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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS....................................... 4-1
Main switch ..................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-1
Speed limiter .................................. 4-2
Shift pedal ......................................4-3
Brake lever ..................................... 4-3
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-4
Fuel ................................................ 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Sidestand ....................................... 4-8
Starting circuit cut-off system ......... 4-8FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Engine oil ....................................... 7-7
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-11
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-12
Valve clearance ........................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-13
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 7-14Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 7-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-16
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-17
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-17
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-19
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake lever .......................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 7-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-21
Checking the steering .................. 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-22
Battery .......................................... 7-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-24
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-25
Front wheel .................................. 7-26
Rear wheel ................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-30
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TABLE OF CONTENTSMOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE..........................................8-1
Matte color caution .........................8-1
Care ................................................8-1
Storage ...........................................8-3
SPECIFICATIONS .............................9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION...........10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-1
1
EAU48114
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
is available from your Yamaha dealer.
For Canada
1,2
3,4
98 7 6 5
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1-2
1For Canada
NOTICE
1P6-F151A-40
ATTENTION
1P6-F151A-50
3PT-2118K-A1
12
34
56
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-3
1 For Canada
•CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
3JK-82377-00
This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
THIS VEHICLE IS A RESTRICTED USE
MOTORCYCLE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
CE VÉHICULE EST UNE MOTOCYCLETTE À
USAGE RESTREINT DONT L’USAGE N’EST PAS
DESTINÉ AUX VOIES PUBLIQUES.
1P6-F416E-00
79
8
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
1-4
1For Europe
1
2,3
54
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-5
1 For Europe
1P6-F151A-80
5PG-2816R-00
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi 100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi
8AC-2817L-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
2011
1P6-2156A-10
TT-R50E
2.5 kW 57 kg
3PT-2118K-A1
14
5 2
3
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1-6
1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
Read the Owner’s manual.
This unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause
an explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when
the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
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