Top 20 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 Questions & Answers

every 5,000 klm.

I'll tell you why. It is cold natured. I have a 89' Virago, and it doesn't like going anywhere till' it is warmed up. I usually just set the choke up a bit for about 5 minutes, and then hop on and go.

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Depending on what parts you need, KLSupply.com was a good source of parts such as electrical, gaskets, seals, carburator parts and such.

Around here second hand parts always seemed hard to come by. And what you could find these people thought their used parts were worth their weight in gold. The japanese change their bikes too often so some parts are harder to come by.

yes, it's true do not open "if it is hot" but you can refill water to the reservoir tank, it plastic tank white color. i hope you will find it...

Check water pump impellor seal, can leak oil into coolant as described.

Its just a standard speed light to advise you that its time to change gear...at the reccomended ammount of revolutions, you dont have to stick to this range ofcourse.

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XJs are cold blooded bikes. Starter fluid usually works. But you may want to check the enrichment circuits on your carburetors. They can get clogged and cause harder-than-usual starting.

The drain plug is under the left hand foot peg. The filter is located behind the exhaust headers. Remove them and you will see the filter housing at the base of the engine. Refill on the right hand side and your sight glass is under the filler/dipstick (both use the same hole). Remember to only check the oil level when the bike is upright (not standing on its stand)Hope that is not too vague

one coil runs cylnders 1&4 the other coil 2&3

If it has spark , it may not be a wiring problem.that is stopping it from running
The head light not working is a differnt issue, maybe the ignition switch, or light switch

replace the pipe, they have an o ring seal, and it probably doesnt sit square and will always leak. dont risk overheating the engine, the leak may get worse while you are riding as pressure builds in the radiator. you might do a quick fix with new o rings

Basically there are these two issues tht would make the bike wont start..1 is tht if there is no fuel going into the combustion chamber and 2 if there is no sparks at the plugs.
Guess you will haveto check for both of these.
Good luck.

Your pinions will be worn.
Better look for another gear set.

Is there any area on the bike that is covered with what seems to be "wet dirt"? It is entirely possible you could have a blown seal and are therefore dumping oil. If the dipstick is showing nothing, there is not enough oil for the engine and it will seize so don't run it until you locate the source of the leak.

Unless the bike has constant white or bluish-gray smoke coming out of the exhaust all the time, it's not burning oil.

The tapping you are hearing could be a a lifter, valve, connecting rod...whatever it is, the tick started recently and you don't see oil on the dipstick, there is a major oil leak somewhere.

Depends on how much oil you had to add. If you had to add over two quarts then damage was done. If not check valve clearence.

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you have to un-screw the bolt on the bottom of the gas tank.

James, let off the gas when shifting, especially in 1st and 2nd gears.

Try putting in new, stock spark plugs. Check and possibly replace the air filter. Charge the battery. Get the bike running then check the battery voltage at 2000 rpm. It should show 14volts or more. If not, get the charging system checked. Get a can of starting spray (for future problems).

Get the compression checked. Your bike is 21 years old and I will bet that the valves are needing to be reseated. Check the valve clearances with a cold engine and reset valve clearances as needed. Check the area where the head contacts th cylinder. Any mist of an oil stain? Tighten the head or replace the head gasket. If replacing the gasket, now is the time to have the shop lap re-seat the valves. Have them sync and balance the carbs as well. Your bike will now have its' manners back and show you the dedication it should.