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ABS....................................................... 4-16
ABS warning light ................................... 4-4
Air filter element.................................... 7-14
Auxiliary DC connector......................... 4-26
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 7-33

Battery .................................................. 7-28
Brake and clutch levers,

checking and lubricating .................... 7-26

Brake and shift pedals,

checking and lubricating .................... 7-25

Brake fluid, changing............................ 7-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 7-20
Brake lever............................................ 4-15
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-19
Brake light switches ............................. 7-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-15
Brake/tail light....................................... 7-34

Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-24
Canister ................................................ 7-10
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 4-21
Clutch lever........................................... 4-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-18
Coolant ................................................. 7-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-4

Data recording, vehicle......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer switch...................................... 4-13
D-mode (drive mode)............................ 4-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-24

Drive chain slack .................................. 7-22

Engine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-14
Engine oil.............................................. 7-10
Engine serial number ........................... 10-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 4-4

Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-27
Fuel ...................................................... 4-19
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-3
Fuel tank breather hose

and overflow hose ............................. 4-20

Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-18
Fuses, replacing................................... 7-30

Handlebar switches ............................. 4-13
Hazard switch ...................................... 4-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 7-32
Helmets .................................................. 2-5
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-4
Horn switch .......................................... 4-13

Identification numbers ......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 4-27
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 4-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-3

Labels, location ...................................... 1-1
License plate light ................................ 7-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 4-25

Main switch/steering lock....................... 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-5
Maintenance,

emission control system....................... 7-3

Matte color, caution................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-6

Neutral indicator light ............................. 4-4

Oil level warning light.............................. 4-4

Parking.................................................... 6-4
Part locations.......................................... 3-1
Pass switch........................................... 4-13

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Summary of Contents for XSR900 2019

Page 1: ...DIC183 OWNER S MANUAL MTM850 BAE F8199 EZ ENG E Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...EAU81560 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UBAEE0E0 book Page 1 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 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 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: ... by Thai Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition December 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Thai Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Thailand UBAEE0E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 6: ... engine 6 1 Shifting 6 2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 6 3 Engine break in 6 3 Parking 6 4 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7 1 Tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance charts 7 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Canister 7 10 Engine oil 7 10 Why Yamalube 7 12 Coolant 7 13 Air filter element 7...

Page 7: ...ng the auxiliary light bulb 7 33 Brake tail light 7 34 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 7 34 License plate light 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 35 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 37 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10 2 Vehicle data recording 1...

Page 8: ...icle 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 available from your Yamaha dealer 1 2 3 UBAEE0E0 book Page 1 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 9: ...Location of important labels 1 2 1 1 3 2 100kPa 1bar kPa psi 250 36 290 42 290 42 250 36 kPa psi UBAEE0E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 10: ... 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 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks z This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger z The failure of motorists to detect and r...

Page 11: ...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 z Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs z This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not su...

Page 12: ...cycle 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 13: ...hange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories z Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Ca...

Page 14: ...that 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 the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport z The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the mo...

Page 15: ...heir usage z Half type use only for riding at low speeds z Full type use only for riding at low to mid range speeds z Full face type use for riding at mid range to high speeds ZAUU0003 ZAUU0007 ZAUU0004 ZAUU0005 ZAUU0006 UBAEE0E0 book Page 6 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 16: ...eload adjuster page 4 22 2 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 24 3 Seat page 4 21 4 Storage compartment page 4 22 5 Spring preload adjuster page 4 24 6 Shift pedal page 4 15 7 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 10 UBAEE0E0 book Page 1 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 17: ...reload adjuster page 4 22 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 22 5 Headlight page 7 32 6 Coolant reservoir page 7 13 7 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 8 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 9 Brake pedal page 4 15 10 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 UBAEE0E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 18: ...4 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 13 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 6 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 13 7 Throttle grip page 7 15 8 Brake lever page 4 15 UBAEE0E0 book Page 3 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 19: ...eep the standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key z 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 20: ... be removed TIP z To prevent battery discharge do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running z The headlight comes on automat ically 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...

Page 21: ...ights for an extended length of time may cause the battery to discharge EAU4939G Indicator lights and warning lights EAU11032 Turn signal indicator lights and Each indicator light will flash when its corresponding turn signal lights are flashing 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Traction control system indicator light 2 ABS warning light 3 Engine trouble warning light 4 Coolant temperature warning light 5 Oil l...

Page 22: ...rheating If this occurs stop the engine immediately and allow the engine to cool See page 7 38 For vehicles with a radiator fan the ra diator fan s automatically switch on or off according to the coolant tempera ture TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light will come on for a few seconds and then go off If the light does not come on or if the light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi...

Page 23: ...fter 24 hours have passed the indicator light will stop flashing however the immobi lizer system is still enabled The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON The indicator light should come on for a few 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 indicato...

Page 24: ...e display z a traction control system display z a multi function display TIP z The QS icon does not function z 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 for three seconds Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed 1 Transmission gear dis...

Page 25: ...on as possible TIP If a problem is detected in the fuel tank electrical circuit the fuel level seg ments frame and will flash re peatedly Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Eco indicator This indicator comes on when the vehi cle is being operated in an environ mentally friendly fuel efficient manner The indicator goes off when the vehicle is stopped TIP Consider the following tips to reduce fu...

Page 26: ... For more de tails on the TCS settings and on how to select them see page 4 17 Multi function display The multi function display is equipped with the following z an odometer z two tripmeters z a fuel reserve tripmeter z an instantaneous fuel consump tion display z an average fuel consumption dis play z a coolant temperature display z an air temperature display z a clock z a brightness level displa...

Page 27: ... F MPG AVE_ _ _ MPG _ _ C Air_ _ C Clock _ _ _ _ ODO TIP z Push the top set button to switch the display in the reverse order z The fuel reserve tripmeter TRIP F appears only when low on fuel When low on fuel the display automat ically changes to TRIP F and starts counting the distance traveled from that point If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip meter manually after refueling and traveling 5...

Page 28: ... the bottom set button for two seconds To reset the average fuel consumption select it by pushing the bottom set but ton The average fuel consumption dis play will flash for a few seconds While the display is flashing push the top set button for one second TIP After resetting the average fuel con sumption _ _ _ will be shown until the vehicle has traveled 1 km 0 6 mi Coolant temperature This displ...

Page 29: ...h the display to the clock 3 Push the bottom set button and top set button together for two seconds and the hour digits will start flashing 4 Push the top set button to set the hours 5 Push the bottom set button and the minute digits will start flashing 6 Push the top set button to set the minutes 7 Push the bottom set button to confirm settings and start the clock TIP When setting the hours and m...

Page 30: ...e mode selections STD A and B Push the drive mode switch MODE to switch between modes See page 4 14 TIP Before using D mode make sure you understand its operation along with the operation of the drive mode switch Mode STD Mode STD is suitable for various 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...

Page 31: ... lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU73391 Traction control system switch TCS With the throttle closed push this switch down to change from TCS 1 to 2 Push up to change from TCS 2 to 1 With the vehicle stopped push this switch up for two seconds to turn the system off Push down to turn the sys tem on TI...

Page 32: ...ECA10062 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running otherwise the bat tery may discharge EAU73321 Drive mode switch MODE WARNING EWA18440 Do not change the drive mode while the vehicle is moving With the throttle grip closed press this switch to change the drive mode page 4 12 in the following order A B STD A TIP z The current drive mode is shown in th...

Page 33: ...th a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip slightly pull the brake lever away from the throttle grip and rotate the adjusting dial Make sure the setting number on the adjust ing dial aligns with the match mark on the brake lever EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear br...

Page 34: ...ch will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP z The ABS performs a self diagno sis test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher During this test a click ing noise can be heard from the hydraulic control unit and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly applied...

Page 35: ... In certain conditions the traction con trol system may be automatically dis abled Should this happen the indicator light and the warning light will come on The TCS display page 4 8 indicates the current TCS setting There are three settings TCS OFF TCS OFF turns the traction control system off TCS 1 TCS 1 minimizes traction control system assist TCS 2 TCS 2 maximizes traction control as sist wheel...

Page 36: ...a 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 To close the fuel tank cap With the key still inserted in the lock p...

Page 37: ...ed fuel immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline va...

Page 38: ...ypes of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU51195 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose Before operating the vehicle z check each hose conne...

Page 39: ...has cooled down before doing any maintenance work z Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU57991 Seat To remove the seat 1 Open the seat lock cover insert the key into the seat lock and then turn the key counte...

Page 40: ...5 lb for the ve hicle EAU62452 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 the mechanism do not atte...

Page 41: ...settings turn the adjuster in direc tion a until it stops and then count the turns or clicks in direc tion b z Although a damping force adjust er may turn or click beyond the stated minimum settings such adjustments are ineffective and may damage the suspension z When turning a damping force ad juster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same 1 Spring preload adj...

Page 42: ...th the position in dicator on the shock absorber z Use the special wrench and ex tension bar in the tool kit to make this adjustment Rebound damping force To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping turn the adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Spring pr...

Page 43: ...the shock absorber assembly z Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly z 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 z Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance z Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock a...

Page 44: ...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 desi...

Page 45: ...he sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check the system via the following procedure TIP z This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine z See pages 4 2 and 4 13 for switch operation information UBAEE0E0 book Page 27 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 46: ...s 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 sidestand...

Page 47: ...nts 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 4 19 4 20 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary...

Page 48: ...le grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 15 7 25 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 24 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 22 7 24 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 15 7 18 Brake and shift pedals Make su...

Page 49: ...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 4 26 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBAEE0E0 book Page 3 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 50: ...itch z 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 EAU73430 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met z The transmission is in the neutral position z The transmission is in gear with the clutch l...

Page 51: ...ine by sliding the switch toward If the engine fails to start release the start engine stop switch wait a few seconds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the en gine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16674 Shifting Shifting gears l...

Page 52: ...ith no load on the en gine z Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the fol lowing material carefully Since the engine is brand...

Page 53: ... EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 z Since 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 z Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire z Do not park near gr...

Page 54: ...forming maintenance unless otherwise specified z A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires z Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers d...

Page 55: ...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 UBAEE0E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 56: ... chart for the emission control system NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 7000 km 4000 mi or 6 months 13000 km 8000 mi or 12 months 19000 km 12000 mi or 18 months 25000 km 16000 mi or 24 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace Every 19000 km 12000 mi 3 Valve...

Page 57: ... tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 7000 km 4000 mi or 6 months 13000 km 8000 mi or 12 months 19000 km 12000 mi or 18 months 25000 km 16000 mi or 24 months UBAEE0E0 book Page 4 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 58: ...eplace Every 19000 km 12000 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 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 ...

Page 59: ...rs 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 lithium soap based grease ...

Page 60: ...draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 25 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 NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month 7000 km 4000 mi or 6 months 13000 km 8000 mi or 12...

Page 61: ...nternal 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 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 30 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM ROUTIN...

Page 62: ...xcessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification 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 estima...

Page 63: ...l 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 z 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 surfac...

Page 64: ...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 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 65: ...lube 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 engineering chemistry elec tronics and track testing and have them develop the engine together with the oil it will use Yamalube oils take full advantage of the base oil s qualities and blend in the id...

Page 66: ... voir cap Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 4 Add coolant to the maximum level mark NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not...

Page 67: ...mpt 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 chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer Engine idling ...

Page 68: ... cold EAU64412 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted be...

Page 69: ...the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control z The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so z Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its opt...

Page 70: ... list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires z Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds z Brand new tires can have a rel atively poor grip on certain road surfaces unti...

Page 71: ... poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU22083 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn t...

Page 72: ...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 in loss of control and an acci dent EAU36505 Brake light switches The brake light should come on just before braking takes effect The brake light is activated by switches connect ed to the brake lever and brake pedal Since the brake light switches are c...

Page 73: ...amaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46292 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator 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...

Page 74: ... 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 surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to graduall...

Page 75: ...ould be no 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 the chain can damage ...

Page 76: ...m make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut then the lock nuts to their specified torques 4 Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position the drive chain slack is correct and the drive chain moves smoothly 1 Axle nut 2 Locknut 2 1 1 Drive chain slack adjusting bolt a b 1 1 Notch 2 Alignment marks 3 Drive cha...

Page 77: ...rive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11112 EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles ...

Page 78: ...alled Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or cover becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before...

Page 79: ...should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone gr...

Page 80: ... the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To 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 s...

Page 81: ...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 or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU50292 Battery The battery is located under the seat See page 4 21 This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead ...

Page 82: ...ies 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 s...

Page 83: ...ver off as shown 3 Place the panel and rubber cover in the original position 4 Install the nuts and bolt The main fuse the fuel injection sys tem fuse and fuse box 2 are located under the seat See page 4 21 1 Right side panel 2 Nut 3 Bolt 1 3 2 1 Fuse box 1 2 Rubber cover 1 2 1 Ignition fuse 2 ABS control unit fuse 3 Parking lighting fuse 4 Auxiliary fuse 1 5 Signaling system fuse 6 Headlight fuse...

Page 84: ...eck if the device operates 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 2 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 Radiator fan motor fuse 2 Backup fuse 3 Electronic throttle valve fuse 4 ABS solenoid fuse 5 ABS motor fuse 6 Spare fuse 2 1 3 4 15 15 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 Headlig...

Page 85: ...otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner z Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the hea...

Page 86: ...7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU45226 Replacing the auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out re place it as follows 1 Remove the headlight unit See page 7 32 2 Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 1 Headlight bulb cover 2 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb hol...

Page 87: ...equipped with an LED type brake tail light If the brake tail light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EAU24205 Replacing a turn signal light 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 coun terclockwise 1 Auxiliary light bulb 1 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Screw 1 2 UBAEE0E0 book Page 34 Tuesday December 10 20...

Page 88: ...t come on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit or replace the bulb EAU67131 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand use maintenance stands when removing the front or rear wheel or when performing other maintenance that requires the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintena...

Page 89: ...ire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and mak...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...hiss ing 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 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 t...

Page 92: ... 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 z Genuine Yamaha care and main tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand in many markets worldwide z See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanical d...

Page 93: ...h for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the 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...

Page 94: ...s left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control z Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires z If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent z If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone z Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking per formance and cornering behav ior EAU83472 Storage Always store the vehic...

Page 95: ... 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 contro...

Page 96: ...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 Premium unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 14 L 3 7 US gal 3 1 Imp gal Fuel ...

Page 97: ...ype 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 UBAEE0E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December...

Page 98: ...L 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 serial number The engine serial numb...

Page 99: ...research statisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are z Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data z 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 Veh...

Page 100: ...elated to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data z With the consent of the vehicle owner z Where obligated by law z For use by Yamaha in litigation z When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner UBAEE0E0 book Page 3 Tuesday December 10 2019 2...

Page 101: ...uel consumption tips for reducing 6 3 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 4 20 Fuel tank cap 4 18 Fuses replacing 7 30 H Handlebar switches 4 13 Hazard switch 4 14 Headlight bulb replacing 7 32 Helmets 2 5 High beam indicator light 4 4 Horn switch 4 13 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 27 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 5 Indicator li...

Page 102: ... system indicator light 4 5 Traction control system switch 4 13 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 37 Turn signal indicator lights 4 3 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 34 Turn signal switch 4 13 V Valve clearance 7 15 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheels 7 18 Y Yamalube 7 12 UBAEE0E0 book Page 2 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 103: ...UBAEE0E0 book Page 3 Tuesday December 10 2019 2 42 PM ...

Page 104: ...DIC183 Original instructions PRINTED IN THAILAND 2019 12 0 1 x 1 E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ...

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