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2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the

drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward.

TIP

Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.

3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-

nuts to their specified torques.

4. Make sure that the drive chain

pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.

1. Drive chain puller
2. Axle nut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Locknut
5. Alignment marks

1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut

htenin

torques:

Axle nut:

105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 77 lb·ft)

Locknut:

16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)

(a)

(b)

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Summary of Contents for MT-09 2023

Page 1: ...le MOTORCYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Specifications Consumer information Motorcycle care and storage Periodic maintenance and adjustment For your safety pre operation checks Instrument and control functions S...

Page 2: ...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 hands frequently...

Page 3: ...ntain 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 Yamaha c...

Page 4: ...ial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or s...

Page 5: ...Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition June 2022 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed i...

Page 6: ...on and important riding points 7 1 Engine break in 7 1 Starting the engine 7 2 Shifting 7 3 Parking 7 5 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 8 1 Tool kit 8 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission...

Page 7: ...8 34 Motorcycle care and storage 9 1 Matte color caution 9 1 Care 9 1 Storage 9 4 Specifications 10 1 Consumer information 11 1 Identification numbers 11 1 Diagnostic connector 11 3 Vehicle data recor...

Page 8: ...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 ava...

Page 9: ...ing can cause loss of control Read owner s manual for proper loading 3JJ 28446 A2 WARNING 3 kg 7 lbs 3TB 24877 A1 B7N 21686 00 3 2 1 FUEL THROTTLE BODY TANK SOLENOID VALVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ATMOSPHERE...

Page 10: ...90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 14B 21668 01 WARNING 29P 2816R 01 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ HELMET eye protection and protective clothing THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR...

Page 11: ...Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibilit...

Page 12: ...main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry...

Page 13: ...cle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessori...

Page 14: ...ange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep...

Page 15: ...Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if eq...

Page 16: ...ge 5 24 2 Compression damping force adjuster page 5 24 3 Battery page 8 28 4 Seat page 5 23 5 Rebound damping force adjuster page 5 26 6 Spring preload adjuster page 5 26 7 Shift pedal page 5 17 8 Eng...

Page 17: ...adjuster page 5 24 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 5 24 5 Coolant reservoir page 8 13 6 Engine oil level check window page 8 10 7 Engine oil filler cap page 8 10 8 Brake pedal page 5 18 9 Rear b...

Page 18: ...5 16 2 Left handlebar switches page 5 2 3 Main switch steering lock page 5 1 4 Instrument panel page 5 4 5 7 5 Right handlebar switches page 5 2 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 8 20 7 Throttle grip...

Page 19: ...vehicle is turned off The D MODE is controlled by the MODE switches see page 5 3 for more information EAU91434 TCS MODE This model is equipped with the trac tion control system the slide control syste...

Page 20: ...cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when entering turns when accelerating hard at a sharp lean angle or while braking and cannot prevent front wheel slip ping As with any vehicle a...

Page 21: ...ot operate when the clutch lever is pulled there fore normal shifting can be done even when the quick shifter is set to on Check the quick shifter indicator for current status and usability informa ti...

Page 22: ...o engage and maximize braking when the vehicle is upright BC2 uses additional data from the IMU to regulate applied brake power when cornering to suppress lateral wheel slip WARNING EWA20891 The brake...

Page 23: ...thout the engine running EAU10664 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical syst...

Page 24: ...lebar switches Left Right 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Pass switch 2 Dimmer switch 3 Turn signal switch 4 Hazard switch OFF 5 Horn switch 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 MODE up switch 2 MODE switch 3 MODE down switch 1 Sto...

Page 25: ...of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic haz ard The hazard lights can be turned o...

Page 26: ...value Press inward press the wheel switch in towards the handlebar to select items indicated by the cursor and con firm settings changes Press and hold the switch inward to reset selected items TIP I...

Page 27: ...ght should come on for a few seconds and then go off Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU91790 ABS warning light In normal operation the ABS warning light comes on when the vehicle is...

Page 28: ...If the oil pressure and coolant warn ing light does not go off after start ing the engine or if it comes on while the engine is running stop the vehi cle and engine immediately If the engine is overhe...

Page 29: ...increase the risk of an acci dent Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed TIP The display can be switched between kilometers and miles See Unit on page 5 15 1 Tachometer 2 Spe...

Page 30: ...tate the wheel switch to choose a different display item Push the wheel switch inward to con firm the new display item TIP ODO will lock at 999999 and can not be reset TRIP1 and TRIP2 will reset to 0...

Page 31: ...g the MODE up down switches Use the MODE switch to toggle left right between TCS MODE and D MODE See page 4 1 for information on D MODE and TCS MODE settings TIP When the engine trouble warning light...

Page 32: ...adjust the temperature level Press the wheel switch inward to con firm the temperature level and exit the grip warmer function NOTICE ECA17932 Be sure to wear gloves when using the grip warmers Do no...

Page 33: ...Err and indicator light indicates an ECU error Err only indicates an ABS ECU error TIP Depending on the nature of the error the display may not function properly and the traction control system set ti...

Page 34: ...and holding the wheel switch may not save set tings changes Display Setting This module allows you to switch the lap time mode and tachometer color mode ON OFF When the lap time mode is selected the...

Page 35: ...ed on or off via the main screen using the MODE switches SCS and LIF can be turned off in dependently of traction control system for TCS MODE M When TCS MODE has been set to OFF on the main screen tra...

Page 36: ...fting in that direction TIP If the quick shifter setting cannot be changed turn the engine off with the gear position set to neutral then change the setting Shift Indicator This module allows a custom...

Page 37: ...rial measurement units When using kilometers the fuel con sumption units can be changed be tween km L or L 100km When using miles MPG will be available Temperature units can be switched between Celsiu...

Page 38: ...d clock to their default or factory presets Select YES to reset all items After se lecting YES all items will be reset and the screen will automatically return to the top MENU screen EAU12823 Clutch l...

Page 39: ...rammed to ignore un clear input signals Therefore be sure to shift using quick and sufficiently forceful inputs EAU26827 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To ap...

Page 40: ...pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake pedal as the hy draulic unit rapidly applies and reduces brake pressure In this situation con tinue to apply the brake lever and brake peda...

Page 41: ...r performance of the ABS will result EAU13077 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released an...

Page 42: ...tion such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the...

Page 43: ...e used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems NOTICE EC...

Page 44: ...exhaust system contains catalytic converter s to reduce harmful exhaust emissions WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle...

Page 45: ...e projections into the seat holders as shown 2 Push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 3 Remove the key TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU91560 Rider footres...

Page 46: ...mping force adjusting screw and the left front fork leg with a com pression damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or m...

Page 47: ...owever such adjustments are ineffective and may damage the suspension Compression damping force The compression damping force is ad justed on the left fork leg only Turn the adjusting screw in directi...

Page 48: ...g and a rebound damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload Turn the adjusting ring in di...

Page 49: ...hly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the s...

Page 50: ...service EAU84680 Luggage strap holders Use the indicated strap points to se cure luggage ties to the vehicle EAU77390 Auxiliary DC connectors This vehicle is equipped with an auxil iary DC connector a...

Page 51: ...ct the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be...

Page 52: ...s stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not...

Page 53: ...owing points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connecti...

Page 54: ...h Lubricate if necessary 8 24 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 8 22 8 24 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread...

Page 55: ...nals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 5 29 ITEM...

Page 56: ...1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result...

Page 57: ...ld come on and stay on until the en gine is started The ABS warning light should come on and stay on until the ve hicle reaches a speed of 5 km h 3 mi h NOTICE ECA24110 If a warning or indicator light...

Page 58: ...ition press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it This model is equipped with a quick shifter See page 4 3 NOTICE ECA22523 When shifting pre...

Page 59: ...use the brakes to slow the motorcycle and continue to downshift as necessary 4 Once the motorcycle has stopped the transmission can be shifted into the neutral position The neutral indicator light sh...

Page 60: ...exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn...

Page 61: ...rforming maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while...

Page 62: ...are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If yo...

Page 63: ...000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark...

Page 64: ...l system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 1...

Page 65: ...element Replace Every 24000 mi 37000 km 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Ch...

Page 66: ...eas 13 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease Every 12000 mi 19000 km 14 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners C...

Page 67: ...if necessary 23 Rear suspension link pivots Check operation Correct if necessary 24 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 25 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 26 Cooling system Check coola...

Page 68: ...ster cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged 28 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable l...

Page 69: ...cessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean...

Page 70: ...not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enter...

Page 71: ...ine oil filler cap and then the engine oil drain bolt and gasket TIP Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 4 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An...

Page 72: ...malube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an impor tant liquid engine component We form teams of specialists in the fields of me chanical...

Page 73: ...cap Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 4 Add coolant to the maximum level mark NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead D...

Page 74: ...pt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 EAU36765 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication...

Page 75: ...Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10504 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury o...

Page 76: ...t moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This model is equipped with tubeless tires and tir...

Page 77: ...y 100 km 60 mi after installing a new tire The tires must be warmed up before a high speed run Always adjust the tire air pres sure according to the operating conditions EAU21963 Cast wheels To maximi...

Page 78: ...rectly have a Yamaha dealer check the internal clutch mechanism EAU37914 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha deal...

Page 79: ...Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU3...

Page 80: ...62 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if...

Page 81: ...ys clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leaka...

Page 82: ...guard to the middle of the chain link be ing pressed down at position B 5 If distance A is incorrect adjust it as follows NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vi...

Page 83: ...ve chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut then the lock nuts to their specified torques 4 Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same posit...

Page 84: ...the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substanc...

Page 85: ...lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals shou...

Page 86: ...hould be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly hav...

Page 87: ...the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely suppo...

Page 88: ...steer ing EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the w...

Page 89: ...s to discharge more quick ly if the vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery cha...

Page 90: ...the two points indicated on the cover and pulling upwards 3 Remove the blown fuse using the fuse puller 1 Fuse box 1 1 1 1 Ignition fuse 2 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Ignition fuse 4 Headlight fuse 5 A...

Page 91: ...he device operates 7 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system NOTICE ECA27210 Do not drive while the fuse box cov er is removed 1 Fuse puller 1 1 1 Specifie...

Page 92: ...ght lens EAU24331 License plate light If the license plate light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit or replace the bulb EAU67131 Supporting the motorcycle Since this mo...

Page 93: ...ire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imita...

Page 94: ...a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer ch...

Page 95: ...pped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recomm...

Page 96: ...oads may be salted as a de icing method it s im portant to clean the vehicle thor oughly to remove road salt and avoid corrosion Wheel spokes bolts nuts and other unpainted met al parts can be especia...

Page 97: ...off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job Avoid spraying wa ter directly into the muffler instru ment panel air inlet or other inner areas...

Page 98: ...x all painted surfaces using a non abrasive wax or use a detail spray for motorcycles YAMALUBE Spray Polish In stant Detailer 8 When finished cleaning start the engine and let it idle for several minu...

Page 99: ...he fuel cock lever to the off position 5 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from build ing up drain the fuel in the carbu retor float chamber into a clean container Retighten the...

Page 100: ...moisture from entering it 10 Remove the battery and fully charge it or attach a maintenance charger to keep the battery opti mally charged NOTICE Confirm that the battery and its charger are compatibl...

Page 101: ...API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 2 80 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt With oil filter removal 3 20 L 3 38 US qt 2 82 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up...

Page 102: ...argo and accessories Front brake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electric...

Page 103: ...ER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this nu...

Page 104: ...d into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa t...

Page 105: ...or service proce dures are performed Vehicle data uploaded will be handled appropriately according to the follow ing Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party...

Page 106: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor C...

Page 107: ...le 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...

Page 108: ...der that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 40...

Page 109: ...ation 11 7 11 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks UB7N12E0 book Page 7 Tuesday August 2...

Page 110: ...sequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection an...

Page 111: ...er date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be...

Page 112: ...ered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is i...

Page 113: ...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 Y E S cov...

Page 114: ...nt fork adjusting 5 24 Front fork checking 8 27 Fuel 5 20 Fuel level warning light 5 5 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 5 21 Fuel tank cap 5 19 Fuses replacing 8 30 H Handlebar position adjus...

Page 115: ...rip checking and lubricating 8 25 Tires 8 15 Tool kit 8 2 Troubleshooting 8 33 Troubleshooting chart 8 34 Turn signal indicator lights 5 4 Turn signal switch 5 3 V Valve clearance 8 15 Vehicle Emissio...

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Page 117: ...right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha enginee...

Page 118: ...DIC183 This Owner s manual is also available online at the Yamaha Owner s Manual Library https www yamahamotorsports com yamaha manuals PRINTED IN JAPAN 2022 09 0 9 1 CR E...

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