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DIC183

MXT850

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

BD5-28199-E0

[English (E)]

Summary of Contents for NIKEN MXT850

Page 1: ...DIC183 MXT850 OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle BD5 28199 E0 English E ...

Page 2: ...tive 2014 53 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 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 111...

Page 3: ...n 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 advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent p...

Page 4: ...tial 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 serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NO...

Page 5: ...UAL 2018 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition March 2018 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan UBD5E0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 6: ...ng the engine 5 1 Shifting 5 2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 5 3 Engine break in 5 3 Parking 5 4 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6 1 Tool kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance charts 6 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 5 Removing and installing the panel 6 9 Checking the spark plugs 6 10 Canister 6 11 Engine oil 6 11 Coolan...

Page 7: ...wheel bearings 6 29 Battery 6 29 Replacing the fuses 6 31 Vehicle lights 6 33 Stability bar 6 33 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting charts 6 35 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 Specifications 8 1 Consumer information 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Diagnostic connector 9 2 Vehicle data recording 9 2 Index 10 1 UBD5E0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 25 201...

Page 8: ...rest 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 r...

Page 9: ...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 s...

Page 10: ...ycle 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 accessories and cargo ...

Page 11: ... 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 on page 1 3 when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Caref...

Page 12: ...cations 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 Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Confirm there are no fuel or oil leaks Shift the transmission into gear Secure with suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the motorcycle such as t...

Page 13: ...partment page 3 29 3 Tool kit page 6 2 4 Seat lock page 3 27 5 Spring preload adjuster page 3 31 6 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 31 7 Shift pedal page 3 19 8 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 11 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 11 UBD5E0E0 book Page 1 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 14: ...age 6 21 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 23 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 30 5 Compression damping force adjuster page 3 30 6 Coolant reservoir page 6 13 7 Engine oil level check window page 6 11 8 Engine oil filler cap page 6 11 9 Brake pedal page 3 20 UBD5E0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 15: ...lebar switches 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 21 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 3 7 Brake lever page 3 20 8 Throttle grip page 6 15 9 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 UBD5E0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 16: ... Keep 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 ence NOTICE ECA11823 DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE REG ISTERING KEY CONTACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re registering key is lost the existing standard keys can still be used to sta...

Page 17: ...ey 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 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 systems will be switched off which may result in loss of...

Page 18: ...but 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 cause the battery to discharge EAU66055 Handlebar switches Left 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 MENU switch 2 SELECT switch 3 Cruise control switches 4 Horn switch 5 Turn signal switch 6 Dimmer Pass switch PASS 1...

Page 19: ...s when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck 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 emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard NOTICE ECA10062 Do not use the hazard ligh...

Page 20: ...eatedly If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle TIP When the vehicle is turned on this 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 after con firming that the oil level is correct see page 6 11 have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU58402 Cruise control indicator lights and SET These indicator lights come on when the...

Page 21: ...k the vehi cle EAU69892 ABS warning light This warning light comes on when the vehicle is first turned on and goes off after starting riding If the warning light comes on while riding the anti lock brake system may not work correctly See page 3 20 TIP If the light does not come at all or if the light does not go off after traveling 10 km h 6 mi h have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle WARNING EWA1...

Page 22: ... seconds and then go off If the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON if the indicator light remains on or if the indicator light flashes in a pattern 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 ...

Page 23: ...et 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 cruise control system 1 Push the cruise control power switch located on the left handlebar The cruise control sys tem indicator light will come on 2 Push the SET side of the cruise control setting swi...

Page 24: ... control 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 direction Apply the front or rear brake Squeeze the clutch lever Use the shift pedal Push the power switch to turn off the cruise control system The indica tor light and the SET indicator light will go off...

Page 25: ...cator 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 then the indicator light will go off the SET indicator light will not flash If the cruise control system is automat ically deactivated please stop and confirm that your vehicle is in good op erating co...

Page 26: ...r 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 kilometers and miles set the multi function dis play to the odometer and then push the RESET button for one second does not function 1 TCS button 2 RESET button 1 2 1 Transmission gear display 2 QS...

Page 27: ... up 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 The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The display seg ments of the fuel meter disappear from F full towards E empty as the fuel level decreases When the last seg ment starts f...

Page 28: ...mption 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 selected gear The neutral position is indicated by N and by the neutral indicator light Drive mode display This display indicates which drive mode has been selected 1 2 or 3 For more details on the mod...

Page 29: ...el 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 between the 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 ...

Page 30: ... 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 0 Imp gal of fuel TIP To switch between km L L 100 km and MPG push the RE SET button for one second When traveling under 10 km h 6 mi h is displayed Average fuel consumption Average fuel consumption...

Page 31: ...ure varies with changes in the weather and engine load Air temperature The temperature of the air drawn into the intake system from 9 C to 50 C is shown in 1 C increments TIP 9 C will be displayed even if the air temperature falls below 9 C The temperature displayed may vary from the actual ambient tem perature Brightness and shift light control mode This mode cycles through five control functions...

Page 32: ... the 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 min 1 Push the SELECT switch up or down to select the desired engine speed for activating the indicator light 2 Push the MENU switch to con firm the selected engine speed The control mode changes to...

Page 33: ...h 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 compared to MODE 2 TIP The current drive mode is saved when the vehicle is turned off EAU12822 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left side of the handlebar To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handlebar grip To engage...

Page 34: ... shift 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 gine speed of 4000 r min or high er and only when accelerating QS does not operate when the clutch lever is pulled To turn the system off 1 Turn the main switch off 2 Move the shift pedal upward so ...

Page 35: ... The anti 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 performs best with long braking distances On certain surfaces such as rough or gravel roads the brak ing distance may be longer with the ABS than without How to operate the brakes Operate the brake...

Page 36: ... on 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 needed until traction is restored WARNING EWA15433 The traction control system is not a substitute for riding appropriately for the conditions Traction control cannot prevent loss of traction due to exc...

Page 37: ...E ECA16801 Use only the specified tires See page 6 16 Using different sized tires will prevent the 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 control system Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an acci...

Page 38: ... ter resetting the vehicle may still be ridden however have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle as soon as possi ble 4 Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle and turn off the warning light EAU13076 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be opened T...

Page 39: ...ition 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 reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately N...

Page 40: ... 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 two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not excee...

Page 41: ...nverter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system 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 e...

Page 42: ...kwise 2 Lift the rear of the passenger seat and pull it backward To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holder as shown and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat and then remove the hexagon wrench located on the bottom of the seat 1 Seat...

Page 43: ...wrench back into its holder on the passenger seat 4 Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU84590 Helmet holding cable A helmet holding cable is provided to allow you to secure helmet s to the ve hicle To secure a helmet with the helmet holding cable 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the storage pouch and cable 1 Hexagon wrench 1 Bolt 1 1 1 ...

Page 44: ...0162 EAU14465 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the passenger seat See page 3 27 When storing documents or other items in the storage compartment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When wash ing the vehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment WARNING EWA10962 Do not exceed the load limit of 1 5 kg 3 lb for the st...

Page 45: ...until it stops and then count the clicks in direction b When turning a damping force ad juster in direction a the stop po sition and the 1 click position may be the same Although a damping force adjust er may click beyond the stated minimum settings such adjust ments are ineffective and may damage the suspension NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maxi...

Page 46: ...ce adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting knob in direction a To decrease the spring preload and there by soften the suspension turn the ad justing knob in direction b Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 17 click ...

Page 47: ...pension 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 excessive gas pressure ...

Page 48: ...d off and the load must never exceed 12 W 1 0 A otherwise the fuse may blow or the battery may discharge To use the auxiliary DC jack 1 Turn the main switch off 2 Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap 3 Turn the accessory off 4 Insert the accessory plug into the auxiliary DC jack 5 Turn the main switch on and start the engine See page 5 1 6 Turn the accessory on WARNING EWA14361 To prevent electrical s...

Page 49: ... tions See the following section for an explanation 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 des...

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 this system via the following procedure TIP This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine See pages 3 2 and 3 3 for switch operation information UBD5E0E0 book Page 35 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 51: ...as 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 be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestan...

Page 52: ...lowing 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 connection 3 24 3 26 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add reco...

Page 53: ...le grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 6 15 6 25 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 23 6 24 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 16 6 18 Brake and shift pedals Make su...

Page 54: ...ightened 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 correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 34 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBD5E0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 55: ... when pushing the start switch an engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAU84620 Starting the engine Under normal conditions shift the transmission into neutral before start ing the engine To start the engine with the transmission in gear the sidestand must be up and the clutch lev...

Page 56: ...re shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neutral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it This model is equipped with a quick shift system See page 3 19 NOTICE ECA23990 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the mot...

Page 57: ...efully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17094 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 5600 r min NOTIC...

Page 58: ... exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire UBD5E0E0 book Page 4 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 59: ...erforming 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 ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dru...

Page 60: ...ed 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 correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Tool kit 1 UBD5E0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 61: ... EAU71051 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 40000 km 24000 mi 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 24...

Page 62: ...essary 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 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi UBD5E0E0 book Page 4 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 63: ...ont 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 Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 7 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 8 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary Balance the front wheels Whenever the tires or wheels hav...

Page 64: ...t 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 shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with ...

Page 65: ...5 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 26 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 27 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 28 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 29 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTE...

Page 66: ...ake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every 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 and if cracked or damaged 30 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km ...

Page 67: ...nel 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 po sition 2 Place the radiator hose stay in the original position as shown 3 Install the bolt and quick fastener 1 Panel A 1 1 Quick fastener 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Panel A 2 Stay 1 2 UBD5E0E0 book Page 9 Wedn...

Page 68: ... 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 69: ...y chemical additives 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 rial enters the crankcase To check the engine oil level 1 After warming up the engine wait a few minutes for the oil to settle 2 With the vehicle on a level surface hold it upright for a...

Page 70: ...gine 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 oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 5 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 6 Install the...

Page 71: ...is sufficient ECA10012 EAUS1203 Coolant The coolant level should be checked regularly In addition the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart TIP If genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail able use an ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for alu minum engines and mix with distilled water at a 1 1 ratio EAU20097 To check the coolant lev...

Page 72: ...oolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 5 Install the coolant reservoir cap EAU33032 Changing the coolant The coola...

Page 73: ...the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer 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 dealer adjust it Engine idling speed 1100 1300 r min 1 Throttle grip free play Throttle grip free play 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20...

Page 74: ...e 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 adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressu...

Page 75: ...r 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 tire air valves Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and side...

Page 76: ...pproximately 100 km 60 mi after installing a new tire The tires must be warmed up before a high speed run Always adjust the tire air pres sure according to the operating conditions EAU61160 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or othe...

Page 77: ...rrectly have a Yamaha dealer check the internal clutch mechanism EAU37914 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14212 A soft or 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...

Page 78: ...ed to the brake lever and brake pedal Since the brake light switches are components of the anti lock brake sys tem they should only be serviced by a Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22433 Front brake pads 1 Brake pad wear indicator gro...

Page 79: ...tor grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU40262 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level ...

Page 80: ...er or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit valves NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go...

Page 81: ... weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows NOTICE Im proper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcy cle and can lead to chain slip page or breakage If the drive chain slack is more than 50 0 mm 1 97 in the chain can d...

Page 82: ...ntervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service 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 ...

Page 83: ...ent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 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 th...

Page 84: ...dal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary 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 UBD5E0E0 book Page 26 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 85: ... or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Re...

Page 86: ... 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 smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU84950 Checking the steering Worn or lo...

Page 87: ...chart EAU50212 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat See page 3 27 This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery There is no need to check the electro lyte or to add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tight ened WARNING EWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which ca...

Page 88: ...es NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure to turn the main sw...

Page 89: ...it up ward To access fuse box 2 fuse box 3 the brake light fuse and the cruise control fuse remove panel A See page 6 9 1 ABS motor spare fuse 2 ABS motor fuse 3 Fuse box 1 4 Main fuse 1 2 3 4 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 relay cover 2 ABS motor spar...

Page 90: ...2 ABS control unit fuse 3 Accessory fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Hazard fuse 6 Terminal fuse 1 7 Terminal fuse 2 8 Headlight fuse 9 Right radiator fan motor fuse 10 Left radiator fan motor fuse 11 Spare fuse 11 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 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 1 Fuel injection system fuse 25 0 A ABS so...

Page 91: ...ble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and ...

Page 92: ...odic maintenance and adjustment 6 34 6 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage UBD5E0E0 book Page 34 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 93: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression 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 Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not star...

Page 94: ...d 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 cool ant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for lea...

Page 95: ...ay 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 tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand in many markets worldwide See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanical ...

Page 96: ... bristle brush for for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm water will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the windshield with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner or polish for motorcycles NOTICE Never use any str...

Page 97: ...A20660 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 necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking per formance and cornering behav ior EAU83472 Storage Always store...

Page 98: ...is 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 to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 7 Lubricate all cont...

Page 99: ...il 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 qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 1 93 L 2 04 US qt 1 70 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 18 L 4 8 US gal 4 0 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 4 0 L 1 06 US ...

Page 100: ...pension 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 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signal light LED Rear turn signal light LED Auxiliary light LED License plate light LED UBD5E0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 101: ...E 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 number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped into the crankcase EAU...

Page 102: ...special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at tached to the vehicle 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 outsour...

Page 103: ...6 20 Front fork adjusting 3 30 Front fork checking 6 28 Fuel 3 24 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 3 Fuel tank cap 3 23 Fuel tank overflow hose 3 26 Fuses replacing 6 31 H Handlebar switches 3 3 Hazard switch 3 4 Helmet holding cable 3 28 High beam indicator light 3 5 Horn switch 3 4 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 35 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system ind...

Page 104: ...y checking 6 15 Tires 6 16 Tool kit 6 2 Traction control system 3 21 Traction control system indicator light 3 6 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting charts 6 35 Turn signal indicator lights 3 5 Turn signal switch 3 4 V Valve clearance 6 16 Vehicle identification number 9 1 Vehicle lights 6 33 W Wheel bearings checking 6 29 Wheels 6 18 UBD5E0E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 105: ...UBD5E0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday April 25 2018 2 23 PM ...

Page 106: ...DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Original instructions PRINTED IN JAPAN 2018 05 0 5 1 CR E ...

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