maintenance YAMAHA JOG50R 2008 User Guide
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WARNING
●Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final trans-
mission case.
●Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAUS1200
Coolant (only for liquid-
cooled models)
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.
EAUM2101
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
●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.
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant level 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.
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt) (0.10 Imp.qt)
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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CAUTION:
●If coolant is not available, use
distilled 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 coo-
lant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will
not be protected against frost
and corrosion.
●If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content ofthe coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
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WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
5. Close the reservoir cap, and then
install the cowling.
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Changing the coolantEWA10380
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WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant.
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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.
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Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, all car-
buretor adjustments should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and
experience.
EAU21370
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 2-5 mm (0.08-0.2 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
NOTE:
The engine idling speed must be
correctly adjusted before checking
and adjusting the throttle cable free
play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (a). To decrease the
throttle cable free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your vehi-
cle, note the following points regar-
ding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
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WARNING
●The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperatu-
re of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
●The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories appro-
ved for this model.EWA11200
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WARNING
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characte-
ristics of your vehicle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
●NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHI-
CLE! Operation of an overloa-
ded vehicle may result in tire
damage, loss of control, or
severe injury. Make sure that
the total weight of rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
●Do not carry along loosely pac-
ked items, which can shift
during a ride.
●Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
vehicle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
●Adjust the tire air pressure with
regard to the load.
●Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires):
0~90 kg (0~198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
200 kPa (28 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
2)
CS50/CS50M 90~169 kg
(198~373 lb)
CS50Z 90~166 kg (198~366 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
225 kPa (32 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2)
Maximum load*:
CS50/CS50M 169 kg (373 lb)
CS50Z 166 kg (366 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always
comply with the local regulations.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires.
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WARNING
●Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
vehicle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
●The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, inclu-
ding the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional know-
ledge and experience.
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Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your vehi-
cle, note the following points regar-
ding the specified wheels.
●The wheel rims should be chec-
ked for cracks, bends or warpage
before each ride. If any damage
is found, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair
to the wheel. A deformed or crac-
ked wheel must be replaced.
●The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
●Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for
it to develop its optimal characte-
ristics.
Front tire:
Size:
110/70-12 47L
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN TIRE/C922
Rear tire:
Size:
120/70-12 51L
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN TIRE/C922
Minimum tire tread depth (front
and rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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EAUT1220
Checking the front brake
lever free play
1. Front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2~5 mm (0.08~0.20 in) as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer check the brake system.
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WARNING
An incorrect brake lever free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the vehicle until the brake system
has been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake
lever free play
1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5~10 mm (0.20~0.40 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
1. Adjusting nut
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake
shoe plate in direction (a). To decrea-
se the brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
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WARNING
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
(a)
(b)
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Checking the front brake
pads and rear brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear bra-
ke shoes must be checked for wear at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
1. Check plug1. Lining thickness
Check each front brake pad for
damage and measure the lining thick-
ness. If a brake pad is damaged or if
the lining thickness is less than
3.1 mm (0.12 in), have a Yamaha dea-
ler replace the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake shoes
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit line
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check
the brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying
the brake. If a brake shoe has worn to
the point that the wear indicator rea-
ches the wear limit line, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the brake shoes as
a set.
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Checking the brake fluid
level
1. Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low bra-
ke fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage. If
the brake fluid level is low, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
●When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of themaster cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
●Use only the recommended qua-
lity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, cau-
sing leakage and poor braking
performance.
●Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performan-
ce.
●Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
●Brake fluid may deteriorate pain-
ted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
●As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the brake
master cylinder and caliper as well as
the brake hose replaced at the inter-
vals listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
●Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
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Lubricating the front and
rear brake levers
The pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers must be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand
1. Centerstand
The operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
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WARNING
If the centerstand does not move
up and down smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricants:
Front brake lever:
Silicone grease
Rear brake lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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