PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22775
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown. 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU40115
To a djust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, axle nut, and lock-
nut at each end of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn thedrive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
Drive chain slack:35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
1. Drive chain slack
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
2
3
2
3
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:1305 mm (51.4 in)
Overall width:
595 mm (23.4 in)
Overall height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Seat height: 555 mm (21.9 in)
Wheelbase:
925 mm (36.4 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
57 kg (126 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
Curb weight):
97 kg (214 lb)Noise an d vi bration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
TT-R50E 76.7 dB(A)@4250 r/min
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
TT-R50E Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): TT-R50E Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement: 49 cm³ Bore
× stroke:
36.0 × 48.6 mm (1.42 × 1.91 in)
Compression ratio: 9.50 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.4 L (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp.gal)Car buretor:Type × quantity:
VM11 x 1Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-disc and centrifugal
automaticTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:3.722 (67/18)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.846 (37/13)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 3-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
3.250 (39/12)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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