2004 YAMAHA TZR50 Owners Manual

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TZR50
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the TZR50, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your TZR50. The owner’s manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard your-
self and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have
any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
INTRODUCTION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the
most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your
motorcycle and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dea-
ler.
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WARNINGFailure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcy-
cle.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!t
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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TZR50
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2005 by YAMAHA MOTOR SPAIN S.A.
1st edition, January 2005
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
YAMAHA MOTOR SPAIN S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Spain.
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SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator lights ..................................3-1
Speedometer unit .............................3-2
Tachometer .......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ..........................3-3
Clucht lever .......................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................3-4
Brake lever ........................................3-4
Brake pedal.......................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-5
Catalytic converter............................3-6
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-6
Fuel cock ..........................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever..........................3-7
Seat...................................................3-7
Storage compartment.......................3-7
Sidestand ..........................................3-8
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...........3-8
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-2
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR RAPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings ....6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Transmission oil ................................6-6
To check the coolant level ................6-8
Adjusting the carburetor ...................6-9
Adjusting the engine idling speed ....6-9
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..6-9
Tires ................................................6-10
Cast wheels ....................................6-12
Adjusting the clucth lever free play 6-12
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play................................6-13
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-13
Front brake pads ............................6-14
Rear brake pads .............................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-14
Changing the brake fluid ................6-15Drive Chain slack ............................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-17
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ...........................6-17
Checking and lubricating the brake
and cluctch levers .......................6-18
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-18
Checking the front fork ...................6-18
Checking the steering.....................6-19
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-19
Battery ............................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-21
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
or the tail/brake light bulb ...........6-21
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-22
Supporting the mortorcycle ............6-22
Troubleshooting ..............................6-23
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-24
Engine overheating .........................6-25
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE............................................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage ...........................................7-2
SPECIFITACIONS...............................8-1
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CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
Identification numbers ......................9-1
Frame serial number .........................9-1
Key identification number .................9-1
Model label .......................................9-2
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