tire type YAMAHA TTR50 2011 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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3. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
4. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. WARNING!
Use only a dedicated parts
cleaning solvent. To avoid therisk of fire or explosion, do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
[EWA10431]
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the foam
material, handle it gently and
carefully, and do not twist or
wring it.
[ECA10511]
5. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
6. Insert the mesh and the sponge
material into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh and the sponge material
are properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The engine should
never be operated without the
mesh and the sponge material
installed, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
[ECA15572]
7. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
1. Sponge material
1. Air filter mesh
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7tion (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. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10571]
TIPUsing 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.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 7-16.)
EAU23016
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive 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
ECA10583
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on the entire
chain, making sure that all side
plates and rollers have been suffi-
ciently oiled.
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nutTightening torques:
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
(b)(a)3
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Transmission type:
Constant mesh 3-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
39/12 (3.250)
2nd:
33/19 (1.736)
3rd:
28/23 (1.217)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube backbone
Caster angle:
25.50 °
Trail:
34.0 mm (1.34 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBYRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Loading:Maximum rider weight:
40.0 kg (88 lb)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
10x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
10x1.40Front brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil springWheel travel:
96.0 mm (3.78 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
71.0 mm (2.80 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT4B-5
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 2.5 AhFuse:Fuse:
10.0 A
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