Yamaha RT100 Owner's Manual

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    3ul-28199-26 rt100m owner’s manual.

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    R /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-int.Frame eau00000 congratulations on your purchase of the yamaha rt100. This model is the result of yamahaÕs vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsm...

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    L /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-int.Frame eau00005 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: the safety alert symbol means attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! Failure to follow warning instructions could resul...

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    R /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-int.Frame ew000002 please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this machine. Eau00006 this machine is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. It is ille- gal to operate this machine on any public street, road or h...

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    L /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-int.Frame eau00008 rt100m ownerÕs manual © 1999 by yamaha motor co., ltd. 1st edition, may 1999 all rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., ltd. Is expressly prohibited. Printed in...

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    R table of contents /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/eetoc.Frame safety information.......................................1-1 safe riding ............................................................1-1 protective apparel ................................................1-2 modifica...

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    L table of contents /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/eetoc.Frame throttle cable free play adjustment ..................... 6-9 tires ................................................................... 6-10 wheels ............................................................... 6-11...

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    /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/eetoc.Frame.

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    L 1-1 safety information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-1.Frame 0 two-wheeled machines are single track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the exper- tise of the operator. Every operator should know the foll...

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    R 1-2 safety information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-1.Frame 6. Ride cautiously in unfamiliar areas. You may encounter hidden obstacles which could cause an acci- dent. 7. The operatorÕs posture is important for proper control. The operator should keep both hands on the han...

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    L 1-3 safety information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-1.Frame loading and accessories adding accessories or cargo to your machine can adversely affect stability and handling if the weight dis- tribution of the machine is changed. To avoid the possibility of an accident, extr...

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    R 1-4 safety information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-1.Frame 2. Caution must be used if adding electrical accessories. If these accessories exceed the capacity of the machineÕs electrical system, an electric failure could result, which could cause a dangerous loss of lights...

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    L 1-5 safety information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-1.Frame eau01277 location of the important label please read the following label carefully before operating this machine. 1 warning before you operate this vehicle, read the ownerÕs manual. English 3hp-21568-00

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    R 2-1 description /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-2.Frame left view controls/instruments eau00026 right view 1. Fuel cock (page 3-4) 2. Starter (choke) (page 3-5) 3. Air filter (page 6-7) 4. Oil tank (page 3-4) 5. Oil level window (page 3-3) 6. Shift pedal (page 3-1) 7. Seat (p...

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    L 3-1 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame eau00027 1. Engine stop switch Òengine stopÓ eau00118* handlebar switch eau00137 engine stop switch Òengine stopÓ the engine stop switch is a safety de- vice for use in an emergency such as when the ...

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    R 3-2 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame 1. Front brake lever eau00158 front brake lever the front brake lever is located on the right handlebar. Pull it toward the han- dlebar to apply the front brake. 1. Rear brake pedal eau00162 rear bra...

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    L 3-3 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame 1. Filler tube 2. Fuel level eau01183 fuel make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown in the illustra- tion. Ew000130 do not overfill...

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    R 3-4 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame 1. Oil tank filler cap recommended oil: yamalube 2 or 2-stroke engine oil (jaso fc grade or iso eg-c, eg-d grade) oil tank capacity: 1,0 l 1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒoffÓ eau01121 fuel cock the f...

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    L 3-5 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame 1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒresÓ res this indicates reserve. If you run out of fuel while riding, move the lever to this position. Fill the tank at the first oppor- tunity. Be sure to set the fuel...

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    R 3-6 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame 1. Open eau02991 seat to open the seat turn the lever as shown. To lock the seat install the seat in its original position. Note: make sure that the seat is securely fit- ted..

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    L 3-7 instrument and control functions /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-3.Frame 1. Position indicator eau00300 rear shock absorber adjustment each shock absorber is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring. Adjust spring preload as follows. Turn the ad- justing ring in dire...

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    R 4-1 pre-operation checks /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-4.Frame owners are personally responsible for their vehicleÕs condition. Your machineÕs vital functions can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the...

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    L 4-2 pre-operation checks /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-4.Frame note: pre-operation checks should be made each time the machine is used. Such an inspection can be thoroughly accomplished in a very short time, and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involv...

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    R 5-1 operation and important riding points /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-5.Frame eau00374 l this model is designed for off- road use only. In most instanc- es, it is illegal to ride this model (either day or night) on any pub- lic street or highway. L never start your engine...

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    L 5-2 operation and important riding points /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-5.Frame 1. Shift pedal n. Neutral eau00423 shifting the transmission lets you control the amount of power you have available at a given speed for starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The use of ...

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    R 5-3 operation and important riding points /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-5.Frame 0 ~ 10 hours avoid continuous operation above half throttle. Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes after every hour of operation. Vary the speed of the ma- chine from time to time....

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    L 6-1 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau00465 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your machine in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the machine owner. The maintenanc...

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    R 6-2 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau00473 periodic maintenance and lubrication no. Item checks and maintenance jobs initial (1 month) every 6 months 12 months 1 * fuel line ¥ check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. ¥ replace if ...

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    L 6-3 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame * since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a yamaha dealer. Eau00479 note: the air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in u...

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    R 6-4 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Panel a eau01777 panel removal and installation the panel illustrated needs to be re- moved to perform some of the mainte- nance described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time the...

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    L 6-5 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame a. Spark plug gap eau01651 spark plug inspection the spark plug is an important engine component and should be inspected periodically, preferably by a yamaha dealer. The condition of the spark p...

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    R 6-6 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Dipstick 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark eau02994 transmission oil oil level measurement 1. Place the machine on a level place and hold it in an upright position. Warm up the engi...

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    L 6-7 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 5. Fill the engine with oil. Install the dipstick and tighten it. Ec000077 caution: l do not put in any chemical addi- tives. Transmission oil also lu- bricates the clutch and additives could ca...

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    R 6-8 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 4. Apply the recommended oil to the entire surface of the air filter ele- ment and squeeze out the excess oil. It should be wet but not drip- ping. Recommended oil: engine oil 5. Install the air...

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    L 6-9 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau00633 idle speed adjustment note: a diagnostic tachometer must be used for this procedure. 1. Attach the tachometer. Start the engine and warm it up for a few minutes at approximately 1,000 t...

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    R 6-10 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut c. Free play 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to increase free play and in direction b to decrease free play. 3. Tighten the locknut. ...

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    L 6-11 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame front manufacturer size type cheng shin 2.50-18 4pr knobby rear manufacturer size type cheng shin 3.00-16 4pr knobby minimum tire tread depth (front and rear) 1.0 mm eau00680 l it is dangerous ...

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    R 6-12 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Locknut 1 2. Adjusting bolt 2 3. Locknut 3 4. Adjusting nut 4 c. Free play eau02996 clutch lever free play adjustment the clutch lever free play should be ad- justed to 10 ~ 15 mm. 1. Loosen...

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    L 6-13 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt c. Free play eau01472 front brake lever free play adjustment the front brake lever free play should be adjusted to 10 ~ 15 mm. 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le...

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    R 6-14 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Adjusting nut turn the adjusting nut in direction a to increase free play and in direction b to decrease free play. Ew000102 l brake pedal free play should be checked whenever the chain is a...

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    L 6-15 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Adjusting nut eau00752 drive chain slack adjustment 1. Loosen the rear brake adjusting nut. 1. Cotter pin 2. Axle nut 3. Sprocket shaft nut 4. Locknut 5. Adjusting bolt 6. Alignment marks 2....

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    R 6-16 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Cotter pin 6. Insert a new cotter pin into the axle nut and bend the end of the cotter pin as shown in the illustration. If the notch in the nut and the cotter pin hole do not match, tighten...

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    L 6-17 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau00773 throttle cable and grip lubrication the throttle twist grip assembly should be greased at the time that the cable is lubricated, since the grip must be re- moved to get at the end of t...

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    R 6-18 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau02985 brake and clutch lever lubrication lubricate the pivoting parts. Recommended lubricant: engine oil eau02986 sidestand lubrication lubricate the sidestand pivoting point and metal-to-me...

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    L 6-19 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau02939 front fork inspection visual check ew000115 securely support the machine so there is no danger of it falling over. Check for scratches or damage on the inner tube and excessive oil lea...

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    R 6-20 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau01144 wheel bearings if there is play in the front or rear wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have a yamaha dealer in- spect the wheel bearings. Eau01579 supporting the machin...

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    L 6-21 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 1. Adjusting nut 2. Cable 3. Cotter pin 4. Axle nut eau00906 front wheel removal ew000122 l it is advisable to have a yamaha dealer service the wheel. L securely support the machine so there is...

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    R 6-22 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 5. Install the cotter pin. Ew000124 always use a new cotter pin. 6. Install the brake cable and adjust- ing nut. 7. Adjust the brake lever free play. (see page 6-13.) 1. Cotter pin 2. Nut 3. Br...

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    L 6-23 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame 6. Pull out the axle. 7. Slide the wheel to the right and pull it backwards to remove. Eau01686* rear wheel installation 1. Install the rear wheel and the axle. 2. Install the axle nut and let ...

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    R 6-24 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau01008 troubleshooting although yamaha machines receive a rigid inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignit...

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    L 6-25 periodic maintenance and minor repair /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-6.Frame eau01532 troubleshooting chart ew000125 never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. Check if there is fuel in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel enough fuel. No fuel. Go ...

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    R 7-1 machine care and storage /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-7.Frame eau01518* care the exposure of its technology makes a machine charming but also vulnera- ble. Although high-quality components are used, they are not all rust-resistant. While a rusty exhaust pipe may remain...

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    L 7-2 machine care and storage /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-7.Frame eca00010 caution: l avoid using strong acidic wheel cleaners, especially on spoked wheels. If you do use such products for hard-to-remove dirt, do not leave it on any long- er than instructed, then thor- oug...

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    R 7-3 machine care and storage /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-7.Frame 1. Clean your machine with cold wa- ter and soap after the engine has cooled down. Eca00012 caution: do not use warm water since it in- creases the corrosive action of the salt. 2. Be sure to apply a corrosi...

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    L 7-4 machine care and storage /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-7.Frame storage short-term always store your machine in a cool, dry place and, if necessary, protect it against dust with a porous cover. Eca00014 caution: l storing the machine in a poorly ventilated room or coveri...

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    R 7-5 machine care and storage /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-7.Frame 7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, then raise the machine so that both of its wheels are off the ground. Alternatively, turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the ti...

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    L 8-1 specifications /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-8.Frame specifications model rt100 dimensions overall length 1,795 mm overall width 760 mm overall height 960 mm seat height 730 mm wheelbase 1,190 mm ground clearance 200 mm minimum turning radius 1,810 mm basic weight (with...

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    R 8-2 specifications /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-8.Frame transmission primary reduction system helical gear primary reduction ratio 3.895 secondary reduction system chain drive secondary reduction ratio 3.429 transmission type constant mesh 5-speed operation left foot opera...

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    L 8-3 specifications /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-8.Frame suspension front type telescopic fork rear type swingarm shock absorbers front coil spring / oil damper rear coil spring / oil damper spring preload adjustable wheel travel front 110 mm rear 80 mm electrical system ig...

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    R 8-4 specifications /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-8.Frame eau01064 how to use the conversion table all specification data in this manual are listed in si and metric units. Use this table to convert metric unit data to imperial unit data. Ex. Metric multiplier imperial **mm 0...

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    L 9-1 consumer information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-9.Frame eau01039 1. Vehicle identification number eau01043* vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe. Record this number in the space pro- vided. Vehicle ide...

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    R 9-2 consumer information /home/imai/imai_data/ymc-om/ab9239_rt100-26/english/e-9.Frame eau01388 noise regulation (for australia) tampering with noise con- trol system prohibited owners are warned that the law may prohibit: (a) the removal or rendering inopera- tive by any person other than for pur...

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    Printed in japan 99 · 5 - 0.3 × 1 cr (e) printed on recycled paper yamaha motor co., ltd..