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EAU10045 Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your...
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Introduction EAU10084 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha TT-R230. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the pro- duction of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and re- liability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
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Important manual information EAU10134 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 labels... 1-1 For your safety – pre-operation Tires ..........7-15 checks ..........5-1 Spoke wheels ....... 7-17 Safety information......2-1 Adjusting the clutch lever free Operation and important riding play..........7-17 Description ........3-1 points ..........6-1 Checking the brake lever free Left view .........
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Motorcycle care and storage ..8-1 Care ..........8-1 Storage ..........8-3 Specifications........9-1 Consumer information ....10-1 Identification numbers....10-1 Motorcycle noise regulation ..10-2 Maintenance record ......10-3 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. 2020 AND LATER MODEL OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY ....10-4 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ........10-6 Index ..........11-1...
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.
Safety information Never operate a motorcycle with- The failure of motorists to detect EAU41469 out proper training or instruction. and recognize motorcycles in traf- Take a training course. Beginners fic is the predominating cause of Be a Responsible Owner should receive training from a cer- automobile/motorcycle accidents.
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Safety information Many accidents involve inexperi- The posture of the operator is im- Never wear loose-fitting clothes, enced operators. portant for proper control. The op- otherwise they could catch on the • Make sure that you are qualified erator should keep both hands on control levers, footrests, or wheels and that you only lend your mo-...
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Yamaha, even if sold and way reduce ground clearance or doors, carbon monoxide can rap- installed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Safety information Check that the fuel cock (if operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- equipped) is in the “OFF” position ries are not recommended. and that there are no fuel leaks. Use caution when adding electri- ...
Instrument and control functions EAUW1881 EAU1234R EAU12672 Ignition switch Handlebar switches Engine stop button “ENGINE STOP” Hold this button pushed until the en- Left gine stops in case of an emergency, such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck. EAU12713 Start switch “...
Instrument and control functions EAU31642 EAU12876 EAU12892 Clutch lever Shift pedal Brake lever 1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever The clutch lever is located on the left The shift pedal is located on the left The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar.
Instrument and control functions EAU12944 EAU13183 EAU13213 Brake pedal Fuel tank cap Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank. EWA10882 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, follow these instructions.
Instrument and control functions ately. If gasoline spills on your skin, EAU13414 Fuel tank breather hose wash with soap and water. If gaso- line spills on your clothing, change your clothes. 1. Fuel tank filler tube 2. Maximum fuel level 1.
Instrument and control functions This indicates reserve. If you run out of EAU13563 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(s) while filtering it tunity.
Instrument and control functions EAU13601 EAU13962 Starter (choke) knob “ ” Seat To remove the seat Remove the bolts, and then pull the seat off. 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 1. Starter (choke) knob “ ” 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 The spring preload setting is de- adjusting nut, and then tighten EAUW2502 Adjusting the shock absorber termined by measuring distance the locknut to the specified assembly A, shown in the illustration. The torque. [ECA10122] This shock absorber assembly is shorter distance A is, the lower the equipped with a spring preload adjust- Tightening torque:...
This system prevents in-gear engine sembly yourself. Take the shock starts unless the clutch lever is pulled. absorber assembly to a Yamaha Periodically check the system via the dealer for any service. following procedure. This check is most reliable if per- formed with a warmed-up engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. • Check vehicle for oil leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check lever free play. • Adjust if necessary. Front brake •...
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 7-14, 7-24 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca- ble and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-24 •...
20 hours of riding. For this reason, you After every hour of operation, stop understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. should read the following material the engine, and then let it cool for EWA10272 carefully.
Operation and important riding points battery. Do not crank the engine EAUW0596 EAU16641 Starting and warming up a Starting a warm engine more than 10 seconds on any one cold engine Follow the same procedure as for attempt. starting a cold engine with the excep- In order for the starting circuit cut-off 6.
Operation and important riding points 4. At the recommended shift points EAU16674 ECA10261 Shifting NOTICE shown in the following table, close Even with the transmission in the throttle, and at the same time, the neutral position, do not quickly pull the clutch lever in. coast for long periods of time 5.
Operation and important riding points clutch lever in, use the brakes to EAU64150 EAUW0604 Recommended shift points Parking slow the motorcycle, and continue The recommended shift points during When parking the vehicle, stop the en- to downshift as necessary. acceleration and deceleration are gine, push the ignition switch to set it 4.
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.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 1000 km 3000 km 5000 km ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS (600 mi) or (1800 mi) or (3000 mi) or 1 month or 6 months or 12 months or 30 hours 90 hours 150 hours •...
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.
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Swingarm pivot bearings • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. • Check chain slack/alignment and condition. Drive chain • Adjust and lubricate chain with Yamaha chain lubricant Every ride or other suitable chain lubricant thoroughly. • Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
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150 hours √ √ • Check operation. Rear suspension link piv- 20 * √ • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. • Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lu- √ √ √ 21 * Control cables bricant thoroughly. • Check operation.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems EAU19212 Panel yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal- er check the vehicle. To remove the panel If the spark plug shows signs of elec- Remove the screws, and then take the trode erosion and excessive carbon or panel off.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment Before installing a spark plug, the EAUW0615 Engine oil spark plug gap should be measured If a torque wrench is not available The oil level should be checked regu- with a wire thickness gauge and, if when installing a spark plug, a good larly.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment engine oil drain bolt, the O-ring, ECA11233 NOTICE compression spring, and oil After changing the engine oil, the oil strainer will fall out. Take care pressure must be checked using the not to lose these parts. [ECA11002] bleed bolt.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 8. Clean the oil filter element with solvent, and then install it. Check the oil filter element for damage and replace it if necessary. Make sure the O-ring is properly seat- 1. Engine oil drain bolt 1.
EAU85450 Tightening torque: Why Yamalube ified torque. Oil filter element drain bolt: YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft) Part born of the engineers’ passion Tightening torque: and belief that engine oil is an impor- Bleed bolt: 12.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment EAUW0634 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Clean the air filter element more fre- quently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
The sponge material should be wet but clean the spark arrester. not dripping. Recommended oil: Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil 7. Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame. 8. Install the washer and wing nut, and then insert the air filter ele- ment into the air filter case.
Therefore, most carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the nec- essary professional knowledge and ex- perience. The adjustment described in the following section, however, may be serviced by the owner as part of rou- tine maintenance.
If the specified idling speed cannot be Periodically check the throttle grip free The engine is warm when it quickly re- obtained as described above, have a play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha sponds to the throttle. Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. dealer adjust it.
EWA10512 To prevent this from occurring, have WARNING your Yamaha dealer check and adjust Tire air pressure Never overload your vehicle. Opera- the valve clearance at regular intervals. The tire air pressure should be...
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Yamaha dealer, who has the fragments in it, or if the sidewall is wise the handling characteristics of necessary professional knowl- cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re- the vehicle may be different, which edge and experience. It is not recommended to patch place the tire immediately.
(b). formation and other damage. If any damage is found, have the If the specified clutch lever free play wheel inspected by your Yamaha could be obtained as described above, dealer. Do not attempt to repair or skip steps 4–8.
1. Front brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14212 WARNING A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system.
2. Brake pedal free play EWA10671 Periodically check the brake pedal WARNING height and, if necessary, adjust it as It is advisable to have a Yamaha 1. Adjusting nut follows. dealer make these adjustments. 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake The brake pedal free play should mea- pedal.
If the brake Use only the specified brake flu- fluid level goes down suddenly, have a id; otherwise, the rubber seals Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding. may deteriorate, causing leak- age. Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Drive chain slack: Changing the brake fluid Drive chain slack 45.0–60.0 mm (1.77–2.36 in) Have a Yamaha dealer change the The drive chain slack should be brake fluid at the intervals specified in checked before each ride and adjusted 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, the periodic maintenance and lubrica- if necessary.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment chain, turn the adjusting plate on 5. Adjust the brake pedal free play. EAU23026 Cleaning and lubricating the each side of the swingarm in di- (See page 7-19.) drive chain rection (b), and then push the rear 6.
Recommended lubricants: WARNING Brake lever: If the sidestand does not move up Silicone grease and down smoothly, have a Yamaha Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-based grease dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- sulting in a possible loss of control.
[EWA10752] tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, 2. Hold the lower ends of the front have a Yamaha dealer check or re- securely support the vehicle so fork legs and try to move them for- pair it.
If there is play in the wheel of water. hub or if the wheel does not turn • INTERNAL: Drink large quan- smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer tities of water or milk and im- check the wheel bearings. mediately call a physician.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- EAUW0626 Replacing the fuse stallation. NOTICE: When install- Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- tery as soon as possible if it seems to ing the battery, be sure to turn have discharged. Keep in mind that the...
4. If the fuse immediately blows nance requiring the motorcycle to again, have a Yamaha dealer stand upright. Check that the motorcy- check the electrical system. cle is in a stable and level position be- fore starting any maintenance.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then EAU24361 EAU25081 Front wheel Rear wheel remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do not apply the brake after the EAU56231 EAU56601 wheel and brake disc have been removed, otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 2. Remove the brake pedal free play 2. Install the drive chain onto the rear adjusting nut, and then discon- sprocket, and then install the axle The drive chain does not need to be nect the brake rod from the brake nut.
However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the compression. 4. Compression The engine does not start. There is compression.
NOTICE: Do not use cleaning compounds, or wax on areas. Genuine Yamaha care and main- matte-finished parts. Brushes degreasing agent on areas re- can scratch and damage the quiring...
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Motorcycle care and storage Washing windshield. Additionally, some ply silicone or oil spray to seats, 1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray cleaning compounds for plastic hand grips, rubber foot pegs or down the vehicle with a garden may scratch the windshield, so tire treads.
Motorcycle care and storage 1. Make all necessary repairs and ECA26320 EAU84440 Storage NOTICE perform any outstanding mainte- Always store the vehicle in a cool, dry Do not apply wax to rubber or nance. place. If necessary, protect it against unpainted plastic parts.
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Motorcycle care and storage b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine not available, turn the wheels a lit- oil into the spark plug bore. tle once a month in order to pre- c. Install the spark plug cap onto vent the tires from becoming the spark plug, and then place degraded in one spot.
Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1.
Consumer information EAU26561 Motorcycle noise regulation TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED: Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The removal or rendering inoperative 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 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 person.
Consumer information EAU26652 Maintenance record Have a Yamaha dealer complete this record when the motorcycle is serviced. Maintenance Date of Servicing dealer Mileage Remarks interval service name and address 10-3...
Consumer information EAU61834 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. 2020 AND LATER MODEL OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall motorcycle dealer. In order for this warranty to remain in new Yamaha off-road motorcycles purchased from an...
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Consumer information Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? If your machine requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized Yamaha A. The customer’s responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance services, non Motorcycle dealer within the continental United States. Be sure to bring your warranty warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, and oil, oil filters, air filters, spark registration card or other valid proof of the original date of purchase.
This excellent Y.E.S. plan coverage is only available to warranty. See the sample contract at your Yamaha Yamaha owners like you, and only while your Yamaha is still dealer to see how comforting uninterrupted factory- within the Yamaha Limited Warranty period. So visit your backed protection can be.
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TRIP coverage right away, and you’ll rest easy knowing you’ll have 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 VIN number and we’ll be happy to help you get the YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y.E.S.
Index Fuel cock ..........4-5 Starter (choke) knob........4-6 Fuel tank breather hose......4-4 Starting and warming up a cold Air filter element, cleaning ....7-11 Fuel tank cap.......... 4-3 engine ...........6-2 Fuse, replacing ........7-28 Starting circuit cut-off system....4-8 Battery ..........7-27 Start switch ..........4-1 Brake and clutch levers, checking and Steering, checking ........7-26...
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