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...................4-6
Fuel cock .........................................4-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................4-8
Seat .................................................4-8
Sidestand ........................................4-9
Starting circuit cut-off system .........4-9 FOR 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 ....... 7-15 Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free play ............................................ 7-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-17
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ......................................... 7-17
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-18
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the brake lever ................................. 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 7-21
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 7-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-22
Checking the steering ................... 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-23
Battery........................................... 7-23
Replacing the fuse ........................ 7-25
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-26
Front wheel ................................... 7-26
Rear wheel .................................... 7-28
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-30
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-31
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DESCRIPTION
3-2
3
EAU10421
Right view
4
65 3 2
1
1. Seat (page 4-8)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-4)
3. Spark plug cap (page 7-6)
4. Brake pedal (page 4-3)
5. Clutch adjusting screw (page 7-15)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6-2
6
EAU16641
Starting a warm en gineFollow the same procedure as for
starting a cold engine with the excep-
tion that the starter (choke) is not re-
quired when the engine is warm.
EAU39902
Shiftin gThis motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. Shifting gears lets you control
the amount of engine power available
for starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
NOTICE
ECA15442
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may d amage
the transmission.
Always release the throttle grip
b efore chan gin g g ears to avoi d
d ama gin g the en gine, transmis-
sion, an d d rive train, which are
not desi gne d to withstan d the
shock of shiftin g when the
throttle grip is open.
EAU39912
To start out an d accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal. NOTICE: Always
close the throttle before shiftin g
g ears, otherwise damag e to the
en gine an d d rive train may re-
sult.
[ECA15462]
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-3
7
EAU3534D
General maintenance and lu brication chartTIP From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or 30 hours 3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or 90 hours 5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or 150 hours
1 *Clutch • Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary. √√√
2 *Front brake • Check operation.
• Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
3 *Rear brake • Check operation.
• Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
4 *Wheels • Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary. √√√
5 *Tires • Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
6 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.
√√
7 *Swin garm pivot bearin gs • Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-8
7
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain bolt, and then tighten the drain
bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a dd ition, do not use oils lab eled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.6. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU39835
Cleanin g the air filter elementThe air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws.
2. Pull the sponge material and the air filter mesh out.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)1
2
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-15
7
EAU46252
Adjustin g the clutch free playThe clutch free play must be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Remove the clutch adjusting screw cover by removing the
screws.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a) until resis-
tance is felt, and then turn it 1/8
turn in direction (b). 4. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
TIPWhen tightening the locknut, hold the
clutch adjusting screw with a screw-
driver so that it does not turn together
with the locknut.5. Install the clutch adjusting screwcover by installing the screws.
EAU22132
Adjustin g the brake lever free
playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the brake lever free play adjusting
nut at the brake shoe plate in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
1. Screw
2. Clutch adjusting screw cover
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screwTi ghtenin g torque:
Locknut: 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
1. Brake lever free play
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-1
9
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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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-8BBattery .................................................. 7-23
Brake lever .............................................. 4-3
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-15
Brake pedal............................................. 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-21
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 7-16
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-17CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-20
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch free play, adjusting .................... 7-15DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-19
Drive chain slack................................... 7-18EEngine break-in....................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-11
Engine oil ................................................ 7-7
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-2FFront fork, checking .............................. 7-22
Fuel ......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-4
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 7-25
HHandlebar switches ................................ 4-1IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1LLabels, location ...................................... 1-1MMain switch ............................................ 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-3
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 7-2
Matte color, caution ............................... 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1PParking ................................................... 6-4
Part locations ......................................... 3-1SSafety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-8
Shifting ................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal .............................................. 4-3
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-17
Sidestand ............................................... 4-9
Sidestand, checking an d lubricating .... 7-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ....................... 7-10
Spark plug, checking.............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter .......................................... 4-2
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 4-8
Starting and warming up a cold engine .................................................. 6-1
Starting circuit cut-off system ................ 4-9
Start switch ............................................ 4-2
Steering, checking................................ 7-22 Storage ...................................................8-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................7-26
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................7-21
TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................7-20
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........7-12
Tires ......................................................7-13
Troubleshooting ....................................7-30
Troubleshooting chart ...........................7-31VValve clearance .....................................7-12
Vehicle Emission Control Information label (For Canada)...............................10-2
Vehicle identification number ................10-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................7-23
Wheel (front) ..........................................7-26
Wheel (rear) ...........................................7-28
Wheels ..................................................7-14
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