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EC080000 
HOW TO USE
THIS MANUAL 
EC081000 
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT 
INFORMATION 
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could
result in severe injury or death to the machine
operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting
or repairing the machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.  
NOTE:  
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer. 
EC082000 
FINDING THE REQUIRED PAGE  
1. This manual consists of six chapters;
“General Information”, “Specifications”,
“Regular inspection and adjustments”,
“Engine”, “Chassis” and “Electrical”.
2. The table of contents is at the beginning
of the manual. Look over the general lay-
out of the book before finding then
required chapter and item. 
Bend the book at its edge, as shown, to
find the required fore edge symbol mark
and go to a page for required item and
description.
WARNING
CAUTION: 
     
        
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ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS 
(Refer to the illustration) 
Illustrated symbols  
1  
 to   
6  
 are designed as
thumb tabs to indicate the chapter’s number
and content. 
1 
General information 
2 
Specifications 
3 
Regular inspection and adjustments 
4 
Engine 
5 
Chassis 
6 
Electrical 
Illustrated symbols  
7 
 to  
D 
 are used to identify
the specifications appearing in the text. 
7 
With engine mounted 
8 
Special tool 
9 
Filling fluid 
0 
Lubricant 
A 
Tightening 
B 
Specified value, Service limit 
C 
Engine speed 
D 
Resistance (Ω), Voltage (V), Electric current (A)
Illustrated symbols E to H in the exploded
diagram indicate grade of lubricant and loca-
tion of lubrication point.
EApply engine oil
FApply molybdenum disulfide oil
GApply lightweight lithium-soap base grease
HApply molybdenum disulfide grease
Illustrated symbols I to J in the exploded
diagrams indicate where to apply a locking
agent and when to install new parts.
IApply locking agent (LOCTITE®)
JUse new one 12
34
56
78
90
AB
CD
E F
G H
IJ
GEN
INFOSPEC
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LSM
LTNew 
     
        
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INDEX 
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL 
     
        
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION 
DESCRIPTION   
.......................................... 1-1  
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION   
.................... 1-2  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION   
................... 1-3  
CHECKING OF CONNECTION   
................ 1-5  
SPECIAL TOOLS   
...................................... 1-6  
CONTROL FUNCTIONS   
........................... 1-9  
FUEL   
....................................................... 1-12  
STARTING AND OPERATION   
............... 1-13 
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS 
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS   
.................. 2-1  
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS   
......... 2-4  
GENERAL TORQUE 
SPECIFICATIONS   
.................................. 2-17  
DEFINITION OF UNITS   
.......................... 2-17  
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM   
................ 2-18 
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION 
AND ADJUSTMENTS 
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS   
................... 3-1  
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 
AND LUBRICATION   
................................. 3-1  
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION 
AND MAINTENANCE   
............................... 3-2  
ENGINE   
..................................................... 3-3  
CHASSIS   
................................................. 3-11  
ELECTRICAL   
.......................................... 3-20 
     
        
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CHAPTER 4
ENGINE 
CARBURETOR   
......................................... 4-1  
CYLINDER HEAD   
..................................... 4-8  
CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS   
....... 4-13  
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS   
........... 4-16  
CYLINDER AND PISTON   
....................... 4-21  
CLUTCH   
.................................................. 4-27  
KICK AXLE   
............................................. 4-33  
SHIFT SHAFT   
......................................... 4-34  
OIL PUMP   
............................................... 4-36  
CDI MAGNETO (TT-R90)   
....................... 4-39  
CDI MAGNETO AND STARTER 
CLUTCH (TT-R90E)   
................................ 4-41  
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT   
....... 4-45  
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM 
AND TRANSMISSION   
............................ 4-48 
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS 
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL   
...... 5-1  
FRONT FORK   
........................................... 5-6  
HANDLEBAR   
............................................ 5-9  
STEERING   
.............................................. 5-11  
SWINGARM   
............................................ 5-12 
CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL 
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 
AND WIRING DIAGRAM   
.......................... 6-1  
IGNITION SYSTEM   
................................... 6-3  
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 
(TT-R90E)   
.................................................. 6-7  
CHARGING SYSTEM (TT-R90E)   
........... 6-15  
CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM   
...... 6-17  
MAINTENANCE RECORD   
..................... 6-21 
     
        
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SPEC
 
2 - 3 Transmission:
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 67/18 (3.722)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 35/14 (2.500)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 3-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 37/13 (2.846)
2nd 33/19 (1.736)
3rd 28/23 (1.217)
Chassis:
Frame type Steel tube backbone
Caster angle 24.83˚
Trail 56.0 mm (2.2 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 2.50-14 4PR
Size (rear) 3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer (front and rear) CHENG SHIN
Type (front and rear) KNOBBY
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm 
2
 
, 14.5 psi)
Brake:
Front brake type Drum brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Drum brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 110 mm (4.33 in)
Rear wheel travel 95 mm (3.74 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI 
Generator system (TT-R90E) CDI magneto
Battery type (TT-R90E) GT4B-5
Battery voltage/capacity (TT-R90E) 12 V/2.5 AH
Specific gravity (TT-R90E) 1.350 
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 
     
        
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SPEC
 
2 - 11 
CHASSIS 
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Angular bearing ----
Front suspension:
Front fork travel 110 mm (4.33 in) ----
Fork spring free length 425.1 mm (16.74 in) 417 mm (16.4 in)
Fork spring fitting length 415.1 mm (16.34 in) ----
Spring rate, STD K = 3.4 N/mm 
(0.35 kg/mm, 19.41 lb/in)----
Optional spring/spacer No ----
Oil capacity 64 cm 
3
 
(2.26 Imp oz, 2.16 US oz) ----
Oil level 185 mm (7.28 in) ----
Oil grade Fork oil 15W or equivalent ----
Rear suspension:
Shock absorber travel 48 mm (1.89 in) ----
Spring free length 169 mm (6.65 in) ----
Fitting length 165 mm (6.5 in) ----
Spring rate, STD K = 45.6 N/mm
(4.65 kg/mm, 260 lb/in)----
Optional spring No ----
Enclosed gas pressure 2,000 kPa
(20 kg/cm 
2
 
, 290 psi)----
Swingarm:
Swingarm free play limit
End ---- 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Side clearance ---- 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Front rim size/material 14  
× 
 1.40/steel ----
Rear rim size/material 12  
× 
 1.60/steel ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID420(I)/DAIDO ----
Number of links 86 links ----
Chain slack 40 ~ 53 mm (1.6 ~ 2.1 in) ----
Chain length (10 links) ---- 121.9 mm 
(4.80 in) 
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS 
     
        
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3 - 2
INSP
ADJ
 
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 
*: Since these items requires special tools data and technical skills, they should be serviced.
* 
1
 
: For USA
SERVICE NOTES:
 
No. 1. DRIVE CHAIN: In addition to tension and alignment, chain must be lubricated every
0.5 ~ 1.0 hour. If unit is subjected to extremely hard usage and wet weather riding, chain
must be checked constantly. See “Lubrication Intervals” for additional details. 
No. 2. AIR FILTER: Remove and clean filter every 20 ~ 40 hours. 
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points. 
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  
* Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are 
properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. 
SidestandCheck operation.
Lubricate and repair if necessary. 
* Spark arrester 
* 
1
 
Clean. 
* Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.
Correct accordingly. 
*Rear shock 
absorber assemblyCheck operation and shock absorber for oil 
leakage.
Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. 
Battery
(TT-R90E only)Check terminal for corrosion.
Clean if necessary. 
Item Routine Page
Brake Check operation/adjustment. P3-11
Engine oil Change oil as required. P3-5 ~ 7
Drive chain Check alignment/adjustment/lubrication. P3-12 ~ 13
Spark plug Check color/condition. P3-20
Throttle Check for proper throttle cable operation. P3-3
Air filter Foam type – must be clean and damp oil always P3-3 ~ 4
Wheels and tires Check pressure/runout/spoke tightness/bead stopper/axle nuts. P3-14 ~ 15
Fittings/fasteners Check all – tighten as necessary. P2-13 Dealer 
NoteItem Checks and maintenance jobsInitial Every
10 hours 
(1 month)60 hours 
(6 months)120 hours 
(12 months) 
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