2008 YAMAHA AEROX50 high beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU11002
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11180
Oil level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “” position or when the oil
level in the 2-stroke engine oil tank is
low during operation. If the warninglight comes on during operation, stop
immediately and fill the oil tank with Ya-
malube 2 or equivalent 2-stroke engine
oil of either JASO grade “FC” or ISO
grades “EG-C” or “EG-D”. The warning
light should go off after the 2-stroke en-
gine oil tank has been refilled.
NOTE:If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke en-
gine oil tank has been refilled, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.CAUTION:
ECA10010
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-ficient.
EAU11430
Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.CAUTION:
ECA10020
Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.
1. Turn signal indicator light “”
2. High beam indicator light “”
3. Oil level warning light “”
TEMP
123
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1. Coolant temperature warning light “”
TEMP
Km / h
E1/2
F
1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU12140
Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
“E”, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itselfcompletely.
EAU12343
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAUM1131
Start switch “”
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
1. Fuel gauge
E1/2
F
1
ZAUM0257
1. Horn switch “”
2. Turn signal switch “/”
3. Dimmer switch “/”
1. Start switch “”
1
2 3
ZAUM0259
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN / PILOT SPORT
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / EVO21Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/60-13 57L
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN / PILOT SPORT
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / EVO22Loading:Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:
160 kPa (23 psi) (1.60 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
170 kPa (25 psi) (1.70 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13xMT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13xMT3.50Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
80.0 mm (3.15 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swingSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
70.0 mm (2.76 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
CB4-LB(GS), YB4L-B(YUASA)
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 4.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
IncandescenceBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 21.0 W/5.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Meter lighting:
12 V, 1.2 W × 2
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 2.0 W × 1
Oil level warning light:
12 V, 2.0 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 2.0 W × 1

INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-9BBattery .................................................. 6-18
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-15
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-15
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-5
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-16
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCarburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-7
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Coolant ................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-2
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-7
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-13
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-17
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing...................................... 6-20
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-8MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2OOil level warning light .............................. 3-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRider seat ................................................ 3-8SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ...................................1-1
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting
(Depends on models).......................... 3-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-17
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment A .......................... 3-9
Storage compartment B ........................ 3-10
TTachometer (Depends on models) ......... 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-21
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-11
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-22
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-23
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-22
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4
Two-stroke engine oil.............................. 3-8
Two-stroke engine oil tank ...................... 3-7VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-18
Wheels .................................................. 6-13