2005 YAMAHA TDM 900 turn signal

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ............................................ 6-30
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-31
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb .... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ............. 6-32
Troubleshooting ............................. 6-32
Troubleshooting charts .................. 6-33
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE
........................................... 7-1
Care ................................................. 7-1
Storage ............................................ 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS
.............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION
.............. 9-1
Identification numbers ..................... 9-1

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE
TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE
USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPEN-
DENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER
RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS
THE EXPERTISE OF THE OPERA-
TOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD
KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE-
MENTS BEFORE RIDING THIS MO-
TORCYCLE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:

OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM A COMPETENT
SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.

OBSERVE THE WARNINGS
AND MAINTENANCE REQUIRE-
MENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN-
UAL.

OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.

OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-
NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED
BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES-
SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI-
TIONS.
Safe riding

Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.

This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator and a passenger.

The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
by an automobile driver who did
not see the motorcycle. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.

Therefore:

Wear a brightly colored jacket.

Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.

Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.

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 opera-
tors.

Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.

We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil-
iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.

Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-
erator is veering wide on a turn
due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or un-
dercornering (insufficient lean an-
gle for the speed).

Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.

Always signal before turning or

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
WARNING

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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
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on. The hazard
light and turn signal lights can be turned
on, but all other electrical systems are
off. The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
CAUTION:

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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
7. Oil level warning light “ ”
8. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
NOTE:

This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobiliz-
er system. If the immobilizer system is
defective, the indicator light will start
flashing a pattern and the odometer/
tripmeter will display a 2-digit code
when the key is turned to “ON”. When
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system. How-
ever, if the indicator light slowly flashes
five times, and then quickly flashes two
times repeatedly, error code 52 will be
displayed. This error could be caused
by signal interference. If this occurs, try
the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
NOTE:

Make sure there are no other immobi-lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the engine
from starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
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Tachometer unit
The electric 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 needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.
CAUTION:

ECA10031
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 8000 r/min and above
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
3. Clock
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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9Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
odometer/tripmeter will indicate a
two-digit error code (e.g., 11, 12, 13).
If the odometer/tripmeter indicates
such an error code, note the code num-
ber, and then have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
CAUTION:

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If the odometer/tripmeter indicates
an error code, the vehicle should be
checked as soon as possible in or-
der to avoid engine damage.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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Handlebar switches
Left
1. Pass switch “”
2. Hazard switch “”
3. Dimmer switch “/”
4. Turn signal switch “/”
5. Horn switch “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Pass switch “”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
CAUTION:

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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” or “” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-ard light (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard light is used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
CAUTION:

ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Start switch “”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
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.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
CAUTION:

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Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.

To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional batterycharger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
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Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located under the seat. (See
page 3-14.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
2. Radiator fan fuse
3. Turn signal light and hazard fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. ABS motor fuse (for ABS models)
8. ABS motor spare fuse (for ABS models)
9. Main fuse
10. Spare fuse
11. Fuel injection system fuse
12. ABS control unit fuse (for ABS models)
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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:

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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.
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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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