2003 YAMAHA TDM 900 tires

7
7-5
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder walls with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
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To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turn-
ing the engine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a
little every month in order to pre-
vent the tires from becoming
degraded in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively cold or warm
place [less than 0 °C or more
than 30 °C]. For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 6-34.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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8-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)1.7 L
Air filterOil-coated paper element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 20 L
Fuel reserve amount 3.5 L
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK/DPR8EA-9 or
DENSO/X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.718
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.625
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (front/rear) 16/42
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speedOperation Left foot
Gear ratio 1st 2.750
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.545
4th 1.240
5th 1.040
6th 0.923
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 25.5°
Trail 114 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/70 ZR18 M/C (59W)
Manufacturer/ Dunlop/D220FSTJ
model Metzeler/MEZ4 FRONT
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/ Dunlop/D220STJ
model Metzeler/MEZ4
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8-3
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum load* 203 kg
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg load–Maximum*
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
*Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 18 M/C ×MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 M/C ×MT 5.00Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 150 mm
Rear 133 mm
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Shift points (for Switzerland only) ...........5-3
Shifting ...................................................5-2
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-16
Sidestand .............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .....6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-7
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................3-4
Starting the engine .................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-32
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-14
Supporting the motorcycle ....................6-38
T
Tachometer unit .....................................3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..............6-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating ...................................6-29
Tires .....................................................6-18
Tool kit ....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ....................................6-43
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-44
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-37
V
Valve clearance, adjusting ...................6-18
Vehicle identification number .................9-1W
Wheel (front)..........................................6-39
Installing .............................................6-40
Removing ...........................................6-39
Wheel (rear) .........................................6-40
Installing .............................................6-42
Removing ...........................................6-40
Wheel bearings, checking ....................6-32
Wheels .................................................6-22
INDEX
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