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Important manual information

EAU10201

MTM850

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, August 2019

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

BAE-28199-E1.book 2 ページ２０１９年８月２３日　金曜日　午後３時５６分

Summary of Contents for XRS900 Series

Page 1: ...BAE 28199 E1 q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL MTM850 BAE 9 E1_Hyoshi indd 1 2019 09 03 15 13 47 ...

Page 2: ... 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 1117 ZN...

Page 3: ...y In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur ren...

Page 4: ...tential 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...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2020 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition August 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan BAE 28199 E1 book 2 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 6: ...onsumption 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 Checking the spark plugs 6 9 Canister 6 10 Engine oil 6 10 Why Yamalube 6 13 Coolant 6 13 Air filter element 6 14 Checking the engine idling speed 6 15 Checking the throttle grip ...

Page 7: ...rake tail light 6 35 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 6 35 License plate light 6 36 Supporting the motorcycle 6 36 Troubleshooting 6 36 Troubleshooting chart 6 38 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 BAE 28199 E1 book 2 ページ ...

Page 8: ...erly 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 car ry the operator and a passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcyc...

Page 9: ...result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the preven tion or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abras...

Page 10: ...cycle as possible Se curely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts a...

Page 11: ...proper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cess...

Page 12: ...ched to solid parts of the motorcycle such as the frame or upper front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mount ed handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the motorcycle will no...

Page 13: ... 6 7 1 Spring preload adjuster page 3 22 2 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 24 3 Seat page 3 21 4 Storage compartment page 3 22 5 Spring preload adjuster page 3 24 6 Shift pedal page 3 14 7 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 10 BAE 28199 E1 book 1 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 14: ... 3 18 3 Spring preload adjuster page 3 22 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 22 5 Headlight page 6 33 6 Coolant reservoir page 6 13 7 Engine oil level check window page 6 10 8 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 9 Brake pedal page 3 15 10 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 21 BAE 28199 E1 book 2 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 15: ...h lever page 3 14 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 12 3 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 5 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 21 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 12 7 Throttle grip page 6 15 8 Brake lever page 3 15 BAE 28199 E1 book 3 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 16: ...gistered TIP 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...

Page 17: ... battery discharge do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running The headlight comes on automati cally when the engine is started 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 control or an acciden...

Page 18: ...on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on EAU11259 Oil 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 light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a mal function If a problem is...

Page 19: ...control system If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board diagnostic system 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 check the vehicle EAU69895 ABS warning light This warning light comes on when the vehicle is first turned on and goes off after starting riding...

Page 20: ...flashes in the pattern slowly 5 times then quickly 2 times this could be caused by transponder interference If this occurs try the following 1 Make sure there are no other im mobilizer keys close to the main switch Other immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence and prevent the engine from starting 2 Use the code re registering key to start the engine 3 If the engine starts turn it of...

Page 21: ...function display TIP The QS icon does not function The multi function meter unit can be switched between kilometers and miles Set the multi function display to the odometer mode or a tripmeter mode and then press the bottom set button until the dis play changes Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and...

Page 22: ...cator This indicator comes on when the vehi cle is being operated in an environmen tally friendly fuel efficient manner The indicator goes off when the vehicle is stopped TIP Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption 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 T...

Page 23: ...total distance the vehicle has traveled The tripmeters TRIP show the dis tance traveled since they were last re set To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the bottom set button The tripmeter will flash for a few seconds While the tripmeter is flashing push the top set button until the display is reset TIP The odometer will lock at 999999 The tripmeters will reset and con tinue counting after 9...

Page 24: ... as well km L The distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel under cur rent riding conditions L 100 km The amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km under current riding conditions MPG The distance that can be traveled on 1 0 Imp gal of fuel un der current riding conditions To switch the instantaneous fuel con sumption display settings push the bottom set button until the display changes TIP I...

Page 25: ...0 6 mi Coolant temperature This display shows the coolant temper ature from 40 C to 116 C in 1 C incre ments If the message HI flashes stop the vehicle then stop the engine and let it cool See page 6 39 TIP When the coolant temperature is below 40 C Lo will be displayed The coolant temperature varies with changes in the weather and engine load Air temperature This display shows the air temperature...

Page 26: ...tart the clock TIP When setting the hours and minutes push the top set button briefly to in crease the increment value one by one or push and hold the button to increase the increment value continuously Display brightness The brightness level of the multi func tion meter unit panel can be adjusted to six brightness level settings To adjust the brightness 1 Turn the main switch off 2 Push and hold ...

Page 27: ...arious rid ing conditions This mode allows the rider to enjoy smooth and sporty drivability from the low speed range to the high speed range Mode A Mode A offers a sportier engine re sponse in the low to mid speed range compared to mode STD Mode B Mode B offers response that is some what less sharp compared to mode STD for riding situations that require especially sensitive throttle operation EAU1...

Page 28: ...s to turn the system off Push down to turn the sys tem on TIP The current TCS setting is shown in the TCS display page 3 8 See page 3 16 for an explanation of the traction control system and the TCS settings EAU54212 Stop Run Start switch To crank the engine with the starter set this switch to and then push the switch down towards See page 5 2 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine...

Page 29: ...n the vehicle is turned off EAU12823 Clutch lever To disengage 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 lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth shifting See page 5 3 EAU12876 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left sid...

Page 30: ...m features a dual electronic con trol system which acts on the front and rear brakes independently Operate the brakes with ABS as you would conventional brakes If the ABS is activated a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake pedal In this situation continue to apply the brakes and let the ABS work do not pump the brakes as this will reduce braking effectiveness WARNING EWA1605...

Page 31: ...ult EAU74351 Traction control system The traction control system TCS helps maintain traction when accelerat ing on slippery surfaces such as un paved or wet roads If sensors detect that the rear wheel is starting to slip un controlled spinning the traction control system assists by regulating engine power as needed until traction is re stored WARNING EWA15433 The traction control system is not a s...

Page 32: ...ud sand or other soft surfaces NOTICE 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 Resetting the traction control sys tem The traction control system will auto matically disable when the front wheel or rear wheel comes off the ground while riding excessive rear wheel spin is de tec...

Page 33: ...ire hazard EAU13222 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of spa...

Page 34: ...ed to use unleaded gasoline with a research octane number of 95 or higher If en gine knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating TIP This mark identifies the recom mended fuel for this vehicle as specified by European regulation EN228 Confirm the gasoline pump nozzle has the same fuel identification mark Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol con...

Page 35: ...ank overflow hose Before operating the vehicle Check the fuel tank overflow hose connection Check the fuel tank overflow hose for cracks or damage and replace it if necessary Make sure that the end of the fuel tank overflow hose is not blocked and clean it if necessary Make sure that the end of the fuel tank overflow hose is positioned as shown TIP See page 6 10 for canister information 1 Fuel tan...

Page 36: ...before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat EAU57992 Seat To remove the seat 1 Open the seat lock cover insert the key into the seat lock and then turn the key counterclockwise 2 While holding the key in that posi tion slide the seat backward and then lift the rear of the seat up and then pull the seat off To i...

Page 37: ...aximum load of 170 kg 375 lb for the ve hicle EAU62453 Adjusting the front fork WARNING EWA14671 Always adjust the spring preload on both fork legs equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result Each front fork leg is equipped with a spring preload adjusting bolt The right front fork leg is equipped with a re bound damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging t...

Page 38: ...tion a until it stops and then count the clicks in direction 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 the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifications however such adjustments are in effective and may damage the 1 Spring preload adjusting bolt 1 Distance A 1 1 a b a...

Page 39: ...ing in direction a to increase the spring preload Turn the adjusting ring in direction b to decrease the spring preload Align the appropriate notch in the ad justing ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber TIP Use the special wrench and extension bar in the tool kit to make this adjust ment Rebound damping force Turn the adjusting screw in direction a 1 Spring preload adjusting ring...

Page 40: ...hock 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 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 out shock absorber as se...

Page 41: ...n certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the sides tand 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 sys...

Page 42: ...er is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sides tand be lowered while the transmission is in gear Periodically check the 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 12 for switch operation information BAE 28199 E1 book 27 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 43: ...er the engine has 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 deal...

Page 44: ...he following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 3 18 3 20 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reserv...

Page 45: ...le 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 22 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 sure that operation is smooth Lubricat...

Page 46: ...ments 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 26 ITEM CHECKS PAGE BAE 28199 E1 book 3 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 47: ...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 NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed an...

Page 48: ...ha dealer check the vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral 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 pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restore NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAUM3632 TIP This model is equip...

Page 49: ...y lubricated only when the engine is running Inade quate lubrication may damage the transmission Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damag ing the engine transmission and drive train which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16811 Tips for reducing fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the following tips to reduce ...

Page 50: ...e the engine and 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 BAE 28199 E1 book 4 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 51: ...the engine when performing 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 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake d...

Page 52: ...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 BAE 28199 E1 book 2 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 53: ... 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 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Check ...

Page 54: ...heck 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 BAE 28199 E1 book 4 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 55: ...ck 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 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 9 Tires Check tread depth and for...

Page 56: ...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 molybdenum disulfide grease 20 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary 21 Front fork Check operation a...

Page 57: ...t leakage Change Every 3 years 27 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 28 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 29 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 30 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNU...

Page 58: ...aging it The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake 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 BAE 28199 E1 bo...

Page 59: ...e erosion and 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 plu...

Page 60: ...tives 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 level to settle for an accurate reading 2 With the vehicle on a level surface hold i...

Page 61: ... oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine 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 cartrid...

Page 62: ...ap O ring install the filler cap TIP Wipe off any spilled oil before starting the engine 10 Start the engine and let it idle while checking for oil leaks TIP If any oil leaks are found which you cannot fix have the vehicle inspected 11 Stop the engine wait a few min utes for the oil level to settle and then check the oil level one last time NOTICE Do not operate the vehicle until you know that the...

Page 63: ...l 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 level Since the coolant level varies with en gine temperatu...

Page 64: ... 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 coolant must be changed at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the e...

Page 65: ...valves are an important engine component and since valve clearance changes with use they must be checked and adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Unadjusted valves can result in improper air fuel mixture engine noise and eventually engine damage To pre vent this from occurring have your Yamaha dealer check and adjust the valve clearance at regular intervals TIP Thi...

Page 66: ...ing speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10512 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked ha...

Page 67: ...ewall rubber sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tires shall be checked by tire specialists to ascertain their suitability for further use WARNING EWA10902 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the motorcy cle may be different which could lead to an accident Always make sure that the ...

Page 68: ...g points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warpage or oth er damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wh...

Page 69: ...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 dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult...

Page 70: ...wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46292 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with...

Page 71: ...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 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 sur faces or plastic ...

Page 72: ...oner 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 necessary EAU2277G To check the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the sides tand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmissio...

Page 73: ...slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut on each side of the swingarm 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel for ward TIP Using the ...

Page 74: ...TICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a...

Page 75: ...tle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to pour...

Page 76: ...he operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease BAE 28199 E1 book 26 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 77: ...ecified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23273 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and...

Page 78: ...wheel off the ground See page 6 36 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the ...

Page 79: ... when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid batt...

Page 80: ...ECA16531 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage EAU73340 Replacing the fuses Fuse box 1 is located behind the right side panel To access fuse box 1 remove and in stall the right side panel and rubber cover as follows 1 Remove the nuts and bolt 2 Pull the right side panel and rubber cover off as shown 1 Right side panel 2 Nut 3 Bolt 1 3 2 1 F...

Page 81: ... fuse remove the starter relay cover by pulling it upward 1 Ignition fuse 2 ABS control unit fuse 3 Parking lighting fuse 4 Auxiliary fuse 1 5 Signaling system fuse 6 Headlight fuse 7 Spare fuse 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 2 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 2 1 3 4 1 Radiator fan motor fuse 2 Backup fuse 3 Electronic throttle valve fuse 4 ABS solenoid fuse 5...

Page 82: ... on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Starter relay cover 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 2 3 Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Parking lighting fuse 7 5 A Radiator fan motor...

Page 83: ...using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens 1 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the bolts on each side 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the headlight bulb cover 3 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the burnt out bulb 4 Place...

Page 84: ...226 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 6 33 2 Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the headlight unit 1 A...

Page 85: ... bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Screw 1 2 1 Turn signal...

Page 86: ...e may occur dur ing 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 k...

Page 87: ...tenance and adjustment 6 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage BAE 28199 E1 book 37 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 88: ...the vehicle Have 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 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 battery is good D...

Page 89: ...sing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the co...

Page 90: ...s 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 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 mechanic...

Page 91: ... the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter 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 strong chemicals to clean the windshield Additionally some cleaning co...

Page 92: ...ontrol 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 perfor mance and cornering behavior EAU83472 Storage Always store the vehicle in a cool dry place If necessary protect it against dus...

Page 93: ...his 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 con...

Page 94: ... higher JASO stan dard 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 qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 1 93 L 2 04 US qt 1 70 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 95 Fuel tank capacity 14 L 3 7 U...

Page 95: ...ont 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 Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb wattage Headlight H4 60 0 W 55 0 W Brake tail light LED Front turn signal light 10 0 W Rear turn signal light 10 0 W Auxiliary light 5 0 W License plate light 5 0 W BAE 28199 E1 book 2 ペ...

Page 96: ...DENTIFICATION NUM BER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 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 identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine se...

Page 97: ...l 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 emission relat ed data This data will be uploaded only when a 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 ...

Page 98: ...ng 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 consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner BAE 28199 E1 book 3 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 99: ... 18 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 3 Fuel tank cap 3 18 Fuel tank overflow hose 3 20 Fuses replacing 6 30 H Handlebar switches 3 12 Hazard switch 3 13 Headlight bulb replacing 6 33 High beam indicator light 3 3 Horn switch 3 13 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 27 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 5 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 ...

Page 100: ...action control system switch 3 13 Troubleshooting 6 36 Troubleshooting chart 6 38 Turn signal indicator lights 3 3 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 35 Turn signal switch 3 13 V Valve clearance 6 15 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 28 Wheels 6 18 Y Yamalube 6 13 BAE 28199 E1 book 2 ページ２０１９年８月２３日金曜日午後３時５６分 ...

Page 101: ...BAE 9 E1_Hyoshi indd 3 2019 09 03 15 13 47 ...

Page 102: ...Original instructions PRINTED IN JAPAN 2019 08 0 2 1 E BAE 9 E1_Hyoshi indd 4 2019 09 03 15 13 47 ...

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