OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm. Instead, start
the engine with the throttle slightly
open.
TIP
If the engine does not start after sever-
al kicks, try again with the throttle 1/4
to 1/2 open.
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Shifting
This motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. Shifting gears lets you control
the amount of engine power available
for starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always release the throttle grip
before changing gears to avoid
damaging the engine, transmis-
sion, and drive train, which are
not designed to withstand the
shock of shifting when the throt-
tle grip is open.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the
shift pedal.
NOTICE:
Always
close the throttle before shifting
gears, otherwise damage to the
engine and drive train may re-
sult.
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1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
1540 mm (60.6 in)
Overall width:
640 mm (25.2 in)
Overall height:
880 mm (34.6 in)
Seat height:
635 mm (25.0 in)
Wheelbase:
1055 mm (41.5 in)
Ground clearance:
185 mm (7.28 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1700 mm (66.9 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
61.0 kg (134 lb)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
PW80 79.3 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
PW80 Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
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Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
PW80 Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
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Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
79 cm
3
Bore
×
stroke:
47.0
×
45.6 mm (1.85
×
1.80 in)Compression ratio:
6.60 :1
Starting system:
Kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)
Engine oil:
Type:
YAMALUBE 2 or 2-stroke engine oil (JASO
FC grade) or (ISO EG-C or EG-D grade)
Engine oil quantity:
Quantity:
0.75 L (0.79 US qt, 0.66 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40
Oil change quantity:
0.65 L (0.69 US qt, 0.57 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
PW80 Regular unleaded gasoline only
PW80Z Unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
4.9 L (1.29 US gal, 1.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.0 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Type
×
quantity:
VM15SC x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
PW80
NGK/BPR6HS
PW80Z NGK/BP6HS
DENSO/W20FP
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc automatic
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: