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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1

Identifi cation numbers ...................... 9-1
Vehicle Emission Control Information

label .............................................. 9-2

Reporting safety defects .................. 9-3
Scooter noise regulation .................. 9-4
Maintenance record ......................... 9-5
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,

U.S.A. RIVA LIMITED

WARRANTY ................................. 9-7
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE

(Y.E.S.) ......................................... 9-9

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Summary of Contents for YW50A

Page 1: ...5PJ F8199 17 YW50A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 24 58 2 KPFF ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 3: ...s important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this ...

Page 4: ...ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ...

Page 5: ...aha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use with out the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Taiwan P N LIT 11626 24 58 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 6: ...tenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the panel 6 8 Checking the spark plug 6 8 Final transmission oil 6 10 Air filter element 6 11 Carburetor 6 11 Checking the engine idling speed 6 11 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 12 Tires 6 12 Cast wheels 6 14 Checking the front brake lever free play 6 14 Adjusting the re...

Page 7: ...rs 9 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 9 2 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Scooter noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY 9 7 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 9 9 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 8: ...ontain 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 replace ment label is available from your Yamaha dealer EAU45762 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 4 5 6 3 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 9: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 Q SAFETY INFORMATION EAU45762 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 10: ...ure of motorists to detect and recognize scooters in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile scooter accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the scooter Mak ing yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of acci dent Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when you are approaching and ...

Page 11: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket substantial shoes trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engine ...

Page 12: ... the center of the ve hicle as possible and make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the scooter to minimize imbalance or instability Shifting weights can create a sudden imbalance Make sure that accessories and cargo are securely attached to the scooter before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints fre quently Properly adjust the suspen sion for your l...

Page 13: ... distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories 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 scooter due to aerodynamic effects Wind may attempt to lift the scooter or the scooter may become unstable in cross winds These accessories may also cause insta...

Page 14: ...is unstable Use a strong cord to secure any luggage to the EAU10350 Further safe riding points Make sure to signal clearly when making turns ZAUM00 Turn left ZAUM00 Turn right Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road Avoid hard brak ing because the scooter could slide Apply the brakes slowly Remove all loose items from the scooter Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in t...

Page 15: ... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 8 Q SAFETY INFORMATION carriers A loose load will affect the stability of the scooter and could divert your attention from the road See page 1 3 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 16: ...al light 4 Helmet holder page 3 9 5 Storage compartment page 3 10 6 Rear turn signal light 7 Rear wheel page 6 12 EAU10410 Left view 8 Adjusting nut page 6 14 9 Kickstarter page 3 8 10 Air filter element page 6 11 11 Battery page 6 21 EAU10401 DESCRIPTION 1 2 4 3 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 17: ... view 1 Tail brake light 2 Carrier page 3 11 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 4 2 stroke engine oil tank cap page 3 5 5 Seat page 3 9 6 Headlight 7 Spark plug page 6 8 8 Centerstand page 6 19 9 Muffler page 3 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 18: ...rake lever page 3 5 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 3 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Fuel gauge page 3 3 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 6 Front brake lever page 3 4 7 Throttle grip page 6 12 8 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 19: ...ting come on automatically when the engine is started EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EWA10061 WARNING Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is mov ing Otherwise the electrical sys tems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10670 The 2 stroke engine oil level warning light should come on See page 3 2 EAU10683 LOC...

Page 20: ...adlight is switched on EAU32442 2 stroke engine oil level warning light 7 The warning light comes on if the key is in the position or when the en gine oil level in the 2 stroke engine oil tank is low during operation If the warning light comes on during opera tion stop immediately and fill the oil tank with YAMALUBE 2 or an equiva lent 2 stroke engine oil The warning light should go off after the ...

Page 21: ...12348 Handlebar switches Left ZAUM00 1 2 3 1 Dimmer switch 2 Turn signal switch 4 6 3 Horn switch Right ZAUM00 ENGINE STOP START 1 2 1 Engine stop switch 2 Start switch EAU12140 Fuel gauge ZAUM00 1 0 10 20 30 40 0000001 MPH 10 20 30 40 50 60 km h 0 1 Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The needle moves towards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the needle ...

Page 22: ... EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emer gency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for starting instructions prior to starting t...

Page 23: ... Lift the fuel tank cap lock lever and then turn it from the LOCK position to the OPEN position The fuel tank cap can then be removed To install the fuel tank cap Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the mark on the cap and fuel filler aligned Turn the lever to the LOCK position and then push it down EWA10121 WARNING Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed and locked bef...

Page 24: ...a fire haz ard other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel im mediately NOTICE Immedi ately wipe off spilled fuel with...

Page 25: ...methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol content does not exceed 10 E10 Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU13433 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system EWA10862 WARNING The exhaust system is hot after op eration To preven...

Page 26: ... move it down lightly with your foot until the gears engage and then push it down smoothly but force fully EAU13453 2 stroke engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient 2 stroke engine oil in the oil tank Add the recommended 2 stroke engine oil as necessary ZAUM00 1 1 2 stroke engine oil tank cap Recommended oil See page 8 1 Oil quantity 1 4 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt ECA16670 NOTICE Make sure tha...

Page 27: ...t in place 2 Remove the key from the main switch if the scooter will be left unattended TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14301 Helmet holder ZAUM00 1 1 Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Open the seat See page 3 9 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely close the seat WARNING Never ...

Page 28: ... storage compartment Do not exceed the maximum load of 143 kg 315 lb for the vehicle Rear storage compartment ZAUM00 1 1 Storage compartment The rear storage compartment is lo cated under the seat See page 3 9 ECAT1030 NOTICE Keep the following points in mind when using the rear storage com partment Since the rear storage compart ment accumulates heat when exposed to the sun do not store anything ...

Page 29: ... plastic bag Do not keep anything valuable or breakable in the rear storage compartment EWAT1051 WARNING Do not exceed the load limit of 5 kg 11 lb for the rear storage compartment Do not exceed the maximum load of 143 kg 315 lb for the vehicle EAU15112 Carrier ZAUM00 1 1 Carrier EWA10171 WARNING Do not exceed the load limit of 3 kg 7 lb for the carrier Do not exceed the maximum load of 143 kg 315...

Page 30: ...ow the in spection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner s Manual EWA11151 WARNING Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dam age Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro vided in this manual have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer 2 KP...

Page 31: ...s for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 14 6 17 Rear brake Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 14 6 15 Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth Check throttle grip free play If necessary have Yamaha dealer adjust thrott...

Page 32: ...ration is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 19 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary 3 2 3 3 Engine stop switch Check operation 3 3 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 33: ...0 ENGINE STOP START 1 1 Engine stop switch 1 Set the engine stop switch to 2 Turn the key to and when the oil level warning light comes on turn it to ON 3 Close the throttle completely ZAUM00 1 1 Kickstarter lever 4 While applying the front or rear brake start the engine by push ing the start switch or by pushing the kickstarter lever down NO TICE For maximum engine life never accelerate hard when...

Page 34: ...t and then ad just the rear view mirrors 3 Switch the turn signal on 4 Check for oncoming traffic and then slowly turn the throttle grip on the right in order to take off 5 Switch the turn signal off EAU16780 Acceleration and decelera tion ZAUM00 b a The speed can be adjusted by open ing and closing the throttle To in crease the speed turn the throttle grip in direction a To reduce the speed turn ...

Page 35: ...t railroad cross ings EAU16793 Braking EWA10300 WARNING Avoid braking hard or sud denly especially when leaning over to one side otherwise the scooter may skid or overturn Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road con struction sites and manhole covers become extremely slip pery when wet Therefore slow down when approaching such areas and cross them with cau tion Keep in mind that bra...

Page 36: ... very hot park in a place where pedestri EAU16830 Engine break in There is never a more important pe riod in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1000 km 600 mi For this reason you should read the following material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1000 km 600 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish them selves to ...

Page 37: ...isk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle service have a Yamaha dealer per form service EWA15121 WARNING Turn off the engine when perform ing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vic...

Page 38: ... do not have the tools or expe rience required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you EAU17302 Emission controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to proper engine operation and maximum performance In the follow ing periodic maintenance charts the services related to emissions control are grouped separately These ser vices require specialized data kno...

Page 39: ... NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READING 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 2000 mi 4000 km or 6 months 4000 mi 7000 km or 12 months 6000 mi 10000 km or 18 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 24 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Idle speed Check and adjust engine idle speed 3 Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessar...

Page 40: ...Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 3 Rear brake Check operation Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary 4 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 5 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth op eration Replace if n...

Page 41: ...t shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 10 Rear brake lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 11 Centerstand Check operation Lubricate 12 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 13 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 14 Autolube pump Check operation Bleed if necessary 15 Final transmission oil Check vehicle...

Page 42: ... km or 12 months 6000 mi 10000 km or 18 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 24 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 30 months 18 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 19 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 43: ...ydraulic brake system When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 44: ...e original posi tion and then install the screws EAUT1835 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition ...

Page 45: ...ug BPR7HS NGK To install the spark plug 1 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjust the gap to specification ZAUM00 1 1 Spark plug gap Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur face and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 3 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then t...

Page 46: ... Remove the final transmission oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the final transmission case ZAUM00 1 1 Final transmission oil filler cap 6 Install the final transmission oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the speci fied torque ZAUM00 1 1 Final transmission oil drain bolt Tightening torque Final transmission oil drain bolt 18 Nm 1 8 m kgf 13 ft lbf 7 R...

Page 47: ...air filter el ement EAU21251 Carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control system which requires very sophis ticated adjustment Therefore car buretor adjustments should be left to Yamaha dealer who has the neces sary professional knowledge and ex perience EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it correct...

Page 48: ...e riding speed and with the total weight of rider passen ger cargo and accessories ap proved for this model Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Up to 90 kg 198 lb Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Rear 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi 90 kg 198 lb to maximum load Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Rear 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm2 29 psi Maximum load 143 kg 315 lb Total weight of rider passenger cargo and ...

Page 49: ...he scooter with exces sively worn tires decrease riding stability and can lead to loss of control Have excessively worn tires replaced by a Yamaha dealer immediately Brakes tires and related wheel parts replacement should be left to a Yamaha Service Technician After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Front tire Size 120 90 10 56J Ma...

Page 50: ...en the smallest re pair 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 handling characteristics and a shortened tire life EAU49350 Checking the front brake le ver free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is f...

Page 51: ...dicator 2 Brake disc 3 Brake pad Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads ...

Page 52: ...hat the top of the master cylinder is level by turning the handlebars Use only the recommended qual ity brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking performance Recommended brake fluid DOT 4 Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not e...

Page 53: ...Yamaha dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause in terference with cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 Recommended lubricant Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or engine oil EAU23113 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip sh...

Page 54: ...ed in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU43641 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers Front brake lever ZAUM00 Rear brake lever ZAUM00 The pivoting points of the front and rear brake levers must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the period ic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Front brake lever Silicone grease Rear brake lever Lithium soap based ...

Page 55: ... EAU23272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the period ic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright position WARNING To avoid injury s...

Page 56: ...he opera tion of the steering must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart 1 Place the vehicle on the cen terstand WARNING To avoid injury securely support the ve hicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them forward and backward If any free play can be felt have ...

Page 57: ...clothing and always shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plen ty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc awa...

Page 58: ...ECA16302 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before installation NOTICE When in stalling the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then connect the positive lead be fore connecting the negative lead ECA16840 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly connected ...

Page 59: ...art represents a quick and easy pro cedure for checking these vital sys tems yourself However should your scooter require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled techni cians have the necessary tools expe rience and know how to service the scooter properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter se...

Page 60: ...k the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly...

Page 61: ...d extend its life and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly installed 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply...

Page 62: ...ld is scratched use a quality plastic polishing com pound after washing After normal use Remove dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in t...

Page 63: ...cess Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture ...

Page 64: ...jury from spark ing make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 5 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 6 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the...

Page 65: ...85W 140 Oil change quantity 0 11 L 0 12 US qt 0 10 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 5 7 L 1 51 US gal 1 25 Imp gal Carburetor Manufacturer TEIKEI Type x quantity Y14P 13E 5PJ5 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK BPR7HS Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in Clutch Clutch type Dry centrifugal automatic Trans...

Page 66: ...ing shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Rear suspension Type Unit swing Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Electrical system Ignition system CDI Charging system CDI magneto Battery Model GTX5L BS Voltage capacity 12 V 4 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage x quantity Headlight 12 V 35 W 35 W x 1 Tail brake light 12 V 5 0 W 21 0 W x 1 Front turn signal li...

Page 67: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 68: ...ION NUM BER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number ZAUM00 1 1 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space pro vided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26410 Vehicle identification number ZAUM00 1 1 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP...

Page 69: ...on will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 Vehicle Emission Control In formation label 1 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission Control Infor mation label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to exhaust emis sions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ...

Page 70: ...n an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra...

Page 71: ...nto any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any per son AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modificati...

Page 72: ...chart below is printed only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 2000 mi 4000 km or 6 months 4000 mi 7000 km or 12 months 6000 mi 10000 km or 18 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 24 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 30 months 12000 mi 19000 k...

Page 73: ...SUMER INFORMATION Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 16000 mi 25000 km or 48 months 18000 mi 28000 km or 54 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 60 months 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 74: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 7 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26681 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 75: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 8 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 76: ...nything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental...

Page 77: ...strong factory backed protection even after your 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 Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 2 KPFF ࡊࡠ ࠬࠪࠕࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡑ ࡦ ࡊࡠ ࠬࠗࠛࡠ ࡊࡠ ࠬࡉ ࠢ ...

Page 78: ...ication number 9 1 Kickstarter 3 8 L Labels location 1 1 Labels location 1 2 M Maintenance emission control system 6 3 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance record 9 5 Main switch steering lock 3 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 N Noise regulation 9 4 P Panel removing and installing 6 8 Parking 5 4 Part locations 2 1 R Rear brake lever free play adjusting 6 14 S Safe riding...

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Page 84: ...YAMAHA MOTOR TAIWAN CO LTD PRINTED IN TAIWAN 2010 07 0 8 1 E 2 KPFF ...

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