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Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments................2-3

Instrument an

control functions

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Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning

lights ............................................3-4

Multi-function meter unit .................3-7
Handlebar switches.......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ....................................3-15
Brake pedal ...................................3-15
ABS ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank cap.................................3-17
Fuel................................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and

overflow hose.............................3-19

Catalytic converter ........................3-19
Seat ...............................................3-20
Helmet holding cable ....................3-21
Storage compartment ...................3-22
Windshield.....................................3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly....................................3-23

Luggage strap holders ..................3-24
Sidestand ......................................3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-25
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-27

For your safety – pre-operation
checks

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Operation an

important ri

points

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Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ................................5-4

Engine break-in ...............................5-5
Parking ............................................5-5

Perio

ic maintenance an

justment

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Owner’s tool kit............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system.............. 6-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart........................... 6-4

Removing and installing

cowlings ...................................... 6-7

Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Canister........................................... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element

and cleaning the check hose..... 6-15

Checking the throttle grip free

play ............................................ 6-15

Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ............................................ 6-19

Checking the brake lever free

play ............................................ 6-20

Brake light switches...................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake

pads........................................... 6-21

Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain .......................................... 6-25

Checking and lubricating the

cables ........................................ 6-26

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand ................................... 6-28

Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-30

UBC6E2E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 10, 2018 6:26 PM

Summary of Contents for MT07 TRACER

Page 1: ...PANTONE285C MTT690 A MTT690 U MT07 TRACER OWNER S MANUAL BC6 F8199 E2 MOTORCYCLE English E Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...ective 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following inter net address https global yamaha motor com eu_doc Frequency band 134 2 kHz The maximum radio frequency power 49 0 dBμV m Manufacturer YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co Ltd 1450 6 Mori Mori machi Shuchi Gun Shizuoka 437 0292 Japan Importer YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N V Koolhovenlaan 101 1119 NC Schiphol Rijk ...

Page 3: ...maintain your motorcycle but also in how to safe guard yourself and others from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks...

Page 4: ... death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehi cle or other property A TIP provides key information to make proce dures easier or clearer MTT690 A MTT690 U OWNER S MANUAL 2018 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st edition May 2018 All rights reserved Any reprinting or...

Page 5: ...er s tool kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing cowlings 6 7 Checking the spark plugs 6 8 Canister 6 9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 9 Coolant 6 12 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 6 15 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 15 Valve clearance 6 16 Tires 6 16 C...

Page 6: ... bulb 6 36 Replacing the license plate light bulb 6 37 Supporting the motorcycle 6 37 Troubleshooting 6 38 Troubleshooting charts 6 39 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 Specifications 8 1 Consumer information 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Diagnostic connector 9 2 Vehicle data recording 9 2 Index 10 1 UBC6E2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 7: ...you 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 possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recogn...

Page 8: ...o 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 a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not...

Page 9: ...on of the motorcycle 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 accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger access...

Page 10: ...r vehicle that change 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 the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your...

Page 11: ...instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure th...

Page 12: ...rtment page 3 22 3 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 4 Shift pedal page 3 14 5 Engine oil filler cap page 6 9 6 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 9 7 Engine oil level check window page 6 9 8 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 9 9 Coolant reservoir page 6 12 UBC6E2E0 book Page 1 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 13: ...Battery page 6 31 3 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 23 4 Fuel tank cap page 3 17 5 Headlight page 6 34 6 Coolant drain bolt page 6 13 7 Brake pedal page 3 15 8 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 22 UBC6E2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 14: ... 14 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 13 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 7 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 22 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 13 7 Throttle grip page 6 15 8 Brake lever page 3 15 UBC6E2E0 book Page 3 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 15: ...OT LOSE THE CODE RE REGISTERING KEY CONTACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is hi...

Page 16: ...use the standard key black bow for regular use of the vehicle To minimize the risk of losing the code re registering key red bow keep it in a safe place and only use it for code re registering EAU38531 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary light come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The head...

Page 17: ... the key in and turn it to LOCK 3 Remove the key TIP If the steering will not lock try turning the handlebars back to the right slight ly To unlock the steering From the LOCK position push the key in and turn it to OFF EAU59680 Parking The hazard lights and turn signal lights can be turned on but all other electri cal systems are off The key can be re moved The steering must be locked before the k...

Page 18: ...e engine is running stop the en gine immediately and check oil level If the oil level is below the minimum level add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it up to the cor rect level If the oil pressure warning light remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the en gine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle TIP If the warning light does not go off after start...

Page 19: ...is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU59120 ABS warning light In normal operation the ABS warning light comes on when the key is turned to ON and goes off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher If the ABS warning light does not come on when the key is turned to ON comes on or flashes while riding does not go off afte...

Page 20: ... if a problem is detected in the immobilizer system the immobilizer system indica tor light will flash in a pattern have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle TIP If the immobilizer system indicator light flashes in the pattern slowly 5 times then quickly 2 times this could be caused by transponder interference If this occurs try the following 1 Make sure there are no other im mobilizer keys close to ...

Page 21: ...ntrol mode or when displaying the clock the key must be turned to ON before you can use the left and right set buttons to adjust the multi function meter For the UK To switch between ki lometers and miles press the left set button for three seconds Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it with...

Page 22: ...ute digits will start flashing 5 Use the right set button to set the minutes 6 Push the left set button and then release it to start the clock Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The segments of the fuel meter disappear from F full towards E empty as the fuel level decreases When the last segment of the fuel meter starts flashing refuel as soon as possible TIP T...

Page 23: ... The multi function display is equipped with the following odometer two tripmeters fuel reserve tripmeter instantaneous fuel consumption average fuel consumption coolant temperature air temperature brightness control mode Navigating the multi function dis play Push the left set button to change the display between the odometer ODO tripmeters TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 in stantaneous fuel consumption km L o...

Page 24: ...99 9 but can be manually reset Fuel reserve tripmeter When the fuel level becomes low the last segment of the fuel meter will start flashing The fuel reserve tripmeter TRIP F will automatically appear and start counting the distance traveled from that point In this case push the left set button to switch the display in the following order TRIP F km L or L 100 km AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km ...

Page 25: ... UK AVE_ _ _ km L The average dis tance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel is shown AVE_ _ _ L 100 km The average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km is shown AVE_ _ _ MPG for the UK The average distance that can be trav eled on 1 0 Imp gal of fuel is shown To switch the average fuel consump tion settings push the left set button for one second To reset the average fuel consumption push t...

Page 26: ... when stopped at traffic signals etc Brightness control mode The brightness control mode allows you to adjust the brightness level of the multi function meter unit To adjust the brightness 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the left set button 3 Turn the key to ON and continue pushing the left set button until the display switches to the brightness control mode 4 Push the right set button to se...

Page 27: ...gine with the starter set this switch to and then slide the switch toward See page 5 2 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the en gine in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12735 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to turn on the haz ard lights simultaneous flashi...

Page 28: ...ed slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 25 EAU12872 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 6 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle 1 Clutch lever 1 ...

Page 29: ...grip turn the ad justing dial while holding the lever pushed away from the throttle grip Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the mark on the brake lever EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Brake lever 2 Distance between brake lever and throttle grip 3 Bra...

Page 30: ...hich will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagno sis test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher During this test a click ing noise can be heard from the hydraulic control unit and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly applied...

Page 31: ...U13222 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flam...

Page 32: ...will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use premium unleaded gas oline with a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce mainte nance costs Gasohol There are ...

Page 33: ...tem is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few...

Page 34: ...e front of the seat into the seat holder orient the seat in order to insert the seat bracket into the seat lock push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place and then remove the key TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding 1 Seat lock 2 Unlock 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 3 Seat bracket 4 Seat lock 1 2 ZAUM1406 ZAUM1407 1 1 2 4 3 UBC6E2E0 book Page 20 Tuesday July 10 2018 ...

Page 35: ...able loops over the hel met holder 3 Place the helmet on the left or the right side of the vehicle or on the top of the fuel tank and then in stall the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the hel met may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10162 To release the helmet from the hel met holding cable Remove the seat remove the helmet h...

Page 36: ... not exceed the maximum load of 180 kg 397 lb for the ve hicle EAUM3811 Windshield To suit the rider s preference the wind shield can be changed to different po sitions To adjust the windshield height 1 Loosen the windshield height po sition adjusting knob on each side of the windshield until resistance is felt NOTICE Do not continue turning the knob after resis tance is felt Otherwise the knob co...

Page 37: ... kit to make the adjustment WARNING EWA10222 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly 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 shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to exc...

Page 38: ...anation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract 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 t...

Page 39: ...ission is in gear and the sidestand is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system accord ing to the following procedure UB...

Page 40: ...d 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Slide the switch toward Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch...

Page 41: ...rol functions 3 27 3 EAU70641 Auxiliary DC connector This vehicle is equipped with an auxil iary DC connector Consult your Yamaha dealer before installing any accessories UBC6E2E0 book Page 27 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 42: ...mage and check hose con nections 3 17 3 19 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 9 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 6 12 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake...

Page 43: ...ect if necessary 6 16 6 19 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 27 Brake and clutch le vers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 27 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 28 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tigh...

Page 44: ...l is equipped with a lean angle sensor to stop the en gine in case of a turnover In this case the engine trouble warning light will come on but this is not a malfunction Turn the key to OFF and then to ON to turn off the warning light Failing to do so will prevent the engine from start ing even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch an engine auto stop system The engine stops a...

Page 45: ...warning and indicator light circuit check After going off once the oil pressure warning light will come back on until the engine is started If the warning light does not come on or if the warning light does not go off after start ing the engine see page 3 4 for the engine oil pressure warning light circuit check The ABS warning light should come on when the key is turned to ON and then go off afte...

Page 46: ...te 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table close the throttle and at the same time quickly pull the clutch lever in 5 Shift the transmission into second gear Make ...

Page 47: ... injury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU64150 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16811 Tips for reducing fuel con sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the follow ing tips to reduce fuel consumption Shift up swiftly and avoid high en gine speeds during acce...

Page 48: ... be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA10303 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10311 Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone If any engine trouble should oc cur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle E...

Page 49: ...maintain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15123 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clo...

Page 50: ...l that is certified if applicable Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services EAU17382 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located under the seat See page 3 20 The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever addition...

Page 51: ...nd technical skills EAU71070 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Check engine idle speed Check and adjust synchroniza tion 5 Exhaust system Check for leakage Tight...

Page 52: ...vel and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if neces sary 7 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 8 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 9 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 10 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 11 Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or damage 12 Swingarm pivot bearings...

Page 53: ...soap based grease 18 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 20 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 21 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary 22 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 23 Shock absorber assembly Check operation ...

Page 54: ... change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 26 Engine oil filter cartridge Replace 27 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 30 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable f...

Page 55: ...s and then pull the cowling off as shown To install a cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts Cowling C To remove the cowling 1 Remove cowlings A and B 2 Remove the bolts shown and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts 1 Cowling B 2 Cowling A 3 Cowling C 1 Bolt 2 Cowling A 3 1 2...

Page 56: ... excessive 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 the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good esti...

Page 57: ... oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then chec...

Page 58: ...ne oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install ...

Page 59: ...engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil pressure warning light should go off NOTICE ECA20860 If the oil pressure warning light flick ers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the en gine off and have a Yamaha de...

Page 60: ...k remove the reservoir cap WARNING Re move only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot EWA15162 4 Add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used ins...

Page 61: ... the center pin in with a screw driver and then pulling the fastener out 6 Remove the coolant reservoir cap 7 Drain the coolant from the coolant reservoir by turning it upside down 8 Install the coolant reservoir and its cover by placing them in the origi nal position and then installing the bolt and quick fastener TIP To install the quick fastener push the center pin out so that it will protrude ...

Page 62: ...ntil it reaches the top of the radi ator and then install the radiator cap and radiator cap retaining bolt 17 Check the coolant level in the res ervoir If necessary remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the cap 18 Install the cowlings 19 Start the engine and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage If coolant is leaking have a Yamaha dealer check...

Page 63: ...r filter check hose can be easily reached and should be frequently checked and cleaned if necessary To clean the air filter check hose 1 Remove the air filter check hose under the air filter case 2 Clean and then install the hose EAU21386 Checking the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha d...

Page 64: ...ssential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires 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 or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and a...

Page 65: ...control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at 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 rubber tire...

Page 66: ...t ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds Brand new tires can have a rel atively poor grip on certain road surfaces until they h...

Page 67: ... The clutch lever free play should mea sure 5 0 10 0 mm 0 20 0 39 in as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b TIP If the specified clutch lever free ...

Page 68: ... spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent 1 Locknut 2 Clutch lever free play adjusting nut 1 2 a b 1 No brake lever free p...

Page 69: ...e intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU36891 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost ...

Page 70: ... EAU40262 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 necessary Front brake Rear brake WARNING EWA16011 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake fluid may al low air to enter the brake...

Page 71: ...ts Always 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 leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU...

Page 72: ...l as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or break age If distance A is more than 58 0 mm 2 28 in the chain can damage the frame swingarm and other parts To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECA23070 EAU74260 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axl...

Page 73: ...e the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly l...

Page 74: ...2 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly...

Page 75: ...ry Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease UBC6E2E0 boo...

Page 76: ...smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAU23252 Lubricating the rear suspen sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Lithium soap...

Page 77: ...e 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 support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoo...

Page 78: ...the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the 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 th...

Page 79: ...arks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quick ly if the vehicle is equipped with op tional ...

Page 80: ...4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals NOTICE ECA16531 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage EAU47175 Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the fuse boxes which contain the fuses for the individ ual circuits are located under the seat See page 3 20 TIP To access the main fuse r...

Page 81: ...the electrical system 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 6 Radiator fan motor fuse 7 ABS solenoid fuse 8 ABS motor fuse 9 Parking lighting fuse 10 Accessory fuse 11 Auxiliary fuse 12 ABS control unit fuse 13 Spare fuse 14 Fuse tongs M1430 7 8 9 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 13 10 14 Specified fuses Main fuse ...

Page 82: ... any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the burnt out bulb 4 Place a new headlight bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Connect the headlight c...

Page 83: ...ha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU54502 Auxiliary lights This model is equipped with LED type auxiliary lights If an auxiliary light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it ZAUM1431 UBC6E2E0 book Page 35 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 84: ... the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Screw 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 2 1 ...

Page 85: ...nd then install the license plate light unit by installing the collars washers and nuts EAU67131 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand use maintenance stands when removing the front or rear wheel or when performing other maintenance that requires the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any ...

Page 86: ...quire 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 Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and m...

Page 87: ...d have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery if necessary 2 Battery The battery is good The engine does not start Check the ignition 3 Ignition Wet Operate the electric starter Dry There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Have a Yamaha dealer chec...

Page 88: ...e hissing sound has stopped 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 recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator Add coolant See TIP The coolant level is OK There is no ...

Page 89: ...ll appearance of a mo torcycle Frequent and proper care does not only comply with the terms of the warranty but it will also keep your motorcycle looking good extend its life and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including th...

Page 90: ... and lights breather hoses and vents For motorcycles equipped with a windshield Do not use strong cleaners or hard sponges as they will cause dulling or scratching Some cleaning compounds for plastic may leave scratches on the wind shield Test the product on a small hidden part of the wind shield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the wind shield is scratched use a quality plastic po...

Page 91: ...Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11132 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or acetone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the m...

Page 92: ... spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the elec trodes are grounded This will limit sparking during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark ...

Page 93: ...Motorcycle care and storage 7 5 7 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle UBC6E2E0 book Page 5 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 94: ...th oil filter cartridge replacement 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 17 0 L 4 49 US gal 3 74 Imp gal Fue...

Page 95: ... Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT5 50 Front brake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Operation Right foot operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring Coil spring Shock absorber Hydraulic damper Wheel travel ...

Page 96: ...nt temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED ABS warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuse s Main fuse 30 0 A Accessory fuse 10 0 A Auxiliary fuse 2 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Parking lighting fuse 7 5 A Radiator fan motor fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A ABS control unit fuse 7 5 A ABS motor fus...

Page 97: ...number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped into the crankcase EAU26521 Model label The model l...

Page 98: ...le such as when maintenance checks 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 except in the following cas es In addition Yamaha may provide vehicle data to a contractor in order to outsource services related to the han dling of vehicle data Eve...

Page 99: ...sumption tips for reducing 5 4 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 3 19 Fuel tank cap 3 17 Fuses replacing 6 32 H Handlebar switches 3 13 Hazard switch 3 13 Headlight bulb replacing 6 34 Helmet holding cable 3 21 High beam indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 13 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 25 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 6 Indica...

Page 100: ...6 15 Tires 6 16 Tool kit 6 2 Troubleshooting 6 38 Troubleshooting charts 6 39 Turn signal indicator lights 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 36 Turn signal switch 3 13 V Valve clearance 6 16 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 30 Wheels 6 19 Windshield 3 22 UBC6E2E0 book Page 2 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 101: ...UBC6E2E0 book Page 3 Tuesday July 10 2018 6 26 PM ...

Page 102: ...PANTONE285C MBK Industrie Z I de Rouvroy 02100 Saint Quentin SAS au capital de 14 000 000 PRINTED IN FRANCE 2018 05 E Original instructions ...

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