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OWNER’S MANUAL
XVS250
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN
2003.07-0.3×1 CR 5KR-28199-E2
(E)
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5KRE2.book Page 2 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM
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5KRE2.book Page 1 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INTRODUCTION EAU10100 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the XVS250, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your XVS250. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate,
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5KRE2.book Page 1 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10150 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the motor- WARNING cycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle. A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be ta
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5KRE2.book Page 2 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10200 XVS250 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2003 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, May 2003 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan.
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5KRE2.book Page 1 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT Adjusting the brake pedal RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1 position and free play ............... 6-17 DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1 Starting a cold engine ....................5-1 Adjusting the rear brake Left view ..........................................2-1 Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2 light switch ......
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5KRE2.book Page 2 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Front wheel ...................................6-32 Rear wheel ...................................6-33 Troubleshooting ............................6-35 Troubleshooting chart ...................6-36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..........................................7-1 Care ................................................7-1 Storage ...........................................7-3 SPECIFICATIONS .............................8-
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5KRE2.book Page 1 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10250 AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES- Ride where other motorists can SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI- see you. Avoid riding in another MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE TIONS. motorist’s blind spot. TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE 1 Many motorcycle accidents in- AND OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT Safe riding volve inexperienced operators. In UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING Always make pre-operation fact, many operators who have TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE
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5KRE2.book Page 2 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM SAFETY INFORMATION wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE This motorcycle is designed for on- cause burns. Always wear protec- SPEED or undercornering (insuffi- road use only, therefore, it is not tive clothing that covers your legs, cient lean angle for the speed). suitable for off-road use. ankles, and feet. 1 Always obey the speed limit and Passengers should also observe never travel faster than warrant- Protective apparel the precautions ment
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5KRE2.book Page 3 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM SAFETY INFORMATION Loading Accessories are added to the handlebar or The total weight of the operator, pas- Genuine Yamaha accessories have front fork area, they must be as senger, accessories and cargo must been specifically designed for use on lightweight as possible and 1 not exceed the maximum load limit of this motorcycle. Since Yamaha cannot should be kept to a minimum. 180 kg (397 lb). When loading within test all other accessories that m
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5KRE2.book Page 4 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM SAFETY INFORMATION Gasoline and exhaust gas Do not park the motorcycle on a GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA- slope or soft ground, otherwise it BLE: may fall over. 1 Always turn the engine off when Do not park the motorcycle near refueling. a flammable source (e.g. a kero- Take care not to spill any gaso- sene heater, or near an open line on the engine or exhaust flame), otherwise it could catch system when refueling. fire. Never refuel wh
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5KRE2.book Page 1 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 2 1. Headlight (page 6-28) 2. Fuel cock (page 3-8) 3. Fuses (page 6-28) 4. Helmet holder (page 3-9) 5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-10) 6. Shift pedal (page 3-5) 2-1
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5KRE2.book Page 2 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 2 1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1) 2. Battery (page 6-26) 3. Air filter element (page 6-10) 4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1) 5. Brake pedal (page 3-6) 6. Engine oil filter element (page 6-8) 7. Engine oil level check window (page 6-8) 8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-10) 2-2
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5KRE2.book Page 3 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM DESCRIPTION EAU10430 Controls and instruments 2 1. Clutch lever (page 3-5) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-4) 3. Speedometer unit (page 3-3) 4. Right handlebar switches (page 3-4) 5. Brake lever (page 3-6) 6. Throttle grip (page 6-12) 7. Fuel tank cap (page 3-6) 2-3
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5KRE2.book Page 1 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10460 EAU10680 To unlock the steering LOCK Main switch/steering lock The steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be re- moved. To lock the steering 3 1. Push. 2. Turn. The main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is Push the key in, and then turn it to used to lock the steering. The various “OFF” while still pushing it. positions are described below
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5KRE2.book Page 2 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10880 EAU11001 EAU11080 (Parking) High beam indicator light “” Indicator and warning lights The steering is locked, and the taillight This indicator light comes on when the and auxiliary light are on, but all other high beam of the headlight is switched electrical systems are off. The key can on. be removed. EAU11500 The steering must be locked before the Engine trouble warning light “” key can be turned t
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5KRE2.book Page 3 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU11630 EAU12090 EAU12330 Speedometer unit Self-diagnosis device Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model is equipped with a self-diag- This model can be equipped with an nosis device for various electrical cir- optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha cuits. dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for If any of those circuits are defective, the more information. engine trouble warning light will come on or flash. If this o
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5KRE2.book Page 4 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12342 Right position. To cancel the turn signal Handlebar switches lights, push the switch in after it has re- turned to the center position. Left EAU12500 Horn switch “” Press this switch to sound the horn. EAU12590 3 Light switch “// ” Set this switch to “” to turn on the 1. Engine stop switch “ / ” auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail- 2. Light switch “// ” light. Set the switch to “” to turn on 3. S
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5KRE2.book Page 5 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA10050 EAU12820 EAU12870 Clutch lever Shift pedal CAUTION: See page 5-1 for starting instruc- tions prior to starting the engine. 3 1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal The clutch lever is located at the left The shift pedal is located on the left handlebar grip. To disengage the side of the engine and is used in com- clutch, pull the lever toward the handle- bination with the clutch lever when bar grip. To engage t
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5KRE2.book Page 6 Monday, June 23, 2003 3:32 PM INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12890 EAU12941 EAU13000 Brake lever Brake pedal Fuel tank cap 3 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal 1. Unlock. The brake lever is located at the right The brake pedal is on the right side of To remove the fuel tank cap handlebar grip. To apply the front the motorcycle. To apply the rear Insert the key into the lock and turn it brake, pull the lever toward the handle- brake, press down on the brake pedal. 1/4 turn c
