2009 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 brake fluid

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
.................. 1-1
Further safe-riding points ................ 1-5
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
Speedometer .................................. 3-5
Tachometer .................................... 3-5
Multi-function display ...................... 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ............... 3-9
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-10
Front brake lever .......................... 3-11
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-12
Rear brake lock lever .................... 3-12
ABS .............................................. 3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-14
Fuel ............................................... 3-15
Catalytic converters ...................... 3-16
Seats ............................................ 3-17
Adjusting the rider seat ................. 3-18
Storage compartments ................. 3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................ 3-21
Sidestand ...................................... 3-21Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels ................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ............... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter
element ..................................... 6-12
Final transmission oil .................... 6-15
Coolant ......................................... 6-16Air filter elements and check
hoses and V-belt case air
filter element ............................. 6-18
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-20
Valve clearance ........................... 6-21
Tires ............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable ................................ 6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-33
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-33

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
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TIP


Engine air filters and V-belt air filter

This model’s engine air filters are equipped with disposable oil-coated paper elements, which must not be cleaned
with compressed air to avoid damaging them.

The engine air filter elements need to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more frequent-
ly when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Hydraulic brake service

Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.

Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.

Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
25 *
Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable

Check operation and free play.

Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.

Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
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26 *
Lights, signals and
switches

Check operation.

Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-25
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
Each front 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 check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wearindicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU34210
Rear brake pads
Have a Yamaha dealer check each
rear brake pad for damage and mea-
sure the lining thickness and if neces-
sary, replace them as a set.
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Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
1. Wear indicator groove
11

1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-26
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ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:


When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.

Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.

Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.

Be careful that water or dust does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-cantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock,
and dirt may clog the ABS hydrau-
lic unit valves.

Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.

As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.

Oil seals: Replace every two
years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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Secondary reduction ratio:
42/14 (3.000)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:
Frame type:
Aluminum die-cast and steel tube back-
bone
Caster angle:
27.00 °
Trail:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/80-14M/C 58S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305FL
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
150/70-13M/C 64S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305L
Loading:
Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2

, 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2

, 36 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2

, 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2

, 36 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.00
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13M/C x MT4.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRecommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
104.0 mm (4.09 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah

INDEX
A
ABS ......................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light...................................... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air filter elements and check hoses
and V-belt case air filter element .......... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb ................................... 6-35
B
Battery..................................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-25
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-11
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-12
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-27
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-27
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ...................................... 6-28
Coolant.................................................... 6-16
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-10
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-12
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-10
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-3
F
Final transmission oil .............................. 6-15Front and rear brake lever free play ........ 6-23
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-25
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-29
Front turn signal light ............................... 6-33
Fuel.......................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-10
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch .............................................. 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights ....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-34
M
Main switch/steering lock........................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-5
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................. 2-1Pass switch ............................................. 3-10
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-12
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-24
Rider seat, adjusting ............................... 3-18
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats ....................................................... 3-17
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting.... 3-21
Sidestand ................................................ 3-21
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking................................... 6-29
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-19
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-20
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating.............................................. 6-27
Tires ........................................................ 6-21
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing ..... 6-34
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-10