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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre- mière utilisation du véhicule. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen. OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG PW80(Y) 3RV-28199-8J...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL PW80(Y) 3RV-28199-8J-E0...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. EC Declaration of Conformity conforming to Directive 98/ 37/EC We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the product PW80...
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Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.
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Your motorcycle was delivered with a removable power reduction plate. Yamaha recommends that all beginners start off with the power reduction plate installed to limit the engine power available while they learn. Parents should decide when to re- move the power reduction plate from the motorcycle for more power as their youngster’s riding skills improve.
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 SAFETY INFORMATION ....1-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT Checking the front and rear brake RIDING POINTS........5-1 shoes ..........6-15 DESCRIPTION ........2-1 Starting and warming up a cold Drive chain slack ......6-16 Left view ...........2-1 engine .......... 5-1 Right view .........2-2 Starting a warm engine ....
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU41214 time you use the vehicle to make sure it Use extra caution when you are is in safe operating condition. Failure to approaching passing Be a Responsible Owner inspect or maintain the vehicle properly through intersections, since in- As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- increases the possibility of an accident tersections are the most likely...
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SAFETY INFORMATION cornering (insufficient lean angle could contribute to an impairment and you can quickly be overcome and for the speed). Never travel faster of vision that could delay seeing a unable to save yourself. Also, deadly than warranted by conditions. hazard.
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- ucts or having other modifications per- The weight of the operator must able only from a Yamaha dealer, have formed to your vehicle that change any not exceed 40.0 kg (88 lb). been designed, tested, and approved of the vehicle’s design or operation...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Accessories fitted to the handle- lights or engine power. bar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper Aftermarket Tires and Rims weight distribution. If accesso- The tires and rims that came with your ries are added to the handlebar motorcycle were designed to match the or front fork area, they must be performance capabilities and to provide...
Handlebar switch Power reduction plate Shift pedal Your motorcycle was delivered with a power reduction plate. Yamaha recom- mends that all beginning riders start off with the power reduction plate installed to limit the amount of power available while they learn.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12890 EAU12941 EAU13182 Brake lever Brake pedal Fuel tank cap 1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap The brake lever is located at the right The brake pedal is on the right side of To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it handlebar grip.
Because fuel expands when line with care. Never siphon gaso- Your Yamaha engine has been de- line by mouth. If you should swallow it heats up, heat from the engine or signed to use regular unleaded gaso-...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS curs, use a gasoline of a different brand EAU13412 EAU41201 Fuel tank breather hose 2-stroke engine oil or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un- Make sure that there is sufficient oil in leaded fuel will extend spark plug life the 2-stroke engine oil tank.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS tank cap and add the recommend- EAU13561 Fuel cock ed oil. The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it al- The fuel cock has three positions: FUEL 1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON” 1.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS This indicates reserve. If you run out of EAU13590 EAU13680 Starter (choke) lever “ ” Kickstarter fuel while riding, move the lever to this position. Fill the tank at the first oppor- tunity. Be sure to set the lever back to “ON”...
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:...
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth. Check cable free play. Throttle grip 6-11, 6-18 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 6-18 Lubricate if necessary.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE Make sure that operation is smooth. Brake and shift pedals 6-19 Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth. Brake lever 6-20 Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth.
2. Set the engine stop switch to (choke) turned off. understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. “RUN”. EWA10271 3. Shift the transmission into the neu- WARNING tral position.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16660 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.
7. Follow the same procedure when put an excessive load on it for the first 5 immediately have a Yamaha dealer shifting to the next higher gear. hours of operation. The various parts in check the vehicle.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17191 Parking When parking, stop the engine, 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.
Failure to properly maintain the ve- ence required for a particular job, have hicle or performing maintenance ac- a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle. If...
EAU41764 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart From 160 hours, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 40 hours. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. INITIAL THEREAFTER EVERY...
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Steering bearings Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. Check chain slack/alignment and condi- tion. Every ride Adjust and lubricate chain with Yamaha Drive chain chain and cable lube thoroughly. Remove and clean. Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. 12 * Chassis fasteners Correct if necessary.
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Autolube pump Correct if necessary. Bleed. Check for oil leakage. Transmission oil Correct if necessary. Change. Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or 19 * Control cables engine oil 10W-30 lightly. Check operation and free play. Throttle grip housing 20 *...
If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif- ferent color, the engine could be oper- ating improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In- stead, have a Yamaha dealer check 1. Spark plug cap the vehicle. 2. Remove the spark plug as shown, 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU41102 Spark plug gap: Removing the power 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) reduction plate 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug To obtain full engine performance ca- gasket and its mating surface, and pability, removing the power reduction then wipe off any grime from the plate is required.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU19943 straight up when checking the oil level. To change the transmission oil Transmission oil A slight tilt to the side can result in a The transmission oil level should be false reading. checked before each ride. In addition, 2.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU41162 Recommended transmission oil: Cleaning the air filter element See page 8-1. The air filter element should be cleaned Oil change quantity: at the intervals specified in the periodic 0.65 L (0.69 US qt, 0.57 Imp.qt) maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing the bolt, and then pulling it out of Recommended oil: the muffler. Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil 5. Install the sponge material onto the air filter case cover.
Therefore, most car- buretor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- sary professional knowledge and expe- rience. The adjustment described in the following section, however, may be ser- viced by the owner as part of routine 1.
Periodically check the obtained as described above, have a plug lead. throttle cable free play and, if neces- Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. 2. Check the engine idling speed sary, adjust it as follows. and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-...
The front and rear tires should be of including the tires, should be dealer replace the wheel. Do not the same make and design, other- left to a Yamaha dealer, who has attempt even the smallest repair to wise the handling characteristics of necessary...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22120 3. If the specified brake lever free shoe plate and at the brake lever. Adjusting the brake lever free play could be obtained as de- play scribed above, tighten the locknut and skip the rest of the procedure, otherwise proceed as follows.
Yamaha dealer make this ad- To increase the brake pedal free play, justment. turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in After adjusting the brake pedal direction (a).
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), have a chain slack, there should be no weight adjust it as follows. Yamaha dealer replace the brake on the motorcycle. shoes as a set. EAU40111 2.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT in the specified limits. [ECA10571] Tightening torques: Locknut: 6.5 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 4.7 ft·lbf) Using the alignment marks on each Axle nut: side of the swingarm, make sure that 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf) both adjusting nuts are in the same po- sition for proper wheel alignment.
If a cable is damaged maintenance chart. wet areas. Service the drive chain as or does not move smoothly, have a follows. Yamaha dealer check or replace it. WARNING! Damage to the outer ECA10581 NOTICE housing of cables may result in in-...
Lithium-soap-based grease The Autolube pump is a vital and so- brake and shift pedals phisticated component of the engine, which must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The operation of the brake and shift...
WARNING push down hard on the handlebars If the sidestand does not move up several times to check if the front and down smoothly, have a Yamaha fork compresses and rebounds dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, smoothly. the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- sulting in a possible loss of control.
If any damage is found or the front injury, securely support the ve- fork does not operate smoothly, hicle so there is no danger of it have a Yamaha dealer check or re- falling over. [EWA10751] pair it. 2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for- ward and backward.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24360 Front wheel EAU41532 To remove the front wheel EWA10821 WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. 1. Remove the brake cable holder by 1. Adjusting nut 1.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Washer 1. Brake shoe plate 1. Retainer 2. Axle nut 2. Lift the wheel up between the fork 3. Insert the wheel axle, and then in- 8. Lift the front wheel off the ground legs. stall the washer and axle nut.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT (See page 6-14.) EAU25080 shaft lever. Rear wheel 10. Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper EAU41561 fork operation. To remove the rear wheel EWA10821 WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT according to the procedure on 2. Install the wheel by inserting the Tightening torque: page 6-22. chain pullers, spacer and then in- Axle nut: 6. Remove the axle nut and washer, sert the wheel axle from the 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf) and then pull the wheel axle out.
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.
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the the kickstarter. spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 6-28...
Be ble. Rust and corrosion can develop Cleaning sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for even if high-quality components are ECA10771 NOTICE advice on what products to use be- used.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE contact with strong or abrasive washing. After cleaning cleaning products, solvent or 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re- or an absorbing cloth. After normal use movers or inhibitors, brake flu- 2.
Before storing your motorcycle for sev- ing during the next step.) eral months: d. Turn the engine over several Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on 1. Follow all the instructions in the times with the starter. (This will what products to use.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE install the spark plug and the spark plug cap. WARNING! To prevent damage or injury from sparking, make sure to ground the spark plug elec- trodes while turning the en- gine over. [EWA10951] 6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand.
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.