suspension YAMAHA PW50 2015 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
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2soning, 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 venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
 Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
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Adding accessories to your motorcycle
can adversely affect stability and han-
dling if the weight distribution of the
motorcycle is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding accessories to
your motorcycle. Use extra care when
riding a motorcycle that has added ac-
cessories. Here are some general
guidelines to follow if adding accesso-
ries to your motorcycle: Operation of an overloa
ded vehicle
coul d cause an acci dent.
 The weight of the operator must
not exceed 25 kg (55 lb).
 Accessory weight should be kept
as low and close to the motorcy-
cle as possible. Securely pack
your heaviest items as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible
and make sure to distribute the
weight as evenly as possible on
both sides of the motorcycle to
minimize imbalance or instability.
 Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories are securely attached
to the motorcycle before riding.
Check accessory mounts fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, an d
Mo difications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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2the 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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 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)
Loa din g:Maximum rider weight:
25.0 kg (55 lb)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:
10x1.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
10x1.50Front brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Left hand operationFront suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel:
60 mm (2.4 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 50 mm (2.0 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:CDI
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