YAMAHA WR 250R 2009 Owners Manual

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EAU26351
Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26381
Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when ordering a new
key.
EAU26400
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
TIP

The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
1. Key identification number
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1. Vehicle identification number
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU26460
Model label
The model label is affixed to the loca-
tion shown. Record the information on
this label in the space provided. This in-
formation will be needed when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
1. Model label
1

INDEX
A
Air filter element and check hose,
cleaning .................................................6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-36
B
Battery .....................................................6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-24
Brake lever ..............................................3-10
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-22
Brake pedal .............................................3-10
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .....6-28
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-27
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Clutch lever ................................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ..............6-21
Coolant ....................................................6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .............3-2
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-26
Drive chain slack .....................................6-25
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-18
Engine oil and oil filter element ................6-10
Engine stop switch.....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
EXUP system ..........................................3-18
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting................................. 3-14
Front fork, bleeding ................................. 3-16
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-29
Fuel ......................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-33
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch................................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-2
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-35
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-3
N
Neutral indicator light................................. 3-2
P
Panels, removing and installing ................ 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting ........... 6-23
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-29
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating........ 6-29
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-30
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-36
T
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-27
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-41
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-35
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9

INDEX
V
Valve clearance ...................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-31
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-37
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-38
Wheels .................................................... 6-21

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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2008.10–0.1×1 !
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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2008.10–0.1×1 !
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