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DIC183

MXT850D

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

B5B-28199-E1

[English (E)]

Summary of Contents for NIKEN GT 2020

Page 1: ...DIC183 MXT850D OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle B5B 28199 E1 English E...

Page 2: ...3 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address https global yamaha motor com eu_doc Frequency band 134 2 kHz The maximum radio frequency power 49...

Page 3: ...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 te...

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: ...2020 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition September 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in...

Page 6: ...he engine 5 2 Shifting 5 3 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 4 Parking 5 5 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6 1 Tool kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance charts 6 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the em...

Page 7: ...29 Checking the wheel bearings 6 30 Battery 6 30 Replacing the fuses 6 31 Vehicle lights 6 33 Troubleshooting 6 34 Troubleshooting chart 6 35 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Ca...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...0 3 Storage compartment page 3 29 4 Tool kit page 6 2 5 Seat lock page 3 27 6 Spring preload adjuster page 3 32 7 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 32 8 Shift pedal page 3 19 9 Engine oil drain bo...

Page 14: ...e 6 22 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 24 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 30 5 Compression damping force adjuster page 3 30 6 Coolant reservoir page 6 14 7 Engine oil level check window page 6 11 8 Eng...

Page 15: ...es page 3 3 3 Auxiliary DC jack page 3 33 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 11 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 22 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 7 Brake lever page 3 20 8 Throttle grip page...

Page 16: ...the standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause signal interfer enc...

Page 17: ...cannot be removed TIP The headlight s will turn on when the engine is started To prevent battery drain do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running EAU10662 OFF All electrical s...

Page 18: ...t all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA22330 Using the hazard lights for an ex tended length of time may ca...

Page 19: ...hen push the switch down towards 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 o...

Page 20: ...level warning light This warning light comes on when the engine oil level is low To prevent en gine damage replenish the engine oil as soon as possible Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning...

Page 21: ...g to the coolant tempera ture TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light will come on for a few seconds and then go off If the light does not come on or if the light remains on have a Yamaha dealer c...

Page 22: ...sed the indicator light will flash steadily to indicate the immobilizer system is enabled After 24 hours have passed the indicator light will stop flashing however the immobi lizer system is still ena...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...mode display TCS display QS indicator grip warmer display multi function display brightness and shift light control mode TIP The multi function meter unit can be set to kilometers or miles To switch b...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...select the grip warmer display and will disappear 3 Push the SELECT switch up or down to change the setting level 4 Push the MENU switch TIP The current grip warmer setting is saved when the vehicle i...

Page 30: ...e odometer ODO the tripmeters TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 instantaneous fuel consump tion km L L 100 km or MPG av erage fuel consumption AVE km L AVE L 100 km or AVE MPG coolant temperature C and air temperatur...

Page 31: ...consumption Average fuel consumption can be set to either AVE km L AVE L 100 km or AVE MPG AVE km L the average dis tance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel AVE L 100 km the average amount of fuel...

Page 32: ...This mode cycles through five control functions in the order listed below Display brightness Shift light on flash off Shift light on r min Shift light off r min Shift light brightness TIP The brightne...

Page 33: ...the shift light off r min setting function To set the shift light off r min The shift light can be set between 6000 r min and 12000 r min in increments of 200 r min Be sure to set the off r min to a h...

Page 34: ...sengage the drivetrain from the engine such as when shifting gears pull the clutch lever toward to the han dlebar Release the lever to engage the clutch and transmit power to the rear wheel TIP The le...

Page 35: ...e shift switch and hold it in that position 3 Turn the main switch on and after 10 seconds release the shift ped al 4 will disappear TIP To turn on the quick shift system per form the same procedure E...

Page 36: ...n tional brakes If wheel slip is detected while braking ABS will activate and a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake pedal Continue to apply the brakes and let the ABS work Do n...

Page 37: ...n accelerating hard at a sharp lean angle or while braking and cannot prevent front wheel slip ping As with any vehicle approach surfaces that may be slippery with caution and avoid especially slip pe...

Page 38: ...ed and the throttle closed Push the TCS button to change between TCS settings 1 and 2 Push the button for two seconds to turn the traction control system off Push the button again to turn trac tion co...

Page 39: ...kwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap With the key still inserted push down the fuel tank cap Turn the key 1 4 turn counterclockwise remove it...

Page 40: ...immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap W...

Page 41: ...s 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 exhaust system EAU86160...

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 3 27 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: ...ay cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn...

Page 49: ...sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cu...

Page 50: ...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 the system via the following procedure TIP This check is...

Page 51: ...e sidestand up 12 Pull the clutch lever 13 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 be working The moto...

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: ...free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 6 16 6 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain co...

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: ...lutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to with stand the shock of forced shift ing EAU85370 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the...

Page 58: ...ng to a low er gear Engaging a lower gear when the vehicle or engine speed is too high could make the rear wheel lose traction or the engine to over rev This could cause loss of control an accident an...

Page 59: ...xhaust 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 60: ...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 61: ...re 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 you...

Page 62: ...AU71051 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40...

Page 63: ...sary 7 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 60...

Page 64: ...t brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Brake hoses C...

Page 65: ...in the rain or riding in wet areas 14 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 15 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 16 Brake pedal pivot s...

Page 66: ...nd con necting arm pivoting points Check operation 25 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 26 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 27 Cooling syste...

Page 67: ...replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 30 Throttle grip hous ing and c...

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 EAU64412 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: ...g the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yama...

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: ...at the intervals listed below 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 ea...

Page 83: ...cen terstand 4 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 s...

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: ...e centerstand and sidestand should be checked before each ride and the pivots and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubri cated if necessary WARNING EWA10742 If the centerstand or sidestand do...

Page 87: ...ition Check the 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 se...

Page 88: ...bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart EAU84960 Lubricating the steering be...

Page 89: ...ct with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large q...

Page 90: ...d for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully char ge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before installation NOTICE When in stalling the battery be sure to turn the main...

Page 91: ...than recommended to 1 Fuel injection system fuse 2 ABS solenoid fuse 3 Electronic throttle valve fuse 4 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 5 Heater fuse 6 Spare fuse 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Starter...

Page 92: ...Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A ABS motor fuse 30 0 A Cruise control fuse 1 0 A Brake light fuse 1 0 A Specified fuses fuse box...

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: ...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 care and main t...

Page 97: ...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 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the winds...

Page 98: ...nts 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 necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary c...

Page 99: ...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 sparking make sure...

Page 100: ...ard 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 reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US...

Page 101: ...raulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ10S Voltage capacity 12 V 8 6 Ah 10...

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

Page 103: ...tatisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel injection and emissio...

Page 104: ...related to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data With the co...

Page 105: ...ne trouble warning light 3 6 F Front and rear brake pads checking 6 21 Front fork adjusting 3 30 Front fork checking 6 28 Fuel 3 25 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 4 Fuel tank cap 3 24 Fuel tank...

Page 106: ...lay checking 6 16 Tires 6 16 Tool kit 6 2 Traction control system 3 22 Traction control system indicator light 3 7 Troubleshooting 6 34 Troubleshooting chart 6 35 Turn signal indicator lights 3 5 Turn...

Page 107: ...UB5BE1E0 book Page 3 Wednesday October 30 2019 9 59 AM...

Page 108: ...DIC183 Original instructions PRINTED IN JAPAN 2019 11 0 3 1 CR E...

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