From top of outer tube with inner
tube and damper rod fully com-
pressed without spring.)80 ~ 150 mm
(3.15 ~ 5.91 in)←←
Oil grade Suspension oil
“01”←←
Inner tube outer diameter 46 mm (1.81 in)←←
Front fork top end 5 mm (0.20 in)←10 mm (0.39 in)
Rear suspension: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Shock absorber travel 132 mm (5.20 in)←←
Spring free length
260 mm (10.24 in)←←
Fitting length 245 mm (9.65 in)
246.5 mm (9.70 in)245 mm (9.65 in)
240.5 ~ 258.5 mm
(9.47 ~ 10.18 in)←←
Spring rate, STD K = 49.0 N/mm
(5.00 kg/mm,
280.0 lb/in)K = 46.0 N/mm
(4.70 kg/mm,
263.2 lb/in)K = 50.0 N/mm
(5.10 kg/mm,
285.6 lb/in)
Optional spring Yes←←
Enclosed gas pressure
1,000 kPa
(10 kg/cm2, 142 psi)
←←
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)

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Wheel: USA, CDN, ZA EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Front wheel type Spoke wheel←----
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel←----
Front rim size/material 21 × 1.60/Aluminum←----
Rear rim size/material 18 × 1.85/Aluminum 18 × 2.15/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- ---- 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Lateral ---- ---- 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520VM/DAIDO ----
Number of links 113 links + joint ----
Chain slack 40 ~ 50 mm (1.6 ~ 2.0 in) ----
Chain length (10 links) ---- 150.1 mm
(5.91 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in)
250 × 2.5 mm
(9.84
× 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) × 2 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in)
245 × 3.5 mm
(9.65
× 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ---- 0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm
(0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Brake lever and brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in) ----
Brake pedal height
(vertical height above footrest top)5 mm (0.20 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) ----Item Standard Limit

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NOTE:
1. First, tighten the steering nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m  kg, 27 ft  lb) by using the steering
nut wrench, then loosen the steering nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering nut 7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb). Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Upper bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Lower bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Upper bracket and steering stem M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar upper holder and upper bracket M8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering stem and steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and front fork cap bolt M48 × 1.0 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 × 1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Front fork cap bolt and damper rod M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Front fork bleed screw and front fork cap bolt M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and front fork protector M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and brake hose cover (M8) M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
(M6) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle grip cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Front brake hose guide M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever mounting nut M5 × 0.8 1 2 0.2 1.4
Light switch M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 2 3 0.3 2.2
Front brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Rear brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 × 1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Rear wheel axle and axle nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90

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Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Nipple (spoke)—72 3 0.3 2.2
Rear wheel sprocket M8 × 1.25 6 50 5.0 36
Rear brake disc cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear brake caliper protector M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine and engine bracket (front) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 6 34 3.4 24
Engine and engine bracket (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Lower engine guard M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Left engine guard M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Right engine guard M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Regulator bracket and frame M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Regulator M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Upper drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 19 1.9 13
Lower drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Drive chain support M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat set bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Hooking screw (fitting band) and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 4 0.4 2.9
Air scoop and radiator guard (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Side cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Trip meter M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Meter cable holder and front fork protector M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Headlight stay (lower) and lower bracket M8 × 1.25 2 7 0.7 5.1

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NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race. Headlight body and headlight unit M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Headlight (left and right) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Headlight (lower) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Taillight M6 × 1.0 3 4 0.4 2.9
Taillight lead clamp and rear fender M4 × 1.59 2 0.5 0.05 0.36
Coolant reservoir M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Sidestand bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 2 66 6.6 48
Sidestand M10 × 1.25 1 64 6.4 46 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb

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EC212300
ELECTRICAL
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Advancer type Electrical ----
CDI:
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248 ~ 372 Ω at 20°C (68 °F)
(White – Red)----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 5UM-00/YAMAHA (For USA) ----
5UM-10/YAMAHA (Except for USA) ----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 5UL-00/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary coil resistance 0.08 ~ 0.10 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Secondary coil resistance 4.6 ~ 6.8 kΩ at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Charging system:
System type AC magneto ----
Model/manufacturer 5UM-00/YAMAHA ----
Normal output 14 V/120 W at 5,000 r/min ----
Charging coil resistance (color) 0.288 ~ 0.432 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)
(White – Ground)----
Lighting coil resistance (color) 0.224 ~ 0.336 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)
(Yellow – Ground)----
Rectifier/regulator:
Regulator type Semiconductor short circuit ----
Model/manufacture SH712AA/SHINDENGEN ----
Regulated voltage (AC) 13.0 ~ 14.0 V ----
Regulated voltage (DC) 14.1 ~ 14.9 V ----
Rectifier capacity (AC) 12 A ----
Rectifier capacity (DC) 8 A ----
Electric starting system:
Type Constant mesh ----
Starter motor:
Model/manufacturer 5UM00/YAMAHA ----
Operation voltage 12 V ----
Output 0.35 kW ----
Armature coil resistance 0.0189 ~ 0.0231 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Brush overall length 7 mm (0.28 in) 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Brush quantity 2 pcs. ----
Spring force 3.92 ~ 5.88 N
(400 ~ 600 g, 14.1 ~ 21.2 oz)----
Commutator diameter 17.6 mm (0.69 in) 16.6 mm (0.65 in)
Mica undercut (depth) 1.5 mm (0.06 in) ----

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Starter relay:
Model/manufacturer 2768090-A/JIDECO ----
Amperage rating 180 A ----
Coil winding resistance 4.2 ~ 4.6 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Starting circuit cut-off relay:
Model/manufacturer ACM33221 M06/MATSUSHITA ----
Coil winding resistance 75.69 ~ 92.51 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Fuse (amperage × quantity):
Main fuse 10 A × 1 ----
Reserve fuse 10 A × 1 ----
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Stator M5 × 0.8 2 7 0.7 5.1
Holder (AC magneto lead) M5 × 0.8 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rotor M12 × 1.25 1 85 8.5 61
Neutral switch M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Starter motor M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Starter relay terminal M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Negative lead and cylinder head M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2 Item Standard Limit

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GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS/
DEFINITION OF UNITS
SPEC
EC220001
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
This chart specifies torque for standard fasten-
ers with standard I.S.O. pitch threads. Torque
specifications for special components or
assemblies are included in the applicable sec-
tions of this book. To avoid warpage, tighten
multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross fash-
ion, in progressive stages, until full torque is
reached. Unless otherwise specified, torque
specifications call for clean, dry threads. Com-
ponents should be at room temperature.
A: Distance between flats
B: Outside thread diameter
EC230000
DEFINITION OF UNITS
A
(Nut)B
(Bolt)TORQUE
SPECIFICATION
Nm mkg ftlb
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
17 mm
19 mm
22 mm6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
16 mm6
15
30
55
85
1300.6
1.5
3.0
5.5
8.5
134.3
11
22
40
61
94
Unit Read Definition Measure
mm
cmmillimeter
centimeter10
-3 meter
10-2 meterLength
Length
kg kilogram 10
3 gram Weight
N Newton 1 kg
× m/sec
2 Force
Nm
m  kgNewton meter
Meter kilogramN
× m
m
× kgTorque
Torque
Pa Pascal N/m
2Pressure
N/mm Newton per millimeter N/mm Spring rate
L
cm
3 Liter
Cubic centimeter—
—Volume or capacity
Volume or capacity
r/min Revolution per minute—Engine speed

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CARACTERISTIQUES GENERALES
CARACTERISTIQUES
CARACTERISTIQUES GENERALES
Nom de modèle: WR250FR (USA)
WR250F (EUROPE)
WR250F(R) (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Numéro de code de modèle: 5UM1 (USA)
5UM2 (EUROPE)
5UM4 (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions:
Longueur hors tout 2.165 mm (85,2 in)
Largeur hors tout 827 mm (32,6 in)
Hauteur hors tout 1.303 mm (51,3 in)
Hauteur de la selle 998 mm (39,3 in)
Empattement 1.475 mm (58,1 in)
Garde au sol minimale 382 mm (15,0 in)
Poids en ordre de marche:
Avec pleins d’huile et de carburant 115,1 kg (253,7 lb)
Moteur:
Type 4 temps, refroidissement liquide, double arbre à
cames en tête (DOHC)
Dispositions du cylindre Monocylindre, incliné vers l’avant
Cylindrée249 cm
3 (8,76 Imp oz, 8,42 US oz)
Alésage × course 77,0 × 53,6 mm (3,03 × 2,11 in)
Taux de compression 12,5 : 1
Système de démarrage Kick et démarreur électrique
Système de graissage: Carter sec
Type ou grade d’huile:
Huile moteur (USA et CDN)
Min. 5 °C (40 °F) È:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) ou SAE 20W-40 de type SG
(sans additifs anti-friction)
Max. 15 °C (60 °F) É:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) ou SAE 10W-30 de type SG
(sans additifs anti-friction)
et/ou
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(sans additifs anti-friction)
(Excepté USA et CDN)
Qualité API “SG” ou supérieure
-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122˚CTemp.
˚F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40

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CARACTERISTIQUES GENERALES
Quantité d’huile:
Huile moteur
Vidange périodique 1,2 L (1,06 Imp qt, 1,27 US qt)
Avec remplacement du filtre à huile 1,3 L (1,14 Imp qt, 1,37 US qt)
Quantité totale 1,4 L (1,23 Imp qt, 1,48 US qt)
Quantité de liquide de refroidissement (toutes les
tuyauteries comprises):1,3 L (1,14 Imp qt, 1,37 US qt)
Filtre à air: Elément de type humide
Carburant:
Type Essence super sans plomb d’un indice d’octane de
recherche de 95 ou plus. (Excepté ZA)
Essence super (Pour ZA)
Capacité du réservoir 10 L (2,2 Imp gal, 2,64 US gal)
Réserve 1,2 L (0,26 Imp gal, 0,32 US gal)
Carburateur:
Ty p e F C R - M X 3 7
Fabricant KEIHIN
Bougie:
Type/fabricant CR8E/NGK (type de résistance)
Ecartement des électrodes 0,7 à 0,8 mm (0,028 à 0,031 in)
Ty p e d’embrayage: Humide, multi-disques
Transmission:
Système de réduction primaire Engrenage
Taux de réduction primaire 57/17 (3,353)
Système de réduction secondaire Entraînement par chaîne
Taux de réduction secondaire 52/13 (4,000)
Type de boîte de vitesse Prise constante, 5 rapports
Commande Au pied gauche
Taux de réduction: 1ère 31/13 (2,385)
2ème 28/16 (1,750)
3ème 28/21 (1,333)
4ème 25/24 (1,042)
5ème 22/27 (0,815)
Partie cycle:
Type de cadre Simple berceau dédoublé
Angle de chasse 27,1°
Chasse 117,4 mm (4,62 in)
Pneu:
Type de pneu Avec chambre à air
Taille de pneu (avant) 80/100-21 51M (USA, CDN et ZA)
90/90-21 54R (EUROPE, AUS et NZ)
Taille de pneu (arrière) 100/100-18 59M (USA, CDN et ZA)
130/90-18 69R (EUROPE, AUS et NZ)
Pression de pneu (avant et arrière) 100 kPa (1,0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)