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
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.
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
MAX
MIN2
3
1
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
6-8
6
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.
EAU33031
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)
1
2
3FULL
LOW
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-9
6
Engine overheating (CS50Z)EWA10400
sWARNING
●Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
●After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the his-
sing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.
The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-27
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Dimensions:Overall length:
1740 mm (68.5 in)
Overall width:
675 mm (26.6 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height:
770 mm (30.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1210 mm (47.6 in)
Ground clearance:
132 mm (5.20 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
CS50/CS50M: 81.0 kg (178.6 lb)
CS50Z: 84.0 kg (185.2 lb)
Engine:CS50/CS50M: Air cooled 2-stroke
CS50Z: Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.2 cm
3
Bore x stroke:
40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.57 x 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
CS50: 11.60:1
CS50M: 10.10 :1
CS50Z: 11.40 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter and kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)Type:
YAMALUBE 2 or 2-stroke engine oil
Engine oil quantity:Quantity:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE10W30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt) (0.10 Imp.qt)
Cooling system (CS50Z):Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mumlevel mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.91 L (0.96 US qt) (0.80 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal, 0.42 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Manufacturer:
GURTNER
Type x quantity:
PY12
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
CS50-CS50Z: NGK/BR8HS
CS50M: NGK/BPR4HS
Spark plug gap:
0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
52/13 (4.000)
Secondary reduction system:
Spur gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
CS50: 42 x 13 (3.230)
CS50M: 45 x 12(3.750)
CS50Z: 43 x 13 (3.308)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
25.00 º
Trail:
80.0 mm (3.15 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
2-stroke engine oil ...................................3-10
AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element .........................................6-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-24
BBattery......................................................6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-15
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-16
Brake lever, front ........................................3-6
Brake lever, rear .........................................3-7
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-16
Brake pads and shoes, checking ............6-14
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCarburetor,adjusting.................................6-10
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-9
Centerstand, checking and lubricating ....6-17
Coolant.......................................................6-8
Cowling and panel, removing
and installing............................................6-5
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-6
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
FFinal transmission oil .................................6-7
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-13
Front fork, checking .................................6-18
Fuel ............................................................3-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps .....3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-20
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-6
Headlight and front turn signal light
bulb, replacing .......................................6-21
High beam indicator light...........................3-2
Horn switch ................................................3-6
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
Kickstarter ................................................3-10
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-24
Luggage hook ..........................................3-13
M
Main switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display ................................3-4
OOil level warning light .................................3-3
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................1-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever free play, adjusting .......6-13
Rider seat .................................................3-11
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1Shock absorber assembly, adjusting.......3-12
Spark plug, checking .................................6-6
Specifications.............................................7-3
Speedometer .............................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-6
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-18
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-23
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-10
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-16
Tires .........................................................6-11
Troubleshooting .......................................6-25
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-26
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-2
Turn signal switch ......................................3-6
VVehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-19
Wheels .....................................................6-12
INDEX