tires YAMAHA TTR50 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS..............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................2-1
DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch .....................................4-1
Handlebar switches .........................4-1
Speed limiter ...................................4-2
Shift pedal .......................................4-3
Brake lever ......................................4-3
Brake pedal .....................................4-3
Fuel tank cap ...................................4-4
Fuel ..................................................4-4
Fuel tank breather hose...................4-6
Fuel cock .........................................4-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................4-8
Seat .................................................4-8
Sidestand ........................................4-9
Starting circuit cut-off system .........4-9 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine................... 6-2
Shifting............................................ 6-2
Engine break-in............................... 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .................................. 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Checking the spark plug................. 7-6
Engine oil ........................................ 7-7
Cleaning the air filter element ......... 7-8
Cleaning the spark arrester .......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling speed......................................... 7-11
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 7-12
Valve clearance............................. 7-12
Tires .............................................. 7-13
Spoke wheels ............................... 7-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 7-15 Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free play ............................................ 7-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-17
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ......................................... 7-17
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-18
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the brake lever ................................. 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 7-21
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 7-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-22
Checking the steering ................... 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-23
Battery........................................... 7-23
Replacing the fuse ........................ 7-25
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-26
Front wheel ................................... 7-26
Rear wheel .................................... 7-28
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-30
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-31
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-7
1
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
******
*** kW *** kg1
23
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
****1
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure
when the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
1
2
3 Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order 1
Year of construction
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SAFETY INFORMATION
2-3
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.
Loa din g
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 40.0 kg (88 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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products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
 Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution. If acces-
sories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area,
they must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to
a minimum. • Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-13 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin
g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
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Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-20
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-18, 7-19
Wheels an d tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-13, 7-14
Shift pe dal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary. 7-17
Brake pe dal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
7-21
Brake lever • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary. 7-20
Si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-21
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
—
En gine stop switch • Check operation. 4-1
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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EAU3534D
General maintenance and lu brication chartTIP From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or 30 hours 3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or 90 hours 5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or 150 hours
1 *Clutch • Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary. √√√
2 *Front brake • Check operation.
• Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
3 *Rear brake • Check operation.
• Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
4 *Wheels • Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary. √√√
5 *Tires • Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
6 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.
√√
7 *Swin garm pivot bearin gs • Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
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7-13
7
EAU39826
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA15371
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d tires
(i.e., when the temperature of the
tires equals the am bient tempera-
ture).
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 side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately. Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with
spoke wheels and tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an
d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may b e different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Stan dar d tire air pressure:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear): 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
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7
WARNING
EWA15542
Have a Yamaha d ealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
in g the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
ri din g sta bility an d can lead to
loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience.
 It is not recommen ded to patch
a puncture d tu be. If unavoid -
a b le, however, patch the tu be very carefully an
d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality pro duct.
 Ride conservatively after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seatin g may cause tire failure,
which may result in damag e to
the motorcycle an d injury to the
ri der.
EAU21944
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mod el are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mo del.To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage, and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
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 han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C183A
Rear tire: Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/C183A
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-3
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8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA14502
Contaminants on the b rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before rid ing at hi gher
spee ds, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.NOTICE
ECA10801
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, b ut
treat them with a suita ble care
prod uct.
 Avoi d usin g a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIPConsult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
EAU26153
Stora geShort-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, stab les (because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
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8-4
82. 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.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex- cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
7-23.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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