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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL TT-R50EB LIT-11626-25-38 1P6-F8199-17...
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EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION EAU39295 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha TT-R50EB. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
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Your motorcycle is equipped with an adjustable speed limiter. Yamaha recommends that all beginners start off with the speed limiter adjusting screw turned in to limit the amount of speed available while they learn. The adjusting screw may be gradually turned out to increase maximum speed as the beginner becomes more familiar with operating the motorcycle.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY – Adjusting the brake lever free LABELS ..........1-1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 5-1 play ........... 7-15 Adjusting the brake pedal free SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT play ........... 7-16 RIDING POINTS ........ 6-1 Checking the shift pedal ....
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..........8-1 Matte color caution ......8-1 Care ..........8-1 Storage ...........8-3 SPECIFICATIONS ......9-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION...10-1 Identification numbers ....10-1 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY ....10-3 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ........10-5...
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer. NOTICE Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid draining the battery.
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU4121A Safe Riding yourself conspicuous appears to Perform the pre-operation checks each be very effective in reducing the time you use the vehicle to make sure it chance of this type of accident. Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to Therefore: As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- inspect or maintain the vehicle properly...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Many accidents have been caused Protective Apparel Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by error of the motorcycle opera- The majority of fatalities from motorcy- All engine exhaust contains carbon tor. A typical error made by the op- cle accidents are the result of head in- monoxide, a deadly gas.
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Adding accessories to your motorcycle motorcycle before riding. mended by Yamaha, even if sold and can adversely affect stability and han- Check accessory mounts fre- installed by a Yamaha dealer. dling if the weight distribution of the mo- quently.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Never install accessories that tor and may limit control ability, Check that the fuel cock (if would impair the performance of therefore, such accessories are equipped) is in the “OFF” position your motorcycle. Carefully inspect not recommended. and that there are no fuel leaks. the accessory before using it to Use caution when adding electri- Point the front wheel straight...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU40340 EWA10072 EAU12348 Main switch Handlebar switches WARNING Never turn the key to “OFF” while Left the vehicle is moving, otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off, which may result in loss of con- trol or an accident. The main switch controls the ignition 1.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12660 EAU39864 Engine stop switch “ ” Speed limiter Set this switch to “ ” before starting Your motorcycle is equipped with an the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to adjustable speed limiter. The speed stop the engine in case of an emergen- limiter keeps the throttle from fully cy, such as when the vehicle overturns...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU39851 EAU12890 EAU12941 Shift pedal Brake lever Brake pedal 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal 2. Neutral position The brake lever is located at the right The brake pedal is on the right side of This motorcycle is equipped with a con- handlebar grip.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13182 EAU13212 Fuel tank cap Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank. EWA10881 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, follow 1.
Your Yamaha engine has been de- signed to use regular unleaded gaso- line with a pump octane number [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13561 This indicates reserve. If you run out of Fuel cock fuel while riding, move the lever to this The fuel cock supplies fuel from the position. Fill the tank at the first oppor- tank to the carburetor while filtering it al- tunity.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13590 EAU13960 Starter (choke) lever “ ” Seat To remove the seat Remove the bolts, and then pull the seat off. 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 1. Starter (choke) lever “ ” 2. Place the seat in the original posi- Starting a cold engine requires a richer tion, and then tighten the bolts.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU37490 EAU41611 Sidestand Starting circuit cut-off system The sidestand is located on the left side The starting circuit cut-off system pre- of the frame. Raise the sidestand or vents starting when the transmission is lower it with your foot while holding the in gear.
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With the engine turned off: 1. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha 2. Turn the key to “ON”. dealer check the system before riding. 3. Shift the transmission into gear.
7-16, 7-17 • Adjust if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 7-12, 7-20 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-19 • Lubricate if necessary. • Check chain slack. • Adjust if necessary. Drive chain 7-17, 7-19 • Check chain condition. • Lubricate if necessary. •...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16640 EAU39901 ECA15441 Starting a warm engine Shifting NOTICE Follow the same procedure as for start- Even with the transmission in ing a cold engine with the exception the neutral position, do not that the starter (choke) is not required coast for long periods of time when the engine is warm.
Since the engine is brand new, do not shifting to the next higher gear. during the engine break-in period, put an excessive load on it for the first 5 immediately have a Yamaha dealer hours of operation. The various parts in EAU16710 check the vehicle.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17171 Parking When parking, stop the engine, remove the key from the main switch, and then turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”. EWA10311 WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestri- ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned.
– possibly leading to pending on the weather, terrain, geo- that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha death. See page 2-2 for more in- graphical location, and individual use, dealers are trained and equipped to...
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 technical skills.
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 technical skills.
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• Replace if necessary. Shock absorber assem- • Check operation and for oil leakage. √ 15 * • Replace if necessary. • Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thor- √ √ √ 16 * Control cables oughly.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU40000 The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Do not attempt to 1. Spark plug gap diagnose such problems yourself. In- Spark plug gap: stead, have a Yamaha dealer check 1. Spark plug cap 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) the vehicle. 2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with a spark plug wrench available at a Yamaha dealer.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT To install the spark plug EAU49932 Engine oil 1. Clean the surface of the spark plug The engine oil level should be checked gasket and its mating surface, and before each ride. In addition, the oil then wipe off any grime from the must be changed at the intervals spec- spark plug threads.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, EAU39834 Recommended engine oil: Cleaning the air filter element the engine oil drain bolt and its See page 9-1. The air filter element should be cleaned gasket to drain the oil from the Oil change quantity: as follows at the intervals specified in 0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
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4. Clean the sponge material with solvent, and then squeeze the re- Recommended oil: maining solvent out. WARNING! Yamaha foam air filter oil or other Use only a dedicated parts quality foam air filter oil cleaning solvent. To avoid the...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU40421 Cleaning the spark arrester The spark arrester should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EWA10980 WARNING Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components. 1. Air filter check hose 1.
Tailpipe bolt: follows at the intervals specified in the 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf) Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- periodic maintenance and lubrication sary professional knowledge and expe- chart. rience. The adjustment described in the...
(b). resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Throttle grip free play 1.
After extensive tests, only the tires list- The tire air pressure should be checked ed below have been approved for this and, if necessary, adjusted before each model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ride. 1. Tire sidewall EWA15370 2. Tire tread depth...
The clutch free play must be checked ing the tires, should be left to a WARNING and, if necessary, adjusted as follows Yamaha dealer, who has the The wheels on this model are not de- at the intervals specified in the periodic necessary professional knowl- signed for use with tubeless tires.
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified 1. Brake lever free play torque. If proper adjustment cannot be ob- The brake lever free play should mea- tained as described, have a Yamaha Tightening torque: sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) as dealer make this adjustment. Locknut: shown.
Adjusting the brake pedal free Checking the shift pedal play 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. 1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut EWA14820 WARNING 1.
When checking and adjusting the drive reaches the wear limit line, have a chain slack, there should be no weight Yamaha dealer replace the brake on the motorcycle. shoes as a set. 1. Brake shoe wear indicator 2.
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Using the alignment marks on each EAU40113 To adjust the drive chain slack side of the swingarm, make sure that Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad- both drive chain pullers are in the same justing the drive chain slack. position for proper wheel alignment.
If a cable is damaged wet areas. Service the drive chain as or does not move smoothly, have a follows. Yamaha dealer check or replace it. 1. Alignment marks ECA10583 WARNING! Damage to the outer 2. Drive chain puller...
The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addi- tion, the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance chart. The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover.
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat- face and hold it in an upright posi- be checked before each ride, and the ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal specified in the periodic maintenance...
To charge the battery 3. Fully charge the battery before in- Electrolyte is poisonous and Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- stallation. NOTICE: When install- dangerous since it contains sul- tery as soon as possible if it seems to...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ECA16530 EAU42024 Replacing the fuse NOTICE The fuse is located inside the battery Always keep the battery charged. coupler. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. 1. Bolt 2. Battery 3. Battery cover 4. Disconnect the battery coupler. 1.
9. Turn the key to “ON”. 10. If the fuse immediately blows To service the front wheel again, have a Yamaha dealer 1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle check the electrical system. by using a motorcycle stand or, if...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24360 camshaft lever, then remove the 4. Lift the front wheel off the ground Front wheel cable from the brake camshaft le- according to the procedure in the ver. previous section “Supporting the EAU39793 motorcycle”. To remove the front wheel 5.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7. While applying the front brake, EAU25080 Rear wheel push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper EAU39774 fork operation. To remove the rear wheel 8. Install each front fork leg guard by EWA10821 WARNING installing the bolts.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7. Remove the wheel. EAU39783 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 drive chain puller and the wheel by in- serting the wheel axle from the right-hand side.
However, should your motorcycle Tightening torque: require any repair, take it to a Yamaha Axle nut: 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf) dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and 7.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
Be ble. Rust and corrosion can develop Cleaning even if high-quality components are sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for ECA10772 used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- advice on what products to use be- NOTICE fore cleaning the vehicle.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE off any detergent residue using Test the product on a small hid- 2. Apply a corrosion protection spray plenty of water, as it is harmful den part of the windshield to on all metal, including chrome- and to plastic parts.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8. Let the motorcycle dry completely EAU26152 Storage before storing or covering it. Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on EWA14501 what products to use. Short-term WARNING Always store your motorcycle in a cool, Contaminants on the brakes or tires dry place and, if necessary, protect it can cause loss of control.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 2. For motorcycles equipped with a WARNING! To prevent dam- cessively cold or warm place [less fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi- age or injury from sparking, than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30 tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to make sure to ground the °C (90 °F)].
Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and mod- el label information in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle is stolen. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1.
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This information will be illustration. This label shows specifica- needed when ordering spare parts from tions related to exhaust emissions as a Yamaha dealer. required by federal law, state law and Environment Canada. 10-2...
1. Operate and maintain the motorcycle as date limitations. Covered off-road motorcycles are specified in the appropriate Owner's Manual, those units certified by Yamaha to EPA noise reg- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, ulations and come equipped from the factory with MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY 2.
This excellent Y.E.S. plan coverage is only available to dealer to see how comforting uninterrupted factory- Yamaha owners like you, and only while your Yamaha is still backed protection can be. within the Yamaha Limited Warranty period. So visit your authorized Yamaha dealer to get all the facts.
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Yamaha Limited Warranty expires. A special note: If visiting your dealer isn’t convenient, contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number (your frame number). We’ll be happy to help you get the Y.E.S. coverage you need.
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INDEX Steering, checking.........7-22 Storage............8-3 Air filter element, cleaning....... 7-8 Handlebar switches ........ 4-1 Supporting the motorcycle ....7-25 Swingarm pivots, lubricating ....7-21 Battery........... 7-23 Identification numbers ......10-1 Brake lever..........4-3 Throttle grip and cable, checking and Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 7-20 Key identification number .....
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