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EB001000 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha machine has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of machine repair.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL CONSTRUCTION OF THIS MANUAL This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See “Illustrated symbols”) 1st title 1: This is a chapter with its symbol on the upper right of each page. 2nd title 2: This title appears on the upper of each page on the left of the chapter sym- bol.
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EB003000 ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS Illustrated symbols 1 to 9 are printed on the SPEC top right of each page and indicate the subject INFO of each chapter. 1 General information 2 Specifications 3 Periodic checks and adjustments 4 Engine 5 Carburetion 6 Chassis 7 Electrical 8 Troubleshooting...
SPEC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model YFS200R Model code: 5VM1: (Oceania) 5VM2: (CDN and Europe) Basic weight: With oil and full fuel tank 155 kg (342 lb) Chassis: Frame type Steel tube Caster angle 9° Camber angle 1° Kingpin angle 13°...
SPEC CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING 1 Parking brake switch lead B C.D.I. unit lead È Route each lead through the 2 Clutch cable C C.D.I. unit cable guide and in front of the 3 Parking brake cable D Voltage regulator clutch cable and parking brake 4 Oil indicator light lead E Ground lead...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Front brake hose È Pass the crankcase ventilation hose between 2 Throttle cable the parking brake cable and clutch cable, and 3 Clutch cable then fasten it with a band. 4 Parking brake cable 5 Crankcase ventilation hose 6 Front brake pipe 7 Handlebar cover È...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Clutch cable È Route the clutch cable and parking brake cable 2 Parking brake cable in front of the fender stay. 3 Throttle cable É 30 ~ 40 mm (1.18 ~ 1.57 in) 4 Fuel breather hose 5 Crankcase ventilation hose 6 Wire harness 7 Front brake hose...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Wire harness È To install the wire harness, align the positioning 2 Crankcase ventilation hose tape with the wire holder. 3 Fuel hose É The leads should be clamped on the inward half 4 Wire holder of the frame pipe.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Front brake hose C Throttle cable 2 Parking brake cable D Ignition coil lead 3 Spark plug lead E Ignition coil 4 Crankcase ventilation hose F Ground lead 5 Rear brake light switch G Rear brake light switch lead 6 Band 7 Tail/brake light lead È...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Oil hose È Route the parking brake cable in front of the 2 Crankcase ventilation hose fender stay. 3 Clutch cable 4 Parking brake cable 5 Cable guide – 10 –...
Throttle, control cable* • Lubricate. Outside nuts and bolts • Tighten if necessary. Frame • Clean and Inspect. Lighting • Inspect. * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. ** Lithium-soap-based grease – 12 –...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS NOTE: Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Brake fluid replacement: 1.When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required. 2.On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL/ CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 1.Place the machine on a level surface. NOTE: When checking the brake fluid level, make sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir top is horizontal. È...
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS/ CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES È 3.Check: Brake pad Wear indicator grooves 1 almost contact the brake disc → Replace the brake pads as a set. Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES”. Wear limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in) È...
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES/ BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM 4.Install: Front panel Refer to “REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB”. BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING Bleed the brake system if: The system has been disassembled. A brake hose or brake pipe have been loosened or removed.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM j. Tighten the bleed screw. Bleed screw: 6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb) NOTE: If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles in the system have disappeared.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM/ REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB ELECTRICAL ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM 1.Adjust: Headlight beam (vertical) Turn the adjusting screw 1 in or out. Headlight beam is Turning in raised. Headlight beam is Turning out lowered. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB 1.Remove: Screws 1 Front panel 2...
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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB 4.Remove: Headlight beam adjusting screw 1 Washer Spring Screws 2 Headlight unit assembly 5.Remove: Headlight bulb holder cover Headlight bulb holder 1 Turn the headlight bulb holder counterclock- wise. Headlight bulb WARNING Keep flammable products or your hands away from the bulb while it is on, since it will be hot.
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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB 8.Install: Headlight unit assembly Screws Spring Washer Headlight adjusting screw Headlight assembly 9.Connect: Headlight connectors 10.Install: Front panel 11.Adjust: Headlight beam (vertical) Refer to “ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM”. – 22 –...
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 1 Brake master cylinder 6 Union bolt D Brake caliper body K Brake disc guard (inner) 7 Brake hose E Brake pad shim L Bearing reservoir cap 2 Brake master cylinder 8 Brake hose holder F Brake pad M Spacer...
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 1 Retaining bolt B O-ring M Adjusting bolt W Brake fluid reservoir 2 Lock washer C Washer N Union bolt hose 3 Brake caliper body D Spring (parking brake) O Copper washer X Brake fluid reservoir 4 Bleed screw E Adjuster nut P Brake hose...
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES CAUTION: Disc brake components rarely require dis- assembly. DO NOT: Disassemble components unless it is absolutely necessary. Use solvents on internal brake compo- nents. Reuse brake fluid for cleaning. Use fresh brake fluid only. Allow brake fluid to come in contact with your eyes as this may cause eye injury.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 3.Remove: Brake pads 1 (with pad shim 2) Pad spring 3 4.Measure: Brake pad wear limit a Out of specification → Replace the brake pads as a set. Wear limit a: 1.0 mm (0.04 in) NOTE: When pad replacement is required, also replace the pad spring and shim.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 6.Install: Retaining bolts Front brake caliper Retaining bolt: 18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb) Bolt (front brake caliper): 28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb) 7.Install: Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE”...
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 4.Remove: Brake pads 1 (with pad shim 2) Pad spring 3 5.Measure: Brake pad wear limit a Out of specification → Replace the brake pads as a set. Wear limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in) NOTE: When pad replacement is required, also replace the pad spring and shims.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 7.Install: Lock washer Retaining bolts NOTE: Bend the lock washer tab along a flat side of the nut. WARNING Always use a new lock washer. Retaining bolt: 18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb) 8.Install: Rear brake caliper Bolt (rear brake caliper):...
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES DISASSEMBLING THE BRAKE CALIPERS NOTE: Before disassembling the front brake caliper or rear brake caliper, drain the brake fluid of the brake hoses, brake pipe, master cylinder, brake caliper, and brake fluid reservoir. Front brake caliper 1.Remove: Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT...
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 6.Remove: Piston 1 Piston seals 2 Bleed screw 3 ***************************************************** Removal steps: Place a rag between the brake caliper and brake caliper body. Blow compressed air into the hose joint opening a to force out the caliper piston from the caliper body.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 5.Remove: Adjusting bolt 1 Locknut 2 Parking brake lever 3 Spring 4 6.Remove: Parking brake assembly 1 Gasket 7.Remove: Cover 1 Spring 2 Adjuster nut 3 Parking brake cam 4 8.Remove: Caliper body 1 Caliper bracket 2 NOTE: Before removing the caliper body from the bracket, remove the dust boot from the guide...
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 9.Remove: Piston 1 Piston seals 2 O-ring 3 Bleed screw 4 ***************************************************** Removal steps: Blow compressed air into the hose joint opening a to force out the caliper piston from the caliper body. Remove the piston seals. WARNING Never attempt to pry out the piston.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 2.Remove: Brake lever 1 Union bolt 2 Copper washers Brake hose 3 NOTE: Hold a container under the master cylinder and under the brake hose end to collect the remaining brake fluid. 3.Remove: Brake master cylinder reservoir cap 1 Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm Brake master cylinder 2 4.Remove:...
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER Recommended brake component replacement schedule: Brake pads As required Piston seal, dust seal Every two years Brake hoses Every two years Replace only when Brake fluid brakes are disassembled.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES È 2.Check: Caliper bracket 1 Cracks/damage → Replace. È Front É Rear É È 3.Check: Brake master cylinder 1 Wear/scratches → Replace the master cylin- der assembly. Brake master cylinder body 2 Cracks/damage → Replace. Oil delivery passage (brake master cylinder body) Blow out with compressed air.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES È 4.Check: Brake master cylinder kit 1 Scratches/wear/damage → Replace as a set. È Front É Rear É È É 5.Check: Brake master cylinder reservoir 1 Cracks/damage → Replace. Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm 4 Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder 5...
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 7.Check: Parking brake assembly Cracks/wear/damage → Replace. È É 8.Check: Brake discs (front and rear) Galling/damage → Replace. È Front É Rear 9.Measure: Brake disc deflection Out of specification → Inspect wheel runout. If wheel runout is in good condition, replace the brake discs.
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ASSEMBLING THE BRAKE CALIPER WARNING All internal parts should be cleaned in new brake fluid only. Internal parts should be lubricated with brake fluid when installed. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Replace the piston seals and dust seals whenever a caliper is disassembled.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 3.Install: Brake caliper 1 (temporarily) Copper washer Brake hose 2 Union bolt Union bolt: 27 Nm (2.7 m • kg, 19 ft • lb) CAUTION: When installing the brake hose onto the brake caliper 1, make sure that the brake pipe contacts the projection a on the brake caliper.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 6.Fill: Brake master cylinder reservoir tank Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 CAUTION: Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces of plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately. WARNING Use only the recommended brake fluid. Other brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and poor brake performance.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES Rear brake caliper 1.Install: Bleed screw 1 O-ring 2 Piston seals 3 Piston 4 WARNING Always use new O-ring and piston seals. 2.Install: Caliper bracket 1 Caliper body 2 Retaining bolt 3 NOTE: Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the caliper guide shaft and retaining bolt.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 5.Install: Parking brake lever 1 Spring 2 Locknut Adjusting bolt NOTE: Align the parking brake lever mark a with the adjuster nut corner b and position the parking brake lever as shown. Install the spring 2 with its hook ends facing down as shown.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 8.Install: Pad spring Brake pads (with pad shim) Retaining bolts Rear brake caliper Refer to “REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS”. Retaining bolt: 18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb) Brake caliper bolt: 28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb) Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND REAR AXLE”...
CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 11.Check: Brake fluid level Fluid level is below the “LOWER” level line → Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level. Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL”. ASSEMBLING THE MASTER CYLINDER WARNING All internal parts should be cleaned in new brake fluid only.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 3.Install: Copper washers Brake hose 1 Union bolt 2 Union bolt: 27 Nm (2.7 m • kg, 19 ft • lb) Brake lever 3 NOTE: Tighten the union bolt, while holding the brake hose. Check that the brake hose does not contact other parts (throttle cables, wire harness, leads, etc.) when turning the handlebar left and right.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES Refill with the same type of brake fluid: mixing brake fluids may result in a harm- ful chemical reaction and lead to poor performance. Be careful that water does not enter the master cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 2.Install: Master cylinder kit 1 3.Install: Brake master cylinder 1 Brake master cylinder bolt: 20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb) 4.Install: Copper washers Brake hose 1 Union bolt 2 Union bolt: 30 Nm (3.0 m •...
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CHAS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 6.Fill: Brake fluid reservoir Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 CAUTION: Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces of plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid immediately. WARNING Use only the recommended brake fluid. Other brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and poor brake performance.
CHAS STEERING SYSTEM STEERING SYSTEM 1 Handlebar holder A Locknut 2 Bearing (lower) B Tie-rod 3 Oil seal C Steering knuckle 4 Bearing (upper) D Knuckle arm 5 Collar E Washer 6 Cable holder F Bushing 7 Lock washer G O-ring 8 Steering stem 9 Cotter pin 0 Tie-rod end...
CHAS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS AND FRONT ARMS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS AND FRONT ARMS 1 Thrust cover 2 Bushing 3 Front arm (upper) 4 Inner collar 5 Knuckle arm 6 Steering knuckle 7 Shock absorber assembly 8 Front arm (lower) 9 Cotter pin –...
– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM EB802010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE IGNITION SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE (NO SPARK OR INTERMITTENT SPARK): NOTE: When the parking brake is used, engine speed is limited to 2,300 r/min. Be sure the parking brake is released before moving the throttle lever. Otherwise, the engine will misfire, preventing normal operation.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY For CDN 2.Ignition spark gap Disconnect the plug cap from the spark plug. Connect the dynamic spark tester 1 as shown. 2 Spark plug cap 3 Spark plug Turn the main switch to “ON”. Check the ignition spark gap. Kickstart the engine, and increase the MEETS SPECIFICATION spark gap until a misfiring occurs.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM 3.Spark plug cap resistance Remove the spark plug cap. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1k) to the spark plug cap. OUT OF SPECIFICATION Measure the spark plug cap resistance. Spark plug cap resistance: 10 kΩ at 20 °C (68 °F) Replace the spark plug cap.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 5.Engine stop switch INCORRECT Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”. (Manual No.: 2XJ-AE2) CORRECT Replace the handlebar switch (left). 6.Parking brake switch INCORRECT Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”. (Manual No.: 2XJ-AE2) CORRECT Replace the parking brake switch. 7.Throttle switch INCORRECT Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCH”.
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– ELEC IGNITION SYSTEM C0NTINUITY 10.Pickup coil resistance Disconnect the C.D.I. magneto connectors from the wire harness. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1) to the pickup coil terminal. Tester (+) lead → White/Red lead 1 Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2 Measure the pickup coil resistance.
– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM EB805000 LIGHTING SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 1 C.D.I. magneto 2 Voltage regulator C Light switch D Headlight E Tail/brake light – 60 –...
– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM EB805010 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE HEADLIGHT, TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT FAIL TO COME ON: Procedure Check: 1.Lighting coil resistance 2.Light switch 3.Wiring connections (the entire lighting system) NOTE: Pocket tester: Remove the following parts before trouble- P/N. YU-03112, 90890-03112 shooting: 1)Seat 2)Fuel tank cover...
– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM C0NTINUITY EB805013 3.Wiring connection POOR CONNECTION Check the connections of the entire lighting system. Refer to “WIRING DIAGRAM”. Properly connect the lighting system. CORRECT Check the condition of each of the lighting system’s circuits. Refer to “LIGHTING SYSTEM CHECK”. EB805020 LIGHTING SYSTEM CHECK 1.If the headlight fails to come on:...
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– ELEC LIGHTING SYSTEM Turn the main switch to “ON”. OUT OF SPECIFICATION Kickstart the engine. Turn the light switch to “LO” or “HI”. Check the voltage (12 V) of the “Green” and “Yellow” leads on the bulb socket con- nector.
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TRBL STARTING FAILURE/HARD STARTING/ FAULTY BRAKE SHTG TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: The following troubleshooting does not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It should be helpful, however, as a guide to troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure in this manual for inspection, adjustment and replacement of parts.
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