YAMAHA WR 250F 2003 Manual Online

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.3 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
Total amount 1.4 L (1.23 Imp qt, 1.48 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.3 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
Tank capacity 10 L (2.2 Imp gal, 2.64 US gal)
Reserve 1.2 L (0.26 Imp gal, 0.32 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type FCR-MX37
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Gear
Primary reduction ratio 57/17 (3.353)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 52/13 (4.000)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 31/13 (2.385)
2nd 28/16 (1.750)
3rd 28/21 (1.333)
4th 25/24 (1.042)
5th 22/27 (0.815)
Chassis:
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.1°
Trail 117.4 mm (4.62 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN and ZA)
90/90-21 54R (For EUROPE, AUS and NZ)
Size (rear) 100/100-18 59M (For USA, CDN and ZA)
130/90-18 69R (For EUROPE, AUS and NZ)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)
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Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI
Generator system AC magneto
Battery type YTX5L-BS
Battery voltage/capacity 12 V/4 AH
Specific gravity 1.320
Headlight type: Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb wattage × quantity:
Headlight 12 V 60/55 W × 1
Taillight 12 V 21/5 W × 1

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Item Standard Limit
Cylinder head:
Warp limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Cylinder:
Bore size 77.00 ~ 77.01 mm
(3.0315 ~ 3.0319 in)----
Out of round limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Camshaft:
Drive method Chain drive (Left) ----
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000 ~ 22.021 mm
(0.8661 ~ 0.8670 in)----
Camshaft outside diameter 21.967 ~ 21.980 mm
(0.8648 ~ 0.8654 in)----
Shaft-to-cap clearance 0.020 ~ 0.054 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0021 in)0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
Cam dimensions
Intake“A”30.296 ~ 30.346 mm
(1.1923 ~ 1.1947 in)30.196 mm
(1.1888 in)
“B”22.45 ~ 22.55 mm
(0.8839 ~ 0.8878 in)22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Exhaust“A”30.399 ~ 30.499 mm
(1.1968 ~ 1.2007 in)30.299 mm
(1.1929 in)
“B”22.45 ~ 22.55 mm
(0.8839 ~ 0.8878 in)22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Camshaft runout limit ---- 0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
A
B

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Timing chain:
Timing chain type/No. of links 92RH2010-114M/114 ----
Timing chain adjustment method Automatic ----
Valve, valve seat, valve guide:
Valve clearance (cold) IN 0.10 ~ 0.15 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in)----
EX 0.17 ~ 0.22 mm
(0.0067 ~ 0.0087 in)----
Valve dimensions:
“A” head diameter IN 22.9 ~ 23.1 mm
(0.9016 ~ 0.9094 in)----
EX 24.4 ~ 24.6 mm
(0.9606 ~ 0.9685 in)----
“B” face width IN 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
EX 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
“C” seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
“D” margin thickness IN 0.8 mm (0.0315 in) ----
EX 0.7 mm (0.0276 in) ----
Stem outside diameter IN 3.975 ~ 3.990 mm
(0.1565 ~ 0.1571 in)3.945 mm
(0.1553 in)
EX 4.460 ~ 4.475 mm
(0.1756 ~ 0.1762 in)4.430 mm
(0.1744 in)
Guide inside diameter IN 4.000 ~ 4.012 mm
(0.1575 ~ 0.1580 in)4.050 mm
(0.1594 in)
EX 4.500 ~ 4.512 mm
(0.1772 ~ 0.1776 in)4.550 mm
(0.1791 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance IN 0.010 ~ 0.037 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0015 in)0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
EX 0.025 ~ 0.052 mm
(0.0010 ~ 0.0020 in)0.10 mm
(0.004 in) Item Standard Limit
BC
DA
Head diameter Face width Seat width Margin thickness

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Stem runout limit ---- 0.01 mm
(0.0004 in)
Valve seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
Valve spring:
Free length IN 37.81 mm (1.49 in) 35.9 mm
(1.41 in)
EX 37.54 mm (1.48 in) 35.7 mm
(1.41 in)
Set length (valve closed) IN 29.13 mm (1.15 in) ----
EX 29.30 mm (1.15 in) ----
Compressed force (installed) IN 99 ~ 114 N at 29.13 mm
(9.9 ~ 11.4 kg at 29.13 mm,
22.27 ~ 25.57 lb at 1.15 in)----
EX 126 ~ 144 N at 29.30 mm
(12.6 ~ 14.4 kg at 29.30 mm,
28.44 ~ 32.41 lb at 1.15 in)----
Tilt limit IN ----
2.5°/ 1.7 mm
(2.5°/0.067 in)
EX ----2.5°/1.6 mm
(2.5°/0.063 in)
Direction of winding (top view) IN Clockwise ----
EX Clockwise ----
Piston:
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.040 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0016 ~ 0.0026 in)0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Piston size “D”76.955 ~ 76.970 mm
(3.0297 ~ 3.0303 in)----
Measuring point “H”8 mm (0.31 in) ----
Piston off-set 0.5 mm (0.020 in)/IN-side ----Item Standard Limit
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H
D

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Piston pin bore inside diameter 16.002 ~ 16.013 mm
(0.6300 ~ 0.6304 in)16.043 mm
(0.6316 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 15.991 ~ 16.000 mm
(0.6296 ~ 0.6299 in)15.971 mm
(0.6288 in)
Piston rings:
Top ring:
Type Barrel ----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.90 × 2.75 mm (0.04 × 0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.15 ~ 0.25 mm
(0.006 ~ 0.010 in)0.50 mm
(0.020 in)
Side clearance (installed) 0.030 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0012 ~ 0.0026 in)0.12 mm
(0.005 in)
2nd ring:
Type Taper ----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.80 × 2.75 mm (0.03 × 0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.30 ~ 0.45 mm
(0.012 ~ 0.018 in)0.80 mm
(0.031 in)
Side clearance 0.020 ~ 0.055 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0022 in)0.12 mm
(0.005 in)
Oil ring:
Dimensions (B × T) 1.50 × 2.25 mm (0.06 × 0.09 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.10 ~ 0.40 mm
(0.004 ~ 0.016 in)----
Crankshaft:
Crank width “A”55.95 ~ 56.00 mm
(2.203 ~ 2.205 in)----
Runout limit “C”0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Big end side clearance “D”0.15 ~ 0.45 mm
(0.0059 ~ 0.0177 in)0.50 mm
(0.02 in)
Small end free play “F”0.4 ~ 1.0 mm (0.02 ~ 0.04 in) 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) Item Standard Limit
T
B
B
T
B
T

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Clutch:
Friction plate thickness 2.9 ~ 3.1 mm (0.114 ~ 0.122 in) 2.7 mm
(0.106 in)
Quantity 9 ----
Clutch plate thickness 1.1 ~ 1.3 mm (0.043 ~ 0.051 in) ----
Quantity 8 ----
Warp limit ---- 0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 37.0 mm (1.46 in) 36.0 mm
(1.42 in)
Quantity 5 ----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.10 ~ 0.35 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0138 in)----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.010 ~ 0.044 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0017 in)----
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push ----
Shifter:
Shifter type Cam drum and guide bar ----
Guide bar bending limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Kickstarter:
Type Kick and ratchet type ----
Carburetor:
USAEUROPE, CDN,
ZA, AUS, NZ
Type/manufacturer FCR-MX37/KEIHIN←
I. D. mark 5UM1 00 5UM2 10
Main jet (M.J) #185 #172
Main air jet (M.A.J)ø2.0←
Jet needle (J.N) OBDVS-4 OBELP-4
Cutaway (C.A) 1.5←
Pilot jet (P.J) #40←
Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #75←
Pilot outlet (P.O)ø0.9←
Pilot screw (example) (P.S) 2 1-7/8
Bypass (B.P)ø1.0←
Valve seat size (V.S)ø3.8←
Starter jet (G.S) #72←
Leak jet (Acc.P) #90←
Float height (F.H) 8 mm (0.31 in)←
Engine idle speed 1,900 ~ 2,100 r/min←
Intake vacuum 26.7 ~ 32.0 kPa
(200 ~ 240 mmHg,
7.87 ~ 9.45 inHg)←
Hot starter lever free play 3 ~ 6 mm
(0.12 ~ 0.24 in)← Item Standard Limit

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Lubrication system:
Oil filter type Paper type ----
Oil pump type Trochoid type ----
Tip clearance 0.12 mm or less
(0.0047 in or less)0.20 mm
(0.008 in)
Side clearance 0.09 ~ 0.17 mm
(0.0035 ~ 0.0067 in)0.24 mm
(0.009 in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03 ~ 0.10 mm
(0.0012 ~ 0.0039 in)0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 117.8 mm (4.6 in) ----
Height 220 mm (8.7 in) ----
Thickness 32 mm (1.26 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm
2, 15.6 psi) ----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.6 L (0.53 Imp qt, 0.63 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit

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Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S × 1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12 × 1.0 1 37 3.7 27
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
(stud bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M9 × 1.25 4 38 3.8 27
(nut) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer weight M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer shaft driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Timing chain guide (intake side) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Impeller M8 × 1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Radiator hose clamp M6 × 1.0 8 2 0.2 1.4
Coolant drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Water pump housing M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator guard M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator pipe M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4 × 0.7 1 2 0.2 1.4
Oil pump M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil strainer M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M10) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
(M8) M8 × 1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil hose M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose clamp—220.21.4
Oil strainer and frame M14 × 1.5 1 70 7.0 50
Carburetor joint clamp M4 × 0.7 2 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint clamp M6 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Throttle cable (pull) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 1 11 1.1 8.0
Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Air filter case M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint and air filter case M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Exhaust pipe (nut) M8 × 1.25 1 13 1.3 9.4
(bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 24 2.4 17
Exhaust pipe protector M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2

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NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race. Silencer M8 × 1.25 2 35 3.5 25
Silencer clamp M8 × 1.25 1 19 1.9 13
Spark arrester (for USA) M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Silencer end pipe (for USA) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 11 12 1.2 8.7
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 11 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase bearing stopper (crankshaft) M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Left crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear cover (starter motor) M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear plate M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Right crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase oil drain bolt M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Drive chain sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kickstarter crank M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Starter clutch M6 × 1.0 6 16 1.6 11
Primary drive gear M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 5 8 0.8 5.8
Clutch boss M16 × 1.0 1 60 6.0 43
Push lever shaft M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M8 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Shift guide M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb