SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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StorageShort-term
Always store your scooter in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the
scooter.NOTICE
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Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.Long-term
Before storing your scooter for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
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4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully char-
ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-29.TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Secondary reduction ratio:
6.643 (31/14 x 42/14)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic typeChassis:Frame type:
Underbone
Caster angle:
28.00 °
Trail:
100 mm (3.9 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-15 M/C 56S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP
Manufacturer/model:
SAVA/DIAMONDS MC28Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
150/70-13 M/C 64S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP
Manufacturer/model:
SAVA/DIAMONDS MC28
Loading:Maximum load:
YP400R 185 kg (408 lb)
YP400RA 181 kg (399 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition:
YP400R 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
YP400RA 90–181 kg (198–399 lb)
Front:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13 x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brakeOperation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
92.0 mm (3.62 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT9B-4
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