2009 YAMAHA TDM 900 high beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU47040
Indicator and warning lights
For TDM900For TDM900A
EAU38572
Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“” (For TDM900)/Turn signal indi-
cator light “ ” (For TDM900A)
●
For TDM900: The corresponding
indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to theleft or right.
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For TDM900A: This indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch
is pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU38601
Oil level warning light
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
TIP

Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
7. Oil level warning light
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
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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 “ ”
7. Oil level warning light
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
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ABS

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-9
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9

EAU12331
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.
EAU12347
Handlebar switches
LeftRight
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12400
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 center
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
3. Dimmer switch “ / ”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
5. Horn switch “ ”
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4
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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-30
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9

EAU23751
Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with two quartz
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE

ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
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Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
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Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt out
bulb.3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
4. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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1. Headlight bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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3
4
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Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
150.0 mm (5.91 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
133.0 mm (5.24 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×× × ×
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
×
2Auxiliary 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:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
TDM900 14 V, 1.2 W
×
2
TDM900A 14 V, 1.2 W
×
1
Engine trouble warning light:
14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
ABS warning light:
TDM900A 14 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED

Fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
TDM900 15.0 A
TDM900A 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 AFuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
TDM900A 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
TDM900A 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
TDM900 5.0 A
TDM900A 10.0 A

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-32
B
Battery..................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-11
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-12
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-24
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-18
Coolant.................................................... 6-11
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-7
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-6
D
Dimmer switch .......................................... 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ...... 6-23
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-22
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter element ................. 6-8
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-10Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-19
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-17
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel.......................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel level warning indicator ....................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose........................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-28
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-4
Horn switch .............................................. 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-21
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-5
Indicator and warning lights ....................... 3-4
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
Luggage strap holders ............................. 3-20
M
Main switch/steering lock........................... 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
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
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting ........... 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-25
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-16
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-19
Sidestand ................................................ 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating........ 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking................................... 6-26
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-17
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-32
T
Tachometer unit ........................................ 3-6
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating.............................................. 6-24
Tires ........................................................ 6-15
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1