INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PW80(Z). This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the pro-
duction of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reli-
ability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. If you
have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable
at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of
the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the
recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
WARNING
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This motorcycle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. It is illegal to operate this motorcycle on any
public street, road or highway. Such use is prohibited by law. This motorcycle complies with almost all state
off-highway noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations. Please check your local riding laws and regulations
before operating this motorcycle.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
Read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle. Make sure you understand all instructions.
Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the motorcycle.
Never operate a motorcycle without proper training or instruction.
Weight of the rider should not exceed 40 kg (88 lb).
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dling if the weight distribution of the mo-
torcycle is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding accessories to
your motorcycle. Use extra care when
riding a motorcycle that has added ac-
cessories. Here are some general
guidelines to follow if adding accesso-
ries to your motorcycle:
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
The weight of the operator must
not exceed 40.0 kg (88 lb).
Accessory weight should be kept
as low and close to the motorcycle
as possible. Securely pack your
heaviest items as close to the cen-
ter of the vehicle as possible and
make sure to distribute the weight
as evenly as possible on both
sides of the motorcycle to mini-
mize imbalance or instability.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories are securely at-
tached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load, and check the con-
dition and pressure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
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bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution. If accesso-
ries are added to the handlebar
or front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds.
Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-12 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
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Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
weight of the rider, the riding
speed, and the riding condi-
tions.Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
Standard tire air pressure:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm 2
, 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2
, 15 psi)
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
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Front tire:
Size:
2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Size:
3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
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When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, axle nut, and locknut
at each end of the swingarm.2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTICE:
Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
Drive chain slack:
40.0–53.0 mm (1.57–2.09 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Wheel axle
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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
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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:
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Trail:
62.0 mm (2.44 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/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)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2
, 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2
, 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