2005 YAMAHA TDM 900 headlight bulb

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
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Tachometer unit ...............................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-6
Multi-function display .......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-8
Clutch lever ....................................3-10
Shift pedal ......................................3-10
Brake lever ....................................3-10
Brake pedal ...................................3-11
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-11
Fuel tank cap .................................3-12
Fuel ................................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose .................3-13
Catalytic converter .........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-14
Storage compartment ....................3-15
Adjusting the front fork ...................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ....................................3-17Luggage strap holders .................. 3-18
Sidestand ...................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS
............................................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR
............................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels .......................................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-7
Coolant .......................................... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element ...... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-14Valve clearance ............................ 6-14
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-21
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ......................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ........................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-25
Checking the front fork .................. 6-25
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-29

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-29
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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.
CAUTION:

ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended toavoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn 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.
EAU23750
Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with two quartz
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Turn signal light and hazard fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight coupler
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2

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
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3
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5
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WARNING

EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down.
3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
CAUTION:

ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency ofthe glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.

Headlight lens

Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.

Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
4. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24080
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb
1. Remove the seat. (See
page 3-14.)
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1

1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1

1. Socket
1

SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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9Electrical system:

Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W
×
2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
14 V, 2.0 W
×
2
Neutral indicator light:
14 V, 1.2 W
×
1
High beam indicator light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
14 V, 1.2 W
×
1
Engine trouble warning light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
ABS warning light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED

Fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Turn signal light and hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-4
Air filter element, replacing ......................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-31
B
Battery .....................................................6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-24
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-20
Brake lever ..............................................3-10
Brake pedal .............................................3-11
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-23
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-14
Clutch lever ..............................................3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ..............6-18
Coolant ....................................................6-10
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ..................................................6-5
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-23
Drive chain slack .....................................6-21
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-13
Engine oil and oil filter element ..................6-7Engine stop switch .................................... 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-4
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-19
Front fork, adjusting................................. 3-15
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel level warning indicator ....................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 3-13
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-28
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Hazard switch ............................................ 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-4
Horn switch................................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
Luggage strap holders............................. 3-18
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-7
N
Neutral indicator light................................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ................................ 3-4
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Pass switch ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Pre-operation check list............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting ........... 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-25
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating........ 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-6
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-26
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-15
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-32
T
Tachometer unit ........................................ 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24