lights YAMAHA YBR250 2011 User Guide

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Care While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care does
not only comply with the terms of the
warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
NOTICE
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Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.


Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinseoff any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.


Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.


Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.


For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever .............................................. 3-6
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-17
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-7
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting ............................................. 6-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-6
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-15
Cowling and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-5
Display, multi-function ............................. 3-3
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-21
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-5Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2
FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-2
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-10
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-5IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-13
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-12MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Model label ............................................. 9-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-3
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-5RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-24
SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-10
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-6
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-12
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-23
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-3
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-5
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-11
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-30TTachometer ............................................. 3-3
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb or tail/brake light
bulb, replacing .................................... 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-5VValve clearance..................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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