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EAU10194

MXT9L

OWNER’S MANUAL

y Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st e

ition, Septem

er 2019

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in Japan.

P/N LIT-11626-33-50

UBD511E0.book Page 2 Friday, September 13, 2019 11:39 AM

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Page 1: ...DIC183 BD5 28199 11 MXT9L OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 33 50...

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 w...

Page 3: ...in 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 cont...

Page 4: ...al 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 se...

Page 5: ...Corporation U S A 1st edition September 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in...

Page 6: ...tant riding points 6 1 Engine break in 6 1 Starting the engine 6 2 Shifting 6 3 Parking 6 4 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7 1 Tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control sys...

Page 7: ...Troubleshooting chart 7 36 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10...

Page 8: ...ey 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 availa...

Page 9: ...eaning with alkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent 4B5 2815K 00 WARNING 29P 2816R 00 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL...

Page 10: ...RMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load FRONT REAR 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 225 kPa 2 25 k...

Page 11: ...st 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 poss...

Page 12: ...in 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...

Page 13: ...le 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 accessorie...

Page 14: ...hange 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: ...tions and for informa tion on servicing and replacing your tires Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe the following in structions before transporting the mo torcycle in another vehicle Remov...

Page 16: ...rtment page 4 26 3 Tool kit page 7 2 4 Seat lock page 4 24 5 Spring preload adjuster page 4 29 6 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 29 7 Shift pedal page 4 17 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 12 9 En...

Page 17: ...e 7 23 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 21 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 27 5 Compression damping force adjuster page 4 27 6 Coolant reservoir page 7 15 7 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 8 Eng...

Page 18: ...ebar switches page 4 2 3 Auxiliary DC jack page 4 30 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 9 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 2 7 Brake lever page 4 18 8 Throttle...

Page 19: ...out the engine running EAU10662 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 system...

Page 20: ...tches Left Right EAU85481 Dimmer Pass switch PASS Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam To flash the high beam press the switch down to PASS while the headlights are on low beam...

Page 21: ...EAU66010 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to turn on the haz ard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emerge...

Page 22: ...and then go off If the light does not come on or if the light remains on after con firming that the oil level is correct see page 7 12 have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU58402 Cruise control i...

Page 23: ...y not work correctly WARNING EWA16043 If the ABS warning light does not turn off after reaching 10 km h 6 mi h or if the warning light comes on while riding Use extra caution to avoid pos sible wheel...

Page 24: ...cruising speed To prevent accidentally activat ing the cruise control system turn it off when not in use Make sure that the cruise control sys tem indicator light is off Activating and setting the cr...

Page 25: ...ontrol sys tem Perform one of the following opera tions to cancel the set cruising speed The SET indicator light will go off Turn the throttle grip past the closed position in the deceleration directi...

Page 26: ...tor light will flash for 4 seconds and then go off When not traveling with a set cruising speed if the start engine stop switch is set to the position the engine stalls or the sidestand is lowered the...

Page 27: ...display drive mode display TCS display QS indicator multi function display brightness and shift light control mode TIP The multi function meter unit can be set to kilometers or miles To switch between...

Page 28: ...p or down to set the hours 4 Push the MENU switch and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Push the SELECT switch up or down to set the minutes 6 Push the MENU switch to start the clock Fuel meter...

Page 29: ...tion Avoid high engine speeds during acceleration Travel at a constant speed Select the transmission gear that is appropriate for the vehicle speed Transmission gear display This display shows the sel...

Page 30: ...consumption coolant temperature air temperature TIP The odometer will lock at 999999 The tripmeters reset and continue counting after 9999 9 is reached Push the SELECT switch to change the display be...

Page 31: ...consumption can be set to km L L 100 km or MPG km L the distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel L 100 km the amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km MPG the distance that can be traveled on 1...

Page 32: ...varies with changes in the weather and engine load Air temperature The temperature of the air drawn into the intake system from 16 F to 122 F is shown in 1 F increments TIP 16 F will be displayed eve...

Page 33: ...he selection The control mode changes to the shift light on r min setting function To set the shift light on r min The shift light can be set between 6000 r min and 12000 r min in increments of 200 r...

Page 34: ...s mode allows the rider to enjoy smooth and sporty drivability from the low speed range to the high speed range MODE 1 This mode offers a sportier engine re sponse in the low to mid speed range compar...

Page 35: ...hift switch detects motion in the shift ped al engine power and drive torque are momentarily adjusted to allow the up shift to occur TIP QS operates when traveling at least 20 km h 12 mi h with an en...

Page 36: ...nti lock brake system ABS acts on the front and rear brakes indepen dently WARNING EWA16051 Always keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead to match the riding speed even with ABS The ABS per...

Page 37: ...n slippery surfaces such as un paved or wet roads If sensors detect that the rear wheel is starting to slip uncontrolled spinning the traction control system assists by regulating engine power as need...

Page 38: ...e traction control system from controlling tire rotation accurately Setting the traction control system WARNING EWA15441 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the traction c...

Page 39: ...ha deal er check the vehicle as soon as possi ble 4 Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle and turn off the warning light EAU13077 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock c...

Page 40: ...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 fuel...

Page 41: ...e performance problems NOTICE ECA11401 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exh...

Page 42: ...he 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...

Page 43: ...h the hexa gon wrench 3 Lift the rear of the rider seat and pull it backward To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown and then pla...

Page 44: ...der since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10162 EAU14465 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the passenger seat See page 4 24 Wh...

Page 45: ...poor handling and loss of stability may result Each side of the front fork is equipped with a rebound damping force adjust ing screw and compression damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To a...

Page 46: ...ection a until it stops and then count the clicks in di rection b TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning...

Page 47: ...ster in direction b the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the spring preload adjuster in direction a it may click beyond the stated specifica tions however such ad...

Page 48: ...ylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU...

Page 49: ...it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situa tions See the following s...

Page 50: ...tarts unless the clutch lever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check this system v...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...wing 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 connectio...

Page 53: ...grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 17 7 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 26 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check ch...

Page 54: ...htened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working co...

Page 55: ...600 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 i...

Page 56: ...he vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before...

Page 57: ...aging the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to with stand the shock of forced shift ing EAU16682 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2...

Page 58: ...ar wheel lose traction or the engine to over rev This could cause loss of control an accident and injury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU64150 Recommended shift points The recomme...

Page 59: ...forming 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 s...

Page 60: ...in the tool kit 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 co...

Page 61: ...km or 6 months 8000 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...

Page 62: ...Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts 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...

Page 63: ...filter 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...

Page 64: ...rease Every 32000 mi 50000 km 13 Drive chain Check chain slack alignment and condition Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O ring chain lubricant thoroughly Every 500 mi 800 km and after washing...

Page 65: ...Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 22 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 23 Rear suspension link pivots Check operatio...

Page 66: ...akage Change coolant Every 3 years 27 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 28 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly 29 Throttle grip Check o...

Page 67: ...ery two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged UBD511E0 bo...

Page 68: ...l needs to be removed and installed EAU84640 Panel A To remove the panel 1 Remove the quick fastener and bolt 2 Pull the panel outward as shown To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original p...

Page 69: ...xcessive 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 Clea...

Page 70: ...ves Do 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 ria...

Page 71: ...ne 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: ...alube 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: ...voir 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 inst...

Page 74: ...t 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: ...s cold EAU64252 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to ma...

Page 76: ...iately 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 moderat...

Page 77: ...ist 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 th...

Page 78: ...in poor performance ad verse handling characteristics and a shortened tire life EAU22083 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch...

Page 79: ...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 EAU36505 Brake ligh...

Page 80: ...ad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46292 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wea...

Page 81: ...age Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir whe...

Page 82: ...elow or sooner if they are damaged or leaking Brake seals every 2 years Brake hoses every 4 years EAU22762 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if ne...

Page 83: ...rn 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 re...

Page 84: ...ve 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 substances that...

Page 85: ...led Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehic...

Page 86: ...ould 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 have...

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

Page 88: ...maintenance chart EAU84960 Lubricating the steering bear ings The steering bearings must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU84970 Checkin...

Page 89: ...sed 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...

Page 90: ...se boxes and individual fuses are located under the rider seat see page 4 24 and behind panel A see page 7 10 To access fuse box 1 the main fuse and the ABS motor fuse remove the rider seat See page 4...

Page 91: ...arter relay cover 2 ABS motor spare fuse 3 ABS motor fuse 1 Fuse box 2 2 Fuse box 3 3 Cruise control fuse 4 Brake light fuse 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 1 Signaling system fuse 2 ABS control unit fuse 3 Accessory f...

Page 92: ...NOTICE ECA16581 Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens EAU84980 Stability bar This model is equipped with a stability bar NOTICE ECA26440 The stability bar was not desi...

Page 93: ...re 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 Imitat...

Page 94: ...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 che...

Page 95: ...ped 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 recomme...

Page 96: ...all areas may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas Genuine Yamaha ca...

Page 97: ...Use an old tooth brush or plastic bristle brush for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3...

Page 98: ...prays and wax sparingly Wipe off excess afterwards WARNING EWA20660 Contaminants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires If...

Page 99: ...s are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from...

Page 100: ...rade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 2 40 L 2 54 US qt 2 11 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 70 L 2 85 US qt 2 38 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoi...

Page 101: ...cargo and accessories Front brake Type Hydraulic disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical s...

Page 102: ...IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26411 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The...

Page 103: ...d and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration T...

Page 104: ...Prod uct This data if collected at all is col lected either through your use of connected device applications or through diagnostic tools and is used by Yamaha its affiliates and servicers generally t...

Page 105: ...inds 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 Co...

Page 106: ...e 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 107: ...er 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 400...

Page 108: ...tion 10 7 10 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 UBD511E0 book Page 7 Friday September...

Page 109: ...equent 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 and...

Page 110: ...r 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 111: ...red 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 in...

Page 112: ...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 cove...

Page 113: ...ngine trouble warning light 4 5 F Front and rear brake pads checking 7 22 Front fork adjusting 4 27 Front fork checking 7 29 Fuel 4 22 Fuel tank cap 4 21 Fuel tank overflow hose 4 23 Fuses replacing 7...

Page 114: ...le grip free play checking 7 17 Tires 7 17 Tool kit 7 2 Traction control system 4 19 Traction control system indicator light 4 5 Troubleshooting 7 35 Troubleshooting chart 7 36 Turn signal indicator l...

Page 115: ...ight 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 engineer...

Page 116: ...DIC183 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2019 10 0 3 1 CR E...

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