
For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any prob lem. If a pro blem cannot  be corrected  b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks 
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-4, 4-5
2-stroke en gine oil • Check oil level in oil tank.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 4-6
Tr a n s m i s s i o n  o i l • Check oil level in transmission case.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 7-8
Mi dd le an d final g ear 
cases • Check vehicle for grease leakage.
7-10
Front  brake • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-17, 
7-18
Rear  brake • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-17, 
7-18
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip 
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 7-14, 
7-19
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-19
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-14, 
7-16
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-20
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-4
7
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General maintenance and  lubrication chart
TIP
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they
require special tools, data and technical skills.
4 *Tires  Check tread depth and for damage.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary.
5
*Wheel bearings  Check 
bearings for smooth operation.
 Replace if necessary.
6 *Steering bearings  Check bearing assemb
lies for 
looseness.
7 *Middle and final gear 
cases  Check for grease leakage.
8
*Chassis fasteners  Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
9
*Autolube pump  Check operation.
10
*Transmission oil  Check for oil leakage.
 Correct if necessary.
 Change.  Correct if necessary.  Correct if necessary.  Check gears for damage and wear.
ubricate gears with 
lithium-soap-based grease.
 Moderately repack with 
lithium-soap-based grease.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 month3 months
6 months
6 months12 months
1 *
*
*Front brake  Check operation.
 Adjust 
brake lever free play.√√√ √
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 Replace 
brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit.
2Rear brake  Check operation.
 Adjust 
brake lever free play.
 Replace  brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit.
Ev ery 2 years
Ev ery 2 years
3Wheels  Check r
unout and for damage.
 Replace if necessary.
THEREAFTER  EVERYINITIAL
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7-14
7
EAU21386
Checkin g the throttle  grip free 
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
EAU64472
Tires
Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the ground. Safety in all
conditions of riding depends on a rela-
tively small area of contact. Therefore,
it is essential to maintain the tires in
good condition at all times and replace
them at the appropriate time with the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA15371
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or d eath from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must  be
checked  and a djuste d on col d tires
(i.e., when the temperature of the
tires equals the am bient tempera-
ture).
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle  grip free play:
1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14 in)
1
Stan dar d tire air pressure:
Front: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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 turning  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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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 plug(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BP4HS (PW50_ZAF)
NGK/BPR4HS 
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR, PW50K, PW50K2)
Manufacturer/model: DENSO/W14FP-L (PW50_ZAF)
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal, shoe
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:1.909 (63/33)
Final drive: Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio:
6.218 (19/15 x 54/11)
Chassis:
Frame type:Backbone
Caster angle:
25.5 °
Trail: 50 mm (2.0 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size: 2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/M29
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/Z MARK II (PW50_ZAF, PW50K, 
PW50K2)
Speed rating:
100 km/h (62 mph)
Rear tire:
Type:With tube
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/M29
Manufacturer/model: IRC/Z MARK II (PW50_ZAF, PW50K, 
PW50K2)
Speed rating: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d 
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size: 10 x 1.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size: 10 x 1.50
Front  brake:
Type:
Mechanical leading trailing drum brake
Rear  brake:
Type:
Mechanical leading trailing drum brake
Front suspension:
Type:Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 60 mm (2.4 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Unit swing
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
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