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EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel b earings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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Battery
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-9.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery coupler connection needs
to be checked to make sure that it is
securely connected.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt
me dical attention.
1. Battery
2. Battery coupler
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EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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Front wheel
EAU56364
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Remove the front fork leg guard
from each front fork leg by remov-
ing the bolts.
2. Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel by removing the brake lever
free play adjusting nut at the brake
camshaft lever, then remove the
cable from the brake camshaft le-
ver.
1. Front fork leg guard
2. Bolt
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3. Loosen the axle nut.
4. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
5. Remove the axle nut and washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel. To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle from the right side.
TIP
Make sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it ison the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
4. Install the washer and axle nut, and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
1. Brake cable
2. Brake camshaft lever
3. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
21
1. Wheel axle
1. Slot
2. Retainer
2
1
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7 5. Connect the brake cable to the
brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake lever free play ad-
justing nut on the brake cable.
TIP
If the spring was removed, install it
onto the brake cable with its smaller di-
ameter end facing down.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play.(See page 7-17.)
7. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
8. Install each front fork leg guard by installing the bolts.
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Rear wheel
EAU56732
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then discon-
nect the brake rod from the brake
camshaft lever.
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
1. Brake cable
2. Spring
1
2
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Locknut
5. Drive chain puller
1
5
43
2
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3. Fully loosen the locknut and drive
chain slack adjusting nut on each
end of the swingarm.
4. Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on
page 7-29.
5. Remove the axle nut, washer and the drive chain puller at the left
side, then pull the wheel axle out
together with the drive chain puller
from the right side.
6. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIP
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
7. Remove the wheel.
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket, lift the rear wheel off the
ground, and then install the wheel
by inserting the wheel axle togeth-
er with the drive chain puller from
the right side.
TIP
Make sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
swingarm.
2. Install the drive chain puller at theleft side, washer and axle nut.
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake rod
3. Brake camshaft lever
1. Wheel axle
12
3
1
1. Slot
2. Retainer
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7 3. Connect the brake rod to the
brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake pedal free play ad-
justing nut onto the brake rod.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 7-20.)
6. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
7. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-18.)
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Trou bleshootin g
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, d o
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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EAU37834
Matte color caution
NOTICE
ECA15193
Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colore d finishe d parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
a d vice on what pro ducts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical prod ucts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applied to any matte colored fin-
ishe d parts.
EAU40466
Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a mo-
torcycle. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its
life and optimize its performance.
Before cleanin g
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov- ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleanin g
NOTICE
ECA10773
Avoi d usin g stron g aci dic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoke d
wheels. If such pro ducts are
use d on har d-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
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fected
area any lon ger than in-
structed . Also, thorou ghly rinse
the area off with water, immed i-
ately dry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
 Improper cleanin g can damag e
plastic parts (such as cowlin gs,
panels, win dshield s, hea dlig ht
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) an d
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or spon ge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
ou ghly cleaned with water, di-
lute d mil d d eter gent with water
may be used . Be sure to rinse
off any d etergent resi due usin g
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
 Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d usin g cloths or
spon ges which have b een in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g pro ducts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
 Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepag e and
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches an d li ghts), breather
hoses an d vents.
 For motorcycles equippe d with
a win dshiel d: Do not use stron g
cleaners or har d spon ges as
they will cause dullin g or scratchin
g. Some cleanin g
compoun ds for plastic may
leave scratches on the win d-
shiel d. Test the pro duct on a
small hidden part of the win d-
shiel d to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the win d-
shiel d is scratche d, use a quality
plast

ic polishin g compoun d af-
ter washin g.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
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Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.
Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating. 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.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/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.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:1305 mm (51.4 in)
Overall width:
595 mm (23.4 in)
Overall height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Seat height: 555 mm (21.9 in)
Wheelbase:
925 mm (36.4 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
57 kg (126 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
Curb weight): 97 kg (214 lb)
Noise an d vi bration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
76.7 dB(A) at 4250 r/min (TT-R50E)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (TT-R50E)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (TT-R50E)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Air cooled
Valve train: SOHC
Number of cylinders: Single cylinder
Displacement:
49 cm³
Bore × stroke:
36.0 × 48.6 mm (1.42 × 1.91 in)
Compression ratio: 9.5 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40 Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element: Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
3.1 L (0.8 US gal, 0.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 0.4 L (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp.gal)
Car buretor:
Type × quantity:
VM11 × 1
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal, multiple-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:3.722 (67/18)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
2.846 (37/13)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 3-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:3.250 (39/12)
2nd: 1.737 (33/19)
3rd:
1.217 (28/23)
Chassis:
Frame type: Backbone
Caster angle:
25.50 °
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