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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............5
DESCRIPTION ..................................................6
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION ...................7
Identification numbers record ...................7
Key identification number .........................8
Frame serial number ..................................8
Engine serial number .................................8
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..................................9
Main switch .................................................9
Indicator lights ..........................................10
Instrument panel.......................................11
Handlebar switches ..................................12
Shift pedal .................................................14
Front brake lever .......................................14
Rear brake pedal .......................................15
Fuel tank cap .............................................15
Starter lever 1..........................................16
Kick starter .................................................16Steering lock..............................................17
Seat ............................................................18
Helmet holder ...........................................19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...........................20
Fuel .............................................................22
Engine oil ...................................................23
Tires ............................................................24
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.............................................26
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................26
Starting a warm engine ...........................28
Shifting.......................................................29
To start out and accelerate.......................29
To decelerate .............................................31
Engine break-in .........................................32
Parking .......................................................34
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EAA30001
CONTENTS
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR..............................................35
Tool kit ........................................................36
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ...........37
Front cowlings and panels removal/
installation .................................................39
Side cover removal/installation ..............41
Engine oil ...................................................42
Air filter ......................................................45
Throttle cable adjustment ........................47
Carburetor adjustment .............................48
Idle speed adjustment ..............................48
Spark plug inspection ..............................49
Front brake adjustment ............................51
Rear brake adjustment .............................53
Brake light switch adjustment .................54
Checking the front brake pads ................54
Checking the rear brake shoes ................55
Checking the brake fluid level .................55
Changing the brake fluid..........................57
Drive chain slack check ............................58Drive chain slack adjustment ..................59
Drive chain lubrication .............................61
Brake lever and pedal ...............................62
Center and sidestand ...............................62
Front fork inspection ................................63
Battery ........................................................64
Replenishing the battery fluid .................66
Fuse replacement .....................................67
Troubleshooting ........................................68
CLEANING AND STORAGE .........................69
Cleaning .....................................................69
Storage ......................................................69
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................71
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EAA50000
DESCRIPTION
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1. Tail/Brake light
2. Rear flasher light
3. Side cover
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Front flasher light
6. Rear brake pedal
7. Kick starter
8. Head light
9. Fuel tank
10. Helmet holder
11. Seat lock12. Shift pedal
13. Handlebar switch
14. Speedometer
15. Fuel gauge
16. Front brake lever
17. Throttle grip
18. Main switch/steering lock
19. Indicator light
20. Starter lever
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this motorcycle, check the following points:
Item Routine Page
Fuel9Check fuel level/top up as required. 22Engine oil9Check oil level/add oil as required. 23, 42–44Front brake9Check operation and lever free play. Adjust if necessary.
9Check fluid level and fluid leakage Fill with DOT3 or 51–52, 54–57
DOT4 brake fluid if necessary.Rear brake9Check operation and pedal free play. Adjust if necessary. 53, 55Throttle grip/Housing9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate/Adjust if necessary. —Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition. Adjust if necessary. 58–61Wheels/Tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness. 24–25Control/Meter cable9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. —Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Brake lever pivot9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Center and sidestand pivots9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Fittings/fasteners9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
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9Tighten/Adjust, if necessary.Lights and signals9Check for proper operation. —Switches9Check for proper operation. —Battery9Check fluid level, fill with distilled water if necessary. 64–66
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Rear brake adjustment
The rear brake pedal free play should be
adjusted to 20–30 mm at the brake pedal
end. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake
rod clockwise to reduce free play or coun-
terclockwise to increase free play.EUU69800w1. The rear brake pedal adjustment must
be checked whenever the chain is ad-
justed or the rear wheel is removed
and then reinstalled.
2. Check the operation of the brake light
after adjusting the rear brake.
53
A. Free play: 20–30 mm
q
1. Adjusting nut
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EAH83301Brake light switch adjustment
The brake light switch is operated by
movement of the brake pedal. To adjust,
hold the main body of the switch so it does
not rotate and turn the adjusting nut.
Proper adjustment is achieved when the
brake light comes on just before the brake
begins to take effect.EAU01119*Checking the front brake pads
Front brake pad is provided with wear indi-
cator grooves. This indicator allow you to
check the brake pad wear without disas-
sembling the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If
the brake pad wear indicator grooves have
almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
54
q
1. Brake light switch
q
q
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove (
×2)
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EC000096cCImproper drive chain slack will overload
the engine and other vital parts and can
lead to chain slippage or breakage. Keep
the drive chain slack within the specified
limits.4. Tighten both locknuts, and then tight-
en the axle nut to the specified torque.
5. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See
page 53 for adjustment procedure.)
EW000103wAfter adjusting the brake pedal free play,
check the operation of the brake light.
60
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m•kg)
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Model
Wheel travel:
Front 90 mm
Rear 66 mm
Electrical:
Ignition system DC. CDI
Generator system A.C. magneto
Battery type/capacity 12V5AH
Headlight type: Bulb type
Bulb wattage/quantity:
Headlight 12V25W/25W ×2
Tail/brake light 12V/5W/21W ×1
Flasher light 12V10W ×4
Meter light 14V3W ×1
Indicator light wattage/quantity:
High beam indicator light 12V1.7W ×1
Turn signal indicator light 12V1.7W ×1
Neutral indicator light 12V1.7W ×1
Gear position indicator light 12V1.7W ×4
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