SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator lights .............3-2
High beam indicator light .................3-2
Oil level warning light .......................3-3
Speedometer ....................................3-3
Multi-function display .......................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-6
Dimmer switch ..................................3-6
Turn signal switch ............................3-6
Horn switch.......................................3-6
Start switch .......................................3-6
Front brake lever...............................3-6
Rear brake lever................................3-7
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil
tank caps .......................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ..........................3-10
Kickstarter.......................................3-10
Rider seat........................................3-11Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .....................................3-12
Luggage hook .................................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 off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND ADJUSTMENT............................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel .........................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Final transmission oil ........................6-7
Coolant .............................................6-8
Air filter element ................................6-9
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-10Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-10
Tires ................................................6-11
Cast wheels ....................................6-12
Checking the front brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ..................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15
Changing the brake fluid ................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-16
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand .................................6-17
Checking the front fork ...................6-18
Checking the steering.....................6-18
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-19
Battery ............................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb
or a front turn signal light bulb ....6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-23
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-24
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb.....6-24
Troubleshooting ..............................6-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Storage compartment (page 3-11)
2. Shock absorber assembly (page 3-12)
3. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-7)
4. Adjusting nut (page 6-13)
5. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 6-7)6. Kickstarter (page 3-10)
7. Air filter element (page 6-9)
8. Coolant level check window (page 6-8)
9. Front brake pads (page 6-14)
DESCRIPTION
2-4
2
1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Oil tank cap (page 3-7/3-10)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
4. Seat (page 3-11)
5. Battery (page 6-19)6. Fuse (page 6-20)
7. Luggage hook (page 3-13)
8. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-8)
9. Centerstand (page 6-17)
10. Passenger footrest
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To unlock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Push the key in, and then turn it
to “ ” while still pushing it.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Oil level warning light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
3. Oil level warning light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
EAU15605
Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-8
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
2-stroke engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 3-10
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-7
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant (CS50Z)• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-8
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 6-13, 6-14, 6-15
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
Rear brake• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.6-13, 6-14
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play 6-10, 6-16
and lubricate cable and grip housing.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.6-11, 6-12
• Correct if necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
• Check coolant level and vehicle
19 *Cooling system
for coolant leakage.√√√ √√(CS50Z)
• Change. Every 3 years
20Final transmission • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
oil• Change.√√ √√ √ √
21 *V-belt• Replace. Every 10000 km (6000 mi)
22 *Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√ √√ √ √
23Moving parts
and cables• Lubricate.√√√ √√
• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip• Adjust the throttle cable free play
24 * if necessary.√√√ √√
housing and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
25 *Lights, signals and • Check operation.
switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √√ √ √
EAUM2070
TIP
●The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
6. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended final trans-
mission oil, and then install and
tighten the oil filler cap. WAR-
NING! Make sure that no
foreign material enters the final
transmission case. Make sure
that no oil gets on the tire or
wheel.
[EWA11311]
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAUS1200
Coolant (CS50Z)
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM2102
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
●The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
●Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
cowling A. (See page 6-5).
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum
level mark. WARNING! Remove
only the coolant reservoir cap.
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA15161]. NOTICE: If coolant
is not available, use distilled
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Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt, 0.10 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kgf, 13.0 ft•lbf)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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water or soft tap water instead.
Do not use hard water or salt
water since it is harmful to the
engine. If water has been used
instead of coolant, replace it
with coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the cooling sys-
tem will not be protected
against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
[ECA10472]
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
5. Close the reservoir cap, and then
install the cowling.
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
[EWA10381]EAU40370
Air filter element
The air filter element must be cleaned
and replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. Have a Yamaha dealer
clean and replace the air filter ele-
ment.
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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2
3FULL
LOW
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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