6-11
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
ECA00133
cC
8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
EAU04879
CoolantCoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the
coolant must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Checking1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
NOTE:
8The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
8Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
5PS-28199-E1 8/29/02 9:16 AM Page 56
8
8-1
EAU01038
SPECIFICATIONS
SpecificationsSpecifications
Model TDM900
Dimensions
Overall length 2,180 mm
Overall width 800 mm
Overall height 1,290 mm
Seat height 825 mm
Wheelbase 1,485 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)221 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
2-cylinder
Displacement 897 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 92.0 ×67.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Dry sumpEngine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or higher
cC
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
Capacity
Without oil filter element
removal 3.8 L
With oil filter element removal 3.9 L
Total amount (dry engine) 4.7 L
5PS-28199-E1 8/29/02 9:17 AM Page 98
