Dedicated Subsystem WorkbenchPlatform Gen: 2006–2025

sms%3A6572176457 Yamaha YZ250 Valve Clearance Specs & Shim Calculator

Cold valve clearance specs for sms%3A6572176457 Yamaha YZ250: intake mm, exhaust mm, inspection intervals and replacement shim calculator.

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Engine

249cc

Cooling

Not Available

Final Drive

520 Chain

Engine Oil

0.75 L (0.79 US qt) Periodic Gearbox Oil Change (0.80 L Total Overhaul)

Spark Plug

NGK BR8EG

Front Tire

80/100-21 51M

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Gen 2006–2025

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2006 through 2025.

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20 Production Years (2006–2025)

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

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Factory Valve Clearance & Shim Calculator

OEM Workshop Tolerances

Cylinder head valve lash specifications, timing TDC mark alignments, and interactive replacement shim calculation engine.

Adjustment Mechanism: Not Applicable (2-Stroke Reed & YPVS Exhaust Valve)

Active Valve Range (INTAKE)

0.00 - 0.20 mm Reed Petal Tip Lift Limit

0.000 - 0.008 in Reed Petal Tip Lift Limit

Nominal Mid-Spec Target

0.15 mm

Ideal cold lash assembly setting

Shim Diameter / Tappet

Not Applicable (2-Stroke Reed & YPVS Exhaust Valve)

Bucket-and-shim interface

Measurement Condition

Cold Engine (≤ 35°C / 95°F)

TDC compression stroke only

Interactive Shim Sizing Calculation Engine: New Shim = Current Shim + (Measured Clearance - Target Clearance)

1. Feeler Gauge Measured Clearance (mm)

Factory intake tolerance: 0.00 - 0.20 mm Reed Petal Tip Lift Limit

2. Currently Installed Shim (mm)

Measured with micrometer or read laser-etched face

TDC Crankshaft Timing Index

YPVS Power Valve Governor linkage aligned with cylinder housing reference boss; decoke exhaust sub-valves every 15 hours

Feeler Gauge Technique

Measure Piston-to-Cylinder Clearance (0.060–0.070 mm) and Ring End Gap (0.40–0.55 mm) inside cylinder bore with feeler gauge

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

0 Open Campaigns (Clean)

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

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No Active Federal Safety Recalls Reported

The U.S. DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records zero open safety recall campaigns for the sms%3A6572176457 Yamaha YZ250 platform. Always check your individual 17-digit VIN at an authorized dealership or via NHTSA.gov for individual recall completions.