Yamaha CS50 User Manual

ELEC
SIGNALING SYSTEM
8-30
EAS00798
2. The tail/brake light fails to come on.
1. Tail/brake light bulb and socket
• Check the tail/brake light bulb and socket
for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS”
• Are the tail/brake light bulb and socket OK?
2. Brake light switches
• Check the brake light switches for conti-
nuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.
• Is the brake light switch OK?
3. Voltage
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
tail/brake light coupler (wire harness side)
as shown.
Positive tester probe

green/yellow 
Negative tester probe

black 
• Set the main switch to “ON”.
• Pull in the brake levers.
• Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of
green/yellow  on the tail/brake light cou-
pler (wire harness side).
• Is the voltage within specification?
EAS00799
3. The turn signal light, turn signal indicator
light or both fail to blink.
1. Turn signal indicator light bulb and socket
• Check the turn signal light bulb and socket
for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS”
• Are the turn signal light bulb and socket
OK?
2. Turn signal switch
• Check the turn signal switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.
• Is the turn signal switch OK?
Replace the
tail/brake light bulb,
socket or both.
Replace the brake
light switch.
L
G/Y
B
2
1
The wiring circuit
from the main
switch to the
tail/brake light cou-
pler is faulty and
must be repaired.
This circuit is OK.
Replace the turn
signal light bulb,
socket or both.
Replace the left
handlebar switch.
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO

Yamaha CS50 Specifications

General

Fuel Capacity	4.5 liters
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling	Air-cooled
Transmission	Automatic
Starting System	Kick start
Brakes	Drum brakes (front and rear)