maintenance YAMAHA TT-R50E 2022 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU46252
A djustin g the clutch free play
The clutch free play must be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Remove the clutch adjusting screw cover by removing the
screws.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a) until resis-
tance is felt, and then turn it 1/8
turn in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut to the speci- fied torque.
TIP
When tightening the locknut, hold the
clutch adjusting screw with a screw-
driver so that it does not turn together
with the locknut.
5. Install the clutch adjusting screwcover by installing the screws.
1. Screw
2. Clutch adjusting screw cover
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
Tightening torque:
Locknut: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)
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7
EAU22133
A djustin g the brake lever free
play
Measure the brake lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the brake lever free play adjusting
nut at the brake shoe plate in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
WARNING
EWA10651
If proper a djustment cannot b e ob-
taine d as d escri bed , have a Yamaha
d ealer make this a djustment.
1. Brake lever free play
Brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1
1
(a) (b)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-18
7
EAU44673
A djustin g the brake pe dal free
play
Measure the brake pedal free play at
the brake pedal end as shown.
Periodically check the brake pedal free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
WARNING
EWA14821
 After a djustin g the d rive chain
slack or removin g an d installin g
the rear wheel, always check
the brake ped al free play.
 If proper a djustment cannot b e
o btaine d as d escribed , have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad -
justment.
1. Brake pedal free play
Brake ped al free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1
(b)
(a)
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU44821
Checkin g the shift pe dal
The operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU22363
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake shoes
Front
Rear
The front and rear brake shoes must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake is provid-
ed with a wear indicator, which allows
you to check the brake shoe wear with-
out 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 indica-
tor reaches the wear limit line, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set.
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
1
2
21
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-20
7
EAU22762
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU82990To check the d rive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
3. Remove the lower chain cover by removing the bolts.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as shown. 5. Install the lower chain cover by in-
stalling the bolts.
6. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overloa d the en gine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or b reakag e. To prevent
this from occurrin g, keep the
d rive chain slack within the
specified limits. [ECA10572]
EAU83000
To adjust the d rive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Remove the lower chain cover by removing the bolts.
2. Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, axle nut, and lock-
nut at each end of the swingarm.
1. Bolt
2. Lower chain cover
1. Drive chain slack
1
2
1
Drive chain slack: 35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
2
3
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3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
4. Tighten the axle nut and bothlocknuts to the specified torques. 5. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 7-18.)
6. Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
7. Install the lower chain cover by in- stalling the bolts.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
231
(b)(a)
321
Ti
ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut: 60 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lb·ft)
Locknut:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
ca bles
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 not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-23
7
EAU23115
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d cab le
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
EAU43623
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake lever
The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivot should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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7
EAU23185
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake pe dal
The operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan d
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the si destan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAUM2701
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
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. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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