Yamaha 2008 WR250X User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 4–7.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
5. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
cable.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le-
ver, and then slide the rubber cov-
er to its original position.
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Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–8.0 mm (0.20–0.31 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the brake lever free play
adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (b).
1. Locknut (clutch cable)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
(clutch cable)
1
2
(a)
(b)
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw
3. Brake lever free play
3
1
2
(b)
(a)

Yamaha 2008 WR250X Specifications

General

Displacement	250cc
Bore x Stroke	77.0mm x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake	298mm hydraulic disc
Rear Brake	230mm hydraulic disc
Front Tire	110/70-17
Rear Tire	140/70-17
Seat Height	35.2 in
Fuel Capacity	2.0 gal
Wet Weight	298 lb
Ignition	TCI
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Rear Suspension	Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping