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Yamaha MT09 Owner's Manual

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    Dic183 mt09 mt09a owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. 1rc-28199-ea [english (e)].

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    Eau50921 rea d this manual carefully b efore operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d . General manager of quality assurance div. Date of issue: 1 aug. 2002 place of issue: shizuoka, japan declaration of conformity yamaha motor electronics co., ltd. 1450-6, ...

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    Introduction eau10103 welcome to the yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the mt09/mt09a, you are benefiting from yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please tak...

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    Important manual information eau10134 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: *product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert sym b ol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury hazar d s. O...

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    Important manual information eau10201 mt09/mt09a owner’s manual ©2013 b y yamaha motor co., lt d . 1st e d ition, july 2013 all ri g hts reserve d . Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., lt d . Is expressly prohi b ite d . Printe d in japan. U1rceae...

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    Table of contents safety information .................. 1-1 description .................................. 2-1 left view ......................................... 2-1 right view ....................................... 2-2 controls and instruments ............... 2-3 instrument and control functions ...

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    Table of contents checking the wheel bearings ........6-29 battery ...........................................6-29 replacing the fuses.......................6-31 replacing the headlight bulb.........6-34 tail/brake light ...............................6-36 replacing a turn signal light bulb ...........

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    1-1 1 safety information eau1028b be a responsi b le owner as the vehicle’s owner, you are re- sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ation of your motorcycle. Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are de- pendent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the...

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    Safety information 1-2 1 many accidents involve inexperi- enced operators. In fact, many op- erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur- rent motorcycle license. • make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. • know...

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    Safety information 1-3 1 avoi d car b on monoxi d e poisonin g all engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause head- aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor- less, tasteless gas which m...

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    Safety information 1-4 1 tents, can create unstable han- dling or a slow steering re- sponse. This vehicle is not d esi g ne d to pull a trailer or to b e attache d to a si d ecar. Genuine yamaha accessories choosing accessories for your vehicle is an important decision. Genuine yamaha accessories, ...

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    Safety information 1-5 1 operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. If electrical ac- cessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical sys- tem, an electric failure could re- sult, which cou...

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    Description 2-1 2 eau10411 left view 1 2 3 4,5,6 7 8 9 11 10 1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-22) 2. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-23) 3. Seat (page 3-20) 4. Fuse box 2 (page 6-31) 5. Main fuse (page 6-31) 6. Fuel injection system fuse (page...

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    Description 2-2 2 eau10421 ri g ht view 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 1. Fuel tank cap (page 3-17) 2. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-22) 3. Headlight (page 6-34) 4. Fuse box 1 (page 6-31) 5. Coolant reservoir (page 6-11) 6. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9) 7. Engine oil fill...

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    Description 2-3 2 eau10431 controls an d instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Clutch lever (page 3-15) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-13) 3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2) 4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-6) 5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21) 6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-13) 7...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-1 3 eau10978 immo b ilizer system this vehicle is equipped with an immo- bilizer system to help prevent theft by re-registering codes in the standard keys. This system consists of the fol- lowing: a code re-registering key (with a red bow) two standard keys (with a...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-2 3 keep other immo b ilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause si g nal inter- ference. Eau10473 main switch/steerin g lock the main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-3 3 eau10685 lock the steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be re- moved. To lock the steering 1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left. 2. Push the key in from the “off” position, and then turn it to “lock” while still pushing i...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-4 3 eau11061 neutral in d icator li g ht “ ” this indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position. Eau11081 hi g h b eam in d icator li g ht “ ” this indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on. Eau11255 oil...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-5 3 have a yamaha dealer check the self- diagnosis system. (see page 3-11 for an explanation of the self-diagnosis device.) the electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to “on”. The warning light should come on for a few seconds, an...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-6 3 eau58053 multi-function meter unit warning ewa12423 be sure to stop the vehicle b efore makin g any settin g chan g es to the multi-function meter unit. Chan g in g settin g s while ri d in g can d istract the operator an d increase the risk of an acci d ent. T...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-7 3 tachometer the tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. When the key is turned to “on”, the ta- chometer will sweep across the r/min range and then return to zero r/min in order to test the electrical cir...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-8 3 tip this fuel meter is equipped with a self- diagnosis system. If a problem is de- tected in the electrical circuit, the fol- lowing cycle is repeated until the malfunction is corrected: fuel level seg- ments and fuel level warning indicator “ ” flash eight tim...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-9 3 multi-function d isplay the multi-function display is equipped with the following: an odometer two tripmeters (which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero) a fuel reserve tripmeter (which shows the distance traveled since the left segment ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-10 3 for the uk only: f-trip → km/l, l/100 km or mpg → ave_ _._ km/l, ave_ _._ l/100 km or ave_ _._ mpg → °c → air_ _ °c → odo → trip 1 → trip 2 → f-trip to reset a tripmeter, select it by push- ing the “select” button, and then push the “reset” button for at least...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-11 3 to switch between the average fuel consumption displays, push the “se- lect” button for one second when one of the displays is shown. To reset the average fuel consumption display, select it by pushing the “se- lect” button, and then push the “re- set” button ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-12 3 this model is equipped with a self-di- agnosis device for various electrical circuits. If a problem is detected in any of those circuits, the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will indicate an error code. If the display indicates any er...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-13 3 eau47633 d-mo d e ( d rive mo d e) d-mode is an electronically controlled engine performance system with three mode selections (“std”, “a”, and “b”). Push the drive mode switch “mode” to switch between modes. (see page 3-14 for an explanation of the drive mode...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-14 3 ri g ht eau12351 pass switch “ ” press this switch to flash the headlight. Eau12401 dimmer switch “ / ” set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. Eau12461 turn si g nal switch “ / ” to signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to “...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-15 3 the throttle grip must be completely closed in order to change the drive mo- de. (see page 3-13 for an explanation of each drive mode.) tip the mode is set to “std” by de- fault. The mode resets to “std” when the key is turned to “off”. The selected mode is sh...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-16 3 eau26825 brake lever the brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar. To apply the front brake, pull the lever toward the throttle grip. The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial. To adjust the distance between the br...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-17 3 tip 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 un- der the seat...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-18 3 tip the fuel tank cap cannot be closed un- less the key is in the lock. In addition, the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked. Warning ewa11092 make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly close d after fillin g fuel. Leakin g fue...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-19 3 g asoline spills on your skin, wash with soap an d water. If g asoline spills on your clothin g , chan g e your clothes. Eau58110 notice eca11401 use only unlea d e d g asoline. The use of lea d e d g asoline will cause severe d ama g e to internal en g ine pa...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-20 3 eau13434 catalytic converter this model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Warning ewa10863 the exhaust system is hot after op- eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or b urns: do not park the vehicle near possi b le fire hazar d s such...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-21 3 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place. 3. Remove the key. Tip make sure that the seat is properly se- cured before riding. Eau58200 stora g e compartment the storage compartment is located under the seat. (see page 3-20.) when storing documents...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-22 3 eau58041 a d justin g the front fork warning ewa14671 always a d just the sprin g preloa d on b oth fork le g s equally, otherwise poor han d lin g an d loss of sta b ility may result. Each front fork leg is equipped with a spring preload adjusting bolt. The r...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-23 3 tip although the total number of turns of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above specifications due to small differences in production, the actual number of turns always represents the entire ad- justing range. To obtain a precise ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-24 3 re b oun d d ampin g force to increase the rebound damping for- ce 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 dire...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-25 3 eau15152 lu gg a g e strap hol d ers there is a luggage strap holder on each passenger footrest. Eau15306 si d estan d the sidestand is located on the left side of the frame. Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright. Tip...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-26 3 eau57950 i g nition circuit cut-off system the ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the following functions. It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is up, but t...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-27 3 with the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. 2. Make sure that the start/engine stop switch is set to “ ”. 3. Turn the key on. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch. Does the engine...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-28 3 eau58262 auxiliary dc connector warning ewa12532 to prevent electrical shock or short- circuitin g , make sure that the cap is installe d when the auxiliary dc con- nector is not b ein g use d . Notice eca20090 the accessory connecte d to the auxiliary dc conn...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-1 4 eau15598 inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the owner’s manual. Warning ewa11152 failure to inspect or maint...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-2 4 rear b rake • check operation. • if soft or spongy, have yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • check brake pads for wear. • replace if necessary. • check fluid level in reservoir. • if necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level. • check hyd...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-3 4 chassis fasteners • make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. • tighten if necessary. — instruments, li g hts, si g nals an d switches • check operation. • correct if necessary. — si d estan d switch • check operation of ignition c...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-1 5 eau15952 read the owner’s manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your yamaha dealer. Warning ewa10272 failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lea d to loss of con- t...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-2 5 a warnin g or in d icator li g ht remains on, see pa g e 3-3 for the correspon d - in g warnin g an d in d icator li g ht cir- cuit check. For abs models: the abs warning light should come on when the key is turned to “on”, and then go off after travel- in...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-3 5 notice eca10261 even with the transmission in the neutral position, d o not coast for lon g perio d s of time with the en g ine off, an d d o not tow the motorcycle for lon g d is- tances. The transmission is properly lu b ricate d only when the en g ine i...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-4 5 eau58280 recommen d e d shift points the recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below. Eau16811 tips for re d ucin g fuel con- sumption fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Consider the follow...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-5 5 1600 km (1000 mi) an d b eyon d the vehicle can now be operated nor- mally. Notice eca10311 keep the en g ine spee d out of the tachometer re d zone. If any en g ine trou b le shoul d oc- cur d urin g the en g ine b reak-in perio d , imme d iately have a y...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-1 6 eau17245 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-2 6 eau39692 owner’s tool kit the owner’s tool kit is located on the bottom of the seat. (see page 3-20.) the service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive m...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-3 6 eau46862 tip the annual checks must b e performe d every year, except if a kilometer- b ase d maintenance, or for the uk, a milea g e- b ase d maintenance, is performe d instea d . From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1000...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-4 6 eau1770g general maintenance an d lu b rication chart 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 * air filter element • replace. √ 2 clutch...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-5 6 10 * swin g arm • check operation and for exces- sive play. √ √ √ √ • lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi) 11 drive chain • check chain slack, alignment and condition. • adjust and lubricate chain with a special o-ring chain l...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-6 6 20 * front fork • check operation and for oil leak- age. √ √ √ √ 21 * shock a b sor b er as- sem b ly • check operation and shock ab- sorber for oil leakage. √ √ √ √ 22 * rear suspension re- lay arm an d con- nectin g arm pivotin g points • check operation. ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-7 6 eau18681 tip air filter • this model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it. • the air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-8 6 eau19653 checkin g the spark plu g s the spark plugs are important engine components, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, they should be removed and checked...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-9 6 eau19909 en g ine oil an d oil filter car- tri dg e the engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter car- tridge replaced at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-10 6 tip an oil filter wrench is available at a yamaha dealer. 6. 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. 7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wr...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-11 6 tip be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys- tem have cooled down. Notice eca11621 in or d er to prevent clutch slip- pa g e (since the en g ine oil also lu b ricates the clutch), d o not mix any chemical a dd itives. D...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-12 6 3. If the coolant is at or below the mi- nimum level mark, remove the res- ervoir cap. 4. Add coolant to the maximum level mark, and then install the reservoir cap. Warning! Remove only the coolant reservoir cap. Never attempt to remove the ra d iator cap w...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-13 6 5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. 6. Drain the coolant from the coolant reservoir by turning it upside down. 7. Install the coolant reservoir and its cover by placing them in the origi- nal position, and then installing the collars and bolts. 8. Remove t...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-14 6 16. Check the coolant level in the res- ervoir. If necessary, remove the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level mark, and then install the cap. 17. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, hav...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-15 6 eau21385 checkin g the throttle g rip free play the throttle grip free play should mea- sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi- cally check the throttle grip free play and, if necessary, have a yamaha deal- er adjust ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-16 6 wei g ht of ri d er, passen g er, car- g o, an d accessories approve d for this mo d el. Warning ewa10512 never overloa d your vehicle. Opera- tion of an overloa d e d vehicle coul d cause an acci d ent. Tire inspection the tires must be checked before each...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-17 6 tire information this motorcycle is equipped with tube- less tires, tire air valves and cast wheels. 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 carcas...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-18 6 “ b roken in”. Therefore, it is a d - visa b le b efore d oin g any hi g h- spee d ri d in g to ri d e conserva- tively for approximately 100 km (60 mi) after installin g a new tire. The tires must b e warme d up b efore a hi g h-spee d run. Always a d just...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-19 6 tip if the specified free play cannot be ob- tained as described above or if the clutch does not operate correctly, have a yamaha dealer check the internal clutch mechanism. Eau37914 checkin g the b rake lever free play there should be no free play at the b...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-20 6 eau57070 brake li g ht switches for non-abs mo d els the brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever, should come on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake light switch as follows, but the front brake li...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-21 6 touches the brake disc, have a yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. Eau46292 rear b rake pa d s 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 ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-22 6 use only the specifie d b rake flu- i d ; otherwise, the ru bb er seals may d eteriorate, causin g leak- a g e. Refill with the same type of b rake flui d . A dd in g a b rake flui d other than dot 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction. Be careful tha...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-23 6 eau22762 drive chain slack the drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary. Eau22775 to check the d rive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand. Tip when checking and adjusting the drive chain slack, there ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-24 6 currin g , keep the d rive chain slack within the specifie d limits. [eca17791] tip using the alignment marks and notch on each side of the swingarm, make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment. 3. Tighten the...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-25 6 may contain su b stances that coul d d ama g e the o-rin g s. [eca11112] eau23098 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the ca b les the operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the ca- bles and cable e...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-26 6 eau44275 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the b rake an d shift pe d als the operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu- bricated if necessary. Brake pe d al shift pe d al eau23144 checkin g an...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-27 6 eau23203 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the si d estan d the operation of the sidestand 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 si d estan d d ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-28 6 eau23273 checkin g the front fork the condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the con d ition check the inner tubes for scratches, damage and...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-29 6 eau23292 checkin g the wheel b earin g s 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 yamah...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-30 6 b urns. Avoi d any contact with skin, eyes or clothin g an d al- ways shiel d your eyes when workin g near b atteries. In case of contact, a d minister the fol- lowin g first aid. • external: flush with plenty of water. • internal: drink lar g e quan- titie...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-31 6 eau57983 replacin g the fuses the fuse boxes and individual fuses are located under the seat (see page 3-20.) and behind the right side panel. To access fuse box 1, remove and in- stall the right side panel as follows. 1. Remove the bolt and quick fasten- e...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-32 6 mt09a 3. Place the panel in the original po- sition. 4. Install the bolt and quick fasten- ers. To access fuse box 2, the main fuse, and the fuel injection system fuse, re- move the seat. (see page 3-20.) mt09 mt09a tip to access the fuel injection system f...

  • Page 84

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-33 6 if a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “off” and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage. Warning! Do not use a fuse of a hi g her ampera g e ratin g...

  • Page 85

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-34 6 eau58001 replacin g the hea d li g ht b ul b this model is equipped with a halogen bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows. Notice eca10651 take care not to d ama g e the follow- in g parts: hea d li g ht b ul b do not touch t...

  • Page 86

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-35 6 4. Disconnect the auxiliary light cou- pler. 5. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight unit from the vehicle. 6. Remove the headlight bulb cover. 7. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, then remove the burnt-out bulb. 8. Place a new he...

  • Page 87

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-36 6 11. Connect the auxiliary light cou- pler. 12. Align the holes in the headlight unit with the holes in the headlight unit cover. 13. Install the grommets. 14. Place the headlight unit side cov- ers in their original position, and then install the bolts. 15....

  • Page 88

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-37 6 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- ti g hten the screw, otherwise the lens may b reak. [eca11192] eau58010 replacin g the license p...

  • Page 89

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-38 6 eau58021 replacin g an auxiliary li g ht b ul b this model is equipped with two auxil- iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns out, replace it as follows. 1. Remove the headlight unit side covers by removing the bolts on each side. 2. Remove the auxil...

  • Page 90

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-39 6 eau24351 supportin g the motorcycle since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other mainte- nance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright. Check that the motorcy- cle...

  • Page 91

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-40 6 2. Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure in the previous section “supporting the motorcycle”. 3. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts. Notice: do not apply the b rake after the b rake calipers have b een remov...

  • Page 92

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-41 6 eau44802 rear wheel (for non-abs mo d els) warning ewa14841 for the abs mo d el, have a yamaha d ealer remove an d install the wheel. Eau56701 to remove the rear wheel warning ewa10822 to avoi d injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no d an g er ...

  • Page 93

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-42 6 to install the rear wheel 1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- iper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the left-hand side. Tip make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retainer on the swingarm. Make sure that there is en...

  • Page 94

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-43 6 heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or g asoline vapors can i g nite or ex- plo d e, causin g severe injury or prop- erty d ama g e. U1rceae0.Book page 43 friday, october 18, 2013 11:14 am.

  • Page 95

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-44 6 eau42365 trou b leshootin g charts startin g pro b lems or poor en g ine performance check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There is no fuel. Check the battery. Supply fuel. The engine does not start. Check the battery. Remove ...

  • Page 96

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-45 6 en g ine overheatin g warning ewa10401 do not remove the ra d iator cap when the en g ine an d ra d iator are hot. Scal d in g hot flui d an d steam may b e b lown out un d er pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en g ine h...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-1 7 eau37834 matte color caution notice eca15193 some mo d els are equippe d with matte colore d finishe d parts. Be sure to consult a yamaha d ealer for a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e- fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or cl...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-2 7 off any d eter g ent resi d ue usin g plenty of water, as it is harmful to plastic parts. Do not use any harsh chemical pro d ucts on plastic parts. Be sure to avoi d usin g cloths or spon g es which have b een in contact with stron g or a b rasive cleanin g pro d u...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-3 7 4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro- tection spray on all metal, including chrome- and nickel-plat- ed, surfaces. 5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt. 6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stone...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-4 7 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating. 3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings, etc. From corrosion. A. Remove the spark plug caps and spark...

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    Specifications 8-1 8 dimensions: overall length: 2075 mm (81.7 in) overall width: 815 mm (32.1 in) overall height: 1135 mm (44.7 in) seat height: 815 mm (32.1 in) wheelbase: 1440 mm (56.7 in) ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in) minimum turning radius: 3037 mm (119.6 in) wei g ht: curb weight: mt09 18...

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    Specifications 8-2 8 2nd: 2.000 (38/19) 3rd: 1.619 (34/21) 4th: 1.381 (29/21) 5th: 1.190 (25/21) 6th: 1.037 (28/27) chassis: frame type: diamond caster angle: 25.00 ° trail: 103 mm (4.1 in) front tire: type: tubeless size: 120/70 zr17m/c (58w) manufacturer/model: bridgestone/s20f manufacturer/model:...

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    Specifications 8-3 8 electrical system: ignition system: tci charging system: ac magneto battery: model: ytz10s voltage, capacity: 12 v, 8.6 ah hea d li g ht: bulb type: halogen bulb bul b volta g e, watta g e × quantity: headlight: 12 v, 60.0 w/55.0 w × 1 tail/brake light: led front turn signal lig...

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    Consumer information 9-1 9 eau48613 i d entification num b ers record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. Vehicle identification numb...

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    10-1 10 index a abs (for abs models) .......................... 3-16 abs warning light (for abs models) ....... 3-5 air filter element.................................... 6-14 auxiliary dc connector......................... 3-28 auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-38 b battery ...........

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    Index 10-2 10 troubleshooting charts......................... 6-44 turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-3 turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-36 turn signal switch ................................. 3-14 v valve clearance..................................... 6-15 vehicle ...

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    U1rceae0.Book page 3 friday, october 18, 2013 11:14 am.

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    Dic183 printed on recycled paper original instructions printed in japan 2013.11-0.3×1 cr (e).