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Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual

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    Dic183 2sa-28199-81 pw50 pw50f pw50f1 owner’s manual manuel du propriÉtaire bedienungsanleitung il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre- mière utilisation du véhicule. Bitte lesen sie diese bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch, bevor sie das fahrzeug in betrieb nehmen. Read this man...

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    Printed in japan 2014.06-1.4×1 cr (e,f,g) dic183 printed on recycled paper imprimÉ sur papier recyclÉ auf recyclingpapier gedruckt original instructions notice originale originalbetriebsanleitung.

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Owner’s manual pw50 pw50f pw50f1 2sa-28199-81-e0 u2sa81e0.Book page 1 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Eau48176 rea d this manual carefully b efore operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d . Ec declaration of conformity conforming to directive 98/37/ec, 2006/42/ec we, yamaha motor co., ltd. 2500 shingai, iwata, japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the ...

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    Introduction eau41075 congratulations on your purchase of the yamaha pw50/pw50f/pw50f1. This model is the result of yamaha’s vast expe- rience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of crafts- manship and reliability that have made...

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    Introduction an important note to parents: this motorcycle is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this motorcycle, you should understand the instructions and warn- ings in this owner’s manual. Then be sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ in skills, physical abil- i...

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    Important manual information eau10134 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: *product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert sym b ol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury hazar d s. O...

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    Important manual information eau10201 pw50/pw50f/pw50f1 owner’s manual ©2014 b y yamaha motor co., lt d . 1st e d ition, may 2014 all ri g hts reserve d . Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., lt d . Is expressly prohi b ite d . Printe d in japan. U...

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    Table of contents location of important labels ..............................................1-1 safety information ...................2-1 description ...................................3-1 left view ..........................................3-1 right view........................................3-2 ...

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    Table of contents specifications ............................. 9-1 consumer information ......... 10-1 identification numbers.................. 10-1 index .............................................. 11-1 u2sa81e0.Book page 2 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-1 1 eau48116 read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is av...

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    Location of important labels 1-2 1 for cana d a this vehicle is a restricted use motorcycle and is not intended for use on public highways. Ce vÉhicule est une motocyclette À usage restreint dont l’usage n’est pas destinÉ aux voies publiques. 3pt-2416e-10 • c m v s s • c anada • n s v a c • t r a n ...

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    Location of important labels 1-3 1 for cana d a tire information cold tire nor mal pressure should be set as follows. F ro n t r e a r : 1 0 0 k pa , { 1 . 0 0 k g f / c m ² } , 1 5 p s i : 1 0 0 k pa , { 1 . 0 0 k g f / c m ² } , 1 5 p s i 3rv-21668-a0 information sur les pneus la pression des pneu...

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    Location of important labels 1-4 1 for europe 4 3 2 1 u2sa81e0.Book page 4 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-5 1 for europe 5pg-2816r-00 100 kpa 1.00 kgf/cm² 15 psi 100 kpa 1.00 kgf/cm² 15 psi 5pg-2156a-10 pw50 2.1 kw 39 kg 5b6-2816r-00 5b6-2817l-00 yamaha motor co., ltd. 2500 shingai, iwata, japan 2014 en16029 1 2 3 4 u2sa81e0.Book page 5 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-6 1 familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text. Read the owner’s manual. Always use an approved helmet and protective gear. Never use on paved roads. Use from 6 years old. Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6...

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    Location of important labels 1-7 1 **.* kpa *.** kgf/cm² *.* psi **.* kpa *.** kgf/cm² *.* psi ****** *** kw *** kg 1 2 3 yamaha motor co., ltd. 2500 shingai, iwata, japan **** 1 use unleaded gasoline only. Measure the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Adjust the tire pressure. Improper tire pr...

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    Location of important labels 1-8 1 for oceania an d south africa 1 2 u2sa81e0.Book page 8 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Location of important labels 1-9 1 for oceania an d south africa tire information cold tire nor mal pressure should be set as follows. F ro n t r e a r : 1 0 0 k pa , { 1 . 0 0 k g f / c m ² } , 1 5 p s i : 1 0 0 k pa , { 1 . 0 0 k g f / c m ² } , 1 5 p s i 3rv-21668-a0 warning 3pt-2118k-a1 • before...

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    2-1 2 safety information eau4093c be a responsi b le owner as the vehicle’s owner, you are re- sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ation of your motorcycle. Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are de- pendent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the...

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    Safety information 2-2 2 many accidents involve inexperi- enced operators. • make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. • know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident. • we recommend that you ...

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    Safety information 2-3 2 soning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and seek medical treat- ment. Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rap- idly reach dangerous levels. Do not run engine in poorly vent...

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    Safety information 2-4 2 products or having other modifications performed to your vehicle that change any of the vehicle’s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle. Keep t...

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    Safety information 2-5 2 the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport. The suspension should be com- pressed somewhat by the tie- downs, if possible, so that the mo- torcycle will not bounce exces- sively during transport. U2sa81e0.Book p...

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    Description 3-1 3 eau10411 left view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Spark plug (page 7-6) 2. Fuel cock (page 4-6) 3. Throttle stop screw (page 7-11) 4. Air filter element (page 7-9) 5. Kickstarter (page 4-7) 6. Centerstand (page 7-17) u2sa81e0.Book page 1 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Description 3-2 3 eau10421 ri g ht view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Spark arrester (page 7-10) 2. Seat (page 4-7) 3. Transmission oil filler cap (page 7-8) 4. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3) 5. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap (page 4-6) 6. Transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-8) u2sa81e0.Book page 2 monday, june 2, 2014 2:...

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    Description 3-3 3 eau10431 controls an d instruments 1 2 3 4 5 1. Rear brake lever (page 4-3) 2. Starter (choke) lever (page 4-7) 3. Engine stop switch (page 4-1) 4. Front brake lever (page 4-2) 5. Throttle grip (page 7-12) u2sa81e0.Book page 3 monday, june 2, 2014 2:00 pm.

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    Instrument and control functions 4-1 4 eau40661 han d le b ar switch eau40675 en g ine stop switch “off/run/start” set this switch to “start” before starting the engine. Set this switch to “run” after warming up the engine or before starting off. Set this switch to “off” to stop the engine. Tip the ...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-2 4 3. Tighten the locknut. Tip the adjusting range of the speed limit- er screw is from the fully turned-in po- sition to 7 mm (0.28 in) turned out. When the screw is turned out to 7 mm (0.28 in), the throttle grip can only be opened approximately halfway. If more...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-3 4 eau12952 rear b rake lever the rear brake lever is located on the left side of the handlebar. To apply the rear brake, pull this lever toward the handlebar grip. Eau13183 fuel tank cap to remove the fuel tank cap, turn it counterclockwise, and then pull it off....

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    Instrument and control functions 4-4 4 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. Notice: imme d iately wipe off spille d fuel with a clean, d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may d eteriorate painte d surfaces or plastic parts. [eca10072] 4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap. Warning ewa15152 g...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-5 4 your yamaha engine has been de- signed to use regular unleaded gaso- line with a research octane number of 95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug l...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-6 4 eau13454 2-stroke en g ine oil make sure that there is sufficient 2- stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the recommended 2-stroke engine oil as necessary. Notice eca16671 make sure that the 2-stroke en g ine oil tank cap is properly installe d . Eau40702 fue...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-7 4 eau13591 starter (choke) lever “ ” starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the starter (choke). Move the lever in direction (a) to turn on the starter (choke). Move the lever in direction (b) to turn off the starter (chok...

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    Instrument and control functions 4-8 4 2. Place the seat in the original posi- tion. 3. Install the mudguard by installing the washers and bolts. Tip make sure that the seat is properly se- cured before riding. Eau53762 ca b le lock (for europe) your motorcycle came with an external anti-theft devic...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 5-1 5 eau15598 inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the owner’s manual. Warning ewa11152 failure to inspect or maint...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 5-2 5 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 ca- ble and grip housing. 7-12, 7-16 control ca b les • make sure that operation is smoot...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-1 6 eau15952 read the owner’s manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your yamaha dealer. Warning ewa10272 failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lea d to loss of con- t...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-2 6 eau41004 startin g off 1. While applying the rear brake le- ver, push the motorcycle off the centerstand. 2. Completely close the throttle. 3. Set the engine stop switch to “run”. 4. Check for oncoming off-road vehi- cles, release the rear brake lever, and...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-3 6 front rear eau42031 en g ine b reak-in there is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the first 5 hours of riding. It is also important to accustom the rider to the motorcycle during this time. Please read the fol- lowing informatio...

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    Operation and important riding points 6-4 6 eau40723 parkin g when parking, stop the engine, and then turn the fuel cock lever to “s” (stop). Warning ewa10312 since the en g ine an d exhaust system can b ecome very hot, park in a place where pe d estri- ans or chil d ren are not likely to touch them...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-1 7 eau17245 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-2 7 eau17312 owner’s tool kit the service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs. How- ever, additional tools such as a torque w...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-3 7 eau41743 perio d ic maintenance chart for the emission control system tip items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. No. Item check or maintenance job initial thereafter ever...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-4 7 eau4175b general maintenance an d lu b rication chart tip items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. No. Item check or maintenance job initial thereafter every 1 month 3 mont...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-5 7 tip the air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. 10 * transmission oil check for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. Change. 11 * front and rear brake lever pivot apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. 12 * c...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-6 7 eau19605 checkin g the spark plu g the spark plug is an important engine component, which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic main- ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-7 7 to install the spark plu g 1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa- ce, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. 2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight- en it to the specified torque. T...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-8 7 eau40894 transmission oil the transmission oil must be checked for oil leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found, have a yamaha deal- er check and repair the motorcycle. In addition, the transmission oil must be changed at the intervals specified in ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-9 7 eau41712 mi dd le an d final g ear cases the middle and final gear cases must be checked for grease leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found, have a yamaha dealer check and repair the motorcycle. In addition, have a yamaha dealer check and lubricate...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-10 7 5. Insert the sponge material into the air filter case. Notice: make sure that the spon g e material is properly seate d in the air filter case. The en g ine shoul d never b e operate d without the spon g e material installe d , otherwise the piston(s) an d...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-11 7 eau39931 a d justin g the car b uretor the carburetor is an important part of the engine and requires very sophisti- cated adjustment. Therefore, most carburetor adjustments should be left to a yamaha dealer, who has the nec- essary professional knowledge a...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-12 7 eau21385 checkin g the throttle g rip free play the throttle grip free play should mea- sure 1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi- cally check the throttle grip free play and, if necessary, have a yamaha deal- er adjust ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-13 7 tire information this model is equipped with tube tires. Tires age, even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion- ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber, sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation, is an evidence of ageing. Old...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-14 7 eau40782 panel wheels warning ewa10611 the wheels on this mo d el are not d esi g ne d for use with tu b eless tires. Do not attempt to use tu b eless tires on this mo d el. To maximize the performance, durabil- ity, and safe operation of your motor- cycle,...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-15 7 rear warning ewa10651 if proper a d justment cannot b e o b - taine d as d escri b e d , have a yamaha d ealer make this a d justment. Eau41054 checkin g the front an d rear b rake shoes the front and rear brake shoes must be checked for wear at the interva...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-16 7 eau23098 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the ca b les the operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the ca- bles and cable ends should be lubri- cated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does no...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-17 7 eau43634 lu b ricatin g the front an d rear b rake levers the pivoting points of the front and rear brake levers must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic main- tenance and lubrication chart. Eau23193 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the ce...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-18 7 notice eca10591 if any d ama g e is foun d or the front fork d oes not operate smoothly, have a yamaha d ealer check or re- pair it. Eau45512 checkin g the steerin g worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-19 7 eau24361 front wheel eau56510 to remove the front wheel warning ewa10822 to avoi d injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no d an g er of it fallin g over. 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand. 2. Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel hu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-20 7 3. Insert the wheel axle from the right side. 4. Install the washer and axle nut, and then tighten the axle nut to the specified torque. 5. Connect the brake cable at the wheel hub, and then install the brake lever free play adjusting nut. 6. Adjust the bra...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-21 7 5. Remove the exhaust chamber bolt and washers. 6. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts, and then remove the ex- haust chamber, the power reduc- tion plate and the gasket. 7. Remove the right-side rear shock absorber mounting bolt and then tilt the rear shock ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-22 7 10. Pull the wheel to the right to re- move it from the rear axle. To install the rear wheel 1. Apply a light coating of lithium- soap-based grease to the splines of the rear axle and wheel hub. 2. Install the wheel to the rear axle. 3. Install the rear arm...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-23 7 13. Adjust the brake lever free play. (see page 7-14.) 14. Install the seat. Eau25852 trou b leshootin g although yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel,...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7-24 7 eau25975 trou b leshootin g chart check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There is no fuel. Supply fuel. Check the ignition. The engine does not start. Check the ignition. Operate the kickstarter. 3. Compression there is compres...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-1 8 eau37834 matte color caution notice eca15193 some mo d els are equippe d with matte colore d finishe d parts. Be sure to consult a yamaha d ealer for a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e- fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or cl...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-2 8 d eter g ent resi d ue usin g plenty of water, as it is harmful to plas- tic parts. Do not use any harsh chemical pro d ucts on plastic parts. Be sure to avoi d usin g cloths or spon g es which have b een in contact with stron g or a b rasive cleanin g pro d ucts, s...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-3 8 notice eca10801 apply spray oil an d wax spar- in g ly an d make sure to wipe off any excess. Never apply oil or wax to any ru bb er an d plastic parts, b ut treat them with a suita b le care pro d uct. Avoi d usin g a b rasive polishin g compoun d s as they will we...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 8-4 8 e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap. Warning! To prevent d ama g e or injury from sparkin g , make sure to g roun d the spark plu g elec- tro d es while turnin g the en- g ine over. [ewa10952] 6. L...

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    Specifications 9-1 9 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: 1300 mm (51.2 in) wei g ht: curb weight: 39 kg (86 ...

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    Specifications 9-2 9 chassis: frame type: backbone caster angle: 25.50 ° trail: 50 mm (2.0 in) front tire: type: with tube size: 2.50-10 4pr manufacturer/model: bridgestone/m29 manufacturer/model: pw50 irc/z mark ii (zaf) pw50f irc/z mark ii pw50f1 irc/z mark ii speed rating: 100 km/h (62 mph) rear ...

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    Specifications 9-3 9 eau51132 for europe only the figures quoted are emission levels and are not necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a correlation be- tween the emission and exposure lev- els, this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or not further pre- cautions are required. F...

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    Consumer information 10-1 10 eau53562 i d entification num b ers record the vehicle identification num- ber, engine serial number, and the model label information in the spaces provided below. These identification numbers are needed when registering the vehicle with the authorities in your area and ...

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    Consumer information 10-2 10 the model label is affixed to the frame under the seat. (see page 4-7.) record the information on this label in the space provided. This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer. Eau48121 vehicle emission control informa- tion la b el (fo...

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    11-1 11 index a acceleration and deceleration ................ 6-2 air filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-9 autolube pump, adjusting .................... 7-16 b brake lever, front .................................... 4-2 brake lever, rear ..................................... 4-3 brak...

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    Eau53772 warning always : • use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain and in turns. • avoid paved surfaces—pavement may seriously affect handling and control. Improper motorcycle use can result in severe injury or death. Always use an approved helmet and prot...