PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
6
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23280
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7
EAU40651
Storage [TT-R90(W)]Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.CAUTION:
ECA10810
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
WARNING
EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turningthe engine over.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.NOTE:Make any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU26150
Storage [TT-R90E(W)]Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.CAUTION:
ECA10810
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
WARNING
EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turningthe engine over.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
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INDEX
AAccessories and replacement parts ..... 6-16
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10BBattery [TT-R90E(W)] ........................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................. 3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-22
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-17
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-2
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-13
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-6DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-13
Engine oil ................................................ 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch [TT-R90E(W)] .......... 3-1
Engine stop switch [TT-R90(W)]............. 3-1FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel......................................................... 3-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 3-4Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-3
Fuse, replacing [TT-R90E(W)] ..............6-26
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-1IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1KKey identification number
[TT-R90E(W)]........................................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-6LLabels, location of ...................................1-4MMain switch [TT-R90E(W)] ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Maintenance, periodic ............................. 6-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking [TT-R90E(W)].............................5-5
Parking [TT-R90(W)] ...............................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-7
Shifting ....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-2
Sidestand ................................................ 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-22
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 6-12
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-6Starting and warming up a cold engine
[TT-R90E(W)] ....................................... 5-2
Starting and warming up a cold engine
[TT-R90(W)].......................................... 5-1
Starting circuit cut-off system
[TT-R90E(W)] ....................................... 3-8
Start switch [TT-R90E(W)] ...................... 3-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage [TT-R90E(W)] ............................ 7-4
Storage [TT-R90(W)] .............................. 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-26
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-22
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting chart [TT-R90E(W)].... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart [TT-R90(W)] ...... 6-31VValve clearance .................................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-24
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-27
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-28
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
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