Yamaha aerox NS50 - Owner's Manual > Seats

1. Passenger seat
2. Rider seat

Passenger seat

To open the passenger seat

1. Place the scooter on the centerstand.

2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise.

1. Open.

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Do not push inward when turning the key.

3. The passenger seat will fold up automatically.

NOTICE

Be sure to remove all objects on the passenger seat before opening. Objects left on the seat may fall and break or be damaged when the seat opens.

1. Passenger seat

To close the passenger seat

1. Fold the passenger seat down, and then push it down to lock it in place.

2. Remove the key from the main switch if the scooter will be left unattended.

TIP

Make sure that the passenger seat is properly secured before riding.

Rider seat

To open the rider seat

1. Open the passenger seat.

2. Fold the rider seat up.

1. Rider seat

To close the rider seat

1. Fold the rider seat down.

2. Close the passenger seat.

TIP

Make sure that the rider seat is properly secured before riding.

Storage compartment

1. Storage compartment

There is a storage compartment under the rider seat.

WARNING

• Do not exceed the load limit of 3 kg (7 lb) for the storage compartment.
• Do not exceed the maximum load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the vehicle.

NOTICE

Keep the following points in mind when using the storage compartment.

• Since the storage compartment accumulates heat when exposed to the sun and/or the engine heat, do not store anything susceptible to heat, consumables or flammable items inside it.
• To avoid humidity from spreading through the storage compartment, wrap wet articles in a plastic bag before storing them in the compartment.
• Since the storage compartment may get wet while the scooter is being washed, wrap any articles stored in the compartment in a plastic bag.
• Do not keep anything valuable or breakable in the storage compartment.

To store a helmet in the storage compartment, place the helmet with the front facing forward.

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• Some helmets cannot be stored in the storage compartment because of their size or shape.
• Do not leave your scooter unattended with the seat open.

Adjusting the shock absorber assembly (if equipped)

This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings.

Adjust the spring preload as follows.

To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (b).

1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator

Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber.

Spring preload setting:

Minimum (soft): 1

Standard: 2

Maximum (hard):

WARNING

This shock absorber assembly contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following information before handling the shock absorber assembly.

• Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly.
• Do not subject the shock absorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source.

  This may cause the unit to explode due to excessive gas pressure.

• Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way. Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance.
• Do not dispose of a damaged or worn-out shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service.

For your safety - Pre-operation checks

Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual.

WARNING

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:

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