2014 YAMAHA TRICITY warning

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-26
6
EAU61390
Checking the leanin g systemThe leaning system must be checked
by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU60690
BatteryThe battery is located behind panel A.
(See page 6-8.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-28
6
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-12.)
3. Remove the fuse box cover as shown. 4. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
5. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
6. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
7. Install the fuse box cover, and then close the seat.
1. Backup fuse (for clock)
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Spare fuse
123
4
1. Fuse box cover
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 20.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-31
6
EAU60700
Troubleshootin gAlthough Yamaha vehicles receive a
thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your vehicle re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the vehicle prop-
erly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot lig hts from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g
asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plod e, causin g severe injury or prop-
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-33
6En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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VEHICLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7
thoroughly with water. For additional
cleaning, use Yamaha Windshield
Cleaner or another high-quality wind-
shield cleaner. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastics may leave
scratches on the windshield. Before
using such cleaners, test an area of the
windshield which does not affect your
visibility and which cannot be easily
recognized.
After cleanin
g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt. 5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA17830
Contaminants on the b rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the b rakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 Before operatin g the vehicle
test its brakin g performance
an d cornerin g b ehavior.NOTICE
ECAU0022
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess. 
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber parts, plastic parts or
hea dlig ht, tailli ght and meter
lenses, but treat them with a
suita ble care pro duct.
 Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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VEHICLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU60721
StorageShort-term
Always store your vehicle in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the vehi-
cle.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your vehicle for several
months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent dama ge or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over.
[EWA10952]
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the vehicle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-26.TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the vehicle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Caster angle:20.00 °
Trail: 68 mm (2.7 in)
Track:
385.0 mm (15.16 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
90/80-14M/C 43P
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/M6231Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 110/90-12 64P
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/M6232Loa din g:Maximum load:
169 kg (373 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel Rim size:
14M/C x MT2.15
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 12 x MT2.15Unifie d b rake system:Operation:
Activated by rear brakeFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: YAMAHA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID (DOT 4)Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid: YAMAHA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID (DOT 4)Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
90 mm (3.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:Unit swing Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ7V
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 6.0 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge  quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W/60.0 W  1
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W  2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W  2
Meter lighting: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Engine trouble warning light:LEDFuses:Main fuse:
20.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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