Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-3
8
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nering b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
EAU40646
Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle 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 mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an “S” (stop)
position: Turn the fuel cock lever
to “S”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
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8-4
8 5. 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 damag e or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over. [EWA10952]
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers as
well as of the centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle 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.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:1245 mm (49.0 in)
Overall width:
575 mm (22.6 in)
Overall height: 715 mm (28.1 in)
Seat height: 485 mm (19.1 in)
Wheelbase:
855 mm (33.7 in)
Ground clearance: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Minimum turning radius: 1.3 m (4.27 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
39 kg (86 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
Curb weight):
64 kg (141 lb)
Noise an d vi bration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
75.1 dB(A) at 2750 r/min
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/IRL/ITA/NLD/
NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE)
Uncertainty of measurement:
3.0 dB(A)
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/IRL/ITA/NLD/
NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/IRL/ITA/NLD/
NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/IRL/ITA/NLD/
NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
2-stroke
Cooling system: Air cooled
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder Displacement:
49 cm³
Bore × stroke:
40.0 × 39.2 mm (1.57 × 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
6.0 : 1
Starting system: Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Separate lubrication
Engine oil:
Engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2S or 2-stroke engine oil
(JASO FC grade or ISO EG-C [or EG-D]
grade)
Recommended brand: YAMALUBE
Engine oil quantity:
Engine oil tank capacity:0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Type: Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or higher or
Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Quantity: 0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.5 US gal, 0.4 Imp.gal)
Car buretor:
Type × quantity:
VM12SC × 1
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BP4HS (PW50_ZAF)
NGK/BPR4HS
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/IRL/ITA/NLD/
NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/TUR,
PW50G, PW50G2)
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/W14FP-L (PW50_ZAF)
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
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Index
A
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 6-3
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 7-10
Autolube pump, adjusting..................... 7-19
B
Brake lever, front .................................... 4-2
Brake lever, rear...................................... 4-3
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-20
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-17
Braking.................................................... 6-3
C
Cable lock (for Europe) ........................... 4-9
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-18
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-20
E
Engine break-in....................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-12
Engine oil ................................................ 4-6
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front and rear brake lever free play, adjusting ............................................. 7-16
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-21
Fuel ......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch .................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter............................................... 4-8
L
Labels, location....................................... 1-1
M
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Middle and final gear cases .................... 7-9
Model label ........................................... 10-1
P
Parking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1 Power reduction plate, removing ........... 7-7
S
Safety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-8
Spark arrester, cleaning ....................... 7-11
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter and power reduction
plate ..................................................... 4-1
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine .................................................. 6-1
Starting off.............................................. 6-2
Steering, checking................................ 7-21
Storage ................................................... 8-3
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-19
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 7-13
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Tool kit.................................................... 7-2
Transmission oil ..................................... 7-8
Troubleshooting ................................... 7-26
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 7-27
V
Vehicle Emission Control Information label (For Canada) .............................. 10-2
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking .................... 7-22
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-22
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-24
Wheels .................................................. 7-16
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