transmission YAMAHA TZR50 2011 User Guide

TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is positio-
ned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result
in a false reading.
3. Remove the oil check bolt, and
then check the oil level.
TIP
The oil should be at the brim of the
check hole.
4. If the oil is below the brim of the
check hole, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level, and then install
the oil filler cap.
5. Install the oil check bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.To change the transmission oil
1. Oil check bolt
2. Transmission oil drain bolt
3. Washer
1. Place an oil pan under the trans-
mission oil case to collect the
used oil.
2. Remove the drain bolt and the oil
check bolt to drain the oil.
3. Install the drain bolt and the
check bolt, and then tighten them
to the specified torques.4. Remove the oil filler cap, refill
with the specified amount of the
recommended transmission oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap. NOTICE: Make sure
that no foreign material enters
the transmission case.
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5. Start the engine and let it idle for
several minutes while checking
the transmission oil case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, imme-
diately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 8-1
Oil change quantity:
0.75 L (0.79 US qt, 0.66 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
17.5 Nm (1.7 m•kgf, 12.7 ft•lbf)
Oil check bolt:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kgf, 4.3 ft•lbf)
Tightening torque:
Oil check bolt:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kgf, 4.3 ft•lbf)
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be chec-
ked before each ride and adjusted if
necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the
sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the dri-
ve chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tigh-
test portion of the drive chain,
and then measure the drive chain
slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is inco-
rrect, adjust it as follows.
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When checking the drive chain slack,
the chain tensioner should not be tou-
ching the drive chain.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Remove the cotter pin from the
axle nut, and then loosen the axle
nut.
2. Loosen the chain puller locknut
at each end of the swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive chain, turn
the drive chain slack adjusting
bolt on each end side of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loo-
sen the drive chain, turn the
adjusting bolt on each side of theswingarm in direction (b), and
then push the rear wheel forward.
NOTICE: Improper drive chain
slack will overload the engine
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 wit-
hin the specified limits.
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TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Chain puller locknut
3. Alignment marks
Drive chain slack:
20.0–25.0 mm (0.79–0.98 in)
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2202 mm (86.7 in)
Overall width:
689 mm (27.1 in)
Overall height:
1175 mm (46.3 in)
Seat height:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1341 mm (52.8 in)
Ground clearance:
151 mm (5.94 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2900 mm (114.2 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
124.0 kg (273 lb)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.7 cm
3
Bore x stroke:
40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.59 x 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
11.50 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)Type:
YAMALUBE 2 or 2-stroke engine oil
(JASO FC grade) or (ISO EG-C or EG-D
grade)
Quantity:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:Oil change quantity:
0.75 L (0.79 US qt, 0.66 Imp.qt)
Type:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.29 L (0.31 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.70 L (0.74 US qt, 0.62 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
13.8 L (3.65 US gal, 3.04 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.2 L (0.58 US gal, 0.48 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Manufacturer:
DELL’ORTO
Type x quantity:
PHBN 16 x 1
Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK / BR9 ES
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
71/20 (3.55)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
60/11 (5.45)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:1st:
36/12 (3.00)
2nd:
33/16 (2.062)
3rd:
29/19 (1.526)
4th:
27/22 (1.227)
5th:
25/24 (1.041)
6th:
24/25 (0.960)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Transmission oil .......................................6-11
Troubleshooting .......................................6-36
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-37
Turn signal indicator light ...........................3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing......6-34
Turn signal switch ......................................3-4
VVehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-30
Wheels .....................................................6-19
INDEX
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