2010 YAMAHA TDM 900 Owners Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
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Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
33/12 (2.750)
2nd:
37/19 (1.947)
3rd:
34/22 (1.545)
4th:
31/25 (1.240)
5th:
26/25 (1.040)
6th:
24/26 (0.923)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
25.50 °
Trail:
114.0 mm (4.49 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR18M/C (59W)
Manufacturer/model:
TDM900 METZELER/MEZ4 FRONT
TDM900A DUNLOP/D220FSTJ
Manufacturer/model:
TDM900 DUNLOP/D220FSTJ
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/model:
TDM900 METZELER/MEZ4
TDM900A DUNLOP/D220STJ
Manufacturer/model:
TDM900 DUNLOP/D220STJ
Loading:
Maximum load:
TDM900 201 kg (443 lb)
TDM900A 198 kg (437 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:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2

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

, 36 psi)
Loading condition:
TDM900 90–201 kg (198–443 lb)
TDM900A 90–198 kg (198–437 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2

, 33 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2

, 42 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2

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

, 36 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
150.0 mm (5.91 in)
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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 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
×
2Neutral 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 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
TDM900A 10.0 AABS motor fuse:
TDM900A 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
TDM900 5.0 A
TDM900A 10.0 A
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EAU48610
Identification numbers
Record the vehicle identification num-
ber and model label information in the
spaces provided below for assistance
when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case
the vehicle is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM-
BER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26400
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
TIP

The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
EAU26540
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the seat. (See page 3-16.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.
1. Vehicle identification number
1

1. Model label
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INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-34
B
Battery..................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-22
Brake lever .............................................. 3-11
Brake light switches ................................ 6-21
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-12
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-25
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-16
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-20
Coolant.................................................... 6-12
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-7
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ...... 6-25
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-23
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-16Engine oil and oil filter element.................. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-18
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-27
Fuel.......................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel level warning indicator ....................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ............ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-30
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-4
Horn switch .............................................. 3-10
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Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-5
Indicator and warning lights ....................... 3-4
L
Luggage strap holders ............................. 3-21
M
Main switch/steering lock........................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-8
N
Neutral indicator light ................................ 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ................................ 3-4
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-10
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-27
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........ 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking................................... 6-28
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-17
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-34
T
Tachometer unit ........................................ 3-6
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating.............................................. 6-26
Tires ........................................................ 6-17
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
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INDEX
Troubleshooting ....................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights ......................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............... 6-33
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-10
V
Valve clearance ....................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number..................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-29
Wheels..................................................... 6-19
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