2008 YAMAHA TTR50 fuel

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7


If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-nering behavior.
CAUTION:
ECA10800


Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.


Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.


Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wearaway the paint.
NOTE:Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice onwhat products to use.
EAU26150
Storage 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Dimensions:Overall length:
1305 mm (51.4 in)
Overall width:
595 mm (23.4 in)
Overall height:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Seat height:
555 mm (21.9 in)
Wheelbase:
925 mm (36.4 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1400 mm (55.1 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
57.0 kg (126 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
36.0 × 48.6 mm (1.42 × 1.91 in)
Compression ratio:
9.50 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
TT-R50E SAE10W30, SAE10W40,
SAE15W40, SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
TT-R50EX SAE10W30, SAE10W40,
SAE15W40, SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
(AUS)
TT-R50EX YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE20W40 (CAN)Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
TT-R50E Regular unleaded gasoline only
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(PRT)
(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R50E Unleaded gasoline only (NZL)
TT-R50EX Regular unleaded gasoline only
(CAN)
TT-R50EX Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)
Fuel tank capacity:
3.1 L (0.82 US gal) (0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.4 L (0.11 US gal) (0.09 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
VM11 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
110°
0°
130°F
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30)
or SAE 10W30
YAMALUBE 4 (20W40)
or SAE 20W40
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40° –20°
50°C
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INDEXAAccessories and replacement parts ...... 6-14
Air filter element, cleaning....................... 6-8BBattery................................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-3
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-15
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-3
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-16
Brake shoes, checking .......................... 6-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-19
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch free play, adjusting..................... 6-14DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-19
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-6
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-1FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-21
Fuel ......................................................... 3-4
Fuel cock................................................. 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-3
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-1IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLabels, location of................................... 1-4MMain switch ............................................. 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance, periodic ............................ 6-1
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................ 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................... 3-2
Sidestand................................................ 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ......................... 6-9
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-5
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speed limiter........................................... 3-2
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .................................................. 5-1Starting circuit cut-off system .................. 3-8
Start switch.............................................. 3-1
Steering, checking................................. 6-22
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-25
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-21
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-23
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-26
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-28
Wheels .................................................. 6-14
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