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DIC183

MTT890D (Tracer 9 GT)

BAP-2U199-E1

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MOTORCYCLE

OWNER’S MANUAL

Specifications

Consumer information

Motorcycle care and storage

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

For your safety – pre-operation checks

Instrument and control functions

Special features

Description

Safety information

Location of important labels

Operation and important riding points

Index

[English (E)]

Summary of Contents for TRACER 9 GT

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

Page 2: ...EAU93780 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UBAPE1E0 book Page 1 Thursday January 6 2022 2 19 PM...

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 t...

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

Page 5: ...L 2022 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition November 2021 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in...

Page 6: ...trap holders 5 33 Power outlet 5 33 Auxiliary DC connector 5 34 Sidestand 5 34 Ignition circuit cut off system 5 35 Cornering lights 5 37 For your safety pre operation checks 6 1 Operation and importa...

Page 7: ...8 27 Checking the front fork 8 27 Checking the steering 8 28 Checking the wheel bearings 8 28 Battery 8 28 Replacing the fuses 8 30 Vehicle lights 8 32 Replacing the license plate light bulb 8 32 Tro...

Page 8: ...e They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is av...

Page 9: ...nt labels 1 2 1 4AA 22259 40 100kPa 1bar kPa psi 250 36 290 42 290 42 250 36 kPa psi BM6 21668 01 BM6 2817K 01 BM5 21659 01 BM6 2817K 11 E10 BM5 21568 01 2 1 3 6 4 5 UBAPE1E0 book Page 2 Thursday Janu...

Page 10: ...Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibilit...

Page 11: ...main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry...

Page 12: ...cle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessori...

Page 13: ...ange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep...

Page 14: ...at are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose...

Page 15: ...d their usage Half type use only for riding at low speeds Full type use only for riding at low to mid range speeds Full face type use for riding at mid range to high speeds ZAUU0003 ZAUU0007 ZAUU0004...

Page 16: ...33 3 Battery page 8 28 4 Fuses page 8 30 5 Storage compartment page 5 31 6 Tool kit page 8 2 7 Seat lock page 5 27 8 Spring preload adjuster page 5 32 9 Shift pedal page 5 21 10 Engine oil drain bolt...

Page 17: ...page 5 24 2 Spring preload adjuster page 5 32 3 Coolant reservoir page 8 13 4 Engine oil level check window page 8 10 5 Engine oil filler cap page 8 10 6 Brake pedal page 5 22 7 Rear brake fluid reser...

Page 18: ...e 5 21 2 Left handlebar switches page 5 3 3 Instrument panel page 5 6 5 9 4 Front brake fluid reservoir page 8 20 5 Right handlebar switches page 5 3 6 Brake lever page 5 22 7 Throttle grip page 8 24...

Page 19: ...s 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...

Page 20: ...or light will go off TIP Traveling speed decreases as soon as the cruise control system is deactivat ed unless the throttle grip is turned Using the resume function Push the RES side of the cruise con...

Page 21: ...ll or downhill When the vehicle is traveling up hill the actual traveling speed may become lower than the set cruis ing speed If this occurs acceler ate to the desired traveling speed using the thrott...

Page 22: ...2 different control maps which regulate suspension damping force thus pro viding you with a selection of modes to fit your preferences and the riding envi ronment SUS MODE A 1 Sport setting with incr...

Page 23: ...gage when the vehicle travels over a bump You may notice slight changes in engine and exhaust sounds when the traction control or other sys tems engage The traction control system can only be turned o...

Page 24: ...ration such as during starts or out of corner exits When front wheel lift is detected engine power is regulated to slow front wheel lift while still providing good accelera tion EAU91341 Quick shifter...

Page 25: ...etected This system has two settings BC1 is standard ABS which adjusts brake pressure based on vehicle speed and wheel speed data BC1 is designed to engage and maximize braking when the vehicle is upr...

Page 26: ...tandard 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 NOTI...

Page 27: ...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 EAU10664 OFF All electrical...

Page 28: ...gh beam and to for the low beam While the headlight is set on low beam push the switch down towards PASS to flash the high beam and to mark the start of each lap when using the lap timer 1 Push 2 Turn...

Page 29: ...arn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic haz ard The hazard lights can be turned on or off only when the key is in the ON po sition You can turn the main switch to th...

Page 30: ...ch is operated a cursor will appear around the previous ly selected item on the main display or the sub display The wheel switch controls Vehicle information displays Settings MENU Grip warmer functio...

Page 31: ...n be checked by turning the ve hicle on The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off TIP If the warning light does not come on at all remains on after refueling or if the warning...

Page 32: ...aching 5 km h 3 mi h or if the warning light comes on while riding Use extra caution to avoid pos sible wheel lock during emer gency braking Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle as soon as possible...

Page 33: ...coolant temperature is high If this occurs stop the engine immediately TIP When the vehicle is first turned on this light should come on until the engine is started If a malfunction is detected this l...

Page 34: ...e before making any setting changes Changing settings while riding can distract the opera tor and increase the risk of an acci dent Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed 1 Sp...

Page 35: ...re Fuel meter FUEL CON amount of fuel con sumed TRIP TIME running time cruise control speed setting Operate the vehicle information dis plays as follows Rotate the wheel switch to move the cursor over...

Page 36: ...set to km L or L 100km See page 5 19 TIP After resetting the average fuel econo my display will be shown until the vehicle has traveled 1 km 0 6 mi Instantaneous fuel economy When using kilometers the...

Page 37: ...estimate the distance that can be trav eled on the current tank of fuel Trip time Displays engine running time Cruise control speed setting Displays the selected speed setting for the cruise control...

Page 38: ...h the MODE switch then push and hold the MODE up switch until OFF is displayed To turn the traction control system back on press the MODE down switch TCS MODE will return to its previ ous setting TIP...

Page 39: ...evel from 1 lowest to 10 highest To activate the seat heater use the wheel switch to highlight the seat heat er display with the cursor Press the wheel switch inward to se lect the seat heater functio...

Page 40: ...ey are activated For more information on the BC sys tem see BC on page 4 7 Error mode warning Err When an internal error occurs e g communication with a system control ler has been cut off the error m...

Page 41: ...he screen returns to the main display to exit the MENU at any time TIP Certain settings menu screens have an upward pointing triangle mark item Select the triangle mark to save settings changes and ex...

Page 42: ...ing level the further the vehicle is leaned over the greater the amount of traction con trol system intervention is applied There are 3 setting levels available for the TCS MODE M Setting level 1 appl...

Page 43: ...he track due to varying conditions the BC2 brake system may engage sooner than expected relative to your desired cornering speed or intended cornering line Quick shifter The quick shifter indicators a...

Page 44: ...in IND Stop is settable between 6200 13000 r min Maintenance This module allows you to record the distance traveled between engine oil changes use the OIL item and for two other items of your choice u...

Page 45: ...bration After any service to the rear suspen sion a sensor calibration must be per formed using this module Select Execute and within approx 10 seconds the result of the calibration success failed wil...

Page 46: ...le To shift the transmission to a higher gear move the shift pedal up To shift the trans mission to a lower gear move the shift pedal down See page 7 3 The shift rod is equipped with a shift sensor wh...

Page 47: ...ndently when the brakes are applied and wheel lock is detected This system has two settings which can be changed in the settings MENU See page 5 18 BC1 is standard ABS which adjusts brake pressure bas...

Page 48: ...aking techniques The brake control system cannot pre vent all loss of traction due to over braking from excessive speed or lateral wheel slip when braking on slippery surfaces TIP The ABS performs a s...

Page 49: ...222 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 re...

Page 50: ...earch octane number of 95 or higher If en gine knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol...

Page 51: ...Catalytic converter The exhaust system contains catalytic converter s to reduce harmful exhaust emissions WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns...

Page 52: ...it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the cap then push the rider seat lock lever located under the back of the rider seat to the left a...

Page 53: ...ositions To change to the high position 1 Remove the passenger seat and rider seat 2 Remove the rider seat height posi tion adjuster by pulling it upward 3 Install the rider seat height posi tion adju...

Page 54: ...move the passenger seat and rider seat 2 Remove the rider seat height posi tion adjuster by pulling it upward 3 Install the rider seat height posi tion adjuster by inserting the rear projections into...

Page 55: ...shown 7 Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU91560 Rider footrest position The rider footrests can be adjusted to one of two positions From the...

Page 56: ...or the vehicle EAU83932 Windshield This model is equipped with an adjust able windshield To change the position of the wind shield lift up the windshield lock lever and slide the windshield up or down...

Page 57: ...b until it stops and then count the turns in direction a Spring preload of the shock absorb er assembly WARNING EWA10222 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read an...

Page 58: ...V accessory connected to the power outlet can be used when the main switch is on NOTICE ECA27360 The accessory connected to the power outlet should not be used with the engine turned off and the load...

Page 59: ...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 se...

Page 60: ...starts 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 the system...

Page 61: ...he 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 mot...

Page 62: ...ed with cornering lights on each side The cornering lights come on to help illuminate the road when the vehicle is leaned over According to the direction of the turn the cornering light for that side...

Page 63: ...owing points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connecti...

Page 64: ...cate if necessary 8 24 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 8 22 8 23 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth C...

Page 65: ...nals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 5 34 ITEM...

Page 66: ...1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result...

Page 67: ...ld come on and stay on until the en gine is started The ABS warning light should come on and stay on until the ve hicle reaches a speed of 5 km h 3 mi h NOTICE ECA24110 If a warning or indicator light...

Page 68: ...art switch to restart the engine EAUN0073 NOTICE ECAN0072 Do not ride through deep water oth erwise the engine may be damaged Avoid puddles because they may be deeper than expected EAU91542 Shifting S...

Page 69: ...sion into the neutral posi tion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear EAU85380 To decelerate 1 Release t...

Page 70: ...it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at railroad crossings EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNI...

Page 71: ...rforming maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while...

Page 72: ...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 d...

Page 73: ...ission control system No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 1 month 7000 km or 6 months 13000 km or 12 months 19000 km or 18 months 25000 km or 24 months 1 Fuel line Check...

Page 74: ...system Check control system for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 1 month 7000 km or 6 months 13000 km or 12 months 19000 km or 18 months 2...

Page 75: ...40000 km 24000 mi 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for flui...

Page 76: ...ck bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease Every 19000 km 12000 mi 14 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 15 Bra...

Page 77: ...n and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 24 Rear suspension re lay arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation 25 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 26 Engine...

Page 78: ...ponents of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Con...

Page 79: ...cessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean...

Page 80: ...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 cr...

Page 81: ...ine oil filler cap and then the engine oil drain bolt and gasket TIP Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 4 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An...

Page 82: ...malube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an impor tant liquid engine component We form teams of specialists in the fields of me chanical...

Page 83: ...cap Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 4 Add coolant to the maximum level mark NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead D...

Page 84: ...pt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 EAU36765 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication...

Page 85: ...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...

Page 86: ...h 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 sidewall rubber sometimes accompanied by carcass deformati...

Page 87: ...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...

Page 88: ...ve 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 inspec...

Page 89: ...Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU3...

Page 90: ...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...

Page 91: ...ys clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leaka...

Page 92: ...rive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or break age If distance A is more than 55 0 mm 2 17 in the chain can damage the...

Page 93: ...Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out...

Page 94: ...r check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter ference with cable movement Re place damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent u...

Page 95: ...al 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...

Page 96: ...10742 If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it Otherwise the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the opera...

Page 97: ...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 securely suppo...

Page 98: ...EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub...

Page 99: ...ds to discharge more quick ly if the vehicle is equipped with op tional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery ch...

Page 100: ...n fuse 2 4 Signaling system fuse 5 Ignition fuse 6 Headlight fuse 7 ABS ECU fuse 8 Fuel injection system fuse 9 Electronic throttle valve fuse 10 Backup fuse 2 11 Main fuse 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 101: ...e rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Fuse puller 1 1 1 Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Accessory fuse 2 2 0 A Terminal...

Page 102: ...fuses and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If the license plate light does not come on check and replace the bulb See page 8 32 NOTICE ECA16581 Do not affix any type of tinted film or stic...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...dic maintenance and adjustment 8 34 8 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage UBAPE1E0 book Page 34 Thursday January 6 2022 2 1...

Page 105: ...a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer ch...

Page 106: ...pped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recomm...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...ld 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 strong chemicals to clea...

Page 109: ...kes 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...

Page 110: ...s 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 111: ...gine oil quantity Oil change 2 80 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt With oil filter removal 3 20 L 3 38 US qt 2 82 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 28 L 0 30 US qt 0 25...

Page 112: ...isc 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 HR Bulb wattage...

Page 113: ...ER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle ide...

Page 114: ...pos 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 emission relat ed data This data will be upload...

Page 115: ...provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data With the consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation When the data is not related to an individual vehic...

Page 116: ...Engine oil 8 10 Engine overheating 8 36 Engine serial number 11 1 Engine trouble warning light 5 7 F Front and rear brake pads checking 8 19 Front fork checking 8 27 Fuel 5 24 Fuel consumption tips fo...

Page 117: ...ion adjusting the front and rear 5 32 Swingarm pivots lubricating 8 27 T TCS MODE 4 5 Throttle grip checking and lubricating 8 24 Tires 8 15 Tool kit 8 2 Troubleshooting 8 33 Troubleshooting chart 8 3...

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