Yamaha Star 250 Xv250y C Owners Manual

46B-28199-10
XV250Y(C)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha XV250Y(C). This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the
production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and
reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. If you
have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of...

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury 
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury 
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the...

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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XV250Y(C)
OWN ER’S MANUAL
©2008 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, May 2008
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use 
without the written permission of 
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. 
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSLOCATION OF IMPORTANT 
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS.......................................4-1
Main switch  .....................................4-1
Indicator lights...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the steering  ................... 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings  ....... 7-28
Battery .......................................... 7-29
Replacing the fuses  ...................... 7-30
Replacing the headlight bulb  ........ 7-31
Replacing the tail/brake light 
bulb ........................................... 7-32
Replacing a turn signal light 
bulb ........................................... 7-33
Supporting the motorcycle  ............ 7-33
Front wheel...

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
1-1
1
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Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-2
1
1
3 24 California only
5 California only
Cold tire normal pressure should be set
as follows.
225 2.25 33 200 2.00 29 200 2.00 29 175 1.75 25
3CK-21668-A1
NOTICE
10D-2815N-00
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SAFETY INFORMATION 
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:

Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of...