PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
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Spoke wheels To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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Accessories and replacement
parts
WARNING
EWA14481
The accessories or replacement
parts you choose for your vehicle
should be designed specifically for
this model, and they must be se-
curely mounted to maintain the in-
herent stability of the original
design. Genuine Yamaha Parts and
Accessories are designed and test-
ed to be compatible with your vehi-
cle. Yamaha recommends the use of
Genuine Yamaha Parts and Acces-
sories before making a purchase.
Use of non-Yamaha-approved ac-
cessories or replacement parts may
cause loss of handling stability and
riding safety. Since Yamaha cannot
control the quality of accessories or
parts manufactured by other compa-
nies, Yamaha cannot be held liable
for any consequences caused by
the use of items which have notbeen approved by Yamaha.
EAU44661
Adjusting the clutch free play The clutch free play must be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting
screw in direction (a) until resis-
tance is felt, and then turn it 1/8
turn in direction (b).NOTE:Turning the clutch adjusting screw in di-
rection (a) decreases clutch free play
and turning it in direction (b) increasesclutch free play.1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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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