2010 YAMAHA TZR50 Owners Manual

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TZR50
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the TZR50, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your TZR50. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard your-
self and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have
any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcy-
cle and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
TIP
NOTICE
WARNING
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
TZR50
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2008 by YAMAHA MOTOR ESPAÑA S.A.
1st edition, December 2008
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
YAMAHA MOTOR ESPAÑA S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Spain.
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SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator light ................3-2
Neutral indicator light ......................3-2
Oil level warning light ......................3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ..3-3
Engine trouble warning light ............3-3
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Tachometer .......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-4
Pass switch ......................................3-4
Dimmer switch .................................3-4
Turn signal switch ............................3-4
Horn switch .....................................3-4
Engine stop switch ..........................3-5
Start switch ......................................3-5
Clutch lever .......................................3-5
Shift pedal.........................................3-5
Brake lever ........................................3-6
Brake pedal.......................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel ...................................................3-7Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-9
Fuel cock ........................................3-10
Starter (choke) lever ......................3-11
Seat.................................................3-11
Anti-theft device housing................3-12
Rear view mirrors ............................3-12
Sidestand ........................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-13
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ..................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting a warm engine ....................5-2
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption..................................5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............6-3General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-8
Checking the spark plug ................6-10
Transmission oil ..............................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-13
Air filter element ..............................6-15
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed ..6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-17
Tires ................................................6-17
Cast wheels ....................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-19
Checking the front brake lever free
play ..............................................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ..............................................6-20
Adjusting the shift pedal position ...6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-22
Changing the brake fluid ................6-23
Drive chain slack.............................6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ............................................6-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable .............................6-26
Adjusting the Autolube pump .........6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ...........................6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers .........................6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-28
Checking the front fork ...................6-28
Checking the steering.....................6-29
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-30
Battery ............................................6-30
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-32
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb .............................................6-33
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-34
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-35
Troubleshooting ..............................6-36
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ............................................7-1
Matte color caution...........................7-1Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION .............9-1
Identification numbers ......................9-1
Key identification number .................9-1
Vehicle identification number............9-1
Model label .......................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are res-
ponsible for the safe and proper ope-
ration of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are
dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques as well as the
expertise of the operator. Every ope-
rator should know the following requi-
rements before riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
●Obtain thorough instructions
from a competent source on all
aspects of motorcycle operation.
●Observe the warnings and main-
tenance requirements in this
Owner’s Manual.
●Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
●Obtain professional technical
service as indicated in this
Owner’s Manual and/or when
made necessary by mechanical
conditions.Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to
make sure it is in safe operating con-
dition. Failure to inspect or maintain
the vehicle properly increases the
possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. See page 4-2 for a list
of pre-operation checks.
●This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
●The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in
traffic is the predominating cause
of automobile/motorcycle acci-
dents. Many accidents have
been caused by an automobile
driver who did not see the
motorcycle. Making yourself
conspicuous appears to be very
effective in reducing the chance
of this type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you
are approaching and passing
through intersections, sinceintersections are the most
likely places for motorcycle
accidents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in anot-
her motorist’s blind spot.
●Many accidents involve inexpe-
rienced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been invol-
ved in accidents do not even
have a current motorcycle licen-
se.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fied and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified
operators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until
you have become thoroughly
familiar with the motorcycle
and all of its controls.
●Many accidents have been cau-
sed by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a
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