2009 YAMAHA PW80 tires

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.

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.
NOTICE

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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 wear
away the paint.
TIP

Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE

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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

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install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
WARNING! To
prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.

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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.
TIP

Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.

SPECIFICATIONS
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89 Transmission:

Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
66/21 (3.143)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
32/15 (2.133)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 3-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
39/12 (3.250)
2nd:
29/16 (1.812)
3rd:
22/17 (1.294)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube backbone
Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
62.0 mm (2.44 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
2.50-14 4PRManufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Loading:
Maximum rider weight:
40.0 kg (88 lb)
Maximum load:
40 kg (88 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, cargo and
accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2

, 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
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, 15 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
14x1.40
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
12x1.60
Front brake:
Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Rear brake:
Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
CDI

INDEX
A
Air filter element, cleaning .........................6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ........................6-19
B
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-19
Brake lever ................................................3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ......6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-14
Brake pedal ...............................................3-2
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-15
Brake shoes, checking ............................6-15
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-18
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-10
Care ...........................................................7-1
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-18
Drive chain slack .....................................6-16
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-11
Engine oil ...................................................3-4
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
Engine stop switch.....................................3-1
F
Front fork, checking .................................6-20
Fuel ............................................................3-3
Fuel cock ...................................................3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.............................3-4
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-2
H
Handlebar switch .......................................3-1
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Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
K
Kickstarter ................................................. 3-6
M
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Power reduction plate................................ 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing ............... 6-6
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
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Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-7
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-1
Shock absorber assembly ......................... 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........ 6-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................ 6-9
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-5
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starter (choke) lever .................................. 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ..... 5-1
Steering, checking ................................... 6-21
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle....................... 6-22
T
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-18Tires ........................................................ 6-12
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Transmission oil ........................................ 6-7
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-28
V
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-22
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-23
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-25
Wheels .................................................... 6-13