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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS

MACHINE.

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THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY. IT IS ILLE-

GAL TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON ANY PUBLIC STREET, ROAD OR HIGHWAY. SUCH

USE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. THIS MACHINE COMPLIES WITH ALMOST ALL STATE OFF-

HIGHWAY NOISE LEVEL AND SPARK ARRESTER LAWS AND REGULATIONS. PLEASE

CHECK YOUR LOCAL RIDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MA-

CHINE.

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Page 1: ...3UL 28199 26 RT100M OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...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 This manual will give you an unde...

Page 3: ...ecautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the machine NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer l This manual should be considered a permanent part of this machin...

Page 4: ...S DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY IT IS ILLE GAL TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON ANY PUBLIC STREET ROAD OR HIGHWAY SUCH USE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS MACHINE COMPLIES WITH ALMOST ALL STATE...

Page 5: ...glish E INT frame EAU00008 RT100M OWNER S MANUAL 1999 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st Edition May 1999 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor...

Page 6: ...ar brake pedal 3 2 Fuel tank cap 3 2 Fuel 3 3 Two stroke engine oil 3 3 Fuel cock 3 4 Starter choke 3 5 Kick starter 3 5 Seat 3 6 Rear shock absorber adjustment 3 7 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 1 Pre operat...

Page 7: ...Throttle cable and grip lubrication 6 17 Autolube pump adjustment 6 17 Brake and shift pedal lubrication 6 17 Brake and clutch lever lubrication 6 18 Sidestand lubrication 6 18 Rear suspension lubric...

Page 8: ...home Imai imai_data YMC om AB9239_RT100 26 English EETOC frame...

Page 9: ...SSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS Safe riding 1 Always make pre operation checks Careful checks may help prevent an accident 2 This machine is designed for off road use only It is illegal for this machin...

Page 10: ...ead injuries 1 Always wear an approved helmet 2 Wear a face shield or goggles Wind on your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vi sion which could delay seeing a hazard 3 The use of...

Page 11: ...accessories or carry cargo that would impair the performance of your machine Carefully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering cl...

Page 12: ...adequate ventilation 3 Always turn off the engine before leaving the machine unattended and remove the ignition key When parking the machine note the following a The engine and exhaust system may be h...

Page 13: ...a YMC om AB9239_RT100 26 English E 1 frame EAU01277 Location of the important label Please read the following label carefully before operating this machine 1 WARNING Before you operate this vehicle re...

Page 14: ...2 Starter choke page 3 5 3 Air filter page 6 7 4 Oil tank page 3 4 5 Oil level window page 3 3 6 Shift pedal page 3 1 7 Seat page 3 6 8 Kick starter page 3 5 9 Fuel tank cap page 3 2 10 Fuel tank brea...

Page 15: ...to start the engine In case of emergency turn the switch to OFF to stop the engine 1 Clutch lever EAU00155 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar Pull the clutch lever to the h...

Page 16: ...rake lever is located on the right handlebar Pull it toward the han dlebar to apply the front brake 1 Rear brake pedal EAU00162 Rear brake pedal The rear brake pedal is on the right side of the machin...

Page 17: ...Do not fill the fuel tank above the bot tom of the filler tube or it may over flow when the fuel heats up later and expands EAU00185 CAUTION Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi ately with a dry and cl...

Page 18: ...mark positioned over OFF EAU01121 Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it also The fuel cock has three positions OFF With the lever in this position f...

Page 19: ...old engine requires a richer air fuel mixture A separate starter cir cuit supplies this mixture Move in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move in direction b to turn off the starter choke 1 Kic...

Page 20: ...ONS home Imai imai_data YMC om AB9239_RT100 26 English E 3 frame 1 Open EAU02991 Seat To open the seat Turn the lever as shown To lock the seat Install the seat in its original position NOTE Make sure...

Page 21: ...ring preload as follows Turn the ad justing ring in direction a to increase spring preload and in direction b to de crease spring preload Make sure that the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring is...

Page 22: ...LIST ITEM ROUTINE PAGE Front and rear brakes Check operation condition and free play Adjust if necessary 6 13 6 14 Clutch Check operation condition and free play Adjust if necessary 6 12 Throttle grip...

Page 23: ...an worth the time involved If any item in the PRE OPERATION CHECK is not working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating the machine Brake and clutch lever pivots Check for smooth ope...

Page 24: ...u try to turn a corner EAU00372 EAU02992 Starting and warming up a cold engine 1 Turn the fuel cock to ON 2 Turn the engine stop switch to RUN 3 Shift transmission into neutral 4 Turn on the starter c...

Page 25: ...on and driveline are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting and can be damaged by shifting without using the clutch EAU00437 Engine break in There is never a more important period in t...

Page 26: ...the machine freely through the gears but do not use full throttle at any time After break in Avoid prolonged full throttle operation Vary speed occasionally EC000049 CAUTION If any engine trouble shou...

Page 27: ...nt and lubrication are explained in the follow ing pages EW000060 If you are not familiar with machine service this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer EAU00462 1 Tool kit EAU00469 Tool kit The ser...

Page 28: ...necessary 5 Air filter Clean or replace if necessary 6 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 7 Front brake Check operation Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if necessary 8...

Page 29: ...with lithium soap base grease every 24 months 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary 16 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate and repai...

Page 30: ...erform some of the mainte nance described in this chapter Refer to this section each time the panel has to be removed or installed 1 Panel A 2 Screw EAU03021 Panel A To remove 1 Remove the seat See pa...

Page 31: ...and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode If electrode erosion be comes excessive or if carbon and oth er deposits are excessive the spark plug should be replaced with the...

Page 32: ...false readings 2 With the engine stopped unscrew the dipstick and rest it on the threads of the oil filler hole NOTE Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking 3 The oil level sho...

Page 33: ...ge If oil leakage is found stop the engine immedi ately and check for cause Recommended oil See page 8 1 Oil quantity Total amount 0 7 L Periodic oil change 0 65 L 1 Screw EAU02995 Air filter The air...

Page 34: ...in the filter case l The engine should never be run without the air filter installed Excessive piston and or cylin der wear may result EAU00629 Carburetor adjustment The carburetor is a vital part of...

Page 35: ...Throttle stop screw 2 Set the idle to the specified engine speed by adjusting the throttle stop screw Turn the screw in di rection a to increase engine speed and in direction b to de crease engine spe...

Page 36: ...eck and adjust the tire pres sure before operating the machine EW000091 Tire inflation pressure should be checked and adjusted when the temperature of the tire equals the ambient air temperature Cold...

Page 37: ...lace the tube as soon as possible with a good quality replacement EAU00685 Wheels To ensure maximum performance long service and safe operation note the following l Always inspect the wheels before a...

Page 38: ...15 mm 1 Loosen the locknut 1 2 Turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction a to increase free play or in direction b to decrease free play 3 Tighten the locknut 1 If the specified free play cannot be ob ta...

Page 39: ...de crease free play 3 Tighten the locknut at the brake le ver 1 Adjusting nut If the specified free play cannot be ob tained proceed with the following steps 4 Loosen the locknut at the brake le ver 5...

Page 40: ...dealer EAU01387 Checking the front and rear brake shoes Check the brake shoes for damage and wear If the thickness is less than 2 mm have a Yamaha dealer replace the shoes as a set a Chain slack EAU00...

Page 41: ...chain adjusting bolt in direction a To loosen the chain turn the chain adjusting bolt in direction b and push the wheel forward Turn each adjusting nut exactly the same amount to main tain correct ax...

Page 42: ...when riding in dusty areas 1 The drive chain should be lubricat ed every 6 months First remove all dirt and mud from the chain with a brush or cloth Then spray any of the many brands of spray type cha...

Page 43: ...screws hold the end of the cable up in the air and put in several drops of lubricant With the throttle grip disassembled coat the metal surface of the grip assembly with a suitable all purpose grease...

Page 44: ...ricant Engine oil EAU02986 Sidestand lubrication Lubricate the sidestand pivoting point and metal to metal contact surfaces Check that the sidestand moves up and down smoothly EW000113 If the sidestan...

Page 45: ...andle bars several times and check if the fork rebounds smoothly EC000098 CAUTION If any damage or unsmooth move ment is found with the front fork consult a Yamaha dealer EAU00794 Steering inspection...

Page 46: ...uiring the machine to stand upright Check that the machine is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability Fron...

Page 47: ...hub 2 Remove the cotter pin and axle nut 3 Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable stand under the engine 4 Remove the wheel axle Make sure the machine is properly sup ported EAU01471 Front whe...

Page 48: ...ke rod EAU01732 Rear wheel removal EW000122 l It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the wheel l Securely support the machine so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Cotter pin 2 Axle nut...

Page 49: ...stall the axle nut and let the ma chine down 3 Insert the brake rod into the brake cam lever and install the brake free play adjusting nut 4 Install the brake torque rod onto the brake shoe plate and...

Page 50: ...can cause poor starting and loss of power The trouble shooting chart describes a quick easy procedure for making checks If your machine requires any repair bring it to a Yamaha dealer The skilled tec...

Page 51: ...gh fuel No fuel Go to compression check Supply fuel Use the kick starter 2 Compression There is compression No compression Go to ignition check Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Remove spark plug and che...

Page 52: ...following cleaning and storing precautions Before cleaning 1 Cover up the muffler outlet with a plastic bag 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors inclu...

Page 53: ...yte l Do not use high pressure wash ers or steam jet cleaners since they cause water seepage and deterioration in the following ar eas seals of wheel bearings swingarm bearings forks and brakes electr...

Page 54: ...prevent corrosion it is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all even chrome and nickel plated metal surfaces 5 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any remaining dirt 6...

Page 55: ...equipped with a fuel cock which has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock to OFF 4 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from dete...

Page 56: ...pressure then raise the machine so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alternatively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cov...

Page 57: ...97 cm3 Bore Stroke 52 0 45 6 mm Compression ratio 6 7 1 Starting system Kick starter Lubrication system Separate lubrication Yamaha Autolube Engine oil Type YAMALUBE 2 cycle oil or 2 stroke engine oil...

Page 58: ...3rd 1 368 4th 1 000 5th 0 800 Chassis Frame type Double cradle Caster angle 29 Trail 103 mm Tires Front Type With tube Size 2 50 18 4PR Manufacturer model CHENG SHIN KNOBBY Rear Type With tube Size 3...

Page 59: ...8 frame Suspension Front Type Telescopic fork Rear Type Swingarm Shock absorbers Front Coil spring oil damper Rear Coil spring oil damper Spring preload adjustable Wheel travel Front 110 mm Rear 80 m...

Page 60: ...n 2 mm 0 03937 0 08 in CONVERSION TABLE METRIC TO IMPERIAL Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit Torque m kg m kg cm kg cm kg 7 233 86 794 0 0723 0 8679 ft lb in lb ft lb in lb Weight kg g 2 205 0 0352...

Page 61: ...d VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your machine and may be used to register your machine with the licensing authority in your state 1 Model labe...

Page 62: ...a The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose...

Page 63: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 99 5 0 3 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD...

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